Tiffany Zapico is troubled by the fact that 20 percent of high school graduates cannot read their own diplomas. Even worse, about 21 percent of adults in the U.S. read below a fifth grade level. “As a teacher myself,” says Zapico, “I really knew the importance of students learning how to read and providing professional […]

It’s summer, which means the battle over the thermostat is raging in offices across the country. Are you in that corner of the office where the air conditioning never seems to reach? Or sit right under the vent that pours out cold air? If you could control the thermostat, things would be different. Now you […]

When George Weiner left his position as chief technology officer at DoSomething.org, he realized that it was a risky move. But he wasn’t intimidated—the idea of accomplishing something big that could benefit others quelled any sense of fear. “I saw a need in the world that I could meet, and knew I would never get […]

Chymeka Olfonse has always been passionate about education. So when she was offered a job at an organization that helps students start their own businesses, she jumped at the chance. “It was key for me to be in a place that allows for the startup experience and space to be creative and build something from […]

In this series, WeWork’s director of digital community selects a WeWork member to get to know better, sharing her fun findings with the rest of the community. I love pets, so I was very excited to find out about WeWork Wall Street member John Ellett. His business, Surprise My Pet, sends out monthly goodie boxes that you can get for […]

In this series, WeWork’s director of digital community selects a WeWork member to get to know better, sharing her fun findings with the rest of the community. Renat Gabitov is very passionate about education. The main goal of his endeavor Opti is to create an educational technology platform that can increase learning capabilities and potential. Thanks to WeWork […]

You can’t say Adam Sherlip doesn’t love hockey. He used to work for the New York Islanders in the team’s charity division and has spent time coaching in China and India. “Sports are an incredible avenue to affect change,” says Sherlip. “It’s a great way to bond people from around the world. The Olympics and […]