Waves of Change

In this episode Lizzie interviews David Risher, CEO and co-founder, of Worldreader. Worldreader gets children reading so they can reach their full potential. Hear David speak about how Worldreader is using innovation and technology to get children across the world to read. For more information about Worldreader visit: worldreader.org

In this episode Lizzie interviews Greg Zatulovksy, Founder and CEO of Purpose Forward. Listen to Greg speak about how Purpose Forward is helping small nonprofit organizations manage operations at a low cost so that they can focus on furthering their mission. To learn more about Purpose Forward visit: https://www.purposeforward.org/

In this episode Lizzie interviews Todd Reeve, CEO of Bonneville Environmental Foundation. Listen to Todd explain how BEF takes an entrepreneurial approach to solving climate change by working with partners in the private sector and public sector to scale up solutions. Learn about how BEF is giving equitable access to clean power. For more information about Bonneville Environmental Foundation...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Dr. Micki Burns, Chief Clinical Officer from Judi's House. Dr. Burns speaks about the works that Judi's House does in child bereavement and how they are expanding their reach of people served. Dr. Burns also speaks about what we can do as individuals to help others who are grieving and how our society can move into becoming a more grief informed society.  For...

After a brief hiatus we are back for season 2. In this introduction episode listen to Lizzie reflect on the first handful of interviews, what she has learned from the conversations with nonprofit founders and her hope for the future of Waves of Change podcast.  To stay up to date with Waves of Change podcast subscribe and follow us on Instagram @WavesOfChangePod . 

In this episode Lizzie interviews Harry Leibowitz co-founder of World of Children. World of Children is an organization dedicated to unlocking the future for vulnerable children by funding, elevating and creating a community for the most effective changemakers worldwide. Harry speaks about how World of Children has grown into an organization that has honored over 130 Honorees working in 70 differe...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Julie Uhrman co-Founder and CEO of Angel City. Angel City is Los Angeles' first women's professional soccer team. Hear how Julie has built Angel City like a start-up. She is out to prove that women's sports are worth investing in and are profitable by bringing in several investors. She has also built Angel City as an organization where mission and capital co-exist...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Lisa Stevens from Hope House Colorado. Hope House Colorado empowers teen moms and helps them on their journey towards personal, educational, and economical self sufficiency. Hear Lisa speak about the journey Hope House Colorado has gone on the past twenty years and how it has led them to now serving 250 teen moms with a full range of services.  For more infor...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Dr. Brook Griese co-founder of Judi's House. Since 2002, Judi’s House has provided grieving children and families a safe space to come together to find connection and healing. Brook speaks about how she and her husband Brian founded the organization in memory of his mother. For more information on Judi's House visit judishouse.org .

In this interview Lizzie interview Melissa Yeager from Claire's Place Foundation. Claire's Place Foundation provides support to families who are affected by cystic fibrosis (CF). The organization was founded by Melissa’s daughter who was born with CF. For more information on Claire's Place Foundation visit clairesplacefoundation.org For more information about Claire Wineland visit her YouTube chan...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Gauri Manglik from Instrumentl. Gauri has dedicated her career to building intuitive and delightful user experiences. Seeing the opportunity to force multiply the nonprofit sector's ability to create impact through software led her to her work at Instrumentl. As CEO and a co-founder, she has led Instrumentl to serve over 2,000 nonprofits today, making it a favorit...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Bruce Gordon founder of EcoFlight. EcoFlight advocates and educates for the protection of wild lands and wildlife habitat using small aircraft. They give an aerial perspective to encourage environmental stewardship. For more information about EcoFlight visit them at EcoFlight.org

In this episode Lizzie interviews Cassy Horton from Pickles Group. Pickles Group provides free peer-to-peer support and resources to kids affected by their parent or caregiver’s cancer.  Pickles Group creates thriving communities of kids supporting kids through and beyond their parent’s cancer. Pickles kids strengthen resilience, have fun with friends who get them, and heal along the way. You...

In this episode Lizzie interviews Benito Delgado-Olson founder of SupplyBank.org. Benito's organization provides essential goods to under-resourced communities through partner organizations. Items including diapers, personal protective equipment, school supplies, infrared thermometers, and more are distributed by trusted local agencies. You can find out more about SupplyBank.org and Benito at Supp...

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Dan Hubacker from United Anglers. United Anglers is a student run program that has restored a creek and is focused on bringing endangered fish species back to the creek system. The organization has a state-of-the-art fish hatchery on the high school campus where the students work. For more information about United Anglers visit: UACG.org

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Martha Ryan founder of Homeless Prenatal Program. Martha started Homeless Prenatal Program after she saw a need of caring for homeless pregnant women. She saw pregnancy as a wonderful time for a woman to turn her life around. The organization takes a holistic approach in serving families, they now serve over 3,000 families a year. You can find out more about Home...

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Marjorie Schlenoff founder of Teach With Africa. Marjorie went from a scary medical diagnosis to starting a program giving teachers in South Africa tools, knowledge and inspiration to change and improve education in South Africa. They have created a reciprocal exchange of teachers between South Africa and the United States, benefiting teachers and students in bot...

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Bre Russell from Girls Leading Girls. Bre took her love of soccer and turned it into an organization that is teaching hundreds of girls to be leaders through soccer. Girls Leading Girls makes it a priority to have all women coaches and trains their girls how to be future coaches as well. Their curriculum is girl centered to keep girls in the game.  You can f...

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Katia Gomez from Educate2Envision International. Katia started the organization after a college trip to Honduras. She turned sponsoring one girl's education into a sustainable model of educating Honduras' most remote and vulnerable communities. Educate2Envision now has multiple secondary schools in rural villages across Honduras and is empowering their students t...

In this episode, Lizzie interviews Olga Murray from Nepal Youth Foundation about how she started her organization. Olga went to Nepal at 60 years old, never expecting that the trip would change her life. Nepal Youth Foundation, led by Olga, is determined to help Nepali children access education. Over thirty years later, they have supported over 60,000 children and families in Nepal with access hig...

In this episode we explain what Waves of Change podcast is, a podcast that interviews small nonprofit leaders. We introduce you to host Lizzie Lara, a nonprofit professional from California.