The Pivot is a web series from the Economy League’s Impact Labs highlighting innovative organizational pivots happening across the Greater Philadelphia region in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

We are collectively experiencing rapid changes in the way we function as a society. Fear of contracting the coronavirus has led to social distancing, causing dismay in every aspect of life. As a result, our economy is unstable and unpredictable. But there is hope.

Businesses, institutions, and nonprofits alike are learning how to forgo long-term planning, increase their risk tolerance, and adapt quickly to a constantly evolving scenario. Right now, there is no handbook or best practices on how to do this, so we must be creative and collaborative. And it is no surprise that Philadelphians are rising to the occasion, being swift, agile, and savvy. Hear from diverse leaders about how they are embracing these changes, giving life support to their bottom lines, and pivoting to embrace the new normal.

EPISODE 23: SEASON FINALE 

Jen Devor, Nick Frontino & Brianna Love, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia

EPISODE 22: HEALING AS A CITY 

Judge Renee Cardwell Hughes, Philadelphia OIC

EPISODE 21: THE PIVOT GOES LIVE! ON FIRESIDE CHAT 

Michelle Histand, B.PHL

EPISODE 20: THE CREATIVITY LEAP

Natalie Nixon, Author, The Creativity Leap

EPISODE 19: RUNNING TOWARDS THE FIRE 

Veronica Hill-Milbourne, Spectrum Health Services

EPISODE 18: REMOVING THE STIGMA OF MENTAL HEALTH 

Deb D'Arcangelo, Council for Relationships

EPISODE 17: SUPPORTING THE FRONTLINE

Karla Trotman, Electro Soft, Inc.

EPISODE 16: BEING THE HEAD COACH 

David Griffith, Episcopal Community Services

EPISODE 15: CHECKING IN 

Stephanie Reid, #PhillyCounts

EPISODE 14: THE CLASSROOM OF THE FUTURE 

Al Motely, Jr., TECHADEMICS

EPISODE 13: THE ART OF LISTENING

Marisa Denker, Connect the Dots

EPISODE 12: PREPARING FOR THE UNKNOWN 

Oscar Wang, CollegeTogether

EPISODE 11: FIGURING OUT FUNDING 

Siria Rivera, Providence Center 

EPISODE 10: THE PROCESS OF PIVOTING

Russ Starke, Shawn Hickman & Allison Drechsler, Think Company 

EPISODE 9: AMPLIFYING PHILLY 

Michelle Freeman, Witty Gritty & Amplify Philly

EPISODE 8: REASSURING SOON-TO-BE GRADS

Deborah Diamond, Campus Philly 

EPISODE 7: PERSEVERANCE, HOPE & LOVE​  

Julie Coker & Angela Val, PHLCVB

EPISODE 6: BIGGER, BOLDER & BRAVER 

Tracy Brala, University City Science Center & Venture Cafe

EPISODE 5: PUTTING PEOPLE FIRST

Matt Bergheiser, University City District & Sarah Steltz, West Philadelphia Skills Initiative

EPISODE 4: CREATING CAREER PATHS

Kathryn Epps Roberson, Hire! Philly

EPISODE 3: THE POWER OF PARTNERSHIPS

Malik Brown, Graduate! Philadelphia

EPISODE 2: REIMAGINING PLAY

Ivy Olesh, Playworks

EPISODE 1: WELCOME TO THE PIVOT

Jen Devor & Nick Frontino, Economy League of Greater Philadelphia