INSIGHT with Mark Oppenheim

Matt Meyer, Executive Director, and Tonja Carrigg, Director of Community Relations of River Parks Authority talk about the amazing park spaces along the Arkansas river that offer opportunities for outdoor activities, like cycling, art walks, and annual festivals that bring the community together. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.

Jana Emerson, COO of the Street School, talks about Oklahoma’s longest running drop-out prevention program. This impactful organization provides academic and emotional support for at-risk students across Tulsa public schools in an effort to increase students’ chances of graduating and obtaining a higher education. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.

Keith Elder, Executive Director of Tulsa Symphony, discusses how this relatively new (ets. 2005) and impactful organization was born from a need in the arts community of Tulsa, Oklahoma and how its programming drives and inspires the community. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.

Royal Aills, Station General Manager of RSUTV, talks about the station’s impact in northeast Oklahoma and what it takes to build out programming that connects with a diverse community. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.

Mindy Tiner, Executive Director of the Tulsa SPCA, discusses how the organization works to prevent animal abuse and neglect and how education plays a major role in protecting pets and educating pet owners on responsibility. This interview was produced in partnership with RSUTV in Oklahoma.

Keith Green , Operations Coordinator of the Muscogee Creek Nation Reintegration Program and Kristen Harlin, Executive Director of Criminal Justice and Mercy Ministries, discuss what life after prison could look like for many ex-convicts and what their organizations do to help these individuals reintegrate into their communities, breaking the cycles of incarceration. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Donna Grabow, Executive Director of Safenet Services, discusses the importance of services for victims of abuse and stalking and the importance of breaking the cycle of abuse patterns within families. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Marcello Angelini, Artistic Director of Tulsa Ballet, discusses the history of the 63-year-old ballet company and its important role in the powerful and unique arts community of Oklahoma. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Dr. Larry Rice, President of Rogers State University, discusses the university in the realm of higher education in Oklahoma and its role as the only publicly-supported university in the region that gives students a traditional on-campus-housing experience. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Ken Busby, Executive Director & CEO of the Route 66 Alliance discusses how the road became a historic route and how the organization supports and protects it by collaborating with all 8 Route 66 states. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Mike Wilt, Executive Director of the Bartlesville Community Foundation discusses how the foundation works to bring people and resources together to achieve more for the community. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Brandon Caruso, President of the Board of the Indian Healthcare Resource Center, discusses providing distinct health services to Oklahoma's 29 Native American tribal communities to ensure they continue to thrive. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Veronica Maturino, CEO of ONABEN, discusses harnessing the tool of storytelling to guide members of native tribes in reaching their professional and personal goals. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Cindy Decker, Executive Director of Tulsa Educare, discusses closing the education gap between lower and higher income families by providing key services to ensure all children can thrive. This interview was produced in collaboration with RSUTV.

Dayle Patterson, CEO of Lake Superior Community Health Center, discusses the organization’s mission to bring affordable healthcare to their community and how they have adapted over the years to make this possible. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.

Laurie Berner, Executive Director of Arc Northland, discusses how the organization has evolved over the last 70 years to continue to help people living with disabilities and their families. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.

Trent Janezich, Chair of the Board of the Northland Foundation, discusses the organization’s mission to support their surrounding communities through programs like grantmaking. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.

Patra Sevastiades, Executive Director of the Duluth Library Foundation, discusses the importance of libraries for education and building a community. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE

Tiffany Schleppegrell, Executive Director of Project Care Free Clinic, discusses how their services provide affordable healthcare to their community. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE.

James Christmas, Founder, President, & CEO of North Home Children & Family Services, discusses the founding of the organization and its mission to provide mental health services to children and families in Northern Minnesota. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE.

Jodi Slick, Founder & CEO of Ecolibrium 3, discusses the founding of the organization and the work they do to help people out of energy poverty that inspires a sustainable future in the Duluth community. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE.

Tina Olson, Executive Director of Mending Sacred Hoop, discusses the history of the organization and its mission to end violence against Native women. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE.

Kris Eilers, Executive Director of the St. Louis River Alliance, discusses the importance of the St. Louis River, especially to Lake Superior as well as to surrounding communities. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE

Jennifer Braun, President & CEO of Alliance for Children's Rights, discusses providing protection, guidance, and a positive future for children impacted by domestic trauma or abuse. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Marc Carrel, President & CEO of BREATHE California of Los Angeles, discusses the history of the organization and the services they provide to their community to promote lung health. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Shane Goldsmith, President and CEO of the Liberty Hill Foundation, discusses how they help people who are traditionally excluded from structures of power by raising funds for other organizations from within the communities. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Jennifer Gregg, Executive Director of the ONE Archives Foundation, discusses their task to preserve LGBTQ history from across the world. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Richard Ayoub, Executive Director at Project Angel Food, discusses the organization’s rich history in the city of Los Angeles and how they are able to provide health care with food. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Craig Thompson, CEO of APLA Health, discusses the history of the organization, particularly its involvement with the AIDS crisis, and what they continue to do today to help their community. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Anne Miskey, President & CEO at Union Station Homeless Services, discusses how the organization addresses the homeless crisis in a city with one of the largest homeless populations in the country. This interview was produced in collaboration with mOppenheim.Org.

Peter Mindnich, President at Braille Institute of America Inc, discusses how services they provide help the visually impaired to live a more independent life. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Marielena Hincapie, Executive Director of the National Immigration Law Center, discusses the important role the organization plays in ensuring immigrant families and refugees continue to have the same rights as their predecessors. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Drew Furedi, President and CEO at Para Los Niños, discusses helping children and their families thrive by creating a community focused on ensuring all educational and personal needs are met. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Shakespeare Center LA’s Founder and Executive Artistic Director Ben Donenberg, Board Chair Wendy Garen, and Youth and Education Consultant Chris Anthony, discuss how the organization is managed and how they help their community connect to the arts with programs like Veterans in Art. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Bob Smiland, President and CEO of Inner-City Arts, discusses the importance of an arts education and how it can open doors to lifelong careers for their students. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Joel Arquillos, Executive Director at 826LA, discusses getting young people excited about writing and helping children find their voice through storytelling. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Dr. David Baca, Chief of Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District, discusses how his team supports the schools in their district and ensures the changing needs of their teachers and students are met. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Kathy Annette, President & CEO of the Blandin Foundation, discusses equipping communities with new technological tools that drastically transform the lives of its citizens. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE WRPT.

Don Ness, Executive Director of the Ordean Foundation, discusses how the organization is able to fund local organizations and address the issues of poverty in the Duluth community. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT

Carol Henault, Executive Director at Reading Is Fundamental of Southern California, discusses how bringing books to children from low-income homes can expand their personal libraries as well as their minds. This interview was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Aida Cardenas, Executive Director of the Building Skills Partnership, discusses how the organization helps strengthen its community by addressing the needs of the workforce and assisting individuals as they strengthen the skills needed to improve their quality of life.This episode was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

In this episode, Maria Salinas, President & CEO of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce, discusses how the organization not only helps local businesses but the greater Los Angeles community as well. This episode was produced in collaboration with KLCS.

Don Ness, Executive Director of the Ordean Foundation, discusses how the organization is able to fund local organizations and address the issues of poverty in the Duluth community. This interview was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT

Lee Stuart, Executive Director of CHUM, discusses the history, the mission, and the future of the organization, which provides basic necessities and programs to help people and families struggling in their community. This episode was produced in collaboration with WDSE/WRPT.

WIPB's General Manager Dan Lutz, Director of Content Lori Georgi, and Manager of Community Engagement Michelle Kinsey discuss the history of content featured on the channel and how the spirit of Indiana is infused within all of their work. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB - Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Stephen Hayes Jr., Executive Director of the Hayes Arboretum, discusses engaging community members of all ages to care for their natural surroundings through programs designed to bring greater awareness of environmental issues. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB – Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Tammy Pearson, Director of Project Leadership, discusses engaging and equipping young students with the necessary tools they need in order to succeed in the personal and professional lives. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB – Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Tim Kean, President & CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, discusses how the organization provides much more than food by instilling a sense of hope among participants in need. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB – Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Rusty Inman, Executive Director of the John Jay Center for Learning, discusses providing educational and employment opportunities to a diverse group of citizens living in the drastically growing town of Portland, Indiana. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB – Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Watasha Barnes Griffin, CEO of the YWCA of Central Indiana, discusses the vital importance in providing diverse social programs and activities to the entire greater Muncie community. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB - Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.

Kellie Kelley, Executive Director of Habitat for Humanity of Madison County, Indiana, discusses finding deserving families to provide safe homes where they can grow and build hope for their futures. This interview was produced in collaboration with WIPB - Indiana Public Broadcasting at Ball State University.