Watch & Listen YOUTUBE SUBSCRIBE Chapters 00:00:00- Intro00:01:29 – Introduction and Guest Background00:02:20 – Lacey Family Inclusive Education Fund00:03:19 – Andrew’s Connection to the Podcast00:03:54 – Andrew’s Early Life and...
Can you do well and do good? Word on the street is – yes! To help us all see the vision, we’re pleased to welcome Eric Tash to Lost in Jersey. Eric is the host of a terrific podcast called Worthy For Thirty that focuses on entrepreneurs and other business leaders who...
Unlocking the Art of Public Speaking Introduction We had the pleasure of interviewing Laurie LeFever, an adjunct professor of public speaking with over 20 years of experience. Laurie shared her journey from Brooklyn to New Jersey, her passion for teaching, and...
The Making of a Local Girl Media Mogul Meet the impressive Jennifer Tripucka, Founder of The Local Girl Media Group and Editor and Chief of The Hoboken Girl and The Montclair Girl, two of New Jersey’s top lifestyle websites. In this Lost in Jersey podcast episode,...
New Jersey Monthly critics named Spring House the best new restaurant in Tenafly, NJ. A beautifully restored historical house where world-class style and food meet New Jersey’s charm. We had the pleasure of learning Spring House’s origin story with the...
CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey Meet the impressive Helen Archontou, CEO of YWCA Northern New Jersey! Helen joins us to share the incredible work the YWCA has been doing to eliminate racism and empower women. YES PLEASE! Pop on your headphones and get inspired by the...
Empowering Youth: Andrew Lacey on TOP Soccer and Inclusive Education Initiatives
byRachel Martens and Janette Afsharian
Meet Andrew Lacey! We have a wonderful chat getting to know Andrew's background from being born in Australia to living in Brazil, Pennsylvania, Boston, New York, and finally Montclair, NJ. He shares his experience working as a teacher and then transitioning to working in finance while practicing philanthropy. Andrew discusses the importance of inclusivity in education and sports, highlighting TOP Soccer, a program that fosters relationships between children with disabilities and their peers. Andrew also shares his involvement in the Increasing Access to College Program at Montclair State University, aimed at providing opportunities for young adults with intellectual disabilities. With humor and heartfelt stories, Andrew illustrates the power of community and the impact of giving back, making this episode one you don't want to miss.
