On this episode of Your New Jersey, host Lisa Marie Falbo highlights the people and organizations working to build a stronger future across the Garden State. Lisa is joined by Makeba Green, board chair of the International Girls Academy, a Newark-based nonprofit focused on empowering girls through leadership, education, mentorship, and real-world opportunity. Next, Dr. Edward J Lazzara, author, educator and high school principal, discusses his new book Who’s Your Squad: Blood, Grit, and Pasta and the powerful lessons he’s learned about leadership and teamwork.
Finally, Jorge Cruz, Executive Director of LISC New Jersey, one of the nation’s leading community development organizations, breaks down how LISC is investing in affordable housing, small business development, and neighborhood revitalization projects that are creating long-term economic opportunity across New Jersey.
About the Author
Isabelle “Izzy” Conklin has always been born for storytelling; her parents even named her after a movie character! She studied Film and Television at Montclair State University, where she produced everything from San Francisco: On the Edge to the award-winning Arizona Stories: Border, Water and Politics.
Now, as a Production Administrator, Izzy keeps creative teams organized and shoots running smoothly, handling everything from prep to post. She’s all about making sure the details are covered so the big ideas can shine.
As a Jersey girl, Izzy’s especially excited to help tell stories rooted in her home state and she’s always down to jump in and bring a great idea to life.