by Samuel McLaughlin | Mar 11, 2025 | Interviews, Promise Scholars
A Conversation with Alyna Rose, LaunchNW Promise Scholar Alyna Rose defies expectations. She loves horror movies, but can’t stand a particular classic of the genre. She’s an only child who’s lived in a single house most of her life, yet she’s...
by Sarah Overholt | Feb 10, 2025 | EngageIRL, Interviews
Doug (on the right) with his youth basketball team EngageIRL Engagement Champion — Doug Jordan Tip-off For most people, coaching seven elementary school basketball teams would be a feat of monumental proportions. For Douglas Jordan, it’s a typical Tuesday...
by Samuel McLaughlin | Jan 21, 2025 | Interviews, Mpower
A Conversation with Connor Voorhees, Mpower Peer Mentor This National Mentoring Month, we’re putting the spotlight on all things Mpower to show the impact mentoring has on our youth. The Mpower program features adult mentors, who might be working or retired...
by Samuel McLaughlin | Dec 10, 2024 | Interviews, Promise Scholars
A Conversation with Madison Richardson, LaunchNW Promise Scholar Madison Richardson comes from Dayton, Washington, a small town located in the southeastern region of the state. With a population of a little over 2,500 people, Dayton is hardly crowded. Yet...
by Samuel McLaughlin | Oct 1, 2024 | Interviews, Promise Scholars
“It’s only just started, but everything right now is pretty exciting.” A Conversation with Hartman Warrick, LaunchNW Promise Scholar You know it when you see it: someone who exudes intentionality, direction, and hope, above all else. Someone with...
