From Bronx to Boardroom | Lisette Nieves, President of the Fund for the City of New York

What does it take to lead lasting change within systems designed to resist it?

In this powerful conversation, Lisette Nieves—President of the Fund for the City of New York—shares her journey from growing up in the Bronx to shaping citywide and national policy. With a track record spanning government, education, and social impact, Lisette opens up about what real equity looks like, how to navigate power with integrity, and why urgency without burnout matters. Whether you're a public leader, nonprofit strategist, or just someone trying to do meaningful work, this episode offers hard-earned insights—and hope.