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Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Overcoming obstacles and transforming STEM education in Jamaica By Zoe Sweet β€œAll I wanted to do was make an impact that will transform the education system in Jamaica,” says Kavelle Hylton , a 2022 YLAI Fellow and founder of STEM Builders Learning Hub. She continued to network to get the support that she needed.

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Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Innovating education and gender equality in Mexico β€œEducation is transformation. Through education, we can provide women with opportunities to change their lives,” says 2016 Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative (YLAI) Fellow Frissia Monsivais. The YLAI Fellowship Program is funded by the U.S.

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Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

Creating agents of change with English language education in Argentina By Grace Zimlich 2022 YLAI Fellow Danila Blanco Travnicek has always been passionate about education and leading the charge of reforming the entrepreneur ecosystem in her home country of Argentina. Why do you believe that English education is so important?

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Remodeling English language education in Costa Rica

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

One inspiring teacher forever changed the way that Alex viewed education, and he received a scholarship to continue taking courses on teaching English. His drive and passion for education eventually led him to establish an innovative English language school in Costa Rica, where he now provides life-changing courses to his community. β€œI

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Strengthening financial education in Argentina with honesty and integrity

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

2018 YLAI Fellow GastΓ³n is the founder of eaInversores , an online platform based in CΓ³rdoba, Argentina, that provides low-cost investment assistance and financial literacy education. Wanting to also focus on building opportunities in his own community, GastΓ³n pursued social entrepreneurship and launched eaInversores.

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How this theater director built accessible creative spaces to connect communities in PeruΒ 

Young Leaders of the Americas Initiative

DΓ©borah, a 2022 YLAI Fellow , is the founder and director of CAPAZ PerΓΊ , which develops cultural, educational and social projects for people with disabilities through art programs such as theater and dance. D Γ©borah’s aim for the future of CAPAZ involves establishing a physical space to network and hold workshops for the community.

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Celebrating 2023 Accomplishments and Looking Ahead to New Opportunities

Angel Capital Association

Over the last few years, we have been supported by our dedicated volunteer and professional staff to continue to offer better member experience, expanded our professionalized education programs and continued to be the voice for protections and incentives for angel investors in the public policy arena.