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Thursday Nov 04, 2021
Thursday Nov 04, 2021
How can we increase diversity in high paying STEM jobs? Dr. Susanne Cappendijk found the answer by founding EDsnaps, a non-profit which provides mentors for students from Bronx, NY public schools.
What is notable about her story? Dr. Cappendijk was 50 years old when she founded EDsnaps showing it is never too late to do what you’re passionate about.
How would I describe Dr. Cappendijk? Authentic.
The advice she shares with our L4 Community on how to start a successful social impact venture comes from hands on work and years of mentoring others.
Her background as a pharmacology researcher gave her the knowledge of STEM needed to develop science training and mentoring programs.
Hands on business skills as co-founder and CFO at a software company plus an MBA was used to win grants to fund and grow EDsnaps.
Growing up in the Netherlands in a small village and moving to America where she had to fit in taught about her understanding different cultures and people. In business and personal life, collaborating with others is critical for success and growth.
About: Dr. Susanne Cappendijk founded EDsnaps and co-founded Genivia Software. She consults with startup via Semper Clarus Consulting. She was a Professor at Florida State University. She has a PhD in pharmacology and an MBA.
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Thursday Sep 30, 2021
Digging Into Clay, Colors & Life with Sally Aldrich: Female Artists 50up Changing the World
Sally’s origin story begins with a childhood immersed in art with a painter mother and literary editor father
Her artistic skills deepen traveling post-college in Paris and Greece
Sally juggles family and art
A divorce leads to a job teaching art at a high school in Westchester New York
Where she finds her passion in clay, adding to her painting skills
Can anyone become an artist? Yes, but Sally tells us most people start the wrong way
How to present as a professional artist? Listen to Sally's advice
Inspiration is a spring sky as Dr. Hughes and Sally share the beauty in the colors of their gardens then say goodbye
Until next month, keep Living Loud L4 Friends
About Sally Aldrich: Sally has had Solo Exhibitions at many Galleries; to name a few: Christina Stankard Gallery, Watch Hill, RI; Lion’s Paw Gallery, Fairfield, CT; and The Hammond Museum, N. Salem, NY. Sally’s Group Exhibitions include: Tri-State Juried Exhibition, Katonah Museum of Art; Ridgefield Guild Juried Show; and The Arts Exchange, White Plains, NY.
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