In this compelling episode, we sit down with John Verdi, a retired NYC police officer, 9/11 First Responder, and visionary changemaker. John is the Co-Founder of The Verdi EcoSchool, a groundbreaking Urban Farm School in Melbourne, FL, and the Founder of Hey, Blue!, an innovative program dedicated to fostering meaningful connections between law enforcement and the communities they serve.

 

Join us as John shares his powerful reflections on his time as a police officer, his personal experiences on 9/11, and how those moments shaped his commitment to transforming police-community relations. He also takes us through the incredible journey of Hey, Blue! and the rise of urban farm labs at The Verdi EcoSchool, which has grown from 4 to 85 students, embodying the spirit of innovation and connection.

 

Tune in for an inspiring discussion on building bridges, cultivating change, and reimagining education and community engagement.

 

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