Letters from the Lunchroom

S1 E1: Malissa Martin - Choose Love

Episode Summary

In this episode, we talk with Malissa Martin, President & CEO for CIS of Mid-America. Malissa shares the story of her journey through the world of non-profits, starting at the age of 12. In her letter, Malissa shares why it is important to always "choose love".

Episode Notes

Letters from the Lunchroom is a podcast that shows you a new side of Communities In Schools of Mid-America, a non-profit which provides support services for at-risk students. As someone who has worked with non-profits for the past 10 years, Victoria Partridge knows that people who engage with non-profits have a story to tell, and she wants to hear that story. From students to staff members, and alumni to volunteers, Victoria connects with people of all backgrounds to discover the journey they took which brought them to Communities In Schools. Join us in the lunchroom to hear these stories, which are always touching, occasionally heart-breaking, and often surprising.

In this episode, we talk with Malissa Martin, President & CEO for CIS of Mid-America. Malissa shares the story of her journey through the world of non-profits, starting at the age of 12. In her letter, Malissa shares why it is important to always "choose love".

Want to be a guest on the show and share your own story? Contact Victoria at victoria.partridge@cismidamerica.org.

Letters from the Lunchroom is a production of Communities In Schools of Mid-America.
Credits: Victoria Partridge (creator, host, logo designer). Camille Abdel-Jawad (executive producer, audio engineer, mixer).

Theme song: "Like a Polaroid" by Spazz Cardigan

Transition song: "Game Plan" by Bad Snacks