Level All’s Post

It's June! Wow! We're nearly halfway through the year and I want to take a quick moment to highlight a moment. In April, I had the privilege of engaging in my second National Partnership for Educational Access Conference (#NPEA) held in #Baltimore, MD. This time, I had an opportunity to serve on the planning committee, offering me a glimpse into the intricate orchestration required for so many stakeholders to join in one space with a goal to #PressOnWithPurpose for #Educational #Equity. The communal spirit resonated with me from session to session. I typically split my time between at least two sessions so I can absorb as much as possible. It was a treat to see the brilliance collected from my peers.   I must acknowledge the leadership that spearheaded this endeavor, orchestrating seamless coordination, communication, and collaboration. To Karin Elliott, Bianca Diaz, and Carrie Tate (among others), your adept stewardship and collective leadership behind the scenes and on stage was instrumental in the success of this year's conference. It was a privilege to dedicate my time to this effort under your leadership. To my LinkedIn Community:  Participation in the NPEA Conference has been transformative for me because it broadened my knowledge and awareness of others advancing the college access and college success fields. It serves as a beacon guiding us toward networking opportunities and the cultivation of partnerships with organizations rooted in their commitment to serving our youth. Throughout the past year, I've had the privilege of engaging with exceptional entities like Level All (Natasha de Sherbinin, Julia Gurdak, Sarah Loewentheil), Hudson Scholars Program at Hackley School (David Sykes), College Greenlight, a part of EAB and Match at EAB (Jonathan April), and Johns Hopkins University (Calvin Wise and Savannah Miller). Each encounter has offered me a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration for the possibilities. I firmly believe that our collective impact possesses boundless potential. It can be unleashed when we pause to listen attentively, share generously, and seek avenues for collaboration. This is how we magnify our influence and effect positive change in the lives of our youth. #NPEA #Partnerships #Collaboration