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FORBES THE CULTURE: JESSICA SANTANA, #CULTURETALKS"Companies need to understand that there is intent and then there is impact. So the things that you intend to do don't always correlate with the impact that you're trying to have. Companies also need to understand that there is a difference betweeing being non-racist and being actively anti-racist. Nonracist is saying, "Oh, wow. We want more people of color here. We think they're awesome". Actively antiracist is saying, "Yo, what systems do I perpetuate internally that I might have to change to be inclusive".
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TALLAWAH TALKS: SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR SERIES"Everyday I am reminded that I am one of the very few Latinas, nonprofit CEOs running a national organization with a budget of $1MM+. I would like to say that I am proud of that, but because we've been hear for a minute now, I can't say that I am proud. One it is a very big weight to carry."
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WYL & GA INTERVIEW ABOUT THE RACIAL / ECONOMIC WEALTH GAP"I find it hard to talk about the skills gap without talking about the opportunity gap, without talking about all of the things that make this work hard to do. We think, sometimes, that this work is just about training students and that they should then be okay if they get a job, but that's not the case for our students. They have various levels of oppressions that they're dealing with on a daily basis that make it even more hard to get them a seat at the table."
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LINKEDIN INTERVIEW: HOW TO DEAL WITH IMPOSTER SYNDROME"You don't need to ask for permission to be great and you don't need to prove yourself to anyone, but you. Every day now, I wake up, I look in the mirror and the only person that I need to be happy with is the person that is staring back at me. So if there's anything that I can offer a young professional, another person of color, a woman or anyone who feels like they don't belong in a certain space, is just know that you worked your butt off to get there and because of that there is no reason you should feel like you don't belong."
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LINKEDIN INTERVIEW: STARTING A NONPROFIT? PRODUCT FIRST!"Starting a nonprofit is not easy, but when you put your product first, put your student outcomes first, and you can actually show traction for your program, then people are willing to spread the word about the impact that you're having."
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FORBES 30 UNDER 30 IN EDUCATION LISTER
Jessica was named to the Forbes 30 Under 30 List in Education for her work in creating technology careers pathways for young people.
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2020 ROBIN HOOD POWER FUND LEADER
Jessica was one of the six inaugural Power Fund Leaders selected by the Robin Hood Foundation for a $500K investment.
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NEW YORK NONPROFIT MEDIA 40 UNDER 40 LISTER
Jessica was named to the New York Nonprofit Media 40 Under 40 List of Rising Stars for her work in the nonprofit sector.
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CITY & STATE NY
2020 BROOKLYN HERO Jessica was named a City and State Brooklyn Hero for her community work during COVID-19 in ensuring the continuity of education and learning opportunities for young people.
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CAUSEARTIST'S 2020 SOCIAL ENTREPRENEUR TO WATCH
Jessica was named to the CauseArtist list of Social Entrepreneurs to Watch in 2020.
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