In May, Microsoft launched the YouthSpark Challenge for Change. Young people aged 18 to 25 were asked to share a social cause near and dear to their hearts and devise a way to address that cause using Windows and Office.
“The submissions we received address a wide range of social issues such as technology literacy, bullying, cancer awareness, public health and nutrition, education and tutoring, clean water solutions, climate change, art and music therapy, and STEM education,” Yvonne Thomas, senior program manager of Microsoft YouthSpark, writes today over on the Microsoft Citizenship Blog.
Now, the panel of judges will review the submissions. Today, Microsoft’s Citizenship team introduced the individuals sitting on the panel:
· Liz Maw, chief executive officer of Net Impact
· Max Schorr, co-founder and chief community officer of GOOD
· Romanus Berg, chief information officer of Ashoka
· Jay Victor, director of brand strategy for Office and Windows
· Leonardo Ortiz-Villacorta, director of field engagement for Citizenship & Public Affairs
· Rachel Abbot, product manager of global campaigns for Windows
Get the whole story over on the Microsoft Citizenship Blog.
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Jeff Meisner
Microsoft News Center Staff