The Work of Opportunity in the Age of AI
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May 19, 2026
Blue Meridian’s CEO Jim Shelton took the stage at the 2026 ASU+GSV Summit to discuss a national imperative: expanding opportunity in the age of AI.
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Media
Feb 18, 2020
When Bigger Is Better
Government Executives explains the importance of scaling evidence-based programs like Nurse-Family Partnership.
Media
Feb 10, 2020
How Charlotte seeks to break the cycle of poverty, one child at a time
A Charlotte, NC news channel reports on how programs like Nurse-Family Partnership are the solution to the city's economic mobility problems.
Media
Jan 14, 2020
Nurse-Family Partnership programs guide first-timers through transition to motherhood
North Carolina Health News reports on Nurse-Family Partnership's significant impact in Mecklenburg county.
voices
Dec 10, 2019
A Conversation on Regionally Focused Work
Nancy Roob discusses collaborating on place-based work with leaders from Blue Meridian’s Regional Partners: the Duke Endowment and the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
Voices
Dec 10, 2019
A Conversation on Regionally Focused Work
Nancy Roob discusses collaborating on place-based work with leaders from Blue Meridian’s Regional Partners: the Duke Endowment and the George Kaiser Family Foundation.
Media
Dec 3, 2019
Every Child in Foster Care Deserves a Permanent Home and a Loving Family
The Chronicle of Social Change reports on how the Wendy's Wonderful Kids model helps find forever homes for the rising numbers of children in foster care waiting to be adopted.
Media
Nov 19, 2019
Who Makes Money From Bail?
CNBC reports on injustice in the US bail system.
Media
Nov 7, 2019
Hundreds of Oklahomans are free from prison tonight, but what happens next?
Center for Employment Opportunities will support individuals returning to their families and communities after historic commutation in Oklahoma by helping them find jobs and navigate challenges.
Media
Oct 31, 2019
What’s Holding Companies Back From Expanding Diversity
The Wall Street Journal reports on how programs like Year Up, which provides intensive job training and internships for opportunity youth as a pathway to sustainable careers, can create a pipeline of diverse applicants for major businesses.
Media
Sep 10, 2019
A Foundation Created by an Adopted Child Pays it Forward
Inside Philanthropy tells the story of how Dave Thomas' childhood inspired his work in fostercare adoption and the eventual launch Wendy's Wonderful Kids.