Dr. Jean East, a retired professor from the University of Denver, brings over 27 years of experience in social work, teaching, and leadership. She co-founded Project WISE, empowering women, and currently supports refugees through her work with Angelica Village.

In this episode of Second Chances with Christy Belz, Christy sits down with Dr. Jean East, a seasoned social worker, academic, and co-founder of Project WISE. Dr. East shares her wisdom from a lifetime dedicated to social work, leadership, and creating meaningful change through community engagement and empowerment. From the founding of Project WISE to her current work at Angelica Village, Dr. East’s reflections on leadership, mentorship, and service offer deep insights for listeners seeking to make a difference in the world.

In this episode, you will learn the following:

• The role of mentorship in shaping careers and personal growth.
• Founding and impact of Project WISE: empowering women through social change.
• The intersection of race, gender, trauma, and poverty in social work.
• Dr. East’s current involvement with Angelica Village and the work done to support immigrants and refugees.
• Insights on leadership: balancing head, heart, and soul.
• The importance of lifelong learning and finding purpose through continuous engagement.
• Reflections on aging, legacy, and the role of spirituality in leadership and service.

Learn more about Dr. Jean East & Loretto Community:

Website: https://www.lorettocommunity.org/jean-east-my-job-my-vocation/

Learn more about Christy Belz Social Communications:

Website: https://christybelz.com/influencer/oh-god-of-second-chances-here-i-am-again/

Course: https://christybelz.com/uproot/

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