Why We Matter

City Year Studios presents Why We Matter, a weekly podcast that brings together young leaders, public education and policy experts, thought partners, and change-makers. Why We Matter seeks to share insights and discuss the limitless power of our youth, the importance of strong mentorship and developmental relationships, and more.These conversations will stir suggestions and offer solutions for helping our youth learn, grow, and thrive, in school and beyond. Tune in to our Spotlight Series, where you will hear from the young adults who have served as student success coaches across the country with City Year or with partner organizations. Join hosts Jonathan Raymond and Emily Sullivan each week for new episodes, recorded live at City Year Headquarters in Boston, Massachusetts.

Ep. 45 - Intentionally Cultivating Healthy & Happy Schools with Superintendent Dr. Ed Manansala 03/25/2025

Ep. 44 - The Mentorship Multiplier with Dr. Rachel Teague, CYNH '06 and Josh Corey, CYNH '25 03/18/2025

Ep. 43 - Creating Environments Where Students Thrive with Laura Furlong, Chief Executive Officer, Citizens of the World Charter Schools 03/11/2025

Ep. 42 - Servant Leadership with Joe Patrnchak 03/04/2025

Ep. 41 - Live Más & The Belief in The Power of Young People, a Conversation with Marchela Lavey, Taco Bell Foundation 02/25/2025

Ep. 40 - What Matters Most to You, a conversation with Principal David Errico 02/18/2025

Ep. 39 - Creative Civics, a Conversation with Peter & Paul Reynolds 02/11/2025

SPOTLIGHT: AJ Williams, Team Leader with City Year New York 02/06/2025

Ep. 38 - Meet Every Learner's Needs, a Conversation with Robert Barnett 02/04/2025

Ep. 37 - Exploring Educational Leadership, a Conversation with Pablo Muñoz 01/28/2025

SPOTLIGHT: Sam Schraver, City Year Boston '23, Care Force '24, Care Force Project Leader 01/23/2025

Ep. 36 - "The Power of With," a Conversation with Mark McIntyre 01/21/2025

Ep. 35 - Finding Purpose, Passion, and Joy, a conversation with Shajena Cartagena 01/14/2025

Ep. 34 - Committing to Community Voices, a conversation with Sonali Nijhawan, Director of AmeriCorps state and National 01/09/2025

Ep. 33 - Partnering with Young People, a conversation with Kate Cochran, the National Partnership for Student Success 12/17/2024

SPOTLIGHT: Dr. Jena Pugh, City Year Columbus Alum & Graduate School Strategist 12/12/2024

Ep. 32 - Striving to Increase Access to Education, a conversation with Eric Chapman 12/10/2024

Ep. 31 - Making Places into Spaces for Community and Dialogue: A conversation with Jenn Hoos Rothberg, Einhorn Collaborative 12/03/2024

SPOTLIGHT: Gage Barringer, City Year Greater Boston Second Year AmeriCorps Member 11/21/2024

Ep. 30 - Kelly Corrigan, A Conversation on Bravery 11/19/2024

Ep. 29 - A Service Journey, with Tasha Booker, M.Ed, City Year 11/12/2024

SPOTLIGHT: René Sebastian Cisneros, Team Leader, City Year Greater Boston 11/07/2024

Ep. 28 - A Conversation with Coach Brad Knighton, New England Revolution 10/29/2024

Ep. 27 - Connecting the Head and the Heart, with John Barry, President & CEO of Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum 10/22/2024

Special Edition Episode: City Year's New Student Success Coach Playbook 10/17/2024

SPOTLIGHT: Stefanie Vestal, City Year AmeriCorps and Staff Alum 10/15/2024

Ep. 26 - Public Eduction & National Service, a Conversation with Tom Brady, former Director of DoDEA 10/08/2024

Ep. 25 - The Power of Storytelling with Joe Zappala, City Year 10/01/2024

Ep. 24 - Leadership and Service, a Conversation with Tim Quinn 09/24/2024

SPOTLIGHT: Kevin Dua, City Year Boston Alum 09/19/2024