Season 4: Episode 8 | Rebecca Mendiola, CEO, Collective Impact Solutions

GAPTIVISTS LIVE HEREDr. Rebecca Mendiola, CEO and founder of Collective Impact Solutions, discusses her nonprofit's mission to bridge systems and communities, focusing on marginalized families and youth. She emphasizes the importance of systems change and transformation, working with school districts, city and county departments, and community-based organizations. Mendiola highlights her extensive experience in education and social work, including her role as an assistant superintendent. She shares success stories, such as a recent conference in Vista that brought together parents, educators, and community partners to co-design solutions. Mendiola stresses the need for leaders to trust the process and the importance of community involvement in achieving systemic change.Thank you so much for listening to this episode of The Gap Minders. If you enjoyed this podcast, please feel free to learn more about our GAPtivist movement at www.TheGapMinders.org where we believe that regardless of age, anyone can be a GAPtivist for their community.About The San Diego Council On LiteracySince 1986, The San Diego Council On Literacy has been dedicated to the mission of "Literacy For All." Central to the literacy effort in San Diego County is the work of the 35 programs that are affiliated with the San Diego Council on Literacy. Annually, they serve over 100,000 residents of all ages, at no cost. We are honored to work in partnership with dedicated organizations that provide tutoring, literacy resources, and support to the community.To learn more about The San Diego Council On Literacy, please visit www.literacysandiego.orgAbout LIFE: San DiegoLiteracy Is For Everyone (LIFE): San Diego is a privately funded program to venture test small scale new ideas for increasing literacy for young adults ranging from reading and math to science and media.  About Cloudcast Media  "The Gap Minders" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.  For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.  Listen Where You Live.  This episode was produced by Shreyasi Mukund, Associate Producer and Brandon Joe, Senior Producer.