Alief ISD - YEW Pitch

In this episode of ImpactED, Kodi Bailey, VP of Alief ISD Education Foundation, visits with Nini Gutierrez, Director of Small Business, Carl Brown, VP of Regions Bank, and Phillip Yates, CEO of Equiliberty, to discuss The YEW Youth Fest. The accomplished Alief ISD alumni share their personal journeys, career experiences, and insights with the next generation of students preparing to attend YEW Youth Fest. Through authentic conversation, alumni will reflect on how their time in Alief shaped their paths, the challenges they overcame, and the opportunities they’ve pursued across entrepreneurship, technology, media, and professional careers. The interview will highlight the importance of access, mentorship, and exposure—reinforcing the mission of YEW Youth Fest to close the opportunity gap and expand pathways for students. This conversation not only inspires, but also provides real-world perspective and relatable guidance, helping students see what’s possible and how they can begin building their own future today.