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Regionally Speaking: Indiana Youth Institute -Consider Mentoring a Child

Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman
Indiana Youth Institute
Indiana Youth Institute President and CEO Tami Silverman

A new year prompts many to make resolutions, with exercising more, eating healthier, and saving money being some of 2023's top aspirations. Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson speaks with Indiana Youth Institute's President and CEO Tami Silverman about adding mentoring to your list of 2023 goals. Tami shares the benefits can help transform a child's life.

As co-host and producer of Regionally Speaking, Dee is responsible for connecting with northwest Indiana community newsmakers to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Radio listening audience. She believes in the power of storytelling to engag, teach and change lives. Prior to working at Lakeshore Public Radio, Dee enjoyed giving her time, talent, and resources to various community organizations. Dee believes in servant leadership. Her favorite quote is "Leadership is service not position." by Tim Fargo.