Do Good Well Podcast

Join Annabelle and Victoria on their last episode of Do Good Well. In this episode, they discuss public service values, the Binghamton MPA program, and their experiences on Do Good Well. Victoria and Annabelle want to thank everyone for listening to Do Good Well and can't wait to see the future of this podcast.

Learn all about the history of public administration with Victoria and guest Thomas Cipro, Binghamton History student!

A week after the NYS primary elections, it is important to find other ways to be civically engaged. Join Annabelle as she interviews Trevor Fornara, the Civic Education Coordinator at Binghamton University, about the new civil dialogue programming on campus. They discuss how the program started, the importance of civil dialogue, and why it should be expanded elsewhere.

Join Victoria as she interviews Lexie Avery from the Fleishman Center to talk about the new CCPA career resource, how different fields require different strategies for applying for jobs, and general career and internship advice!

For International Women's Month join Annabelle as she interviews State Senator Shelley B. Mayer about her service as a New York State Senator and her influences as a public servant. As a powerful voice in the Senate, Senator Mayer has used her platform to help women in New York and around the United States. Senator Mayer has shown a dedication to public service during her time in the NYS Senate and Assembly and before that in her various public and private sector roles. Listen now to learn more about Senator Mayer's career.

Join Victoria as she interviews Francesca Bove, Grant Manager at the American Civic Association (ACA) to learn about her role as Grant Manager, what the ACA does and all about nonprofit work!

Join Annabelle as she interviews Ethan Tyo, Binghamton University's Multicultural Resource Center's Assistant Director of Native American and Indigenous Student Initiatives, and the founder of the AlterNative Project, LLC. After gaining an MA in Food Studies at Binghamton University, Ethan began piloting Three Sisters Gardens at college campuses and K-12 schools in New York. He uses his Food Studies degree and works with food and culture to help uplift the Indigenous voice and bring further connections between individuals. Learn more about Ethan's work in this episode now!

Join host Victoria for the pilot of Season 5 of Do Good Well! This episode features an interview with Natalie Isaacs, founder of the 1 Million Women Movement. The two will discuss her journey with climate change, and how you can be involved in the 1MReady campaign, the first-ever launch of this movement in the United States!

As the Binghamton semester starts so does a new season of Do Good Well. We have a brand new podcast committee and brand new episodes coming out for you all to enjoy. This includes our brand new mini-series about all of the College of Community and Public Affairs degree programs and the MPA certificate programs. Learn more about the Binghamton MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration-and-policy/academics/mpa.html

As the Fall 2023 Semester concludes, we are sad to see Professor Sinclair leave our program. From teaching thirteen different courses from the program, to founding the first graduate study abroad program, there isn't much Professor Sinclair hasn't done for the Binghamton MPA Program. Join hosts Victoria and Annabelle to learn all about Professor Sinclair, and how the MPA program would not exist in the way it does with his extensive commitment. Thank you Professor Sinclair for all you have done for our program!

Annabelle interviews Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo- the Director of Strategic and Philanthropic Partnerships for Make a Wish Metro New York- on this week's episode of Do Good Well. Elizabeth, has gone through the rank of Make a Wish from starting as an intern to now being a director. In this episode, they discuss Make a Wish, Elizabeth's dedication to nonprofit work, charity, and teaching future public servants. Listen now to learn about working for this national nonprofit organization.

Join Victoria in an interview with recent Binghamton MPA alum, Margarita Potapova, going into depth about her experience as a current fellow with the Port Authority. Learn about what being a fellow means, the port authority work experience and how to apply for this opportunity!

In this episode of the Do Good Well Podcast, Victoria interviews staff members Christine Battisti, Executive Director, and Haley Roma, Assistant Director of Education & Training, of the Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC), a local Binghamton non-profit. The episodes overviews CVAC as an organization, some of the challenges they face as a non-profit organization, and the moments which make the work Battisti and Roma do feel rewarding. Both interviewees also have obtained their master degrees at Binghamton University, Battisti being an MPA alum herself and Roma having an MS in Student Affairs Administration. Tune in to learn all about CVAC, non-profit work, and how the Binghamton MPA degree prepares you for the job force. *Before listening, please be aware that CVAC's work focuses on victims services, often related to domestic and sexual violence. Programs within CVAC discuss the above topics.*

MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviews Paula Perna, Lindsey Mott, and Tom Connors of United Way of Broome County on their organization. This episode details the mission of United Way of Broome County- a subset of an international network of nonprofit organizations- and our interviewees' roles at United Way. Learn more about the Binghamton MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Listen to a diverse public administration career experience as Binghamton MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviews New York State Commissioner of Human Rights Maria Imperial. They discuss Commissioner Imperial's education in public administration, previous work, and how she continues to be a public administrator in her role at the NYS Division of Human Rights. Join the Do Good Well Podcast Committee: https://forms.gle/4zBvMCRRb74hCsr97 Learn more about the Binghamton MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

As the Binghamton semester returns to full swing, MPA students Victoria Barics and Annabelle Bangs want to welcome everyone back to Season 4 of Do Good Well. They discuss their semesters ahead, the goals of the podcast for this season, and a brand-new podcast committee. Keep listening to learn more about everything related to public administration at the Binghamton MPA program. Until future episodes, keep doing good well! Join the Do Good Well Podcast Committee: https://forms.gle/4zBvMCRRb74hCsr97 Learn more about the Binghamton University MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Internships can feel scary, daunting, and overwhelming, but they don't have to be. A core part of the MPA curriculum is centered around a 300-hour internship which can be an invaluable opportunity for students if approached the right way. Join host Victoria Barics as she gets first-hand tips, tricks, and reflections about the importance of the MPA internship and how to succeed in it.  Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

On this episode we discuss all things Party with a Purpose- the Binghamton MPA Program's largest philanthropy event of the year. Join MPA student Annabelle Bangs as she interviews MPA professor Dr. Dula and the co-chairs of the Philanthropy Committee: Lauren Kidd, Maddy McClenahan, and Leo Jimenez. Buy a ticket for Party with a Purpose here: https://www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu/s/1796/interior.aspx?sid=1796&gid=2&pgid=2821&content_id=3497 Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviewed Mayor Jared Kraham- the youngest mayor in the history of Binghamton. In today's episode they discussed what public service is to the mayor. We examine both his past influences and future aspirations for public service in the city of Binghamton and beyond. Listen to learn from a public administrator himself on what it means to be apart of public service at a young age. Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Today Annabelle Bangs interviewed the Vice President of the MPA GSO: Emily Orminski. We discuss everything needed to get involved in the MPA program from the GSO, to GA positions, and making connections with professors. The MPA program has everything necessary to gain skills inside and outside of the classroom so make sure to get involved! Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

In this Shorts episode join Annabelle Bangs as she discusses all things education with Alyssa Pugh, the president of the MPA GSO. We have discussed her experiences in education and how education and public administration are intertwined. Education has impacted us all but we as public administrators can also impact education. Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/

You should know us by now but we are officially under new management!!! Welcome to Season 3 of Do Good Well and Shorts. Listen along to hear from our new Executive and Associate Producers. We hope that you will welcome us as we continue to explore public policy, nonprofits, everything relating to public administration in Binghamton, and continuing to inspire others to keep doing good well.

In todays episode Suleima Rivas speaks with Alexandra Gulden about the asylum seeking process and how nuanced and complicated immigration in the U.S is. Find out more in the latest episode of Shorts, available now! Learn more about the Binghamton University Public Administration program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

In their final Shorts episode together, Bryan Goodman and Suleima Rivas recap the 2022 United States midterm elections. Here, they talk about various results compared to historical tendencies, the political implications the results will have on the government, and also explain what a runoff election is. Find out more in the latest episode of Shorts, available now! Learn more about the Binghamton University Public Administration Program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

On today's episode, we are deviating from the norm. Zachary Wahl, a current MPA student developed a podcast episode as his personal assignment for The Reflective Practitioner Course. His focus is on self-reflection, one of the values here at Binghamton University's MPA program. Here at Do Good Well, we thought it would be a great opportunity to share his work as he interviews our MPA's very own faculty, Komla Dzgbede, Aleksey Tikhomirov, and Kathy Williams. To learn more about the Binghamton University MPA Program, use this link: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

In this Shorts episode, MPA students Annabelle Bangs and Bryan Goodman discuss the newly announced executive actions by President Biden surrounding the pardoning of prior simple marijuana convictions at the federal level, his plead with governors to do the same at the state level, and the possible re-scheduling of marijuana federally. Find out more in the latest Shorts episode available now! Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration Program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

MPA students Bryan Goodman & Suleima Rivas sit down with Westchester County Executive George Latimer and talk all things related to public service and county government. To learn more about the Binghamton MPA program click here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

In this Shorts episode, MPA student Annabelle Bangs & Master of Sustainable Communities student Jacqueline Jergensen talk all things related to Monoculture and Permaculture and most importantly, the environmental impacts of the practices. Find out in the latest Shorts episode available now! Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/about/index.html.

In this Shorts episode, MPA students Annabelle Bangs & Bryan Goodman talk all things related to the two New York primary elections from the summer of 2022. Who won which race? Who is running for what? What are the direct ballot initiatives? Find out in the latest Shorts episode available now! Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/about/index.html.

In this Shorts episode, MPA students, Bryan Goodman & Suleima Rivas, talk all things Inflation Reduction Act. What is it and how does it impact you? Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here.

In this Shorts episode, MPA students, Suleima Rivas & Bryan Goodman, talk all things Supreme Court: Who are they? What do they do? And what has been impacted by their latest rulings.  Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here.

Here we will talk about all things policy, from supreme court decisions and upcoming cases to topics such as inflation, climate change, and affordability.  Essentially, all the ins and outs of what you need to know.  Knowledge matters because, by its very nature, everyone has access to it. But knowledge is only helpful if it's passed on to the people who can use it. So, we welcome you to our new show titled Shorts, a subsidiary of Do Good Well!  We hope you welcome us with the same open arms and leave with knowledge, curiosity, and the motivation to keep doing good, well. 

In this episode, MPA Alumni Michael Schraft talks about his experience as a veteran, a Peace Corp volunteer, & a career built on public service.  Our hosts are current MPA students: William Ess & James Dysart. Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here. 

What are the midterm elections? And why will they be interesting this year? Current Binghamton MPA students Kiersten Seltzer & Bryan Goodman talk all things midterms in this episode, as well as why it's important for you to get out there and vote!  Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here. 

MPA alumni, Abdul Waheed Ahmad, is interviewed by current MPA student Derek Fried, about Waheed's experience fleeing from his home in Afghanistan in August 2021. Waheed was a senior security official for the Afghanistan government. He oversaw security reform, working closely with the U.S. mission in Afghanistan and other international allies to build and sustain the strength of the state. Read more about Waheed's story here.  Learn more about Binghamton's Public Administration program here.   

MPA student, Suleima Rivas, interviews MPA Alumni, Chris Wells, about his best advice for students thinking about getting an MPA & those currently completing their masters. Chris emphasizes the importance of not overlooking what YOU bring to the table and the things that you're good at. 

MPA student, Suleima Rivas, interviews MPA Alumni, Anthony Naglieri, about his best advice for students thinking about getting an MPA & those currently completing their masters. Anthony emphasizes the importance of having a growth mindset and the power of value. 

MPA student Hailey Freilich interviews the president of the MPA Graduate Student Organization (GSO), Colin Baker, about how students have a voice within the system of Binghamton University.  Colin breaks down the structure of this student government, the role of each member, and how YOU can get your seat at the table.

Binghamton Master of Public Administration student Chris Wen and alumni Isabel Londono & Shelby Hochberg interview Dr. Dula & Dr. Campbell about how students can do the most good even when they may be limited on time & funds. Learn how: To decide the way in which you want to give back to your community How to make an impact even on a budget  Ways to donate your time even when that resources is limited Interested in a career in public service?  Request more information about the Binghamton MPA program by clicking here.

Binghamton Master of Public Administration Alumni (and GMAP certificate holder) Sarah Prentice interviews Dr. Nadia Rubaii, Professor of Public Administration & Co-Director of the Institute for Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention and Dr. Kerry Whigham Assistant Professor of Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention and Public Administration about:  What is Genocide and Mass Atrocity Prevention (GMAP) Why GMAP is relevant now  How to get involved in this work Interested in a career in public service?  Request more information by clicking here.

Being a Philanthropist isn't just reserved for the outrageously wealthy. In this episode, learn how the Binghamton Philanthropy Incubator is putting the philanthropic decision-making process in the hands of students and the impact of philanthropy on community organizations (especially during the COVID-19 pandemic).   For more information: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/promo/podcast.html