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b'Posted as part of Nonprofit Career Month, featuring the diversity of\\ncareer opportunities in the nonprofit sector. Listen to more shows in this series.\\n

\\n\\n\\nToday\\u2019s guest is Heather Calverase, Executive Director of Teach For\\nAmerica\\u2019s Newark, New Jersey region where she is responsible for\\ngrowing sustainable base of financial, community, and district\\nawareness and support including cultivating and stewarding donations,\\nbuilding strong ties with local school districts, and recruiting corps\\nmembers.\\n

\\nPrior to her position with Teach For America, Heather worked in the\\nbusiness sector, including nearly a decade with Kaplan, best known for\\nits test preparation books and classes.\\n

\\nAmy Potthast chats with Heather about what is appealing about what\\nHeather brings to the nonprofit sector from her business sector\\nexperience, as well as her background on educational issues.\\n

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