Empowering Youth Through Leadership and Mentorship with Courtney Perron from the Center for New Americans

Show Notes:

In this episode of Leaders of Today: Teens to Titans, Lorraine Connell sits down with Courtney, Director of the Center for New Americans, to explore the transformative power of mentorship and leadership for young people—especially those from immigrant backgrounds.

Courtney shares her personal journey from being a high school mentee to becoming a peer leader and eventually dedicating her career to youth empowerment. Together, she and Lorraine discuss the importance of creating supportive environments for young leaders, the challenges immigrant youth face, and how programs like theirs are fostering confidence, resilience, and leadership skills in students.

🌟 Key Takeaways:
🔹 The impact of mentorship on youth leadership development
🔹 Encouraging confidence and self-worth in teenagers
🔹 How the Center for New Americans is breaking down barriers for immigrant students
🔹 The evolution of peer leadership programs and their ripple effect
🔹 The power of redemption, second chances, and modeling forgiveness

Plus, hear about their exciting new initiatives, including the expansion of middle school mentorship programs and a potential partnership with the Choose Love curriculum!

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