About this episode

Chad Ali discusses his journey and the mission of Choices Mentoring for Families and Youth, focusing on youth development and community revitalization.

On this episode of The 318 Experience, Brian welcomes Chad Ali, Director of Programs for Choices Mentoring for Families and Youth, Assistant Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator at Wossman High School, award-winning filmmaker, and former Division I football player. Chad shares his journey from the University of Wyoming to the worlds of film, music, coaching, and community leadership. The conversation explores the mission of Choices Mentoring, the impact of the Arts & Activism program, the Seeds of Change partnership, violence prevention efforts, youth development, and the vision for revitalizing South Monroe through arts, athletics, mentorship, and economic opportunity. This episode is a powerful discussion about leadership, purpose, and investing in the next generation.

People in this episode

Host: Brian Bendily

Guest: Chad Ali

Topics covered

• mentorship
• youth development
• community leadership
• violence prevention
• arts and activism

Keywords

• mentoring
• youth
• leadership
• community
• arts
• coaching
• economic opportunity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Choices Mentoring for Families and Youth, Wossman High School

Books & works: Arts & Activism program

Places: South Monroe

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