‘We’ve got to reset the table.’ Our conversation with Mishaela Durán.

Posted December 6, 2022, by Mindi Wisman

Our latest Insights from the Field podcast for the Foresight Initiative, features a conversation between Melanie Goodman, Executive Director of Youth Catalytics and Mishaela Durán who became the new President & CEO of The Forum for Youth Investment in November of 2021. The mission of the Forum is to advance equitable youth opportunities and outcomes through quality capacity-building and policy action across systems and sectors. Their vision is for all young people to reach their fullest potential in education, work, and life. Mishaela spoke with Melanie about how she saw government entities and programs pivot and innovate during the pandemic, her sustained commitment to young people, her lived experience in foster care, her early career in juvenile justice, what the future looks like for the Forum, and more.

Listen to their multifaceted conversation below and let us know what you learned.