Fellow Stories

How Connections Inspired Me to Work in the Social and Public Sector

How Connections Inspired Me to Work in the Social and Public Sector

Summer 2022 fellow, Alyssa discusses navigating her future and how her experiences have informed her passion for helping families.

My Journey to FLIA

My Journey to FLIA

In this blog, Abigail shares her passion for family law, social work, and how it lead her to her FLIA fellowship.

Design Thinking: Empowering Positive Youth Development

Design Thinking: Empowering Positive Youth Development

Jazmine discusses her design thinking process when creating a positive behavior incentive system for youth campers.

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

Let’s Be United: Bridging a Divided Community

In this blog, Deâvion discusses her experience with educational inequality growing up in the Bronx and how South Bronx United has provided an empowering atmosphere for youth to excel.

Ames BLM: Serving the Community

Ames BLM: Serving the Community

In this blog, Jo discusses how they got inspired to start a local Black Lives Matter chapter in Ames, IA and how art can be used as a tool for community healing.

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

Supportive Role Models: Making An Impact That Lasts

In this blog, Annie discusses the positive impact role models have had in her life and how Can Play has provided a safe space for youth development.