I am going on my 25th year working with youth in the Boston area. I have worked for numerous youth based non profits in Boston & I currently serve as the Director of Student Advancement & Partnerships at the Orchard Gardens K-8 Pilot School. As with my colleagues, we have seen what having opportunities for our students and how access to functional tech can positively benefit our communities. Technology is not slowing down & as leaders we need to continue on a path as being first instead of working from behind. In my experience, building partnerships with local organizations gives us another tool to serve our students that we may not have otherwise.