Pop Up Produce Amanda Zullo Pop Up Produce‘s mission is to empower families and individuals to grow their own food. This organization is all about Grow Food | Grow Community by nurturing relationships to cultivate community planting hubs through the education of food systems.
When not teaching science at Garinger High School, Bethany Darnley runs the Ultreia Society. We caught up with Bethany to hear about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! A SEED20 Highlight: A highlight of SEED20 is the wealth of knowledge and mentorship from my coaches,…
Lorien Academy of the Arts Michael Khoe Lorien Academy of the Arts provides high quality art education and experiences for West Charlotte youth. Engagement with the arts develops confidence, creativity, and critical thinking – crucial life skills that are notably underdeveloped in low socio-economic youth. For these youth, the arts may be their key to upward…
Bentzion Groner of ZABS Place, talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! A SEED20 Highlight: It’s been great to meet so many amazing people in the SEED20 Class of 2018 and hear about their organizations and causes. They don’t just make noise…
Human Capital Investment Dr. Vanessa Y. Stuart Human Capital Investment (HCI) increases reentry success of minority male youth offenders by creating viable employment options. HCI provides a unique vocational development experience that empowers them to leverage their strengths to address the critical needs of Charlotte, specifically lack of locally grown food, health disparities, and affordable housing.
Dr. Vanessa Stuart of Human Capital Investment talks about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! A SEED20 Highlight: The highlight of SEED20 has been connecting with other passionate community leaders that sincerely seek to change lives. Advice on Practicing a 3 Minute Pitch: I had…
Project Safe Child is a new program of Pat’s Place Child Advocacy Center. We caught up with Pat’s Place Executive Director, Andrew Oliver, to hear about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! An Unexpected Benefit of SEED20: I’ve been so impressed by the…
Second Place Winner ($12,500)
Michael Khoe, founder of Lorien Academy of the Arts, talks about his SEED20 experience. Since he only has three minutes to tell his story, we’ve given him three questions to share his reflections! A Highlight of SEED20: Meeting with my coaches for a Saturday prep session prior to the first pitch night. How SEED20 Has Shifted Your Mindset: I know that we…
Third Place Winner ($7,500)
Amanda Zullo, founder of Pop Up Produce, talks about her SEED20 experience. Since she only has three minutes to tell her story, we’ve given her three questions to share her reflections! A Highlight of SEED20: The camaraderie and support! From the high fives and encouragement from our coaches, to the “I’m not alone in this” reassuring feeling of being a…
