Starting Early Preston was born and raised in Idaho and has always had an entrepreneurial streak. His artist father and marketing mother were big influences and supported his creative leanings from early on. When he was 13, he discovered the new … [Read more...]
Preston Lewis & Black Box VR
Emilee Fortin & Boise Angels
About Boise Angels The goal of Boise Angels is to build a foster community by matching a volunteer group with a foster family to provide emotional support as well as a monthly gift called a love box. Each month, the group connects with their foster … [Read more...]
Nicole Foy & Idaho Press Tribune
Idaho’s Hispanic Community While Idaho doesn’t have as large of a minority community as many other states do, the Latino population accounts for roughly 13% of all Idahoans. In Canyon County, Latinos make up one quarter of the population and in … [Read more...]
Antonio Hernandez & Conservation Voters for Idaho
Getting Started Antonio wanted to work with conservation efforts early on, even though he didn't necessarily consider himself a conservationist. Going to school and growing up in Nampa, Antonio grew to believe that conservation was important because … [Read more...]
Jessi Roberts & Cheekys Brand/Backroads Boss Lady
The Journey to Success Jessi didn’t come to success easily—a fact that has helped shaped much of the messaging and values of Cheekys Brand. Growing up, Jessi felt like an outsider—due in part to her families instability and lack of resources. The … [Read more...]
Reverend Bill Roscoe & Boise Rescue Mission
About the Mission When the Mission was founded, the intention was to provide meals and chapel service to the homeless community in Boise. At that time, the majority of the Mission’s users were riding the rails and stopping off for a short time only. … [Read more...]
Sean Evans & Junior Acheivement of Idaho
How it Works JA programs are requested by teachers or schools. Sean says that while some schools don’t really participate, others request their full range of services for every grade. The programs are built to be sequential and grow with the … [Read more...]
Shannon Decker & The Speedy Foundation/ Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Advocacy
About the Speedy Foundation Shannon Decker is the Executive Director of the Speedy Foundation and the Idaho Suicide Prevention Coalition. The Speedy Foundation was started in 2011 in memory of Shannon's cousin, Olympic Freestyle skier and three … [Read more...]
Tiam Rastegar & Trailhead
About Trailhead Launched in 2015, Trailhead is a non-profit committed to fostering innovation and providing mentorship to local entrepreneurs. The organization’s primary location is known as Base Camp, located at 8th and Front Street in downtown … [Read more...]
Jim Thomas & Head Coach at Boise State University for Women’s Soccer
About Jim Born in Wales and raised in the South of England, Jim Thomas was immersed in the world of soccer growing up. After a brief professional career in the sport, he transitioned into teaching in order to hone his passion for helping people … [Read more...]
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