Square Pizza Podcast

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The Square Pizza podcast focuses on the intersection of education, innovation, and diversity. We host and interview leaders doing incredible work around the country to ensure all students have access to an equitable education. The Square Pizza podcast is hosted by SchermCo, a social-impact implementation firm that offers strategic implementation and project management services to schools and education-focused organizations across the country.

Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Johari Matthews, Vice President and Executive Director, ONE Community & Titans Foundation. The ONE Community platform includes multi-faceted programs that reach many of Nashville’s most underserved communities with a focus on three areas – Opportunity, Neighborhoods, and Education.

In this episode: 

  • Nashville’s growth and the Titans Foundation’s role in shaping the city’s future
  • Titans Foundation has served 135 local organizations through direct investment, programming, and partnership
  • One (Opportunity, Neighborhoods, Education) Community & Titans Foundation
    • Difference between the two
    • Current Highlights + Initiatives
    • What’s on the horizon + goals
  • What other NFL foundations can learn from the Titans
  • Key lessons from leading the Titans Foundation