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Jessica Jackley

Jessica Jackley is an entrepreneur, investor, and speaker. Her work over the last 2 decades has focused on financial inclusion, the sharing economy, and social justice.

Jessica is best known as a cofounder of Kiva, the world’s first crowdfunding site for microenterprises. Since its founding in October 2005, Kiva has facilitated over $1.5 billion in loans worldwide. Other contributions include Chief Impact Officer at Aspiration, Walt Disney Imagineering’s first Entrepreneur in Residence, and founder of Alltruists, offering at-home, kid-friendly volunteer projects for families.

Jessica lives in Los Angeles with her husband, author Reza Aslan, and their 4 kids.
A Kids Book About Giving

Books

A Kids Book About Giving

Books for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month

Each May, we honor the stories, histories, and cultures of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. Below is a selection of acclaimed fiction and nonfiction books by AANHPI creators to share with your students this month and throughout the year. AANHPI Creators – Elementary School titles  

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Mental Health Awareness Month Resources

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and addressing student wellness and mental health is critical to help children learn how to manage emotions, develop healthy identities, empathize with peers, and pursue individual goals. We created thematic guides and book lists to help foster important conversations to build an inclusive environment where emotions matter. Explore our social emotional

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