Community Leadership Corps Chicago members Emily Nordquist and Alexandra Perez-Garcia

1,158 views · Published 19 November 2018 · 6:32 · Indexed 27 September 2026

Channel: Obama Foundation · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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Young leaders Emily Nordquist and Alexandra Perez-Garcia take turns discussing the impact that existing narratives—can have on progress. Emily discusses the necessity of financial literacy, especially among young women, while Alexandra talks about the stigma attached to discussing mental health.

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