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Coro is a fantastic organization that allows for incredible levels of access to leadership in Pittsburgh by its participants. The Fellows Program in Public Affairs is a very rigorous 9-month fellowship that challenges, strengthens and encourages its participants to take on the task of becoming a leader in the industry of their choice. The team that I'm working with are 14 of the most insightful and intelligent people I will ever have the privilege of working with at once. The extra value to Coro that isn't highlighted enough in its promotional materials is the ability to work closely with such talented people and learn from them while participating in program activities. It's just as much an introspective learning experience as it is a professional and industrial.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... Myself. I've only been in the program for a few months and I've already noticed how much I've learned and how I see the world a lot differently.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the experiential learning experience facilitated by Coro staff
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Encouraging, helpful and make it their mission to challenge you in a good way
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... broaden its programs to serve more people and produce a national leadership of socially responsible civic leaders
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... More time were spent in the beginning doing team-building types of activities before diving into work
- If I ran this organization, I would... Strive for a more socioeconomically and racially diverse mixture of participants
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Retaining the talented individuals that are trained by Coro to stay and make Pittsburgh better
Coro has been an amazing journey, and I am only a fifth of the way through it. While experiences within it may be frustrating and the time commitment is heavy, it is all to make me a better leader.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... ...my personal and professional development over the past two months, and the transformation and caliber of past fellows.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... Intelligent, hard working individuals that were dedicated to the mission and programs of the organization.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... ... give a stipend to all of the participants, thereby enabling it to draw from a larger pool of applicants
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... Dev Albarelli was still there
This organization is focused on developing civic leadership across the country. The programs they run provide tools to gain skills that are hardly ever developed during formalized education or in the workplace. These skills include consensus building, critical and deliberate questioning, and ethical decision making to name a few. The CORO experience is wonderfully unique and builds people within that framework. If you have the opportunity to join or support CORO, I suggest that you do it and enjoy the ride! I'm on the Pittsburgh train and not sure where its headed.....
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the first day of the fellowship.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the pursuit of excellence.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... helpful and honest.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... run the world.
Ways to make it better!
- My experience would have been better if... there were more hours in the day.
- If I ran this organization, I would... fundraise and fundraise and fundraise.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding!
I was a Volunteer & Community Study on East Liberty, facilitated community member task force meetings, worked in city councilman office, worked for Jewish Healthcare Foundation and that was only in two months.
Post public compliment
The Coro Fellows Program in Public Affairs makes you grow individually as well as professionally. The group of 16 is the most diverse group, racially, socioeconomically and culturally that I have worked with. Through the fellowship students are given opportunities to develop skills to run a board meeting more effectively, use outside of the box thinking for solutions, look at situations through different lens, and see the world through the eyes of the 15 other Fellows. During the Fellows program the Coro Staff goes out of their way to allow you to do anything you want. Each Fellow is given a tremendous amount of access to leaders and organizations within the Pittsburgh community.
The Great!
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... Forward thinking, great staff, many connections, opens doors that may be closed.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... some of the most passionate people I have ever met.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... change the face of leadership in the US. Coro has been in Pittsburgh for less than 10 years but already throughout Pittsburgh there are many Coro members impacting their community in a positive way.
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... Expand the program
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... Financing
- One thing I'd also say is that... Coro is AWESOME
There have definitely been moments when I felt like I was cast on a reality show. The Coro Fellows Program immediately throws fifteen people with different passions, backgrounds, and experiences into challenging projects. Coro prides itself on experiential learning, and teaches its members practical lessons that go beyond the scope of the classroom. Fellows have access to prominent leaders in various sectors, mentors, and a great support system of talented, intelligent peers. You need to understand, from the beginning, that there are rigorous time constraints and expectations. If you enter the program willing to explore new perspectives and experiences, there are endless opportunities for you to grow both professionally and personally. The projects we have worked on are worthwhile ones that have the power to create large-scale systemic change. Just as important, though, the program allows you to explore who you are, including the goals you want to accomplish and the skills you want to develop.
The Great!
- I've seen the results of this organization in... the depth of the projects we've had the opportunity to work on and the alumni.
- What I've enjoyed the most about my experience with this nonprofit is... the quality of the other fellows. It is amazing how such dynamic people with completely varied interests can come together with the outlying goal of improving the communities in which we live.
- The kinds of staff and volunteers that I met were... encouraging and challenging. They push you to think critically, test boundaries and provide inspirational quotes (intentionally and not). They are always there to assist you, though I'll stop myself from posting their cell #s on this site.
- If this organization had 10 million bucks, it could... ditto to the stipend remarks of my fellow fellows. Also, they would be able to guarantee us all full-time positions post-graduation...
Ways to make it better!
- If I ran this organization, I would... want to make sure organizations, schools and community members across the nation (and globe) knew what an incredible opportunity this program is. I would build a new computer lab in the office and continue to fundraise.
- In my opinion, the biggest challenges facing this organization are... funding and staffing