TOGETHER WE SHINE

Supporting Each Other for a Strong Profession

“A listening ear - no judgment, no shocks of great disbelief, no solution-seeking, not even questions for clarification - because when you are deeply listening, it is not about you.”

Dr. Folami Prescott-Adams, Chief Executive Officer, HTI Catalysts

“We have to build these authentic and trusting relationships. It’s the foundation to any youth development professional’s work - but it’s also the foundation of pushing generations forward.”

Kwamane Harris, Executive Director, Brick House Community Resource Center

“Mentors taught me the power of the reset; whether I understood where I was going or not, they were with me every step of the way.”

Nina Marie, Founder/CEO, Spot Intl

“Our childhood is the single most impactful ripple of our lifetime, and if as adults we can start from there in our reflection, we can more deeply understand how we show up today.”

Lana Hailemariam, CEO, StandUP

“Within each of us are so many stories. Stories of ourselves as children, stories of ourselves growing up and into adulthood - what brought us to the incredible work we do here today - and the stories that connect us to one another. The stories within us are powerful.”

Pam Allyn, literacy expert, author, activist and advocate for children, founder and CEO of Dewey           

This is just a small sampling of some powerhouse statements made on stage on our last full day at Convention. Check out the complete General Session 3 video here, stay tuned for throwback spotlight features in future articles and social posts, and make sure you save the date to join us in Dallas, Texas, March 17 – 20, for NAA24!