How Stories Built My Capacity for Empathy
In 2023, Heidi Cuppari and Summer Gould launched EmpowerGen: Amplifying the Voice of the Future — a collaborative effort designed to spotlight the creativity, insights, and lived experiences of young people. From the beginning, the column was co-authored by Dream Tank...
How the Planet Protectors Stepped Up for Earth
I’m sure I can speak for many people when I say that climate change is scary, especially when you’re young. Personally, I remember my dad speaking about climate change in another room, and I was on the verge of tears, really when anyone brought it up, and I felt an...
Co-Creating Systems Change at the Speed of Youth
Something extraordinary is brewing at Dream Tank… and it starts this winter. In January 2026, a dynamic team of Brown University students will join forces with Dream Tank for an immersive, two-week Systems Change Lab. This isn’t just an internship. It’s not a...



