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“My week at the Jam helped me to realize that I can't leverage privilege for social change by getting a great education, or designing communication satellites, or optimizing an investment portfolio, or facilitating establishment of a charitable lead trust. Rather, leverage comes from conversations - open, honest conversations with other passionate, visionary and transparent individuals like those the Jam attracts. Leverage comes from linking arms, building bridges, and inspiring movements toward common goals. My Jam experience was a beautiful balance of humility and empowerment.”

- Erik Falconer, 33, Falconer Group Family Wealth Management, Traverse City, MI

“ I came to the Jam feeling as if I had lost my sense of direction in helping to heal the world. I now leave with a deep clarity on where I need to be going and how I can get there. I believe that this is an insight I would not attain on my own, during a vacation, or by talking to people I did not feel connected to. This jam has given me the chance to love and share and be more open and truthful to myself. It has helped me to find a way.”

- Kimmie Weeks, 23, International Coalition for Children and the Environment, Norwich, CT

"Before attending the LPSC, I didn't know how a week, could transform people. It made me reflect a lot, and I'm motivated to put some ideas now into action. Thanks for leading this process, and setting up an environment and agenda to help me understand my role in philanthropy".

- Daniela Nascimento, 30, Sao Paolo, Brazil

“ I have felt so privileged to be at the jam. I have learned that my mind, heart, and body need equal refueling of hope and vision. I have come here with a question of how and what. How can I live my life to fulfill my vision and values and what steps do I take in that direction? I have found those answers. I have met the people who can show me the way and I am taking those steps. Thank you to everyone for sharing your souls and for giving me a place where I could share mine. I want to spread the word that no one has to feel alone in this world.”

- Rebecca Jones, 29, Los Angeles, CA

“ I have been inspired by every person at the jam. I have no doubt that this inspiration will make me a more loving and committed person. I am a better conduit for change because of the jam. I have learned that my own fear is the only thing that can hold back my love and that there are people who help me find the courage to overcome that fear.”

- Robin Beck, 25, The Max and Anna Levinson Foundation, Brooklyn, NY

“The Jam is a movement, a growing alliance of diverse young people who are uniting to promote social and political transformation. The Jam has grounded me. It has helped me find a quiet inside myself that I have not heard for a long time. The Jam helps all who participate realize that diversity is our greatest teacher and healer. The circles of the Leveraging Privilege For Social Change Jam will revolutionize the rising movement of young philanthropy.

- Jonah Wittkamper, 30, Global Youth Action Network, Sao Paolo, Brazil

“It has been so good for me to connect on a human level with such a diversity of people and to have a real sense of being a part of a much larger network of hope in this very broken world. After this week, I feel like I have a very tangible sense of how I am a part of a much larger movement and a much deeper flow. Thank you!”

- Rose Feerick, 34, Harvest Time, San Jose, CA

“ This Jam has helped me recognize and appreciate my power and privilege. It has opened my eyes to all that are possible when community and honesty come together. I am deeply grateful to be part of this community and leave here with a renewed commitment to give all that I can to the world.”

- Katrina Behrend, 24, Rudolf Steiner Foundation, San Francisco, CA

“ I am deeply grateful for the shared visions that have lead this incredible group of people together in this magical location for a week. I have gained insight into other communities to which I’ve never been, but also into myself, my community, and my reasons for wanting to change the world I walk through every day, the world I visit when I travel, and the world I read about, watch, and listen to in the media. Thank you for broadening my perspective and opening my heart even wider.”

- Austin Willacy, 35, Singer/Songwriter, San Francisco, CA

“This event is such a living laboratory for the beauty of the human spirit to be displayed. I have been humbled and invigorated by the participants and challenged to step deeply into my life commitments and visions.”

- Michael Steiner, 20, Voice of Youth, Longmont, CO.