Welcome back to another episode of the #squarepizzapod. This week, Greg is in conversation with Dominique Waters, Founder & Exec Director, Akron Sneaker Academy. Akron's mission is to shape the next generation of innovators—one sneaker at a time.
In this episode:
- Akron Sneaker Academy (ASA)
- An initiative empowering youth through sneakers and STEAM industries.
- LeBron James, founder of the UNKNWN brand,
- Deep ties to Akron
- Leadership lessons after one year of leading ASA
- ASA’s mission and goals
- Using sneakers to introduce kids to science, technology, engineering, arts, and manufacturing.
- ASA's offerings:
- Sneaker Summer Camps
- After School Enrichment
- Lace-Up Learning Workshops
- Business strategies and community impact
- ASA’s role in Akron.
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