On The DeBruce Foundation’s blog, Jenae Lee, DeBruce Career Corps member and freshman at Washburn University, describes just how important Agilities are in her job as a Certified Nurse Assistant. Read how Jenae is positively impacting the lives of others: debruce.org/blog-post-2/us…  #Agilities

What an incredible weekend celebrating 20 years of Mizzou Alumni's Griffiths Leadership Society! I am so grateful I had the opportunity to participate alongside four amazing panelists in a conference session on #NetworkStrength. Their insights exemplified the power of networks!

It was a privilege to sit down with three inspiring leaders, Dr. DeAngela Burns-Wallace, Susan Chambers, and Dr. Susan Klusmeier, for a discussion on women in philanthropy. These women, along with many others, continue to transform philanthropy every day—the future is SO bright!

Dave Frantze, member of The DeBruce Foundation’s Board of Directors, was highlighted by the Kansas City Business Journal for the progress he has contributed to cancer research. Dave has shown me the real difference we can make for our community. Read the full article: bizjournals.com/kansascity/new…

I’m so excited to take the stage at #C3KC2025 to discuss inclusive models of #EmploymentEmpowerment. Thank you to Junior League of Kansas City, Missouri for hosting this event. Here’s to a conference full of collaboration leading to action across Kansas City! kansascity.jl.org/c3kc/program/ #ExpandingPathways

One of the BEST parts of my day is hearing from educators who are using the #Agilities© to empower their students! In the below article, Jada Mason, Teacher at Joplin High School, shares her story: debruce.org/blog-post-2/br… Joplin Schools #ExpandingPathways #CareerLiteracy

.The DeBruce Foundation is SO grateful to work with young leaders like Annalia Escalante! A former DBCC member and intern, Annalia continues to drive change and empower communities. Learn more about Annalia's leadership from our partner, United WE: issuu.com/unitedwe--/doc…

It was a privilege to moderate the “Leave No Talent Behind: Inclusive Employment Empowerment for Today’s Workforce” panel at the 2025 C3KC Conference. Read the recap from The DeBruce Foundation here: debruce.org/blog-post-2/in… #EmploymentEmpowerment #ExpandingPathways #KansasCity #C3KC2025

#ClassOf2025, graduation is here! My team at The DeBruce Foundation is excited to share the Graduation Toolkit, which contains free resources that help graduates prepare for the next steps in their career journeys. Explore the Graduation Toolkit today: debruce.org/initiatives/gr…

I had the pleasure of sitting down with Courtney Forkum on The Philanthropy Place’s podcast, The Giving Nook. Thank you to Courtney for creating an outlet lifting up philanthropic work in the #KansasCity region and beyond! youtube.com/watch?v=Xx_9kh… #ExpandingPathways #Agilities

“May-cember” was FULL of events, speaking opportunities, strategic planning, graduation parties, and more. One highlight was KC Rising's Horizon 2025. Catch glimpses of our panel discussion in the graphic illustration below and here in Startland News: startlandnews.com/2025/05/kc-ris…

Please join me in giving a warm welcome to our newest teammate, Bethany Orban Chew, who has joined The DeBruce Foundation as our Senior Director of Partnership Experience! Welcome, Bethany. I am delighted to have you on board! #ExpandingPathways #EmploymentEmpowerment #Agilities

Christie Taylor, K-2 Counselor at Lincoln Elementary, created curriculum highlighting employability skills and the #Agilities©. If you’re a Zootopia fan, check out her themed activities for students! Read Christie’s full blog here: debruce.org/blog-post-2/em… #ExpandingPathways

I'm SO THRILLED that Episode 1 of the Empowering Careers podcast is now live! I had an insightful conversation with Jonathan Javier #JWoW, CEO of Wonsulting, about the evolving job search landscape. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car… #ExpandingPathways #EmpoweringCareers #Agilities

Students entering the workforce face a future that demands greater resilience and flexibility than ever. On average, they will change jobs 18 times during their lifetimes and have 6 different careers! Read more in my article in the Washington @Monthly: washingtonmonthly.com/2025/07/15/giv…

As a former educator, it fills me with joy to see the #Agilities transforming classrooms! Jessica Asbury from Piper USD 203 shares: “When you put Agilities into your classroom, something pretty magical happens.” Read her full blog: debruce.org/blog-post-2/yo…

THRILLED to share my conversation with @MissyTesterman, 2024 National Teacher of the Year, on the #EmpoweringCareers podcast! We talk classroom confidence, lifelong learning, and how teachers shape futures! Listen now → debruce.org/empowering-car…

Serving as President of Mizzou Alumni was a true privilege. Tiger alumni are the BEST, and we are on the trajectory to be the global leader of #AlumniEngagement! Cheers to Kim Utlaut as she serves as President for the 2025-26 year. Many great things to come! #MIZ

I’m beyond excited to be the keynote speaker at the 2025 Philanthropic Landscape with The Rome Group in St. Louis! Registration is now open, and I hope you’ll join me on August 28 for this incredible event! Register here: theromegroup.com/2025-philanthr… #ExpandingPathways

I was SO glad to join Ebrima “Abraham” Sisay on the @Helionainc Insight podcast, “Quiet Quitting Starts at the Top.” We discussed how strong leadership fosters loyal and engaged teams. Listen here: heliona.io/heliona-podcas… #CareerLiteracy #CareerReadiness