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Claire Goldwitz: Helping People Lead Happier Lives through Better Nutrition

Feb 08, 2023 Posted by: George Romar Brooklyn,  Claire Goldwitz,  NY,  SDG 3,  USA
Claire Goldwitz: Helping People Lead Happier Lives through Better Nutrition

Claire: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! Square Fare's mission is to help people lead happier lives through better nutrition. Eating healthy is crucial both for your physical and also mental health. About one in five deaths globally is associated with poor diet. We know that eating healthy every single day can be a lot of work. Square Fare makes it easy by working with nutritionists to figure out what your ideal diet should be and then by working with chefs to get you meals tailored to your needs.

Madison McCormick: Building a Global Community of Brilliant Young Leaders

Nov 28, 2022 Posted by: George Romar All SDGs,  Brooklyn,  Madison McCormick,  NY,  USA
Madison McCormick: Building a Global Community of Brilliant Young Leaders
Madison: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! I work on this incredible initiative called Rise! Rise is a joint venture between Schmidt Futures and the Rhodes Trust that finds brilliant people who need opportunity and supports them for life as they work to serve others. The program starts at ages 15-17, and the benefits include scholarships, mentorship, access to career development opportunities, funding, and more. The nature of this work addresses many challenges. The first is that we recognize that talent is created equally, but opportunity is not. The second is that by supporting these individuals, we are building a foundation for this global community who will themselves address the world's most pressing challenges over their lifetime.

Lisa Gold: Ensuring AAPI Faces Are Seen and Voices Are Heard

Oct 04, 2022 Posted by: George Romar Brooklyn,  Lisa Gold,  NY,  SDG 10,  SDG 16,  SDG 8,  USA
Lisa Gold: Ensuring AAPI Faces Are Seen and Voices Are Heard
Lisa: Glad to be with you, Spiffy! The Asian American Arts Alliance (A4) was created to ensure that Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) artists and arts organizations have the same opportunities to practice their craft and enjoy a successful career as everyone else in the arts. AAPI artists are often marginalized or typecast in unflattering roles and not given the same chances as others to demonstrate their talents. A4 seeks to change that by creating a supportive network for artists and arts organizations, and by offering trainings, workshops, fellowships, and more to help them succeed.