The Forum for Youth Investment was founded in 1998 by Karen Pittman and Merita Irby, two of the country’s top leaders on youth issues and youth policy. We are so grateful for their vision and …

Jan 11, 2021 · Karen Pittman Discusses Quality, Readiness, and Equity at the 2019 MyCOM OST Professional Development Symposium Karen Pittman October 31, 2019

Jan 2, 2022 · Using a Learning and Development Ecosystem Framework to Advance the Youth Fields, Thomas Akiva, Marijke Hecht, and Dale A. Blyth. Why Narrow Definitions of How, Where, and When …

Oct 4, 2021 · Karen Pittman Katherine, Prime Time has been doing this for 20 plus years. You all have been so intentional about this idea of professionalizing the field. What did it mean to have the …

Jun 13, 2005 · Reflecting on her life as a teen growing up in the low-income neighborhoods of Washington, DC, Karen Pittman spells out why she is determined to have the Forum meet its goal of …

What Next? Why Now? An Interview with Karen Pittman February 1, 2021 Ian Faigley (00:00): Good afternoon, everyone, on this sunny, actually snowy Monday in Washington, D.C. Thank you for …

The Forum for Youth Investment ensures all young people—and the adults who support them—have what they need to thrive.

Feb 5, 2021 · She will also free up time and brain space to explore new ways of maximizing our our shared mission of “changing the odds for children and youth. Merita Irby interviews Karen – her …

Thriving, Robust Equity, and Transformative Learning & Development A More Powerful Conceptualization of the Contributors to Youth Success David Osher, Karen Pittman, Jill Young, Hal …

Aug 11, 2016 · Youth development professionals come from many backgrounds and work in a variety of settings. Due to this diversity, it’s essential to ensure there’s a basic understanding of positive youth …