#19: Jorge Perez On The Impact Of Being A First-Generation American And Rethinking The YMCA's Present And Future

10/13/22 • 26 min

Jorge Perez, the President & CEO of the YMCA of Greater Cincinnati, discusses the lessons he learned growing up the son of Mexican-born immigrants, his diverse family and his perspectives on the present and future of the YMCA.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

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#18: Amelia Hardy On How George Floyd's Murder Inspired Her To Change Her Career Focus

Amelia Hardy, Chief Inclusion and Diversity Officer at Best Buy, shares why she decided to shift from marketing to diversity, equity and inclusion work after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.

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#20: Henry Lake On Growing Up In Minneapolis And Slow Strides In Diversification Of Twin Cities Media

Henry Lake, host of his own show on WCCO Radio, reflects on growing up in Minneapolis, attending Morehouse College and being a high-profile figure in Twin Cities media.

Conversations On... is a podcast by the YMCA that engages local and national leaders about their experiences, insights and aspirations.