From Access to Momentum: Building Pathways Where People Can Thrive
By Asia Johnson
Explore how Big Thought and SHRM Foundation are building pathways that help young people move from access to opportunity, momentum, and long-term success.
Post Focus Area: Youth Voice
Reimagining Civic Life in Dallas Through Youth-Led Dialogue
By Asia Johnson
Big Thought, a Dallas nonprofit, brought young people and adults together for civic dialogue centered on youth voice, trust, and shared community.
Volunteering With Young People: An Investment in What’s Possible
By Asia Johnson
At Big Thought, our work is rooted in partnership with young people—creating alongside them, not just for them. Volunteers are an important part of that work.
How Community Action Team Youth Are Shaping What’s Next
By Tre Kelly
By Evelyn Torres, Marketing & Communications Intern at Big Thought Young people in Big Thought’s Community Action Team (CAT) are stepping into a new chapter as leaders, advocates, storytellers, and changemakers, grounded in the power of their own voices. At Big Thought, we believe talent is everywhere. Access is not. That’s why we build with
The Opportunity Exchange Summit: Where Youth Voice, Community, and Cross-Sector Action Converge
By Tre Kelly
By Kristina Cola, Sr. Director of Learning Systems at Big Thought Kristina Cola helps shape the strategies, partnerships, and learning experiences that connect young people to meaningful pathways across school, work, and life. Her leadership helped guide the vision for Big Thought’s inaugural Opportunity Exchange Summit. Why the Opportunity Exchange Summit mattered There are moments
How a Game Designed by Youth is Sparking Better Conversations
The Porcelain Child: A game designed by youth, that shows the power of words – and the impact of listening.