Social impact: how does your business help the community or the world?

We asked members of the community how their organizations help the community. We’ve shared some of the responses below.

Isis Thomas, CCC-SLP | Speech Language Pathologist

My business helps people of all ages. I am a speech language pathologist. Most people think that my job is to just “teach people how to talks”. However it goes be hound that. For children, I work with pediatrics who have trouble saying sounds as well as those with language disorders and nonverbal autistic children. Read more>>

Jessica Larcher | Teacher/tutor

I teach a pre-k learning program, that focuses on the foundation of reading through projects. Although the foundation of reading is my focus, the goal is to create an environment where my students are able to develop a love of learning and build confidence in themselves. Read more>>

Monica Gavilanes | Social Worker & Psychotherapist

Often times when we think about social impact our minds go to ways in which we can support a large group, community, or have the biggest reach. In my work as a psychotherapist and social worker, I am guided by my values of social justice, respect of ancestral healing, and honoring/protecting our culture. I believe that if we want to create a large impact we cannot overlook the internal work that needs to happen on a personal & individual level. Read more>>