AmeriCorps CEO Michael D. Smith. Photo-Illustration by TIME.
TIME100 Climate 2024
Harry Booth | Nov. 12, 2024
Smith's journey to climate advocacy began in social justice. Prior to joining AmeriCorps, as an Atlantic Fellow for Racial Equity, he saw how “low income communities, communities of color, were bearing the brunt of climate change.” This experience now informs his leadership at AmeriCorps, where he has focused on ensuring volunteers receive higher living allowances so that people from all backgrounds can participate.
On the Evidence
Mathematica | August 28, 2024
In this podcast, Dr. Mary Hyde of AmeriCorps, Scott Richman of Mathematica, and Stephanie Garippa and Diana Gioia of Maggie’s Place, an AmeriCorps grantee discuss the important but complex task of measuring the impact of AmeriCorps. Listen on Apple Podcasts.
Tulaine Montgomery
Say More with Tulaine Montgomery | August 21, 2024
Let’s Say a Little Bit More is a three-part podcast miniseries where Tulaine Montgomery dives deep into recurring themes discussed with previous Say More guests. In this episode, she discusses "What Connecting Across Generations Can Teach Us" Michael D. Smith, CEO, AmeriCorps. Listen on Apple Podcasts.
Zara Hai
Los Angeles Times High School Insider | August 19, 2024
The younger generations are the most involved in the current climate fight and are taking on environment jobs in the workforce to address the climate crisis that they have grown believing in. Read more on LATimes.com
City Year
Associated Press | August 2, 2024
City Year CEO Jim Balfanz has been included in the 2024 NPT Power and Influence Top 50, the publication’s 27th annual list of top nonprofit executives. Read more in APNews.com
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