How Sarah Quinn Built a 70-Year Legacy at Opportunity Village While Raising Kids

🎯 From Backup Dancer Dreams to Leading 1,300 Lives Daily - In this powerful episode, Efrain sits down with Sarah Quinn, Director of Program Services at Opportunity Village, who discovered her calling at just 15 years old. Learn how one summer camp experience transformed a dancing teenager into a leader serving thousands with disabilities across Las Vegas.

🎯 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
How a middle school volunteer opportunity can change your entire life trajectory
Why diversified funding is crucial for nonprofit sustainability and innovation
The leadership skills parenthood teaches that transform professional management
How to balance rigid compliance systems with creative program innovation
Why accessible technology needs to be affordable to truly serve its purpose

⏰ TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction & Sarah's Journey from Dancing to Disability Services
02:08 - The Pivot: From Backup Dancer Dreams to Camp Leadership
04:12 - Leading Opportunity Village: Managing 1,300 People Daily Across 100 Locations
08:32 - Balancing Motherhood with Executive Leadership
12:02 - Partnership Strategy: Building Community Connections for 70+ Years
15:18 - Innovation in Disability Services: AI, Technology, and Accessibility
20:14 - What Keeps Leaders Connected to Purpose-Driven Work

📋 EPISODE RESOURCES:
Learn more about Opportunity Village: https://www.opportunityvillage.org
The Amanda Show: Original talk show created by program participants
Stop Motion Animation Project: Handmade films by artists with disabilities
CTA Foundation Partnership: Technology testing with accessibility feedback

🚀 ABOUT OPPORTUNITY VILLAGE:
Opportunity Village serves over 1,300 people daily with intellectual and developmental disabilities across Southern Nevada. Their comprehensive programs include vocational training, supported employment, fine and performing arts, and case management across nearly 100 community locations.

🚀 ABOUT FRANSIS:
FRANSiS helps mission-based organizations modernize communication and scale community engagement through SMS-powered conversational AI. Learn more at https://fransis.ai

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