Leigh Anne Taylor Knight

I'm thrilled and humbled to share that I'll be taking the @TEDxKC stage! What an incredible opportunity to discuss a topic I'm deeply passionate about: how we can better equip people for empowered careers. tedxkc.org #IdeasWorthSpreading #TEDxKC #CareerLiteracy

I'm looking forward to keynoting at the @incubatoredu National Summit 2026 next week! We'll dive into the #FutureOfWork, what the research says about how to prepare our students, and how, together, we can all help young people build bright futures.

Today in the @KCStar, I discuss the best gift we can give a 2026 grad: the ability to navigate today's #workforce. Let's equip this next generation for success: kansascity.com/opinion/articl… @DeBruceFound #ExpandingPathways #Graduation2026 #CareerDevelopment

Kenneth's story is inspiring - and a great reminder of why career literacy matters. Read how this recent grad's #internships with @ProXKC and @ChildrensMercy, plus the knowledge of his #Agilities, are helping him build a career in healthcare: debruce.org/blog-post-2/ho…

A new episode of Empowering Careers is out, featuring Jasmine Winslow of AVID! We talk about how educators can help students build confidence, develop self-advocacy skills, and gain access to opportunities that open doors for their futures. debruce.org/empowering-car…

I’m glad to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring Jill Cook, Exec. Dir. of @ASCAtweets! We talk about how school counselors help students build confidence and shift the conversation from “what do you want to be?” to “what do you enjoy?” debruce.org/empowering-car…

What a celebratory day at Champions for Change! In their 35 years of research, solutions, and results, @unitedwe__ has continued championing the access, participation, and empowerment of women in every level of leadership. Congratulations to @WendyDDoyle and the entire team!

Thank you for the kind feature, @UMKC. Education levels the playing field, and it's a true privilege to invest in the next generation of students. umkc.edu/insider/posts/… #RooUp

Our offices at @DeBruceFound have been absolutely buzzing with excitement this week - the Agile Work Profiler has now been taken 500,000 TIMES! Let's continue building #CareerLiteracy for a stronger workforce. This is just the beginning! #ExpandingPathways #Agilities

I'm so impressed with @FortOsageSchool District's innovative approach to student-led goal setting, self-reflection, and interventions. Read about their use of the #DrawYourFuture process and the #Agilities to empower their students: debruce.org/blog-post-2/ho…

I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring Patti Dobrowolski! We talk about the power of imagination and visualization to help people overcome limiting beliefs and take bold steps toward the future they want to create. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

300+ women; 90 mentors; 1 morning dedicated to building up each other's networks 💪 Thank you, @KCBizJournal, for the opportunity to be part of the biggest #MentoringMonday event in the nation! #ExpandingPathways #Mentoring #NetworkStrength

We gathered, we connected, we told our individual and collective stories, and dreamed for the future. Our team's 2026 "Mission Meetup" was a success! I'm grateful for this team and everything we get to do for @DeBruceFound's mission, together. #ExpandingPathways #TeamBuilding

One simple, powerful phrase: “Okay… what if we try this instead?” In our latest blog, Sharrell Howard shares why Innovating is such an important skill for long-term success—and why students need more chances to practice it now. Read more: debruce.org/blog-post-2/my… #Agilities

I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring @drbradjohnson! We talk about why relationships are the foundation of effective leadership and what it means to build learning environments grounded in human connection. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

Students at Guadalupe Centers High School are tackling client projects, meeting with professionals, and building real-world skills. Read The DeBruce Foundation’s blog to find out how students are being prepared for long-term success: debruce.org/blog-post-2/pr…   #Agilities

I’m honored to serve as a mentor for Kansas City's 13th Annual Mentoring Monday. Thank you to the @KCBizJournal for creating space for mentorship to thrive in our region! Join us on February 23: bizjournals.com/kansascity/eve… #MentoringMonday #NationalMentoringMonth

I’m excited to share a new episode of Empowering Careers featuring Leslie Gill, President & CEO of @RungForWomen. We talk career mobility, the power of networks, and what it really takes to move from surviving to thriving at work. Listen now: debruce.org/empowering-car…

Listening is vital - especially when everything feels loud. Robin Smith, Senior Director at @DeBruceFound, is one of the best listeners I know. She recently wrote about the importance of listening as you build your career path in @unitedwe__'s Magazine: issuu.com/unitedwe--/doc…

#Internships are vital for our workforce, and interns are vital to our mission at @DeBruceFound . Please share widely with the college students in your network!