The World's Paper Company Rooted in Memphis

Sylvamo spun off from International Paper five years ago, but its Memphis roots run much deeper. On this episode of At Scale, Neki Catron, Global Community Engagement Manager at Sylvamo, sits down with hosts Krissy DeAlejandro and Tyler Ford to talk about how a global paper company builds real community engagement at home. Neki walks through her own path from Memphis native to what she calls her dream job, the culture of volunteerism inside Sylvamo and why she frames education investment as strategy rather than charity. She and the hosts also dig into what employers need from the next generation of workers, how AI and automation are reshaping the skills that matter and why exposure, mentorship and a willingness to be uncomfortable move students forward. Sylvamo is a funding partner behind MemAccess and MemCOMPLETE, tnAchieves initiatives that help Memphis students earn postsecondary credentials and step into careers. Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.