Persist Nashville's Approach to Keeping First-Gen Students in College | Laurie Brown

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For anyone wondering how volunteer work can reconnect you to your purpose while transforming students' lives, Laurie Brown — CEO of Intrepid College Prep and Board Chair of Persist Nashville — shares why first-generation college students need more than just admission letters to succeed. We explore the critical gap between college access and college completion, discover how professional coaching changes outcomes for MNPS graduates navigating their first two years of college, and learn practical ways busy professionals can find volunteer opportunities that fill their cup while filling community needs.

Featured Guest: Laurie Brown — CEO of Intrepid College Prep & Board Chair of Persist Nashville

What You'll Learn:

✅ Why the first two years of college are make-or-break for first-generation students, and how professional coaching through college enrollment and persistence programs helps them navigate everything from financial aid to course selection
✅ How Persist Nashville's data-driven approach tracks student outcomes and partnerships with MNPS high schools create seamless support from senior year through sophomore year of college
✅ How to reframe volunteerism as a two-way investment that reduces stress, increases happiness, and connects you to work you love—plus practical advice for finding volunteer opportunities that align with your existing passions and skills

Resources & Mentions:

Persist Nashville: https://persistnashville.org/
Volunteer with Persist Nashville: https://persistnashville.org/get-invo... (or contact through website)
Donate to Persist Nashville: https://persistnashville.org/donate/
Intrepid College Prep: https://intrepidcollegeprep.org/
Teach for America Nashville: https://www.teachforamerica.org/where...
CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) - mentioned as future volunteer interest
M-Cares (UK-based organization creating packages for those experiencing homelessness) - founded by Laurie's 11-year-old niece

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Credits:

Produced by Azilee Maetke
Music by Hartzmann
Edited by Jordan Rillera
Additional Editing by Jay Wilson

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