Julia Sistachs – Spark Ventures

Julia Sistachs | Board of Directors, Business, business development, education, partnership trip, travel, zambia

Leadership Development Workshop at Hope Community School with Co-Founder Rich Johnson

Written by Colin Kuker For the third year in a row, Rich Johnson, Co-founder of Spark Ventures and Senior Vice President of People at Spaulding Ridge, spent a week in Zambia to facilitate a leadership development workshop for more than thirty of Hope Community School’s leaders,...

12 January

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Julia Sistachs | business development, education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures with Dr. Anne-Marie Moukala Cadet: Another Career Day at Hope

Written by Colin Kuker In a powerful initiative spearheaded by Board Member and Zooming with Zambia volunteer, Sue Bernstein, the Grade 11 and 12 learners at Hope Community School are gaining valuable insights to the world of professional possibilities through Career Day sessions. Each month, students gather...

18 November

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Julia Sistachs | business development, education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures with Jeff Plaisted: Another Career Day at Hope

Written by Colin Kuker Hope’s 10th and 11th graders were recently treated to a special Career Day session with Jeff Plaisted, who shared life lessons shaped by hard work, friendship, and perseverance. Jeff began working at just 10 years old and held multiple jobs through his teens...

18 November

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Julia Sistachs | Board of Directors, education, events, partnership trip, travel, zambia

The Twatotela Award: Celebrating Sue Bernstein at the 2025 Fall Gala

Written by Colin Kuker Every so often, we have the privilege of pausing to celebrate someone whose dedication and heart have truly shaped our shared mission. At this year’s Fall Gala, that moment came as we presented Sue Bernstein with the Twatotela Award—a recognition that captures...

17 November

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Julia Sistachs | partnership trip, zambia

Powering Possibility: Celebrating Solar Energy at Hope Community School

Last month, on the second-to-last day of our visit to Hope Community School in Twapia, Zambia, students, staff, and Spark’s travelers gathered for a joyful afternoon celebrating the new solar panels at the school, a development that has transformed daily life and learning at Hope. Over...

28 August

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Julia Sistachs | education, zambia

Exploring Bright Futures: Career Day at Hope

In a powerful new 2025 initiative spearheaded by Board Member and Zooming with Zambia volunteer, Sue Bernstein, the Grade 11 and 12 learners at Hope Community School are gaining valuable insights to the world of professional possibilities through Career Day sessions! Each month, students gather over...

11 June

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Julia Sistachs | chicago, mexico, nicaragua, Uncategorized, zambia

A Gift that Empowers!

A Meaningful Gift for a Joyous Season! Celebrate this holiday season by making a meaningful gift that creates opportunities for growth and success. With Spark Ventures, your donation can honor a loved one while empowering future leaders in their communities. Our Holiday Giving catalog is filled with...

20 November

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