In this episode of the Voice of Influence podcast, Andrea interviews Rod Kempkes, President and CEO of Boys Town, an organization dedicated to supporting at-risk children and families since 1917. Rod discusses Boys Town's comprehensive approach to care, from their innovative child and family care to their compassionate healthcare and ground-breaking research. He elaborates on their extensive impact, with over 192,000 children and families served in the U.S. in 2024 alone.
Rod also shares a heartfelt personal journey of how he was drawn to the mission, his leadership philosophy emphasizing transparency and collaboration, and the importance of meeting people where they are. Listeners will gain insights into Boys Town's historic and ongoing commitment to changing lives, leadership development within the organization, and ways to get involved in making a meaningful impact.
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