Social Entrepreneurship Panel

Impossible Possibilities Co-founder Justin Hernandez recently participated in a panel discussion hosted by the Texas Christian University Neeley School of Business on Oct. 3, 2011.

Hernandez and other nonprofit professionals were invited to speak to approximately 100 business honors students as part of the school’s Social Entrepreneurship Day that encourages students to stay active in their communities. The other panel participants included Reid Strobel, Director of Business Ventures for the Catholic Charities, Diocese of Fort Worth, Inc., and Jyl Dehaven, Executive Director of EARTH NT, Co-Founder of Green Collar Vets and Founder of Jyl’s Green Planet.

Justin Paxton, class of 2012, moderated the discussion and asked the panel questions on various topics, including the reasons each chose a career in the nonprofit industry, the major challenges involved with running a nonprofit, the differences and similarities between nonprofit and for-profit ventures and what students can expect if they plan to enter the nonprofit sector.

“It’s always great to speak to students about the opportunities available to them by working with a nonprofit organization,” Vice President Justin Hernandez said. “I think students these days are more socially conscious and willing to start their careers with a nonprofit, knowing they'll gain valuable experience while making a difference in the community."

Impossible Possibilities is a 501(c)(3) public nonprofit organizations based out of the Dallas-Fort Worth area providing education initiatives locally and abroad.