Jenna: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! To answer your question, the availability of fresh fruits and vegetables varies dramatically around the world with some regions having few, if any, choices. Climate disruptions, land scarcity, and droughts exacerbate the issue by making it difficult to grow food outdoors. Our aim is to efficiently and sustainably farm indoors—in greenhouses or in structures with the lowest viable impact on the environment—while maximizing the production of consistent, desirable fresh food.
Allie: Happy to be here, Spiffy! At Play 2 Progress we help set children up for success by partnering with families to address early child development from birth through early elementary. We empower parents to understand how to play with their baby to benefit their development and engage their sensory system, which is key to building critical neural connections in the brain. Additionally, we provide a community to connect like-minded parents. The three main ways we set up a strong foundation for development and act both preventatively and reactively are by addressing social emotional regulation, meeting physical milestones, and facilitating a community of like-minded parents. We do all of this through play which means our days are filled with fun!
Alex: Hi Spiffy! I'm excited to be here today. Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Germanotta, supports the mental health of young people and works with them to build a kinder and braver world. Through high-impact programming, youth-led conversations, and strategic, cross-sectoral partnerships, the Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health.
