#31: Chess as a Tool for Change: Queens Gambit

In this episode of Current Interest, GBU Life sits down with Ashley Lynn Priore, Founder & CEO of Queens Gambit, a Pittsburgh-based nonprofit using chess to build leadership, critical thinking and confidence in students and communities.

Ashley shares the inspiring story behind Queens Gambit and how the organization is transforming education by making chess accessible and empowering for all learners.

We explore:
♟️ How chess builds real-world leadership skills
♟️ Queens Gambit’s mission, vision and community impact
♟️ Programs that uplift students, schools and local organizations
♟️ The role of collaboration and partnerships in their growth
♟️ Ways listeners can get involved, volunteer or support the mission

Whether you’re passionate about youth development, strategy education, community impact, or supporting nonprofits driving positive change, this conversation highlights the powerful role chess can play in shaping tomorrow’s leaders.

Tune in to learn from Ashley Lynn Priore and discover how you can support Queens Gambit’s mission to inspire the next generation of strategic thinkers.