Mizzen Meets: Youth Entrepreneurs
In collaboration with the Missouri AfterSchool Network, join us for a lively and interactive Mizzen Meets celebrating two incredible youth entrepreneurs, Noah and Emma, and amazing adult mentors, Kara Siebe, and Robbie Toth-Cosby.
📅 Date: November 7, 2024
⏰ Time: 2:30 - 3:30 PM PST
📍 Location: Join us virtually from anywhere in the world!
In honor of Youth Entrepreneurship Month, we'll dive into inspiring stories of growth, challenges, and successes as they turn ideas into impact.
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Mizzen Meets
Mizzen Meets is a virtual gathering space to explore bold ideas and real solutions with changemakers across our community.
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Why Mizzen Meets?
Are you passionate about creating life-changing learning experiences for youth? Mizzen Meets is for you!
Join us to explore powerful conversations, pioneering ideas, and joyful "aha moments." In this ongoing series, you'll meet scholars, authors, content creators, and changemakers—and come away fueled and inspired. Bring your burning questions and big ideas. This space is built for you!
"Mizzen creates spaces not only to work in collaboration, but really to become innovators of the work and ideas.” — Troy Selvey, California AfterSchool Network
Meet the Speakers
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Noah
Noah, a Senior in St. Louis, Missouri, is a passionate 17-year-old social entrepreneur and the founder of Junior Java, a specialty coffee and tea company dedicated to promoting education equity globally. His commitment is evident in his donations of nearly $5,000 worth of school supplies to children in need worldwide and over $4,000 to his church’s youth ministry and his school’s DECA program. As the Student Body Treasurer of his school, and Senior Treasurer of their sustainability club, Noah actively advocates for sustainable practices within his school and community. He is currently working with his superintendent to create a district-wide sustainability council.
Noah is a sought-after keynote speaker and panelist who has shared his story and insights on social entrepreneurship and sustainability at various local and national conferences. His engaging presentations inspire youth to take action in their communities and demonstrate the impact of entrepreneurship in driving social change.
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Emma
Emma is a high school sophomore and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of the Heartland Entrepreneurship Club.
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Kara Siebe
Kara Siebe has worked in education for going on 22 years and she is currently the Coordinator for the Webster Groves School District Thrive Entrepreneurship Program. In this role, she has created an entrepreneurship incubator for high school students and implemented entrepreneurial mindset curriculum/programming in the district’s K-8 schools.
Her colleagues and friends often describe her as a connector and a thinking partner. She believes that student learning is best when teachers provide authentic learning experiences and allow students to learn by doing. She seeks to connect curriculum to students’ personal interests in order to create a student’s desire and passion for lifelong learning. She is also passionate about removing any barriers to entry for students when it comes to experiential learning opportunities. Kara lives in St. Louis with her husband and two children. When she isn’t working with students, you’ll find her volunteering with the Japanese International Harvest Church and with the Webster Groves, Shrewsbury, and Rock Hill Chamber of Commerce.
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Robbie Toth-Cosby
Robbie Toth-Cosby is the Chief Operating Officer of the Boys & Girls Club of the Heartland. She has been a part of the mission since 2006.
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Carlos Santini
Carlos Santini, Mizzen’s CEO, is on a mission to enhance the quality of out-of-school-time programs for young minds. With a passion for youth development dating back to his days at the University of California, Los Angeles, Carlos has been a driving force in the field since 2002.
Through collaborations with school districts, foundations, corporations, and community leaders, he's been instrumental in expanding and improving OST opportunities for youth. Carlos's journey began with After-School All-Stars Los Angeles serving in many roles from admin assistant to interim executive director before he assumed responsibilities as the Executive Vice President of Programs for the national office of After-School All-Stars. He joined Team Mizzen in 2021.
Carlos immigrated from Honduras at age 7 and credits his experience as an English language learner for paving his path in education. Married to Alejandra, a dedicated elementary school teacher and former nonprofit executive, Carlos is a proud father of two daughters. He spends his free time cycling through the Santa Monica Mountains, hanging with his dog, DJ, and whipping up creations in his kitchen.
What Our Attendees Say
"This was AWESOME…My cup is full. Thanks so much for this opportunity to listen/share with Mizzen and Kam!!"
Mizzen Meets: Kam Green
"Will this recording be available to us? I’d LOVE to share this with my OST staff. "
Mizzen Meets: Kam Green
"Thanks Johnny and Carlos. Very informative! Loved the honesty."
Mizzen Meets: Johnny Crowder
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Nick Monzi is CEO and Co-Founder of Learn Fresh, an international education nonprofit dedicated to enhancing student’s STEM and social-emotional achievement through sports and entertainment.
Watch the recording here: https://youtube.com/live/2HkojGbM1AY
May 15, 2024
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In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Mizzen community joined us for a conversation filled with humor and candor on how our community fosters emotional and mental health, belonging, and self-care for young people and practitioners alike.
Johnny Crowder is the founder & CEO of Cope Notes®, a TEDx Speaker, Forbes NEXT 1000, and Startup of the Year People's Choice Winner.
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3QKDjiU8QNM
February 07, 2024
Virtual
We celebrated the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with a thought-provoking conversation featuring author, STEAM advocate, and accomplished C-Suite Executive, Kam Green.
Along with Mizzen's CEO, Carlos Santini, Kam will guide you through an insightful and exhilarating discussion on empowering girls in science, STEAM success, and out-of-school time excellence. We'll also dive into Kam's work on positive self-talk and the science behind it.
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmbcitZlqag
August 24, 2023
Virtual
Pour yourself a coffee, settle in, and join us for a conversation with Mizzen’s CEO Carlos Santini, and acclaimed scholar, educator, and change-maker Dr. Chris Emdin, author of STEM, STEAM, Make, Dream.
Together, we reimagined learning, explored equity and youth culture, and explored how to create truly welcoming come-as-you-are spaces for youth and staff.
Watch the recording here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e34gQ7EweYs
June 22, 2023
Virtual
Grab your favorite blanket and settle in for an extraordinary campfire chat with Mizzen's CEO, Carlos Santini, and Richard Reyes from the renowned PLUS ME Project.
Together, we explored building your identity, the power of storytelling, and the incredible world of youth development.
