Nice to Meet You!
Did you know that the In and Out-of-School Time field has some of the greatest working professionals that ‘Inspire Youth, Inspire Learning, and Inspire Change’ year-round? TEAMBOOST proudly features BOOST Partners, Ambassadors, and Leadership Team members in the GTKY (Getting to Know You) collaborative blog series! As we finish the week, let’s Get To Know TEAMBOOST Member, Connor Finn (he/his).
Thank you, Connor, for your meaningful contributions to the BOOST community! We appreciate you!
Get to Know TEAMBOOST Member Connor Finn (he/his)
Connor is the Program Coordinator for BOOST Collaborative in San Diego, CA.
What is one thing that motivates you? Share your inspiration.
I’m inspired to come to work by my team and the work they do. I don’t always get to see the impact our work has on educators and kids, but I do get to see how hard my team works and how my work supports them.
Do you have any pets? If so, tell us about them!
I have a cat named Fifi! We adopted her from a shelter in Philadelphia and she is a sweet, shy cat. She likes affection and will snuggle up next to me, but does not like to be picked up or held. She loves keeping me company on the days I work from home.
What go-to song would you sing at Karaoke night?
‘You Make Me Feel So Young’ – Frank Sinatra OR ‘Blow The Whistle’ – Too $hort
Share any unique hobbies or talents.
Making music – writing, recording, and performing.
Favorite animal noise?
“Herrroooo???”: Fifi when she is lonely
What is your most treasured book to read?
I am currently reading “Rediscovering Travel: A Guide for the Globally Curious” by Seth Kugel
Share an inspirational quote that resonates with you.
“If you’re walking down the right path and you’re willing to keep walking, eventually you’ll make progress” – President Barack Obama
If you could be any person for a day, who would you be and why?
I like being me! To answer the question, probably Lebron James, because he is athletic, has great people around him, and uses his influence to support his family, team, community, and the world. It would also just be fun to be able to dunk like him for a day.
What advice would you give your teenage self?
Always take action toward your dreams and goals, even when they don’t seem possible or the path is unclear. The more you actively work toward achieving a goal the more likely you are to reach it.
If you really knew me you would know that…
I have a music video.
Today for breakfast I had…
A breakfast burrito.
From all of us here at TEAMBOOST, thank you, Connor, for sharing your leadership with us. You are a wonderful partner and a shining light for youth!