Blue Runs Deep: Social Impact

Watch the latest Phillips Academy Blue Runs Deep conversation hosted by the Student Alumni Representatives (STARs).
Panelists speaking about their careers driving global social impact include:
Hafsat Olaronke Abiola '92 - Human rights, climate change and democracy activist and president of Women in Africa Initiative
Soiya Gecaga '92 - Education and child activist, founder of The Vale School Muthaiga, a progressive, values-based school in Nairobi, Kenya and founder of WetheChange Foundation
Ai-jen Poo '92 - American labor organizer, author and caregiver advocate, president and co-founder of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Executive Director of Caring Across Generations
Vanessa Kerry '95 - American physician, public health expert, World Health Organization Director General's Special Envoy for Climate Change and Health and founder of Seed Global Health

[@michaelfleming4015]

This was not just a chance to hear from Andover graduates who have carried Non Sibi forward, it became a real siren call that I wish many leaders around the world would have an opportunity to hear. Thanks to the entire panel for presenting their insights and ideas about what we need to actually do going forward. I really had an extra appreciation for the panel. I’m class of ‘75 so I experienced that shift that we really eased into when the two schools merged. There’s no question that both schools gained from it. This panel is proof. Additionally, I appreciated the discussion from the connections to my own naissance. I’m definitely of New England stock, but I was born in Lagos, and also lived in Ghana. When I applied to Andover, I was coming from Ghana and my older brother came from Nigeria before me. I’ve often wondered if we counted as Connecticut kids or African kids in the demographic records in GW. Thanks for the experience this discussion provided.

[@LaLora72]

Thank you so much for recording this and giving me a chance to listen. So proud of my inspiring classmates and of the entire Andover community!

[@leannthomas2103]

VOTING RED !