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Virtually network and connect with social change leaders around the world!

Join us for masterclass workshops and networking sessions, taught by award-winning social innovation leaders. Each 75 minute session will feature a lightning talk on a specific social initiative, followed by a chance to network with peers and coaches in the field. And the best part… it’s FREE TO PARTICIPATE!

Benefits to Students:

  • Build relationships with students from other universities and around the world
  • Gain access to award-winning leaders in the field of social innovation
  • An inspiring alternative to Zoom webinars – these are interactive, action-inspiring events

Opportunities for Faculty to

Partner with Us!

Faculty can partner with us to host a LIVE Masterclass that takes place during their existing course in the Spring 2021 semester. Sullivan handles all logistics and fees with speakers. Please view the existing schedule below and reach out to coordinate a time and topic that aligns with your class. Timeslots will fill fast, so please reach out right away if you are interested in partnering!

In addition, all of our previously recorded videos can be found online. You can use these as part of your class and you will find accompanying Faculty Facilitator guides for some of the sessions. For any questions, please contact spud@sullivanfdn.org.

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Schedule of Masterclasses

Dustin Liu

Dustin Liu

US Youth Observer to the United Nations
Sullivan Foundation

Wednesday, Feb 17

How to Use the SDGs to Localize Innovation

In his role as the Youth Observer to the UN, Dustin focuses on amplifying youth voices in the global policy dialogue around international issues. During this Masterclass, Dustin will share examples of how to localize the Sustainable Development Goals based on what he discovered through a listening tour that he led with young people across the country.

Register for Session 1:

11:00 – 12:15p EST Register for Session 2:

6:00 – 7:15p EST
Alexis Taylor

Alexis Taylor

Global Entrepreneurship Network
Sullivan Foundation

Thursday, Feb 25

How Systems Thinking Translates to Tangible Change

Creating tangible change on the ground requires having a comprehensive systems view on the challenges you aim to solve. In this Masterclass, Alexis shares from her work around the world how to approach systems thinking and apply it to a multitude of settings, from launching social ventures to engaging as a local activist.

Register for Session 1:

10:00 – 11:15a EST Register for Session 2:

2:00 – 3:15p EST
Sam Vaghar

Sam Vaghar

Millenium Campus Network
Sullivan Foundation

Wednesday, March 3

How to Build Collaborative Partnerships that Advance Global Development

What does it take to build transformative partnerships? In this Masterclass, Sam speaks on his experience leading the Millenium Campus Network which has forged partnerships with a multitude of groups, from the United Nations to hundreds of universities. Sam will share his tips for how to build meaningful partnerships that support your efforts to create social impact.

Register for Session 1:

1:00 - 2:15p EST Register for Session 2:

2:30 - 3:45p EST
Ryan Pearson + Cornetta Lane

Ryan Pearson + Cornetta Lane

Detroit Narrative Agency
Sullivan Foundation

Thursday, March 11

Disrupting Harmful Stories of People and Places

Creating social impact is interwoven with the need to create new narratives of what’s possible. In this Masterclass, Cornetta and Ryan will share examples from their work in Detroit on how to build narrative power by and for communities of color, in an effort to engage communities more fully in the work of social change.

Register for Session 1:

9:30 - 10:45a EST Register for Session 2:

12:30 - 1:45p EST
Jordan Reeves

Jordan Reeves

VideoOut and VideoOut Entertainment
Sullivan Foundation

Thursday, March 18

Building Bridges of Empathy Through Storytelling and Listening

VideoOut, a nonprofit Jordan started in 2016, has recorded more than 400 LGBTQ+ stories around the country. They partner with hyper-local organizations to wield stories as empathic tools for change through community programs. The stories VideoOut records are then turned into traditional Hollywood TV and film pitches. Our stories are not only the most powerful tools for change, but the doorway into the hearts and minds of people all over the world. In this Masterclass, discover the lessons they learned and ways to scale movements that drive tangible change.

Register for Session 1:

11:00 - 12:15p EST Register for Session 2:

1:25 - 2:40p EST

Connect with a Coach

Not only will you have the chance to learn from leading social change experts, you will have the chance to network with Sullivan Foundation coaches who will help you apply each talk to your own life.

Our coaches attend every Masterclass! So mark down on your calendar to attend multiple Masterclass sessions for the opportunity to connect more deeply with the coaches that best resonate for you!

Click on a Coach to view their Linkedin profile.

Jonathan Kibe

Marcela Fernandez

Mentor Dida

Brandi Jordan

Megan Truman

Benjamin Zapchenk

Danielle Biggs

Ashley Madrigal

Reagan Pugh

Abhinav Khanal

Jordan Bowman

Sara Hoy

Sullivan Foundation

Week of Mar 29 / Apr 5

Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity Fair

Career Opportunities

As part of Global Entrepreneurship Week, join us for the ‘Social Entrepreneurship Opportunity Fair’ to learn about internships, jobs, education, and service positions to help you launch your career as a changemaker. From Benefit Corporations to global service organizations, from large foundations to small rural startups, explore a multitude of ways to take concrete steps on your career path. Space is limited so register today to claim your spot!

Register for the Opportunity Fair:

6:00- 8:00p EST

Skills-Based Sessions

The following sessions involve workshop activities so that you can apply the concepts concretely to your own life and personal goals.

Sullivan Foundation

Wednesday, April 7

How to Actually Figure Out the Right Career for You

What if figuring out what to do after college has less to do with getting everything right and more to do with getting things wrong…on purpose?  Instead of spending time and energy researching careers online, hoping to get selected for the right internship, or weighing interests with a career counselor – what if you created mini-experiments for yourself to rapidly experience what different careers might be like?

In this interactive session, you’ll be guided through reflection exercises to clarify your areas of curiosity, then construct a plan for running mini-experiments in the coming months to gain real experience, make real relationships, and uncover real clarity.

You’ll walk away confident in your ability to run unorthodox research experiences, sidestep the rules that trip up everyone else, and take control of your learning.

Register for Session:

12:00 - 1:15p EST
Sullivan Foundation

Friday, April 16

How to Stop Wasting Time & Focus on What Matters Most

With all the options out there for you to pursue, how do you know which direction is worth your effort? Do you ever wonder if you’re spending your time in the most effective way possible?

Time management is really distraction avoidance. The whole purpose of learning how to manage your time isn’t so you can get everything done – it’s so you can learn to prioritize the right things to do, and eliminate the rest.

In this interactive session, you’ll get clear on what distracts you, reflect on the areas that deserve your attention, and learn strategies to prioritize your day so you can be confident in how you’re spending your energy.

You’ll walk away with a focused roadmap for your most important priorities and strategies to keep your attention trained on what matters most.

Register for Session:

12:00 - 1:15p EST
Sullivan Foundation

Wednesday, April 21

How to Tell Your Story & Enlist Others in Your Cause

Most of us hate being asked what we want to do after college. It feels like we’re being sized up by whomever is asking the question and we’re never sure what we’re supposed to say.

Here’s the deal – saying the right thing has never been the issue – it has to do with what you believe about yourself and thinking ahead of time about your skills and interests. If you’re clear on those things, you can talk about who you are and what you want with confidence.

In this interactive session, we’ll talk about the right mindsets you need to have to tell your story and cover strategies to reflect on your life and future path to help you communicate with clarity and confidence.

You’ll walk away having put a framework to practice and ready to talk about yourself in a meaningful and humble way.

Register for Session:

12:00 - 1:15p EST
Sullivan Foundation

Friday, April 23

How to Prioritize Your Mental Health to Create Real Impact

We all want to do great things, make a difference in our communities, and create real impact in the world.

This focus on helping others, our communities and the planet often leads to us de-prioritizing ourselves. We often forget to “put our own oxygen masks on first”.

It this interactive session you will recognize what you are currently doing well to support your mental health and well-being, identify some early warning signs that indicate you might be falling into some bad habits and become more aware of your personal support networks.

You’ll walk away with your own personalized well-being canvas which you can use to hold yourself accountable and build habits that stick.

Register for Session:

10:00 - 11:15am EST
Sullivan Foundation

Friday, April 30

How to Network & Get Mentors in a Virtual World

We all understand the power of networking and mentorship at a concept, but few of us put in the work of understanding what we want out of life, identifying those who we want to learn from, and being intentional about creating a relationship with them.

Most of us are confused about how to network and receive guidance in a virtual world, but it’s not complicated. Join us for an interactive session that will help you reflect on the areas you need to grow to help identify the right mentor for you and work through a formula for approaching and building relationships with potential mentors.

You’ll walk away with new strategies to build relationships, a short list of people you want to learn from, and a plan to have more meaningful professional interactions moving forward

Register for Session:

12:00 - 1:15p EST

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