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International Women's Day is March 8
International Women's Day is March 8. Help us inspire change and make a positive impact on women and communities around the world.
Read MoreMeet Rohit from YAO-Chicago
Hi! My name is Rohit and I serve as co-chair of YAO-Chicago, helping coordinate fundraising, education, and networking events revolving around microfinance for Chicago area young professionals. I eagerly…
Read MoreMeet Caroline from YAO-Dallas
Hi, I'm Caroline! I am a theatre artist teaching students ages 3 - 10 in the Dallas area and a part-time kindergarten assistant at The Lamplighter School. I spend my free time reading books, knitting scarves…
Read MoreMeet Alexa from YAO-New York
Hi, I'm Alexa. I am a Portfolio Manager in Capital One’s Public Finance group. I specialize in New Market Tax Credits providing below market rate financing to catalyze development in low income neighborhoods.…
Read MoreEntrepreneurcast: Meet Amanda Britt, Founder and CEO…
The Young Ambassadors for Opportunity network is comprised of hundreds of amazing young leaders committed to making a sustainable impact in the fight against global poverty. These Young Ambassadors not…
Read MoreChatting with Thomas Balya Bugembe, a School Proprietor…
On Wednesday, February 12, Campus Ambassadors and Young Ambassadors for Opportunity welcomed Thomas Balya Bugembe for a live chat. Thomas is a school proprietor in Uganda who has grown the Maryhill Primary…
Read MoreSocial Performance Management Report - 2013
Since 2012 we have been instituting Social Performance Management (SPM) as part of our new strategic plan. We are at the vanguard of the industry in utilizing SPM to measure how to achieve social goals…
Read MoreVicki Escarra on global reach, impact and technology
Opportunity CEO Vicki Escarra has been featured on the Chicago Tribune’s Blue Sky Innovation, a premium website and digital publication aimed at the growing community of innovation-minded business professionals…
Read MoreMeet JP from YAO-Los Angeles
Hi! I'm JP from YAO-Los Angeles! I live in Los Angeles and work for various film and television companies. I started out as a Production Assistant, but have been quickly making my way through the ranks.…
Read MoreMeet Julia from YAO-DC
I'm Julia and I'm a member of YAO-DC! I am a nurse in the Emergency Department at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Virginia. In my free time I enjoy experimenting with new…
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