Against the Current
Discover the next generation of nonprofit leaders. In “Against the Current,” Robert Egger introduces you to young, innovative changemakers who are defying the status quo.
Explore their groundbreaking ideas and inspiring stories, and support their journey to shape a better future.
Blue Avocado: What it Takes to Run a Nonprofit
Leann Malone, Executive Director of Lancaster County First Steps, on strong business acumen, retaining qualified staff, and the bottom line.
Against the Current: Rudy Espinoza’s Request to President-elect Biden
Interview with Rudy Espinoza, Executive Director at Inclusive Action for the City (IAC) in Los Angeles.
Against the Current: Matt Jorgensen
Interview with social entrepreneur Matt Jorgensen. How to unlock the power of small, home-based entrepreneurs and their kitchens.
Against the Current: Mitch Gruber
Interview with Mitch Gruber, social entrepreneur, social justice advocate, and Chief Strategy Officer at Foodlink.
Against the Current: Regina Anderson
Interview with Regina Anderson of Food Recovery Network. Challenging students to provide healthy meals and fresh ideas to their communities.
Against the Current: Nihal Satyadev
Interview with Nihal Satyadev of The Youth Movement Against Alzheimer’s, addressing Alzheimer’s issues through innovation and advocacy.
Against the Current: Jose “Che” Ramirez
Activist Jose “Che” Ramirez shares some of his ideas about ending homelessness in America and taking on a system bent on holding folks down.
Against the Current: Eunice Lin Nichols
Interview with Eunice Lin Nichols, Vice President at Encore.org and campaign director for Generation to Generation, delves into bridging generational divides.
Against the Current: Mando Rayo
Interview with Mando Rayo, discussing how truly serving communities requires representation on boards of directors.
Against the Current: Rachel Sumekh
How are young nonprofit leaders inspiring change? Learn about Rachel Sumekh’s work, leadership, and approach to challenges in the nonprofit sector.