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Today the HOBY Board of Trustees is pleased to announce that HOBY alumna Kristen Hoefer has accepted the role of HOBY CEO. Kristen has served as interim CEO since August 1, 2020. Following the departure of former CEO Javier LaFianza, Kristen agreed to step into an interim CEO role to keep the organization moving forward. […]
“It’s a funny thing about life, once you begin to take note of the things you are grateful for, you begin to lose sight of the things that you lack.” – Germany Kent It is understandable right now that we all may need to dig a little deeper to find our gratitude. As a society, […]
by Cheryl L. Brenn, HOBY Chief International Programs Officer This week two important, global events are occurring simultaneously. The 75th General Assembly of the United Nations and Global Goals Week. Both of these events are dramatically altered this year in the shadow of COVID-19, however, the work of both is more important than ever. The […]
Over 13 years ago, friends gave me a print with this quote as a going-away gift as I was transitioning from COO of Crystal Stairs to CEO of HOBY. The print has hung in my HOBY office since, constantly reminding me of the work we do: inspiring young leaders to believe in themselves and act […]
By Rose Santini, Chief National Programs Officer National Volunteer Week debuted in the United States in 1974 and has continued to grow every year since. In his proclamation declaring National Volunteer Week, President Richard Nixon urged all Americans to observe the week by seeking out a volunteer opportunity. He also called upon all communities to […]
by Javier La Fianza What a difference a week can make. Our whole world has literally changed over the course of a few days and who knows what is yet to come? I don’t mind sharing, like so many across the country and around the world, I am afraid and worried; for my family and […]
by Cheryl Brenn, HOBY Chief International Programs Officer There is no doubt we are in the midst of a global health crisis. We are navigating, continually changing environments and situations, some of which we couldn’t even imagine just a week or two ago. Ask any high school or college student if they thought they would […]
All of HOBY’s DNPs are remote employees and work from home on a regular basis. Here are some of their best tips to help if you’re transitioning to working from home: Create a schedule and stick to it! If your office hours are 9am – 6pm, plan to work those hours like you normally would. […]
“HOBY taught me how to be a good leader, that being a leader means not only being connected with others but also connected to the world.” Azra Gokdenir 2019 HOBY Turkey Ambassador I am writing this while returning from HOBY’s first-ever seminar in Istanbul, Turkey, at Darusaffaka, a school for low-income orphans and children who […]
“The purpose of human life is to serve, and to show compassion and the will to help others.” -Albert Schweitzer In January, with my “Seminar in a Suitcase” packed and ready to go, I ventured off on my very long journey to meet up with our in-country partners, The CEMM Group, and the HOBY Uganda […]