Curt Yagi

In this episode, we talk with Curt Yagi, Executive Director of Real Options for City Kids (R.O.C.K.), about what it really takes to help young people thrive by investing in one community for the long term. We explore:

• Why R.O.C.K. chose to go deeper in Visitacion Valley rather than expand to other communities
• Making shared leadership work through trust, communication, and emotional intelligence
• His unexpected journey from the corporate technology world to nonprofit leadership and why it’s never too late to change careers
• The value of finding a local cause that resonates with you and giving your time and support to make a difference
• The importance of investing in young people and giving them the resources, mentorship, and positive support they need to thrive

Connect with Curt and R.O.C.K. at:

·       Website – https://rocksf.org
·       LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/company/realoptionsforcitykids
·       Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/realoptionsforcitykids
·       Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/RealOptionsforCityKids
·       X – https://x.com/realoptionskids
·      YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/user/rocksf