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Karen Pittman. Co-Founder. Karen Pittman served as the President & CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment until February 2021, then transitioned to a senior fellow role to dedicate more of her time and energy to thought leadership.
Jan 19, 2022 · Karen Pittman has been at the forefront of youth development for nearly 50 years, championing a whole-child approach to learning that goes beyond just academics to encompass social and emotional development. Her work of taking research on youth development and making it actionable has earned her a reputation as a thought leader in the field as ...
Jul 13, 2019 · Karen shares with us how she became interested in youth development, what creates an optimal learning environment for children, and the power that educators have to shape how young people learn. Learn about Karen and the Forum for Youth Investment at forumfyi.org.
May 9, 2016 · Karen Pittman, President and Chief Executive Officer of The Forum for Youth Investment, defines and explains the origins of positive youth development (PYD), and highlights key elements of PYD for program providers to consider. Pittman also explains how integrating elements of PYD into the programs and spaces where youth spend their time not ...
May 23, 2022 · Posted on May 23, 2022. Karen Pittman is a partner at KP Catalysts and the founder and former CEO of the Forum for Youth Investment. Courtesy of Karen Pittman. Facebook X LinkedIn Message Email Print Share.
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Dec 20, 2023 · While researching for my thesis two decades ago, I found myself drawn to the work of Karen Pittman. Her education as a sociologist and lived experiences, combined with her leadership and ability positioned her to create movement in the world of positive youth development.
Karen Pittman, co-founder of the Forum for Youth Investment, famously made the point that "problem-free [the goal of prevention science] is not fully prepared." She and her colleagues described prevention approaches as essential but inadequate: to thrive, all young people also need to be fully prepared for life and fully engaged in ...
