RAV Founder and CEO Jaleesa Hall Attends the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival

Last month, Raising A Village Founder and CEO Jaleesa Hall had the honor and privilege of attending the 2023 Aspen Ideas Festival in Aspen, Colorado. This annual event hosted by the Aspen Institute brings together change-makers from around the globe to engage in deep discussions on the ideas and issues that influence and shape our lives. As a nonprofit executive and thought leader, Jaleesa had the opportunity to connect with fellow brilliant minds such as John Palfrey, President of the MacArthur Foundation; LeVar Burton, award-winning actor and former host of the PBS series Reading Rainbow; Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation; and other influential change-makers from various industries. In addition, she attended stimulating workshops and lectures on diverse topics, including education, politics, youth engagement, leadership, and more.

"I am so grateful for this incredible opportunity to learn, connect, and lead with others,” said Jaleesa. “As members of society, we are called on to create change and contribute positively to the communities we serve. Being at the festival in such an empowering, conducive space reminded me of this important fact. I look forward to applying the knowledge I have gained through this amazing experience!"

To learn more about the Aspen Ideas Festival and key takeaways, visit www.aspenideas.org.