We’re thrilled to welcome Debbie Propst, President of Global Retail at MillerKnoll, to the LaunchPad Board—and to share an exciting new chapter with MillerKnoll and Design Within Reach. Together, we’re opening doors to hands-on experiences, internships, and career pathways across design, retail, and creative industries.

We’re proud to welcome Sonali Basak of iCapital® to the LaunchPad Board. Her leadership, storytelling, and deep ties across finance and media will help us expand opportunity and open new doors for young adults nationwide.

Nearly 200 leaders, community champions, and supporters came together for Showtime 2025! Thanks to Gary and Layla Lisiewski, our inaugural LaunchPad Awards, and generous donors, we raised over $200,000 to expand opportunities for young adults.

The 2025 DMCT Summit, co-hosted by LaunchPad and Digital Media Connecticut at The Village in Stamford, brought together students, alumni, and industry leaders for a day of creativity, collaboration, and career inspiration — building pathways from classrooms into creative careers across film, media, and design.

LaunchPad and Anthony Edwards’ Don’t Follow the Wave partnered with Paramount for an Immersion Day in NYC, giving young adults hands-on career insights, mentorship, and access to iconic studios. From athlete-led panels to Paramount storyboarding workshops, the program inspired the next generation to dream big and lead with confidence.

LaunchPad announces the Impact Circle, a new coalition of influential leaders accelerating access to life-changing career opportunities for young adults facing barriers.

LaunchPad celebrates a major milestone as Dorian Robinson and Sahil Laul are selected for ITV America’s prestigious ORBIT Program. This moment highlights the power of creative talent development, cross-sector collaboration, and Connecticut’s growing entertainment pipeline.

We’re excited to welcome Makeda Mays Green to the LaunchPad Board! As SVP at Nickelodeon and a champion for emerging talent in media, her leadership will help shape the future of our work.

Discover how LaunchPad’s first Summit & DMCT Awards united nearly 200 young adults facing barriers with top companies—Netflix, GE Appliances, NFL Alumni—and delivered on‑the‑spot job, gig, and internship offers. Empowering careers through access and opportunity.

A Transformational Day at Netflix NYC: Access, Opportunity & Life-Changing Insights

Join us in celebrating Dorian’s Content Strategy and Production internship at Block Party, a leading social-first create agency.

As a leading executive producer and production company Founder and CEO, Rasheed brings unique insights, perspectives, and deep expertise to LaunchPad and its programs and impact.