Conversation Series Day 3 PANEL part 1 of 2

"Youth Empowerment -- Are you Ready?"
Wednesday, 29 June 2011

This conversation involved four influential leaders, who shared their insight on how youth can impact Special Olympics strategies and their communities through partnerships, government officials, and Special Olympics Programs. Youth empowerment and engagement are essential to the success of the Special Olympics movement. When youth are given the opportunity to get engaged, the results have a remarkable impact on individuals and communities.

The panel discussion here includes Moderator Clint Armistead, Special Olympics Youth Leader & Activist, Peace Corps Volunteer in Ecuador; Jennifer Corriero, Executive Director & Co-Founder, TakingITGlobal; Deidre Lind, Executive Director, Mattel Children's Foundation and Mattel Philanthropy Programs; Linda Potter, Unified Sports Organizer and Volunteer; Dr. Vetumbuavi Veii, Director of Sport, Ministry of Youth, National Services, Sport and Culture, Republic of Namibia

Category:

Nonprofits & Activism

Tags:

• Athens 2011
• Special Olympics
• Conversation Series
• Youth Empowerment
• Clint Armistead
• Peace Corps
• leadership
• Jennifer Corriero
• TakingITGlobal
• Deidre Lind
• Mattel
• Mattel Children's Foundation
• Linda Potter
• Dr. Vetumbuavi Veii
• Namibia
• Ministry of Youth

[johnny771977]

Jennifer Corriero has nice legs