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Why Not Me?

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by optiMize

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optiMize is a student-led social innovation community at the University of Michigan that provides support, mentorship, and funding for students to turn ideas into impact. In the Why Not Me? podcast, optiMize co-founder and director Jeff Sorensen speaks with entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and leaders from all walks of life about how they're using their life to make a positive impact in the world. Listen to condensed clips from the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVeBDNz8wPYECcljHU4FBKEfDyJocAFck

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April 15, 2022

7 - Julia Dreher: Perspectives of an optiMize President

Julia Dreher was optiMize’s fifth Student President, leading the organization through a period of tremendous growth. During her tenure as President, optiMize surpassed 5 million dollars in total funds committed and received over 300 applications to the Social Innovation Challenge for the first time. After graduating from Michigan (International Studies, ‘20), Julia served the Biden campaign in Michigan as well as Jon Ossof’s campaign in the Georgia run-off election. Now, Julia is a program assistant at USAID’s Center for Innovation and Impact.

April 15, 2022

6 - Hitinder Gurm: CCO of U-M Hospital on Covid, Immigrating to the U.S., DEI in Medicine and more

Hitinder Gurm is the Chief Clinical Officer for the University Hospital and the Frankel Cardiovascular Center. He pioneered a <a href="https://bmc2.org/">state-wide collaborative initiative</a> that has vastly improved outcomes for cardiovascular patients over the past 20+ years and is a constant innovator in the heart-health space, with his name on 5 patents and over 200 research papers. Gurm attended medical school in India and did his residency with the NHS in the UK before immigrating to the United States to complete his training at the Cleveland Clinic.

February 16, 2022

5 - Nando Felten’s Incredible Life Story Shows Why Participatory Education is the Future

Nando Felten is a Master's Candidate in Educational Design (SOE). Early in his undergraduate education, Nando co-founded Building Successful Bridges (BSB), a student organization that exposes minority students to career and professional development resources and opportunities through workshops and networking. Now, Nando is working with the School of Education to help design a brand-new 4-year degree program that emphasizes problem-based learning and community engagement.

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What is Why Not Me??: optiMize is a student-led social innovation community at the University of Michigan that provides support, mentorship, and funding for students to turn ideas into impact. In the Why Not Me? podcast, optiMize co-founder and director Jeff Sorensen speaks with entrepreneurs, activists, researchers, and leaders from all walks of life about how they're using their life to make a positive impact in the world.

Listen to condensed clips from the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLVeBDNz8wPYECcljHU4FBKEfDyJocAFck
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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