Event #2

Tonight I had the opportunity to attend a NonProfit workshop at Brown University.  I am currently a site leader intern at Inspiring Minds and my mentor, Melissa Emidy, was a guest speaker at this workshop. There were other guest speakers such as: Youth In Action, Times 2 Academy, Mentor RI, PSU, AS220, and College Crusades. This workshop was geared towards nonprofit management and all the work that goes into nonprofits, funding, donors, and mentoring. The workshops were broken down into groups. YDEV was the main focus in this workshop (yay!). It was so amazing to be able to connect with each individual on a youth development level and be able to have been educated on something I'm so passionate about. I chose the workshop, Mission/Value, which was led by Pegah (YIA) and Shay (AS220). Pegah and Shay talked mainly about mission, vision, and values that are incorporated into their nonprofit and how to keep their mission the main focus when supporting young folks. I was interested in hearing more about AS220 and what type of work they do in the community. They are supporting youth ages 14-21 in arts programs, and using their art in the community. I feel empowered when attending events like this because I have had the privilege of being educated on something I am so passionate about.


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