Beyond Books: Melanie Rodriguez on Leadership, Literacy, Building Community Partnerships and the IWF Fellowship Program

Voices of Leadership: Insights and Inspirations from Women Leaders

In this episode, we welcome Melanie Rodriguez, Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Toronto Public Library Foundation. Melanie shares insights from her experience with the IWF Fellowship and emphasizes the importance of the continuous pursuit of learning and seizing opportunities for career pivots. We also discuss the importance of mentorship and the challenges facing female leaders today.
Melanie talks about her passion for education and literacy and ensuring children have access to quality education. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone interested in the power of education and the impact of strategic partnerships in creating equitable access to opportunity.
Connect with Melanie.
LinkedIn
Resources
Toronto Public Library
IWF Fellowship
The Judy Project
Institute of Southern Georgian Bay
Hoot Reading

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פרקים

1. Improved Access to Education and Development (00:00:00)

2. Library Partnerships & Literacy Crisis (00:09:32)

3. Challenges in Grade Four Reading Skills (00:16:30)

4. Leadership, Education, and Making an Impact (00:23:00)

5. Signs of Burnout and Board Work (00:29:16)

6. Voices of Leadership Fellowship Program (00:39:24)