• From Service to Success: AmeriCorps and the Power of Community Engagement

  • Sep 13 2024
  • Length: 23 mins
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From Service to Success: AmeriCorps and the Power of Community Engagement

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  • In a conversation celebrating SCI's 20th anniversary, host David welcomes Roger Wong, the first AmeriCorps member with SCI. They discuss his journey with AmeriCorps, motivated by a desire for a meaningful career after dissatisfaction with his consulting job post-9/11.


    Roger shares his transformative experience managing the Youth Leadership Council, emphasizing youth empowerment and community engagement. He reflects on nearly two decades of professional growth since SCI, noting how the experience built his confidence and skills, leading to roles in corporate social responsibility (CSR) and partnerships with organizations like the Boys and Girls Clubs of America.


    He underscores the importance of adaptability, partnership-building, and understanding community needs, especially in light of significant crises like 9/11 and the COVID-19 pandemic.

    Learn More about SCI AmeriCorps at socialcapitalinc.org/americorps
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