Preparing the next generation of employees to successfully participate in the workforce begins when they enter kindergarten and continues through high school.
BE NKY focuses on the importance of providing students of all ages with the opportunity to be exposed to, explore and engage with a variety of career opportunities.
The Board of Directors and supporters heard from Meredith Rozanski, Executive Vice President of Operations for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, how Bowling Green is helping students learn through the SCK LAUNCH (South Central Kentucky Learning About Unique New Careers Here) program. Learn how to prepare for employment. Hear from Cheeye Calvo, EducateNKY’s new President and CEO, for an update on the organization’s progress and next steps following the release of the May 2024 EducateNKY Landscape Assessment Report.
The joint board meeting and fourth quarter economic development briefing will be held on Wednesday, November 14th from 4:00pm to 3:30pm at Dorries Pavilion in Covington.
Chay Calbo is the new director of EducateNKY, a local nonprofit dedicated to the education ecosystem in Northern Kentucky that ignites all passionate and dynamic minds and improves outcomes for all children and their families. President and CEO.
Mr. Choy began his career in county government in his hometown of Prince George’s County, Maryland, as chief of staff to a county legislator. He worked for several state organizations, most notably the National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) as a policy expert, and directed federal affairs on a variety of issues. After serving in the national service, Calvo served on the leadership teams of two education nonprofit organizations. At the Seed Foundation, he partnered with communities across the country, including Cincinnati, to explore innovative education options, and led external impact at Rocketship Public Schools. and strategic growth. From 2004 to 2015, Chay was elected mayor of Berwyn Heights, Maryland, a suburb of Washington, D.C., and earned master’s and bachelor’s degrees in history from the University of Wyoming. Chey and his family just moved to Northern Kentucky from San Jose, California.
Meredith Rozanski, CPA, is Vice President of Operations for the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, a five-star accredited chamber of commerce and regional economic development entity.
In her current role, Meredith is responsible for the operational and financial activities of the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. Bowling Green Area Chamber Foundation, Inc.; Bowling Green Area Economic Development Authority, Inc. Inter-Modal Transportation Authority, Inc. South Central Kentucky Regional Development Authority, Inc. South Central Kentucky Business PAC. and South Central Kentucky Training Consortium, Inc.
