#106 - Irene Shih, CEO, MMBay

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Episode Description

Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Irene Shih, CEO, MMBay. Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBay) is an education nonprofit that connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

In this episode:

• The story behind launching Minds Matter Bay Area (MMBAY)

• What MMBAY does

  • Providing educational opportunities to underserved students

• Current initiatives

  • Mentorship and college readiness programs

• Recruiting volunteers

  • Ensuring alignment with the organization's mission and student needs

• Evolution over the next year

  • Expanding reach and impact through innovative partnerships and initiatives

• Undermatching, Cross-Class Bridging

  • Focus on social mobility and capital for students

• Professional background 

  • Career from the classroom, a leader of a non-profit, as well as city, state, and policy level work