This week on Why We Matter, Kelly Corrigan, New York Times Bestselling Author and host of the Kelly Corrigan Wonders podcast, joins us for a conversation on the need for bravery in our dearest relationships.

Today we meet with Tasha Booker, Senior Vice President of External Engagement at City Year. Tasha discusses her journey to City Year through education and service, and shares a few of her memorable stories from her time as Executive Director of City Year Columbus.

Today on Why We Matter we have the chance to meet René Sebastian Cisneros- the Team Leader for City Year at Mattapan’s Young Achievers Pilot Schoo. René trains first-year Corps members and serves as a tutor in a 7th-grade math classroom. René is deeply passionate about supporting students from Mattapan’s predominantly Latine and Caribbean community, many of whom are Spanish speaking. A native of Clifton, New Jersey, René has been engaged in community care and activism from a young age. His work with City Year connects his academic interests with his commitment to empowering communities he feels a deep connection to. René aims to continue working with volunteer organizations to provide holistic, culturally responsive education to underserved communities.