Welcome listeners of All Things Local. I needed to take a little break from the podcast this fall due to a heavy teaching load and some staffing challenges, which I’m not alone in. Now that the fall semester is winding down it’s time to get back to the podcast and hopefully regular episodes every month in 2023. Thanks for hanging in there with me and I can’t wait to get back to these community conversations. Episode 24 is an interview with Nicole Sdao, the founder and CEO of Altruize, a free app that helps nonprofits, schools, companies, and individuals track volunteer hours. You’ll hear about why she started her company six years ago and what is driving her innovation in this space. Enjoy the conversation!