Bay Made Showcase: Peer Talk with Bob Fisher

Bob Fisher, the businessman & philantrhopist talks leadership with the students of Willie Brown Middle School for their podcast Peer Talk.

Be sure to tune into Bay Made on KALW 91.7 FM the week of Jun. 26 at 11:30 AM to hear more selections from Peer Talk.

Peer Talk is a youth leadership and civic engagement program created by 7th grade students at Willie Brown Middle School, located in San Francisco's Bayview-Hunters Point neighborhood. 

Bayview-Hunters Point is a vibrant, resilient community that has endured decades of underinvestment - limited transportation access, inequitable educational opportunities, and gaps in citywide services. Despite these challenges, the community continues to thrive through deep civic engagement, grassroots leadership, and a spirit of self-determination. 

Peer Talk responds to this reality by equipping students with the tools to research, question, and publicly tell the stories that shape their world. Through live podcast interviews with civic leaders, cultural innovators, and community advocates, students develop critical communication skills, media literacy, public speaking confidence, and a deeper understanding of their role in shaping the future of San Francisco. 

At its heart, Peer Talk transforms middle school students from passive learners into active civic participants-developing San Francisco's next generation of community builders, public leaders, and cultural ambassadors. 

Bob Fisher is an American businessman who is the current chairman of Gap Inc. and has been a director since 1990; he was previously chairman of the board (2004–2007) and interim chief executive officer.

There is a $10 - $20 sliding scale suggested donation for this event. Nobody will be turned away for lack of funds. Thank you for supporting engaged, informed community events, made by the Bay, for the Bay.

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📍 220 Montgomery St., San Francisco, 2 blocks from BART/MUNI
🚪 Doors open at 5:00
🗣️ Program begins at 6:00
🍕 Free snacks
🍷 Refreshments for donation (and KALW members get their first one on the house)
🆓 The event is free with an RSVP — and you are welcome to donate what you want

Please note:

• The event space is just to the left of the main entrance to the Mills Building at 220 Montgomery Street
• We recommend taking BART/MUNI, exiting at Montgomery, and walking two blocks north
• Ride-shares can drop off and pick up directly in front of the venue
• If you drive, there are several garages within two blocks of the event location