Bernie Glassman’s Dream is Alive and Well with Greyston CEO Joe Kenner скачать в хорошем качестве

Bernie Glassman’s Dream is Alive and Well with Greyston CEO Joe Kenner

As the new President and CEO of Greyston, which Bernie founded in 1982, Joe Kenner’s goal is to live out Greyston’s tagline, “We don’t hire people to bake brownies. We bake brownies to hire people.” Following Bernie Glassman's vision, Joe firmly believes that business leaders need to refocus on how people are employed and where companies are looking for good talent. Millions of individuals, approximately 10 million nationwide, are finding it especially challenging to find employment due to one or more barriers to employment, i.e., child-care issues, homelessness, justice involvement. Our discussion with Joe will center on the ways in which Greyston Foundation unlocks the power of human potential through inclusive employment, one person at a time. Joe Kenner was named president and CEO of Greyston in April 2020. His innovative leadership, experience, and expertise in collaborating with diverse stakeholders ensure our ability to deliver the best services possible to our neighbors in Westchester County, New York. Joe joined the Greyston executive team in 2018 as he vice president of programs and partnerships, responsible for directing Greyston Workforce Development and Community Wellness strategies and activities. Since then, Greyston has delivered millions of dollars in economic impact through job placements and expanded employer and service provider relationships. As a leader of one of the country's most well-known social enterprises, Joe frequently shares his expertise on purpose-driven business and building a more inclusive economy through employment, workforce development, and social service. Joe is a graduate of Williams College in Williamstown, Massachusetts, and also attended Oxford University (Exeter College), in Oxford, England. He holds an MBA (financial management) from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business.