Lindsey Cordero

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Lindsey Cordero

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Lindsey Cordero is a Mexican filmmaker based in Brooklyn.

She has produced and directed several acclaimed works, including the Netflix documentary I Am Vanessa Guillen (2022) and the Grand Jury Prize-winning Straighten Up and Fly Right (2021). Her documentary I’m Leaving Now/Ya Me Voy (2018) premiered at Hot Docs and won multiple awards. She also received the Independent Spirit John Cassavetes Award for producing En el Séptimo Día (2018).

Currently, Lindsey is documenting the transformative work of Tim McGowan’s Networks of Support program, generating visual content and resources for schools, teachers, and students. She is passionate about telling stories that matter—especially those of people we often don’t hear about—believing deeply in the power of storytelling to inspire change and shape a more just world.

She holds a B.A. in Anthropology and an MFA from Hunter College’s Integrated Media Arts program.

 

 

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Outcomes:

Groups became increasingly unified, exhibiting a shared commitment to healthy norms, and actively encouraged peers in help-seeking behaviors, fostering a supportive environment where every member feels valued and understood.
Social Network Health's interactive training fostered an even more dynamic relationship network. Within these groups, vulnerable members can draw strength from adaptive members, leading to more changes in who they identify as valued connections.
Schools have reported significant improvements in various metrics, including increased daily attendance, higher graduation rates, enhanced identification of Trusted Adults, greater willingness to seek help, and improved connectedness among students and staff. Additionally, school disciplinary issues have notably declined, reflecting the program's positive impact on the school climate and student well-being.

Network Enhancing Facilitation Strategies

Creating an environment for collaborative learning to develop protective strengths and networks through:
  • Peer to Peer Learning
  • Personal Meaningfulness
  • Active and distributed Format
  • Authentic Connection

From Individual To Group Focus

  • Moving from a focus of individual skills to recognizing and developing group strengths.
  • Reflecting on how group strengths benefit individuals and the group.
  • Extending these benefits to the larger group.
  • Supports formation of key relationship and culture Intentional scaffolding.