Nicholas Okafor: Tackling Educational and Environmental Inequalities

Mar 21, 2024 Posted by: Shikha Tandon CA,  Nicholas Okafor,  SDG 11,  SDG 13,  SDG 4,  USA

Nick: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! Our project tackles the challenge of educational and environmental inequities in underserved communities. By equipping youth with geographic information system (GIS) and data analysis skills, we empower them to map disparities, advocate for change, and propose solutions. Our work focuses on creating accessible, engaging learning modules that enable students to analyze social issues and drive community-driven innovations, bridging the gap between technical education and social justice. This approach fosters a new generation of informed advocates and problem solvers committed to equity and sustainability.

Kelsey Willock: Helping Individuals Change Their Relationship with Money

Mar 02, 2024 Posted by: Sujit Kunte CA,  Kelsey Willock,  SDG 10,  SDG 3,  SDG 5,  SDG 8,  USA

Kelsey: Thanks for having me, Spiffy. Four out of five Americans suffer from financial anxiety. Robo-advisors’ one-size-fits-all, “set and forget” approach does little for financial anxiety. Aura is the world’s first wealth engagement platform where investors learn to manage financial anxiety and generate passive wealth.

Keely Cat-Wells: Changing Perceptions and Creating Careers for Disabled People

Feb 27, 2024 Posted by: Anushree Nande CA,  Keely Cat-Wells,  SDG 10,  USA

Keely: Thanks for having me, Spiffy! We address two critical issues: the attitudinal, communicative, and physical barriers faced by disabled people in the workforce; and the global labor force shortages stemming from skill gaps, as education struggles to keep pace with the rapidly evolving future of work. Making Space’s overarching goal is to create careers for the most underrepresented and underestimated population globally—Disabled people—and to change the way the world views and defines disability.