Stephanie Cooper-Lewter's guest appearances

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter

The Charlotte is Creative Podcast

On Life and Meaning

Seeking The Heart

Josh Jacobson

Amy Chiou

Carol Hardison

Henry Rock

Charles Thomas

Peter Reinhart

Jessica Moss

Michael Smith

Andrew Au

Emily Giffin

Eric Davis

DAVID WAGNER

Renee Stout

Mark Williams

Jeff Jackson

OwlTail

After the Chetty Study ranked Charlotte 50th out of 50 major American cities in economic opportunity, city leadership knew they had to action. Enter Leading on Opportunity, formed in 2017 to address this issue. At the head of Leading on Opportunity is Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter has her work cut out for her. Fortunately, she's the perfect person for the job. In today's episode of Seeking the Heart, host Don Jonas sits down with Dr. Cooper-Lewter to talk about the benefits of early childhood education, the link between segregation and social capital, and why she is steadfastly optimistic about Charlotte. Read more about Dr. Cooper-Lewter on our website: https://www.careringnc.com/post/dr-stephanie-cooper-lewter-the-power-of-relationships

After the Chetty Study ranked Charlotte 50th out of 50 major American cities in economic opportunity, city leadership knew they had to action. Enter Leading on Opportunity, formed in 2017 to address this issue. At the head of Leading on Opportunity is Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter has her work cut out for her. Fortunately, she's the perfect person for the job. In today's episode of Seeking the Heart, host Don Jonas sits down with Dr. Cooper-Lewter to talk about the benefits of early childhood education, the link between segregation and social capital, and why she is steadfastly optimistic about Charlotte. Read more about Dr. Cooper-Lewter on our website: <a href="https://www.careringnc.com/post/dr-stephanie-cooper-lewter-the-power-of-relationships" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.careringnc.com/post/dr-stephanie-cooper-lewter-the-power-of-relationships</a>

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter of Leading on Opportunity

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is executive director of Leading on Opportunity, an initiative to improve economic mobility in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is responsible for developing goals and strategies to implement systemic change. Stephanie previously served as vice president of initiatives and public policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, South Carolina. She has received numerous awards, including the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award. Stephanie earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bethel College, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, and Ph.D. in social work from the University of South Carolina. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in economic mobility, leading systemic change, overcoming poverty and personal challenges, and living into purpose.   IN THIS EPISODE  Stephanie explains the Leading on Opportunity Council and the relevance of the measurement upon which Charlotte is ranked among cities in economic mobility. She describes the timeline of events that led to the formation of a Leading on Opportunity Task Force and Leading on Opportunity Council. She notes what the Leading on Opportunity Task Force Report examined and recommended. She discusses cross-determinant factors of segregation and social capital in economic mobility. Stephanie talks about what theories of change are helping prioritize her work. She defines what she means by access and opportunity. She considers how the community has embraced the language of economic mobility and whether it is dampening other initiatives in Charlotte. She addresses the difference between equitable opportunity and equal chance in economic mobility work. Stephanie shares the circumstances of her birth in Indian and adoption in America. She remembers her adoptive mother and sisters and growing up in Minnesota. She recalls her time at Bethel College in St. Paul, how her life changed, and how her experience as a young single mom struggling with poverty informs her work today. She highlights how her career evolved and the wisdom figure who supported her most. Stephanie shares the challenges she has faced, how she is doing, and what is it about her work that resonates most with who she is.  plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Adopting Charlotte To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is executive director of Leading on Opportunity, an initiative to improve economic mobility in Charlotte, North Carolina. She is responsible for developing goals and strategies to implement systemic change. Stephanie previously served as vice president of initiatives and public policy for the Sisters of Charity Foundation of South Carolina and as president and CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Columbia, South Carolina. She has received numerous awards, including the University of Minnesota Distinguished Alumni Award. Stephanie earned a bachelor’s degree in social work from Bethel College, a master’s degree in social work from the University of Minnesota, and Ph.D. in social work from the University of South Carolina. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in economic mobility, leading systemic change, overcoming poverty and personal challenges, and living into purpose.   IN THIS EPISODE <ul> <li>Stephanie explains the Leading on Opportunity Council and the relevance of the measurement upon which Charlotte is ranked among cities in economic mobility.</li> <li>She describes the timeline of events that led to the formation of a Leading on Opportunity Task Force and Leading on Opportunity Council.</li> <li>She notes what the Leading on Opportunity Task Force Report examined and recommended.</li> <li>She discusses cross-determinant factors of segregation and social capital in economic mobility.</li> <li>Stephanie talks about what theories of change are helping prioritize her work.</li> <li>She defines what she means by access and opportunity.</li> <li>She considers how the community has embraced the language of economic mobility and whether it is dampening other initiatives in Charlotte.</li> <li>She addresses the difference between equitable opportunity and equal chance in economic mobility work.</li> <li>Stephanie shares the circumstances of her birth in Indian and adoption in America.</li> <li>She remembers her adoptive mother and sisters and growing up in Minnesota.</li> <li>She recalls her time at Bethel College in St. Paul, how her life changed, and how her experience as a young single mom struggling with poverty informs her work today.</li> <li>She highlights how her career evolved and the wisdom figure who supported her most.</li> <li>Stephanie shares the challenges she has faced, how she is doing, and what is it about her work that resonates most with who she is.</li> </ul> plus Mark's Personal Word Essay: Adopting Charlotte To learn more, visit <a href="https://www.onlifeandmeaning.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">On Life and Meaning</a>

Stephanie Cooper-Lewter | Agent of Change - Ep. 86

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter, immediately following the December 7 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Laca Projects, where Dr. Cooper-Lewter spoke about the global theme of “Tradition.” Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity, charged with addressing the finding that Charlotte ranks last among the 50 largest U.S. cities in upward mobility. In this episode of the Charlotte is Creative Podcast, Dr. Cooper-Lewter talks about the importance of expanding social capital, the benefits of expanding our definition of family, and what it was like to prepare her Creative Mornings speech with her daughter Courtney. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Stacy Smith of Ink Master fame, speaking about the global theme of “Surreal”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, December 31. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CLTisCreative whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. The Charlotte Is Creative Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Welcome to the #CharlotteIsCreative podcast. Today’s show features hosts Tim Miner and Matt Olin speaking with Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter, immediately following the December 7 Creative Mornings Charlotte event at Laca Projects, where Dr. Cooper-Lewter spoke about the global theme of “Tradition.” Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter is Executive Director of Leading on Opportunity, charged with addressing the finding that Charlotte ranks last among the 50 largest U.S. cities in upward mobility. In this episode of the Charlotte is Creative Podcast, Dr. Cooper-Lewter talks about the importance of expanding social capital, the benefits of expanding our definition of family, and what it was like to prepare her Creative Mornings speech with her daughter Courtney. Register for the next Creative Mornings Charlotte event Friday, January 4 at 8:30 a.m. The featured speaker will be Stacy Smith of Ink Master fame, speaking about the global theme of “Surreal”.  RSVPs will open at 9 a.m., Monday, December 31. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #CharlotteIsCreative, and tweet us @CLTisCreative whenever you see Charlotteans showing their creativity. The Charlotte Is Creative Podcast is hosted by Tim Miner and Matt Olin, and produced by Andy Goh. Music by Harvey Cummings.

Dr. Stephanie Cooper-Lewter - "Tradition"