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A big round of applause to Fund My Mission scholarship recipient, Corey Scarpa! 🎉 Congratulations! The mission for Corey's life is to make a positive impact in the local community by empowering individuals through education, mindset, and growth opportunities. Corey envisions a long-term approach to his mission. Here's how he put it when he applied for the scholarship: "This mission is not a one-time occurrence, but rather something that accumulates and compounds over time. The dividends are seen in the form of a more vibrant, resilient, and harmonious community. By investing in individuals, we're investing in our community's future. That's why my mission is so important to me - it's not just about improving individual lives, but about enhancing our collective wellbeing." 💙 At his core, Corey recognizes the benefit of accountability: "Because I want someone to help hold me accountable for my goals and help me achieve the success I know I can have to live a life by design and not by default." Love to see how you're leaning into your life-changing mission, Corey! 👏 To learn more about the self-development programs we offer to young adults under 30, go here: https://bit.ly/3XKIxNr

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Who are the mentors that changed your life? I attribute the largest leaps in my professional growth to the mentors who took a shot on me, and gave me the room to "fail forward". Eric L. was one of the first to give me a shot in sales, and the first presentation I ran was a total train wreck. I completely panicked and lost my train of thought - deer in the headlights. Eric laughed, jumped in, and effortlessly saved the pitch. We laughed after the fact, and his allowing me to "fail forward" and learn from that experience was foundational for me. Darin Medeiros and Chase Adams taught me how to fine tune the sales process from scratch at a Series B eLearning company with zero footprint in the states. Fail fast!" was the motto, and their team culture championed testing, learning, and celebrating wins small and large. Being a contributor to the enormous revenue growth their team generated was one of the most satisfying accomplishments of my career. I eventually made the not-too-common pivot to Software Engineering, where I could not only sell products that solve customer pain points - I could build them. After some self-study, I was lucky enough to be given yet another shot by Lukas Andersen and a handful of other very skilled software engineers. Again, I found myself in an environment that provided me the headspace to learn, fail, and grow. To those who mentor, thank you. Your mentees love you for it. And to Curious Cardinals, cheers to your mission of connecting every child with a mentor. Those lucky enough to find their mentors early in life will be better off for it! #mentorsmatter #CuriousCardinals

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Celebrate our 25th year anniversary by donating this year during UConn Gives Days! Donating to First Year Programs, the Academic Achievement Center, Learning Communities, and the Innovation Zone makerspace during UConn Gives on April 17 & 18th is paramount for fostering holistic student success. These programs collectively provide a comprehensive support system that addresses various aspects of student development. First Year Programs offer vital resources to ease the transition into university life, helping students adapt academically and socially. The Academic Achievement Center complements this by providing strategic counseling, study skills workshops, supplemental instruction and academic coaching, ensuring that students have the necessary tools to excel in their coursework. Additionally, Learning Communities create tight-knit networks where students can engage with peers who share similar academic interests, fostering collaboration and a sense of belonging. Meanwhile, the Innovation Zone makerspace serves as a hub for creativity and experimentation, empowering students to turn their ideas into tangible innovations through access to cutting-edge technology and collaborative spaces. Investing in these programs is investing in the future success of UConn students. By supporting FYP, LC,AAC & IZ donors play a crucial role in shaping the educational experience of students, equipping them with the skills, resources, and support networks they need to thrive both academically and personally. These initiatives not only enhance the academic journey of students but also cultivate a culture of innovation and collaboration that prepares them to become leaders in their respective fields. Your contribution to UConn Gives Day directly impacts the lives of students, empowering them to reach their full potential and make meaningful contributions to their communities and beyond. #SuccessStartsHere Jordan Ochs Melissa Foreman Leo Lachut Cody Ryan Faith Watson Tara O'Reilly Lily Cayangyang Alexandria Silva Elizabeth Scott

🦁 Working Courageously Into an Unknowable Future: join Joy Green to dive to a more spacious and enlivening perspective that will help you bring more of your whole self to your work and to work from your heart, and bring in a more systemic approach to your life, starting 27 June. Sign up today! https://lnkd.in/eVeb3PVY This short course is offered in collaboration between Joy Green and School of System Change as part of the Seedling Series: short courses supporting changemakers to embrace complexity through discovering the diversity of systemic approaches and practitioners. #polarities #relationships #systemsthinking #systemchange #leadership #systemsleadership #professionaldevelopment #transformation