523. How to Use Storytelling, Data, Partnerships, and Advocacy to Drive Systems Change - Sixto Cancel, Think of Us

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Meet Sixto. He’s a nationally recognized leader in driving systems change in child welfare to improve outcomes for youth and families. As the founder and CEO of Think of Us, he spearheads fundamental change in child welfare systems nationwide. He’s sharing how Think of Us secured a groundbreaking $47.5 million investment from the Audacious Project, which convenes funders and social entrepreneurs to support bold solutions to the world’s most urgent challenges. This investment is set to transform support for families and children in need🫶 Everything about Think of Us is innovative and Sixto shares the ins and outs so we can all grow with these same mindsets🌱

💡Learn

• How to lean into new mindsets + innovation
• The impact of research, tech, storytelling, and advocacy on child welfare
• Strategies for creating impact at a systemic level

Sixto joined us on the podcast 2 years ago and if you haven’t heard his first episode with his background and founding of Think of Us - queue up episode 262!
Today’s Guest
Sixto Cancel, Founder + CEO, Think of Us

For more information + episode details visit: weareforgood.com/episode/523.

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Chapters

1. 523. How to Use Storytelling, Data, Partnerships, and Advocacy to Drive Systems Change - Sixto Cancel, Think of Us (00:00:00)

2. Innovating Child Welfare With Technology (00:02:20)

3. Transforming Systems for Social Impact (00:12:59)

4. The Power of Advocacy and Philanthropy (00:25:29)