Joseph Shepard is the Director of National Fellows at Lead for America in Wichita. Lead for America is a national program aimed at preparing the next generation of leaders in America.
Lead for America is actively building bridges across divides while empowering youth to reach their full potential. They surround young leaders with resources and knowledge to thrive and transform their communities.
Stand Together Foundation is committed to breaking the cycle of poverty in America by driving change from within communities. We are building a community of social entrepreneurs who believe in people, work from the bottom up, and unite with anyone to do right. Since 2016, we have committed $150 million and counting to fuel the innovation of nonprofits throughout the country to build stronger, safer communities where all people can learn, contribute, and realize their full potential. Our goal is to help nonprofit leaders maximize their impact to transform more lives out of poverty.