In Episode 08 of Leaders of Tomorrow, the tables turn as Elizabeth Liang Hudak interviews LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera about her quarter of a century’s worth of experiences at Camp Rising Sun, from first year to her current position.
Walking in Another's Shoes – Dr. Sheila Graham – Ep 07
Servant Leadership – Joe Kim – Episode 06
In Episode 06 of Leaders of Tomorrow, LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera talks to Camp Rising Sun alumnus Joe Kim, co-founder of Office Hours, an expert-matching startup, about the similarities in philosophy between Office Hours and CRS, the understanding Camp gave Joe of what servant leadership is all about, and much more.
Perspectives in Truth – Dr. Hooman Yaghoobzadeh – Episode 05
We Have More in Common Than We Think – Andrea Alexander – Episode 04
In Episode 04 of Leaders of Tomorrow, LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera speaks with Andrea Alexander, Assistant General Counsel at JP Morgan Chase and member of the LAJF Board of Directors. A first-generation American, Andrea’s family hails from the Caribbean, and one of the strongest themes that resonated for her throughout her Camp Rising Sun experience is how much campers who came from all different walks of life ultimately had in common.
There's a Lot of Good in the World – Inna Kuvich – Episode 03
In Episode 03 of Leaders of Tomorrow, LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera talks to Inna Kuvich, who immigrated to the US from Ukraine in 1994. She attended Camp Rising Sun in 2001. Inna has remained active with LAJF and CRS ever since, selflessly giving back in a variety of ways. It all stems from her gratitude for her time at CRS and her desire for subsequent generations of campers to have as amazing an experience as she did.
CRS and the Power of Inspiring Youth – Janna DeLoach Pennington – Episode 02
In Episode 02 of Leaders of Tomorrow, LAJF Executive Director Helene Mattera talks to Janna DeLoach Pennington, whom she attended Camp Rising Sun with over 20 years ago. Janna went on to serve as Director of Student Leadership and Programming at Samford University before starting her own consulting firm, Janna Pennington LLC.
