Our Social Impact is long-form, in-depth conversation exploring the positive impacts today’s social entrepreneurs, policy makers, and scholars are making on our world.
Our Social Impact
Claim This Podcastby Dirk Van Velzen - Prison Scholar Fund
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32 episodes
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Podcast Overview
Our Social Impact is long-form, in-depth conversation exploring the positive impacts today’s social entrepreneurs, policy makers, and scholars are making on our world.
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Publishing Since
9/8/2019
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Recent Episodes
March 4, 2021
Ep#033, Marlon Chamberlain, Stopping Gang Violence Before It Starts
Marlon Chamberlain, Englewood Community Project Manager for READI Chicago, discusses his work with Dirk van Velzen, CEO at the Prison Scholar Fund, in this episode of Our Social Impact. Marlon reflects on violent crime prevention strategies employed by READI Chicago and the effects of underinvestment in South Chicago communities. Dirk and Marlon also discuss reacclimating to life after prison and creating positive reference groups in at-risk communities<br /> <br /> https://youtu.be/HYtNmbfjrP8<br /> <br /> Invest in Potential - Make a Gift Today!
January 27, 2021
Ep#032, Salena Taylor, Shattering the Mold
Salena Taylor, Founder of Partial to Girls, joins Dirk van Velzen, CEO at the Prison Scholar Fund in this episode of Our Social Impact. Salena discusses overcoming the trauma of incarceration, the difficulties of life on parole, and the barriers faced by those reentering society from prison. Dirk and Salena also dive deeper into how Jackson College in Michigan is assisting incarcerated people access education and invest in the future.<br /> <br /> https://youtu.be/YCKPeRFRQBM<br /> <br /> <br /> Invest in Potential - Make a Gift Today!
January 11, 2021
Ep#031, Juan Flores, From Expecting Prison to Considering a PhD
Juan Flores, a member of the Underground Scholars program at U.C. Berkeley, explores his unlikely journey to college with the Founder and CEO of the Prison Scholar Fund, Dirk van Velzen. Juan discusses his incredible journey from prison to the top public university in California. Tune in to learn about Juan’s current research at Berkeley, the challenges faced by formerly incarcerated people seeking education, and how Underground Scholars is making college possible for those with criminal convictions.<br /> <br /> https://youtu.be/EgkgPqdCyzI<br /> <br /> <br /> Invest in Potential - Make a Gift Today!
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