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From the volleyball courts of Houston to the CEO’s chair at AZ Impact for Good, Kristen Wilson shared her inspiring journey of leadership, mentorship, and building bridges for community change. As the head of AZ Impact for Good, Kristen is passionate about fostering collaboration between nonprofits and philanthropists to address Arizona’s most pressing challenges. Watch the full interview to hear how Kristen continues to make Arizona a better place for everyone: https://lnkd.in/geiAwKiZ #Leadership #Mentorship #SocialImpact #CommunityTransformation #ArizonaGives #TrustBasedPhilanthropy

Episode 4 is now available and is packed with stories of collaboration, creativity, and community impact including: ➡️ Profit with Purpose: UMOM leaders showcase how social enterprises boost revenue while making an impact. ➡️ Empowering Women: Leaders share how they break barriers and drive change. ➡️ Youth Creativity: Lights, Camera, Discover gives youth a platform to express themselves through media. ➡️ Advocacy in Action: Experts discuss how small policy changes can lead to lasting systems change. Catch all these highlights and more in this must-watch episode: https://lnkd.in/gfnPp8pT #Leadership #SocialImpact #Advocacy #Empowerment #YouthCreativity #SystemsChange #CommunityAction

“Resilience is a muscle – the more we stretch it, the stronger we become.” – Jessica Cox Meet Jessica Cox, the world’s first licensed, armless pilot. Born without arms, Jessica has overcome unimaginable challenges to become a pilot, a Taekwondo black belt, a motivational speaker, and an author. Her journey is proof that “disability does not mean inability.” With humor, courage, and determination, Jessica continues to inspire and advocate for inclusivity through her foundation. Her advice? “Eliminate ‘I can’t’ from your vocabulary and keep pushing forward.” Watch her full story: https://lnkd.in/gbsyeHhp #Resilience #Inspiration #DisabilityAdvocacy

Child safety is not just a priority—it's a commitment. At the Valley of the Sun YMCA they’ve taken bold steps to ensure kids can thrive in secure environments. By earning Praesidium Accreditation, they’re sending a clear message: child abuse has no place here. Through rigorous evaluations and an unwavering commitment, the Valley of the Sun YMCA is redefining what safety looks like in childcare programs. Learn more about how VOSYMCA is leading the way in protecting our children: https://lnkd.in/ergPUJqK #SafeKids #YMCACommitment #ChildAbusePrevention #PhoenixCommunity

Step inside the Respiro Shelter on Key Campus, a beacon of hope for individuals and families experiencing homelessness in Phoenix. From its 100 cozy beds to its all-encompassing support services, Respiro is redefining what it means to help rebuild lives. The shelter’s flexible timelines, tailored case management, and focus on housing stability meet people where they are, offering them the tools to regain independence. For engagement specialist David Shepard, the most vital service Respiro provides is hope—a foundation for change that’s evident in every success story. Learn more about how Respiro is making a difference and watch the tour to see this inspiring space in action. https://lnkd.in/gH4-ySwp Keys to Change #HomelessnessAwareness #KeysToChange #RespiroShelter #HopeInAction #KeyCampus

#ithappensatstn Last taping of the year! The STN team, awesome as always! And... we heard a great message from Amy Hysell and Danielle Valenzano, aPHR about Women in Leadership. I will re-post the episode soon 👍🏽 Great content coming up! Jesus Islas Jason Paprocki Maribel Gil David Kexel

#ItHappensatSTN Another impactful episode taping at STN! I loved Eric Sperling’s comment, ‘The Impact Leaders, from across the state, are in this room.’ That is 💯%! The folks who attend these episode tapings, from financial, private and nonprofit industries, all have that same commitment-to answer the Calls to Action’, to come together and address the issues impacting lives and communities across the state. I am honored to be in the room with these folks🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽 THANK YOU to all the STN team for everything you do to make the magic happen 💫💫 Debbie Accomazzo 🫶🏽 Pablo Perez ❤️ Leanna Taylor Bryan Albue Letticia Brown-Gambino, MS, LPC, NCC Amy Schwabenlender Jackson Fonder Angela Salazar Natalie Washington Genevieve Villegas YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix Phoenix Community Alliance The Arizona Pet Project Kindra Maples Culture Crush Business LLC. Malia Sperling, MBA Helpings Café at UMOM New Day Centers Lloyd Hopkins 🎤Kristen Keogh ✨

Ydub en la casa! YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix showed up to support Young & Empowered Women and STN. These opportunities are great to see our supporters and friends in community, along with making new friends and future collaborators. Pictured with Genevieve Villegas, Natalie Washington, and Leanna Taylor.

In Phoenix, Hushabye Nursery is rewriting the story for moms battling substance use disorder and their newborns. By pairing compassion with science, they’re showing that keeping moms and babies together can lead to better health, happier families, and brighter futures. Learn how they’re breaking stigma, saving lives, and proving every baby deserves a healthy start. Learn more now: https://lnkd.in/gjzVFvVB Mercy Care #SubstanceUseDisorder #MaternalHealth #NeonatalCare #CompassionFirst #Innovation #ItHappensAtSTN #HopeAndHealing

From a turbulent childhood in foster care to being adopted to jumping out of planes as an Airborne Infantryman, Fernandez Bjork’s journey is one of resilience and impact. Now the Director of Evaluation & Impact at UMOM New Day Centers, Fernandez is dedicated to fighting homelessness and creating pathways for transformation. Through every chapter, Fernandez’s mission has remained clear: to serve others and foster meaningful change. Watch the full interview now: https://lnkd.in/gyVPbmZJ #Inspiration #SocialImpact #HomelessnessPrevention #Resilience #ItHappensAtSTN