Experience as a classroom teacher in California set Jim Canales on the path toward his role as president of The Barr Foundation, Canales shares in the latest episode of PNC C-Speak. One of the foundation’s focus areas is education. In 2022, the foundation awarded nearly $140 million to grant recipients. “The foundation’s mission is to invest in potential,” says Canales, a Boston Business Journal Movement Maker, by awarding grants — in collaboration with businesses — for education and the areas of arts, creativity and climate. “These are challenges that require the engagement of a broad range of sectors to address them effectively. In philanthropy, even with our resources, we need partnership with the business community.” Listen to the episode to hear more about Canales’ views on diversity among leaders in Boston; the best advice he’s been given — and gives — to others; and his favorite spot in the city. Powered by PNC Bank. Subscribe to C-Speak so you never miss an episode. Click here to listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. Download a transcript of the podcast.