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Eight USDA offices in California once slated for closure will now remain open, according to a press release from Senator Adam Schiff's office. The update affects locations critical to farmers and ranchers across the state.

Dr. Tara Lynn Gray, head of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate, discussed her role in supporting small businesses. She highlighted the office's initiatives, including the $25 million SCALE Network, which provides legal, financial, and accounting support to 4 million small businesses in California. Gray emphasized the importance of democratizing access to capital, noting that for every $1 million invested, the state sees 88 new businesses and 5 new jobs. She also mentioned the Accelerate California program, which offers non-dilutive innovation grants to startups. Gray's background in advocacy and entrepreneurship aligns with Governor Newsom's vision for small business growth.About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.  For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

The Advanced Placement exams represent some of the most challenging subject-specific standardized tests a high schooler might ever take, and AP Precalculus is no exception. Amy and Mike believe that every test warrants smart, serious preparation, so we invited educator Joey Lin to share valuable strategies, insights, and resources for getting ready for the AP Precalculus exam.  What are five things you will learn in this episode? What is tested on the AP Precalculus exam? How do students score points on the AP Precalculus exam? What are the highest priority topics on the test? How should students prepare for the AP Precalculus exam? What are the best prep materials for AP Precalculus? MEET OUR GUEST Joey Lin's journey in test preparation and college admissions began in 2005 when he landed a job with Kaplan. From that moment, he was hooked on helping students navigate the pre-college process. Over the years, he has worked with a range of institutions, including Preply, PrepExpert, Northwestern University's Office of Admissions, and the University of California Office of Admissions. At Thinque Prep, Joey has dedicated himself to delivering comprehensive and results-driven programs. Whether guiding students through the SAT and ACT, leading AP exam prep courses, or providing strategic college counseling, his mission remains the same: to equip students with the skills and confidence they need to succeed. Although his career has expanded in many directions, Joey still finds joy in teaching AP content—especially math and physics, the subjects he loved most as a high schooler. Beyond test prep, Joey is deeply committed to mentorship and education reform. He frequently hosts webinars, workshops, and live sessions, providing students and parents with the knowledge they need to navigate the competitive admissions landscape successfully. Find Joey at http://www.thinqueprep.com. LINKS AP Precalculus – AP Students | College Board AP Precalculus Activities - Bryan Passwater • Collection AP Precalculus - Mr. Sindel RELATED EPISODES BIG CHANGES TO AP TESTS IN 2025 GETTING READY FOR THE AP CALCULUS AB OR BC EXAM GETTING READY FOR THE AP STATISTICS EXAM ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, feel free to get in touch through our contact page.  

Join host David Ponraj as he dives deep into California's groundbreaking initiatives for small business development with Tara Lynn Gray, Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA). In this eye-opening episode, we explore the state's innovative technical assistance program and its mission to democratize access to capital for underserved entrepreneurs. From success stories like a San Diego doctor's journey through faith-based workshops to the transformative potential of mesh networks, discover how California is reimagining small business support. Gray shares her insights on scaling support for solopreneurs, implementing Governor Newsom's equity-focused executive order, and leveraging SSBCI 2.0 funding to create a more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. Whether you're a small business owner or passionate about economic development, this conversation offers a compelling look at how California is working to bridge the gap between innovation and opportunity.Learn more about CalOSBA's work here: https://calosba.ca.gov/about/office-of-the-small-business-advocate/

When Microsoft Corp. won a $94 million income tax refund from the California Office of Tax Appeals in February, it was considered one of the biggest victories for corporate taxpayers ever in California. Now it's unclear if Microsoft will get that refund, or if other multinationals with similar claims will either. A law passed in June reversed the ruling upholding Microsoft's refund, and the first two lawsuits challenging the reversal landed last week. The intent of the new law (S.B. 167) is to avoid $1.3 billion in refunds to companies with similar claims pending for past tax years and $200 million a year in refunds going forward. The law does this by declaring that the California Franchise Tax Board's position in Microsoft's case pertaining to the tax treatment of income repatriated from abroad has been law since it issued a legal notice on the subject in 2006. The newly filed lawsuits from the California Taxpayers Association and National Taxpayers Union make it unclear when the dust will settle. On this episode of Talking Tax, Bloomberg Tax senior correspondent Laura Mahoney talks to Gina Rodriquez and Josh Booth, principals in the Sacramento office of global tax services firm Ryan LLC, about what the tax changes mean for other multinationals and for California. Do you have feedback on this episode of Talking Tax? Give us a call and leave a voicemail at 703-341-3690.

California frequently is in the vanguard of consumer financial issues and legislation, foreshadowing trends that may spread to other states. Today's episode, during which we explore important hot topics and recent developments in California consumer finance law, is hosted by Ballard Spahr partner Melanie Vartabedian, and features Partners Michael Guerrero and Joel Tasca, and Of Counsel John Kimble. We first discuss what the future likely holds for proposed rules issued under the California Consumer Financial Protection Law (CCFPL) by the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI). The proposed rules include complex registration and reporting requirements for certain consumer products, and are under revision after rejection by the California Office of Administrative Law for lack of clarity. We then explore the DFPI's most recent annual report on activity under the CCFPL, which recaps the DFPI's rulemaking, enforcement efforts, complaints received, and efforts in connection with education outreach and the Office of Financial Innovation. Highlights include a rule that applies consumer-type “unlawful, unfair, deceptive, or abusive acts and practices” (referred to in the report as “UUDAAP”) prohibitions to financial products and services provided to small businesses; ramped-up enforcement efforts; and high-dollar settlements as well as litigation in progress. Next, we turn to a comparison of California's Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices with the federal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and discuss their similarities, differences, and litigation trends under both laws. We then focus on the California Consumer Credit Reporting Agencies Act, which poses challenges for companies that report consumer data to consumer reporting agencies over and above the requirements of federal law. We conclude with a look at unique issues arising in California with respect to the FTC “holder rule”.

Ken Cook, president and co-founder of Environmental Working Group, is widely recognized as one of the environmental community's most prominent and effective critics of establishment agriculture and U.S. farm policy. On November 2, food policy authority Michael Pollan named Cook one of “the world's 7 most powerful foodies”, along with First Lady Michelle Obama, nutritionist Marion Nestle and The New York Times' columnist Mark Bittman. On November 19, The Times' Bittman listed EWG among 25 people and organizations for whom he was thankful as Thanksgiving approached. In its 2011 roster of Washington's top lobbyists, The Hill, the newspaper of Capitol Hill, said Cook “is at the forefront of challenges to corn ethanol and subsidies for Big Agriculture, upcoming hot-button issues as Congress tackles energy matters and starts work on a new farm bill.” Cook was voted the “Ultimate Green Game Changer” in 2009 by the readers of The Huffington Post. As Arianna Huffington put it, “The EWG is an environmental superhero with a full set of digital tools in its arsenal.” Cook is a principal architect of the landmark conservation provisions of the 1985 farm bill, which for the first time attempted to shift U.S. farm policy from a narrow focus on maximum crop production to conservation of land, water, wetlands and wildlife. The legislation was the most important environmental farm policy reform of recent years, affecting more than 400 million acres of privately owned - and publicly subsidized - farmland. EWG's online database listing every farm subsidy recipient in the nation and the amount of money each receives has generated thousands of stories about America's broken farm policy. A New York Times profile of Cook said the website helped “transform the [2002] farm bill into a question about equity and whether the country's wealthiest farmers should be paid to grow commodity crops while many smaller family farms receive nothing and are going out of business.” Cook and EWG played a similarly prominent role during the crafting of the 2008 farm bill. In the 1990s, EWG's research on pesticides was a major factor in the passage of the landmark pesticide reform law, the Food Quality Protection Act. EWG was among the first organizations to draw attention to the health threat posed by the weed-killer atrazine, conducting the first extensive tests for the chemical in tap water in 29 Midwestern cities. Cook has addressed food and agriculture policy in numerous interviews, including 60 Minutes, the CBS Evening News, NBC Nightly News, the Today Show, MSNBC, CNBC, FOX Business News, CNN's Anderson Cooper 360, The New York Times, The Washington Post, Associated Press, Reuters, The Los Angeles Times and The San Francisco Chronicle. Cook testifies regularly before House and Senate committees, has briefed top Congressional staff and has met with senior Obama administration officials, including Secretary of Agriculture Thomas Vilsack and Environmental Protection Administration chief Lisa Jackson. Cook earned a B.A. in history, B.S. in agriculture and M.S. in soil science from the University of Missouri Columbia. He is a board member of The Organic Center and the Amazon Conservation Team. He is married to Deb Callahan and lives in northern California with their young son, Callahan.  Environmental Working Group:  https://www.ewg.org/ Skin Deep Database:    https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ Tap Water Database: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/ State of American drinking water: https://www.ewg.org/tapwater/state-of-american-drinking-water.php The 2024 Dirty Dozen: https://www.ewg.org/foodnews/dirty-dozen.php   Ken Cook's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kencookspodcast/and     HEADQUARTERS 1436 U St. NW, Suite 100 Washington, DC 20009 ❘ P: 202.667.6982 F: 202.232.2592 CALIFORNIA OFFICE 2201 Broadway, Suite 308 Oakland, CA 94612 ❘ P: 510.444.0973 F: 510.444.0982 MIDWEST OFFICE 103 E. 6th Street, Suite 201 Ames, IA 50010 ❘ P: 515.598.2221

Today, Hunter is joined by the newest State Public Defender of California, Galit Lipa. As discussed on previous episodes, California has a county based public defender system. As such, Galit and her office sit in a limited role to help train public defenders around the state. Following a law suit and several reports highlighting the failings of public defense in California, Galit and her team could prove to be a pivotal voice in rethinking the delivery of California public defense.   Guests: Galit Lipa, State Public Defender, California Office of the State Public Defender   Resources: Contact Galit https://www.linkedin.com/in/galit-lipa/ OSPD https://www.ospd.ca.gov/ https://www.ospd.ca.gov/ospd-sharepoint-pages/     Contact Hunter Parnell:                                             Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN    

The Office of Data and Innovation (ODI) in California is spearheading initiatives to enhance data usability and democratization. Through accelerators like the Data Science Accelerator and Modern Data Stack Accelerator, ODI facilitates the adoption of data science and modern tools statewide. By offering tailored solutions and fostering collaboration, ensures that departments leverage data effectively, leading to informed decision-making and improved services for Californians. Kim Hicks and Jason Lally deep dive, plus share use cases in housing and water supply shortages in this weeks episode of the Public Sector Podcast. Kimberly Hicks, Deputy Director, Advanced Analytics & Evaluation, California Office of Data and Innovation Jason Lally, Deputy Director, Data Services and Engineering, California Office of Data and Innovation. For more great insights head to www.PublicSectorNetwork.co  

In this episode, Esther and Amy discuss innovation, continuous learning, and the courage to bring your ideas out into reality.Quotes“Energy education is a fundamental building block of participation.” – Esther Morales“Part of what energy education and access to energy education does is it creates a synergy between people's values and how they can actually show up in the world with work.” –  Esther Morales“There's a difference between knowing some things and then knowing how that translates into workforce, into implementation, into what you can do with it.” – Amy Simpkins“Everybody in this industry is dealing with the stovepipes.” – Amy Simpkins“There are so many people who are teachers who know things that need to be translated and need to be taught.” – Esther Morales“We've entered a new world where we all have to continue to learn because this ecosystem – energy, climate – it changes so quickly." – Esther MoralesAbout: Esther Morales brings over 25 years of cross sector, business-facing and public service leadership to her work. Since January, 2021, she has served as the executive director of the Clean Energy Leadership Institute (CELI). Just prior, she was the Deputy Director of the California Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA) in the Governor's Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz). Esther spent the preceding years, 2009 - 2017, working on policy implementation at the national level on a range of issues in Washington, DC including at the Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, the National Women's Business Council, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and at the White House in the Office of First Lady Mrs. Obama. Before moving to Washington, DC, she spent ten years managing issue and candidate campaigns, and working with nonprofits organizing around racial justice issues. She earned her bachelor's degree from Princeton University.Resources:Check out CELI's website.Connect with Esther on LinkedIn or on Twitter.If you enjoyed the conversation, please share the episode with other innovators. Leave us a positive review and subscribe to Power Flow on Apple podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.  And hey, you can even apply to be a sponsor or a guest.You can follow Power Flow Podcast on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook. Thank you for listening. See you at the whiteboard! 

Christelle Rohaut is the Founder and CEO of Codi (backed by a16z), where she's building the walk-to-work revolution. Codi offers turnkey, private office spaces with the most flexible terms on the market. In a matter of days, any company can find a space for their team, with full and part-time options, outsourced office management, and flexible leases. Codi has also created a Relief Fund to help businesses impacted by WeWork's struggles. Christelle is an Urban Planner who aspires to achieve positive social and natural impacts for happier livelihoods. She seeks to innovatively rethink urban systems to help cities be a happier place for all.(2:11) - State of Office market(13:58) - Feature: Housing Trust Silicon Valley(15:10) - What's wrong with traditional Coworking(21:43) - Types of buildings partnering with Codi(23:56) - Codi's WeWon't marketing campaign(29:34) - Collaboration Superpower: Brian Chesky (Airbnb CEO & Co-founder) & Conchita Martinez (Spanish tennis champion & coach)

As part of the American Rescue Plan, the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) 2.0 is providing billions to support small businesses and drive innovation across the country. In this interactive panel discussion, Host David Ponraj is joined by economic development leaders from California, Iowa and Mississippi as they share how they are designing inclusive, statewide Technical Assistance programs to ensure equitable access to SSBCI capital and resources. Here are some of the highlights:Overcoming Barriers Through Trusted ConnectorsPrograms bring in trusted community organizations as "connectors" to reach underserved entrepreneurs"It's important to have those boots on the ground, community partners...they're trusted compared to a state office" - Mary Kelly, Iowa Economic Development AuthorityMinority chambers, local libraries and more help build pathways to overlooked businessesDesigning for Equity and Inclusion From the StartCalifornia took an innovative "mesh network" approach by partnering diverse entities across categories"The intent was it would be collaborative...touching every industry from every corner of California" - Shalawn Garcia, California Office of the Small Business AdvocatePrograms focus on promoting capital readiness and access for all through targeted outreachMeeting Stringent Reporting & Compliance NeedsRobust data tracking and customized systems ensure granular reporting to meet federal requirementsDetailed intake surveys capture business intel from the start to streamline compliance"We've been pleased with how easy it's been to modify systems for our specific process needs" - Don Calcote, Mississippi Small Business Development CenterFueling the Engines of Entrepreneurial GrowthAs the SSBCI 2.0 initiative expands access to capital, these states are pioneering inclusive models to clear the path for more diverse founders and businesses to thrive. Through innovative program design and strategic partnerships, they are unlocking entrepreneurial opportunities across America.Connect with us to see how to design your state's Technical Assistance program to be equitable, efficient and compliant. Book a call with our team to learn more: https://calendar.app.google/4rVfGh3uJzoP7uVm8Connect with the Panel:Shalawn Garcia - CaLOSBAhttps://calosba.ca.gov/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shalawngarciasmith/shalawn.garcia@gobiz.ca.govMary Kelly - Iowa EDAhttps://www.iowaeda.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marykellyy/mary.kelly@iowaeda.comDon Calcote - Mississippi SBDC https://www.mississippisbdc.org/don@mississippisbdc.org #SSBCI #TA

Katharine Lau is the CEO and Co-founder of Stuf, a self storage startup delivering modern, tech-enabled storage to consumers and businesses. Stuf partners with real estate owners to monetize basements, garages, and other spaces in commercial buildings as storage, creating new cash flow opportunities for landlords while providing neighborhoods with a new amenity. Stuf was recognized by Fast Company as one of The World's Most Innovative Companies in 2022. Previously, Kat led the supply-side business of Industrious, the nation's leading premium workplace and coworking provider, where she pioneered an industry shift to asset- and liability-light agreements with property owners.(1:42) - Stuf origin story(5:46) - Target markets and type of buildings suited for conversions(10:00) - Business model & scaling CRE conversions(11:32) - Stuf's tech stack(15:02) - Feature: Housing Trust Silicon Valley(16:14) - Industrious transition from asset-heavy to asset-light(20:44) - WeWork's tumultuous office lease renegotiations(22:34) - Future of office uses(25:44) - Office-to-art space conversion(27:22) - Collaboration Superpower: Marie Kondo

Ryan Simonetti is the CEO and co-founder of Convene, a global hospitality company that owns and manages premium Meeting, Event & Workplace locations around the world. His unique expertise in real estate acquisitions, development, and finance has helped catapult Convene to become a pioneer in the commercial real estate industry. Ryan is also the co-founder & Chairman of Ease Capital, a digital-first commercial lending platform that combines data, technology & world-class customer support to streamline the multifamily financing process from end-to-end. Ryan has been recognized for his transformative achievements on Commercial Observer's inaugural Power PropTech List, Real Estate Forum's 50 Under 40 list, Inc. Magazine's '30 Under 30', a list of America's Most Promising Young Entrepreneurs; was named 'Top Entrepreneur' by Crain's New York, and was a finalist in Ernst & Young's Entrepreneur of the Year® New York Awards. (3:00) - WeWork's bankruptcy impact on the Office industry(8:17) - Tech vs Real Estate valuations(11:13) - Feature: Housing Trust Silicon Valley (site)(12:26) - Office Markets comparison(16:44) - Convene's performance & KPI's(18:07) - Innovative experience management(25:11) - Office AR & VR adoption(29:07) - Ease Capital - tech-enabled Multifamily lender(31:52) - Collaboration Superpower: Michael Jordan

In this episode, I interview Carolyn and Phil about their decades of research on couples and the changes they experience after the birth of the first child. They discussed how Carolyn had been an elementary school teacher and was pregnant with their second child when they moved to Berkeley where Phil was starting his new job at the University of California, Berkeley. They discussed how their own life experiences led them to be interested in the effect of having children on the couple's relationship, and created a study where couples joined a group during their third trimester of a first pregnancy, and worked together until their child was four months old. In comparison to the control group, who were not offered the couples group intervention, the couples in the groups maintained their relationship satisfaction, while the couples in the control couples with no intervention experienced a significant decrease in satisfaction, which was also reflected in studies by others that followed. The Cowans then worked with another group of couples from when their first child was making the transition to school, and followed them until the children entered high school at 14-15 years old. They discussed the exercises they used during these inventions, and how it was so significant for these couples to talk with their partners in a safe setting about the key issues in their lives and to hear others' experiences and discover that they were not alone during these difficult times. The first two studies were with nonclinical couples in the community. Later, they received a grant to work with low-income couples who had few resources for support, which was designed to increase fathers' engagement with the mothers and their children. Once again, they found positive results in terms of the quality of the couples' relationships as partners and parents, of parenting that was less harsh, of the children having fewer troubling behaviors, and in many cases, increases in income. Phil and Carolyn explained that the majority of current grant funding is siloed, with separate funding for children, for mothers, and for fathers, and and almost no programs taking a family systems view. They feel that the lack of a systemic perspective misses opportunities to take a broader perspective on family development and to work with parents, non parental caregivers, children, and fathers, which can lead to improved outcomes for parents and children, and be more efficient and cost effective. They referenced a study they are overseeing now that has also included employment support, since this is so integral in family functioning for low-income families. Their intervention work has been replicated in the U.K., Germany, Malta, and most recently in Israel. Philip A. Cowan, Ph.D. and Carolyn Pape Cowan, Ph.D. are clinical psychologists and professors Emeriti at University of California, Berkeley who have conducted three significant longitudinal research studies on couples relationships after the birth of the first child. They have received grants from the National Institute of Mental Health and the California Office of Child Abuse Prevention. Their three projects, the Becoming a Family Project, the Schoolchildren and Families Project, and the Supporting Father Involvement Project, which is an ongoing collaboration with Marsha Kline Pruett, Ph.D., M.S.L. ABPP at Smith College and Yale University, have studied the effects of interventions on the couples relationship, father involvement, child wellbeing and a number of other factors. Their group model for couples is being conducted throughout California, in Connecticut, Alberta Canada, England, and Malta. Carolyn and Phil Cowan received the the Distinguished Contribution to Family Systems Research award from the American Family Therapy Academy (AFTA) and the Best Research Article award, along with Marsha and Kyle Pruett, Ph.D., M.S.L. ABPP and Jessie Wong, Ph.D., from the Men in Families Focus Group of the National Council on Family Relations (NCFR). They are the authors of When Partners Become Parents: The Big Life Change for Couples, and there are “training the trainer” trainings in their Supporting Father Involvement program through Brazelton Touchpoints Center, which is part of the Division of Developmental Medicine at Boston Children's Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

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Welcome to Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD, the podcast that delves into the diverse and impactful roles scientists can play beyond the lab.In today's episode, we explore the intersection of science and policy with our special guests, Adriana Bankston and Jamie Vernon. During our conversation Adriana and Jamie share their personal journeys from the lab to influential roles in science policy.Adriana's passion for policy was sparked during her academic career, leading to her pivotal role at Sigma Xi, while Jamie's trajectory saw him transition from being a molecular biologist to advocating for scientists' involvement in policy.Join us as we unravel the critical roles of scientists in policymaking, the launch of Sigma Xi's Civico, a groundbreaking platform connecting scientists with policymakers, and invaluable advice for early-career researchers looking to leave an impact beyond the thesis. Adriana Bankston is a Senior Fellow in Civic Science & Public Policy with Sigma Xi, where she leads a project that examines science policy engagement at the state level and determines the skills, knowledge, and resources required by scientists to successfully influence public policy.Prior to this role, Adriana was a Principal Legislative Analyst at the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations, where she served as an advocate for the university with Congress, the Administration and federal agencies. Adriana has had a number of roles leading to where she is today and in recognition of her contributions to the field, Adriana was named among the Top 20 in 2022 Advocacy practitioners by the Advocacy Association, and awarded the inaugural 2022 ARIS Emerging Broader Impacts Leader Award. Adriana earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology from Emory University.Jamie Vernon is executive director and CEO at Sigma Xi and publisher of American Scientist. From 2014 to 2017, he served as Sigma Xi's director of science communications and publications and editor-in-chief of American Scientist. He was also Sigma Xi's co-director of operations from 2014 to 2015. A molecular biologist by training, he transitioned from research in 2011 to serve as an American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Science and Technology Policy Fellow and an Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE) Fellow in the U.S. Department of Energy. For more than a decade, he has been an advocate for the use of science in decision making at all levels of government, business, and in our personal lives. He holds a B.S. in zoology from North Carolina State University, an M.S. in biotechnology from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in cell and molecular biology from The University of Texas at Austin. What we covered in the interview: How early-career scientists can effectively integrate policy relevance and societal impact into their researchSpecific opportunities and resources available for scientists to engage in policy work, such as fellowships, internships, and advisory rolesHow scientists  can navigate the transition from research to policy, and effective approaches for getting involved in policy work while pursuing a graduate degreeChallenges and benefits of scientists participating in policy discussions and advisory roles at the state and federal levelsHow the Civico platform aims to bridge the gap between science and policy, and what opportunities it offers for scientists at various career stagesManaging time effectively to balance graduate studies with engagement in policy work and advocacy efforts  This episode's resources: Civico Platform | WebsiteCivico Launch | VideoCivico Launch | Press Release Thank you, Adriana Bankston, thank you Jamie Vernon! If you enjoyed this conversation with Adriana and Jamie, let them know by clicking the links below and leaving them a message on Linkedin:Send Adriana Bankston a thank you mess...

In this episode, we have Nancy Watkins, an actuary with extensive experience in property casualty insurance and catastrophic risk analysis. The episode explores the challenges and strategies related to protecting properties against the threat of wildfires. Nancy P. Watkins is a principal and consulting actuary in Milliman's San Francisco office who leads a consulting practice that specializes in climate resilience, insurance and catastrophic property risk. At the forefront of innovation in wildfire risk, Nancy and her team provide state-of-the-art tools, technology, and analysis to insurers, reinsurers, government entities and trade groups. Their recent engagements include a ground-breaking white paper for the Casualty Actuarial Society showing how to create wildfire mitigation credits for rate making using catastrophe models, calculation agent support of a new parametric wildfire reinsurance product, and a multi-disciplinary study for the Town of Paradise exploring ways to rebuild the town to promote climate resilience and long-term insurance access. Widely known as a thought leader in the areas of property insurance availability and affordability, Nancy leads the global Milliman Climate Resilience Initiative. She currently represents the insurance industry on the California Office of the State Fire Marshal Risk Modeling Advisory Workgroup of the Wildfire Mitigation Advisory Committee. She serves on the United Nations Capital Development Fund's Climate Insurance Linked Resilient Infrastructure Finance Working Group to pilot climate adaptation financing for emerging markets and least-developed countries. She also serves on the Advisory Board of the Wharton Risk Center Policy Incubator, advising on innovative risk transfer instruments. The episode begins with an introduction to Nancy Watkins, whose expertise spans the realms of insurance and risk assessment, with a particular focus on the pressing issue of catastrophic risk exacerbated by climate change, especially in regions prone to wildfires. As the conversation progresses, the discussion delves into the challenging landscape of insurance. Nancy recounts her own experience when her insurance provider withdrew from the California market, leaving her and many other homeowners grappling with the task of securing alternative coverage. This narrative lays the groundwork for understanding the disconnection between community-level wildfire mitigation efforts and the insurance industry's capacity to effectively measure and manage wildfire risk. An exploration of the missing pieces in this puzzle sets the stage for devising more precise wildfire risk assessment strategies. A pivotal concept emerges in the conversation—the need for comprehensive data to understand wildfire risk thoroughly. The challenges in measuring such risk are discussed, especially when considering factors that go beyond individual homes, such as the collective efforts of communities to mitigate fire hazards. Nancy introduces her initiatives to establish a data commons, which would provide parcel-level inspection data to facilitate a more accurate quantification of wildfire risk. This data could be a valuable resource for informing insurance companies, scientists, fire management professionals, and communities about the true extent of wildfire risk. The episode underscores the importance of community-wide mitigation efforts in addition to individual home-based measures. It discusses the transformative potential of new construction methods to reduce wildfire risk, especially in the vulnerable wildland-urban interface. This highlights the significance of better community-level mitigation in protecting existing communities from the relentless wildfire threat. Moreover, it explores how changes in the insurance market can serve as incentives for communities to engage in meaningful mitigation efforts. The discussion shifts toward the pivotal role of data in influencing homeowner behavior and promoting wildfire mitigation. It raises the prospect of creating risk categories based on data to differentiate communities, thus encouraging communities to invest in mitigation efforts and providing them with a clearer sense of their risk levels. The episode delves into the potential for insurance companies to utilize data to incentivize mitigation and the challenges associated with motivating community-wide mitigation and data-driven strategies. In conclusion, the episode explores the importance of innovative landscaping approaches in striking a balance between aesthetic appeal and fire mitigation efforts. Landscaping architects and contractors are encouraged to offer attractive, fire-resistant alternatives that can effectively protect properties while preserving their visual appeal. The conversation underscores the ongoing need for innovation and education in wildfire mitigation strategies, as well as the collective efforts required to address the wildfire threat effectively. Key Highlights: Discover the challenges homeowners face when insurance providers exit the market, as shared by Nancy Watkins. Explore the gap between community-level wildfire mitigation efforts and insurance companies' ability to assess and manage wildfire risk. Learn about initiatives to create a comprehensive data commons for better wildfire risk assessment, benefiting insurance companies, scientists, and communities. Understand the significance of community-wide mitigation in protecting homes and neighborhoods from the growing wildfire threat. Dive into the transformative role of data in incentivizing homeowner behavior and fostering wildfire mitigation efforts. Uncover innovative landscaping approaches that strike a balance between aesthetics and fire safety.

Walking instead of driving to work, school or the store is good for the environment and our physical and mental health. But being a pedestrian isn't easy in California's car-centric culture. Our infrastructure is built with cars in mind, and that means that walkers and wheelchair-users can confront serious safety risks in a state where an average of three pedestrians are killed every day. This hour on Forum, we'll look at how the state is addressing pedestrian safety issues and we'll hear from you: What do you notice when you don't use a car? Guests: Ethan Elkind, director of the climate program at the Center for Law, Energy and the Environment, UC Berkeley School of Law; host of the podcast "Climate Break" Tim Weisberg, deputy director, marketing and public affairs, California Office of Traffic Safety

Description: Discussion with longtime driving under the influence (DUI) prevention partner the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) about how the organization works to protect the safety of all those on our highways and roads as well as pedestrians.  Show Notes:  Guest Deputy Director of Marketing & Public Affairs Tim Weisberg from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) and Lead Deputy District Attorney Gregory Hayes introduce themselves – their backgrounds and current roles.   Weisberg describes his past professional background and his current role managing all OTS marketing, media campaigns and outreach programs.    Hayes explains his past professional background and current role related to DUI cases and the DUI/DUID prosecution and Education Outreach program.  Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.    Weisberg provides background on OTS – its mission, history and how it's working to keep people safe on our roads and highways.  He also details what types of organizations OTS most often partners with and how they support them.  One of the ways OTS supports organizations is through grants. Host, Shelly Orio, discusses how OTS has supported the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office for many years – with grants totaling nearly $8.75 million since 2010. These grants have funded the prosecution of DUI/DUID cases, training for law enforcement officers on DUI/DUID investigations, prevention programs, Crime Lab purchases of specialized equipment to test for certain drugs, many new breath alcohol testing devices and an instrument to analyze alcohol (gas) in blood samples.  OTS grants have also funded Crime Lab staff overtime costs to provide on-site assistance at DUI checkpoints. Hayes shares his experience facilitating the OTS grant, how he has seen these grant dollars put into action and the impact the grant work has had on prosecutions and student education. Weisberg explains the other types of grants OTS funds and for what types of organizations as well as how organizations can apply for OTS grants. Weisberg and Hayes talk about new issues and challenges with DUI/DUID trends.  They both agree driving under the influence of drugs is the most pressing challenge.  Hayes adds that the legalization of marijuana also poses challenges to cases of driving under the influence of marijuana.  Weisberg then explains how OTS sets mission priorities and counter measures to different issues impacting road safety.  Weisberg shares what outreach OTS is currently conducting -including PSA campaigns and safety programs such as Go Safely. He also shares other resources available through OTS on driving safety information. Hayes and Weisberg close by giving their key takeaways from this discussion. RESOURCES: https://www.ots.ca.gov/ OTS on social media Facebook @CaliforniaOTS and Instagram and Twitter @ots_ca.

And we're back!!! After a brief Labor Day break, the four dudes are ready to watch one of the most anticipated horror movie releases of 2023, Evil Dead Rise. What we actually got was a pretty good idea of what California looks like at the moment: earthquakes, falling elevators, demons, backstabbing families…anyway hope you enjoy! Today's episode is sponsored by the California Office of Tourism.

Manuel N. Gómez is the Producer & Founder of OC World. Manuel N. Gómez, Ph.D. served as Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs at the University of California, Irvine from 1995 to 2010. He began his work as a counselor in the Educational Opportunity Program, was a program officer with the Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education in Washington D.C., and he served as Interim Vice President for Educational Partnerships in the University of California Office of the President. Manuel also served as a member of the Children First, Paul Merage Foundation, on the Board of Trustees for the National Hispanic Cultural Center in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and the Board of Governors for the Orange County Community Foundation. Currently, he is an Advisory Committee member of the UC Berkeley Institute for the Study of Higher Education. -- Critical Mass Business Talk Show is Orange County, CA's longest-running business talk show, focused on offering value and insight to middle-market business leaders in the OC and beyond. Hosted by Ric Franzi, business partner at Renaissance Executive Forums Orange County. Learn more about Ric at www.ricfranzi.com. Catch up on past Critical Mass Business Talk Show interviews... YouTube: https://lnkd.in/gHKT2gmF LinkedIn: https://lnkd.in/g2PzRhjQ Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eWpNVRi Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRd_863w Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gruexU6m #orangecountyca #mastermind #ceopeergroups #peergroups #peerlearning

I am officially certified scuba diver now and have so many more questions and interests. I asked Grant back! We talk about free diving, mindset of divers, sharks and so much more. Check him out precisiondiving.comThese are only some of his credentials. Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

Former Sacramento journalist describes the destruction and impact of the wildfires on his native Maui. California is sending resources to Maui to help with the wildfire aftermath. Maui wildfires Maui native and former Sacramento TV journalist, Jonathan Masaki Shiroma, joins us to talk about the devastation that has taken place in Hawaii.  Shiroma explains a personal loss his family suffered in the fires that enveloped Maui last week and will share with us some of his favorite memories of Maui, including what some of the most immediate challenges will be in the aftermath of the fires. CalOES sending resources to Maui California is stepping up and sending help to Hawaii.  The California Office of Emergency Services has deployed a team to help with finding missing people as last week's fire has already killed over 90 people, with many more still unaccounted for.  Public Information Officer with CalOES, Brian Ferguson, joins us with an update on the state's efforts. Interim Schedule Update for August: The Insight team is taking a moment this month to catch their breath. Join host Vicki Gonzalez for live shows each Monday through Thursday from 9-9:30am, or listen anytime here on our website or the Insight podcast feed. Here & Now starts half an hour earlier at 9:30am.

The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA) and California Office of Attorney General (OAG) are publicly pressing ahead with enforcement now that they have the authority to enforce the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) as of July 1st. While the agencies did not announce headline grabbing enforcement decisions at the start of the month, there were some notable developments. https://www.adlawaccess.com/2023/07/articles/ccpa-update-agencies-push-ahead-with-enforcement-as-superior-court-delays-new-regulations/ Alysa Hutnik ahutnik@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8603 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Alysa-Z-Hutnik Alexander Schneider aschneider@kelleydrye.com (202) 342-8634 https://www.kelleydrye.com/Our-People/Alexander-I-Schneider Subscribe to the Ad Law Access blog - www.adlawaccess.com/subscribe/ Subscribe to the Ad Law News Newsletter - https://www.kelleydrye.com/News-Events/Publications/Newsletters/Ad-Law-News-and-Views?dlg=1 View the Advertising and Privacy Law Resource Center - https://www.kelleydrye.com/Advertising-and-Privacy-Law-Resource-Center Find all of our links here linktr.ee/KelleyDryeAdLaw Hosted by Simone Roach

In this podcast session, the moderator will discuss with an attorney the best communications strategies and practices they have encountered with Litigation Support and Legal Staff. Questions the moderator will ask the speaker: -What are some steps you take to keep communication consistent in your remote team? -What are some pitfalls about purely remote work that some managers or team members might not consider? -Do you find that your communication style changes between individual team members or is it more consistent due to remote work? -How often do you think you need to stay in contact with team members to maintain consistent communication? -Do you have any advice for remote managers to follow for best practices? Moderator: @Ryan Gerlach - Legal Analyst, State of California Office of the Attorney General, DOJ Speaker: @Ann Halkett - Director, SOLVED eDiscovery Services, a division of AHBL MLP Recorded on 06-29-2023

Description: Discussion with two longtime DUI/DUID prevention partner organizations Arrive Alive, CA and Mothers Against Drunk Driving about prevention programs, focusing on the Real DUI Court in Schools program, the importance of reaching children early and the importance of partnerships.   Show Notes:  Guests Arrive Alive CA CEO Angela Webb, MADD Victim Services Specialist Rhonda Campbell and Lead Deputy District Attorney (DDA) Gregory Hayes introduce themselves.   Hayes explains his current role related to DUI cases and the DUI/DUID prosecution and Education Outreach program.  Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.    Hayes states current DUI penal codes. Hayes, Webb and Campbell talk about the scope of the DUI/DUID problem with local and national stats.   Webb and Campbell talk about the importance of reaching kids early – elementary and middle school – to shape their ideas and provide accurate information about DUI/DUID.  They explain high school is when they act on their ideas/beliefs.  Webb explains the Real DUI Court in Schools program and gives stats on the number of students reached since the start of the program. Hayes and Campbell talk about their involvement in the program.  Webb, Campbell and Hayes share the feedback they have received about Real DUI Court in Schools and why they believe the program is so effective among students.   Campbell talks about other MADD programs, how they work and why they are effective.   Webb and Campbell talk about the challenges, changes and successes they have experienced over their time working in prevention.  They give insight into the importance of partnerships and who they work with to get the message across to different audiences.  They also share what keeps them motivated and energized to continue their work.   Hayes, Campbell and Webb close the discussion by giving advice, resources and key takeaways.    RESOURCES: https://madd.org/ https://www.arrivealiveca.com/ https://www.sacda.org/in-the-community/community-programs/ Follow us @SacCountyDA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and find us on YouTube

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This podcast session highlights some creative ways AI has been used inside corporations and law firms.   Questions Ryan asked the speaker: Are there any specific examples of you using AI outside of the box that you would use as an example for people who are not sure if AI is useful for their project? What are the differences between AI and Machine Learning? Large language models: what do they actually do, how can we use them, and are there compliance risks? How do we evaluate LLM output and make sure we're getting something useful back? Specific versus general: what are the ways we can think about point (specific, non-generalized) AI solutions versus generalized (e.g., GPT-4) solutions? What are the trade-offs between these approaches? Do you need fancy data scientists and software? (Spoiler, no, you don't) How do you evaluate an AI services provider/partner? Moderator: @Ryan Gerlach - Legal Analyst, State of California Office of the Attorney General - DOJ   Speaker: Andy Ward, - Vice President, Machine Learning, Laurel Inc.   Recorded on 04-18-2023

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Vanessa Russell, Founder and Executive Director of Love Never Fails, a 501 (c)(3) and has been in operation since 12/ 2011. Love Never Fails is committed to the RESTORATION, EDUCATION and PROTECTION of young people who are at RISK of or currently being sexually exploited/human trafficked in California.      Since the beginning they have educated thousands on this issue, trained over 100 "Mentors for Positive Change", launched an elementary, middle and high school abuse prevention program and LOCATED well over 100 MISSING and exploited women and children while providing young people with sustainable JOBS in IT, real estate, banking, health care etc. They are a state certified CyberSecurity Pre-apprenticeship program, Cisco Networking academy, CalJOBs trainer and Department of Rehab vendors.     Their middle and high school education program was approved by the California Department of Education to satisfy health education standards and delivered to 4700+ students. Their elementary school abuse prevention program, Freedom Fighters was delivered to 250 students in San Lorenzo'. On September 28, 2014, Governor Brown signed SB1165 into law. This law recommends that all 6.2M students in California receive abuse and HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EDUCATION.      Since then they launched a prevention collaborative with 3 Strands Global and Frederick Douglass Family initiative along with the partnership of California Dept. of Education and California Office of the Attorney General. This collaborative is called PROTECT. As of 2020 our curriculum was delivered to 500k students in five states. For more information go to protectnow.org.     Currently they have 2 houses for women and children and 1 house for girls, ages 13-17 who are escaping human trafficking. Also, they have added 1 home for men. They provide housing for 27 women, men and children.   This can be a generational problem of parents selling their children via coercive control. "Mostly these people want love. It's hard to break the trauma bond. Your love is there and then through prayer. You are offering your love and praying over that person constantly, and then you are encouraging them to go through the stages of change where they are and contemplative and when they start to feel your love and you are praying for them, they feel Gods love. They then learn what counterfeit love was compared to real love," Vanessa explains.To reach Vanessa Russell:  vanessa@loveneverfailsus.comwww.loveneverfailsus.comFacebook and Instagram Love Never Fails Us844-249-2698http://www.examiner.com/article/ love-never-fails-opens-urgently-needed-safehouse-for-sex-trafficking-survivorsSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribedismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.comSupport the showSupportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)http://www.dismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com/

     Slam the Gavel welcomes Vanessa Russell, Founder and Executive Director of Love Never Fails, a 501 (c)(3) and has been in operation since 12/ 2011. Love Never Fails is committed to the RESTORATION, EDUCATION and PROTECTION of young people who are at RISK of or currently being sexually exploited/human trafficked in California.      Since the beginning they have educated thousands on this issue, trained over 100 "Mentors for Positive Change", launched an elementary, middle and high school abuse prevention program and LOCATED well over 100 MISSING and exploited women and children while providing young people with sustainable JOBS in IT, real estate, banking, health care etc. They are a state certified CyberSecurity Pre-apprenticeship program, Cisco Networking academy, CalJOBs trainer and Department of Rehab vendors.     Their middle and high school education program was approved by the California Department of Education to satisfy health education standards and delivered to 4700+ students. Their elementary school abuse prevention program, Freedom Fighters was delivered to 250 students in San Lorenzo'. On September 28, 2014, Governor Brown signed SB1165 into law. This law recommends that all 6.2M students in California receive abuse and HUMAN TRAFFICKING PREVENTION EDUCATION.      Since then they launched a prevention collaborative with 3 Strands Global and Frederick Douglass Family initiative along with the partnership of California Dept. of Education and California Office of the Attorney General. This collaborative is called PROTECT. As of 2020 our curriculum was delivered to 500k students in five states. For more information go to protectnow.org.     Currently they have 2 houses for women and children and 1 house for girls, ages 13-17 who are escaping human trafficking. Also, they have added 1 home for men. They provide housing for 27 women, men and children.   This can be a generational problem of parents selling their children via coercive control. "Mostly these people want love. It's hard to break the trauma bond. Your love is there and then through prayer. You are offering your love and praying over that person constantly, and then you are encouraging them to go through the stages of change where they are and contemplative and when they start to feel your love and you are praying for them, they feel Gods love. They then learn what counterfeit love was compared to real love," Vanessa explains. To reach Vanessa Russell:  vanessa@loveneverfailsus.comwww.loveneverfailsus.comFacebook and Instagram Love Never Fails Us844-249-2698 http://www.examiner.com/article/ love-never-fails-opens-urgently-needed-safehouse-for-sex-trafficking-survivors Supportshow(https://www.buymeacoffee.com/maryannpetri)https://www.buzzsprout.com/1364944/subscribedismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/maryann-petri/support

Description: A personal story of losing a loved one to a DUI offender nearly 14 years ago, the lasting impacts of that loss, about the court process, what more can be done to prevent DUI crashes and deaths and what is being done to help victims and prevent more DUI tragedies.  Show Notes:  Guests Cody Spaeth and Lead Deputy District Attorney Gregory Hayes introduce themselves. Deputy DA Hayes explains his current role related to DUI cases and the DUI/DUID prosecution and Education Outreach program.  Funding for this program was provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.   Cody begins the discussion by sharing her personal story – starting with what her family was like prior to April 2009, who her father Stan was, what he was like and what Cody remembers most about him.  She then talks through the night her father was killed by an already four-time repeat DUI offender. Cody shares how the crash happened, what happened to her father and the traumatic way she and her mother found out that her father was killed by a DUI driver.      Cody explains what happened in the criminal case against the DUI offender and her experience going through the court process starting when she was just 14 years old.  Deputy DA Greg Hayes then explains current DUI laws as well as available victim support services and victims' rights advocacy.   Since undergoing those very traumatic experiences, Cody now speaks to high school students and DUI offender classes to educate and prevent more victims and their families from experiencing the same tragedy.   DDA Hayes and shares information about the many DUI prevention efforts being made by the DA's Office, including a number of programs for high school students as well as programs for adults.    Cody closes the discussion by talking about the lasting impact her father's death has had on her and her family– how it led her to her current profession, helping other victims and speaking to the public about how every life matters.     RESOURCES: https://madd.org/ https://www.arrivealiveca.com/ https://www.sacda.org/in-the-community/community-programs/ Follow us @SacCountyDA on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and find us on YouTube

 This week, Elex speaks with California Office of Emergency Services' Brian Ferguson to discuss President Biden's visit to California and the federal storm aid. Eric McDonnell, the chair of the San Francisco African American Reparations Advisory Committee stops by to discuss the debate over reparations and his committee's controversial proposal. Harmeet Dhillon discusses her run for RNC chair. ————— The Issue Is: with Elex Michaelson is California's only statewide political show. For showtimes and more information, go to TheIssueIsShow.com.

Timothy Weisberg, the Deputy Director of Marketing and Public Affairs at the California Office of Traffic Safety joins the podcast to discuss the various initiatives to increase roadway safety in California. The California Office of Traffic Safety's mission is to efficiently distribute traffic safety grants that deliver cutting-edge programs to slash traffic fatalities and injuries on California roadways. They collaborate with approximately 300 state and local agencies to make the most effective use of federal grant program funds. OTS annually funds over $80 million dollars in education and enforcement programs and technologies designed to make California's roadways the safest they can be. Timothy Weisberg and the California OTS team represent the state as thought leaders in traffic safety efforts at the local, state, and national levels.

Adriana Bankston is a Principal Legislative Analyst at the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations in Washington, DC. Prior to this position, Adriana was a Policy & Advocacy Fellow at the Society for Neuroscience. In addition to working at the University of California, Adriana is the CEO & Managing Publisher of the Journal of Science Policy & Governance, a Fellow with Advancing Research Impact in Society, and a Biomedical Workforce & Policy Research Investigator at the STEM Advocacy Institute. Adriana earned her Ph.D. in Biochemistry, Cell and Developmental Biology from Emory University. The views expressed in this episode do not represent the views of the University of California.In higher education, workforce development is a term used to define a people-centered approach to providing workers with resources to upskill them for long-term success. The workforce development approach is utilized in several fields, from agriculture to manufacturing to STEM. The core aim of workforce development is to cultivate prosperity for individuals, communities, and businesses. In turn, investments in workforce development programs often stem from communities, businesses, and governments at all levels. These investments provide individuals with education, development, and training opportunities to continue learning and maximizing their skills.Learn more about CITI Program: https://about.citiprogram.org/

Nearly 48,000 University of California graduate students, post-docs and researchers stayed off their jobs for a third day on Wednesday, in what labor leaders are calling the largest higher ed strike in U.S. history. The majority of UC graduate students spend more than a third of their income on rent, according to a union survey, and their average income is around $24,000 a year. Graduate students are striking across all 10 UC campuses, picketing and pausing their roles as graders, advisers and classroom teachers. We'll talk about where negotiations with the university stand and hear your reactions. Guests: Holly Rusch, lead news editor, The Daily Nexus, UCSB's independent, student-run newspaper Blake Jones, California education reporter, Politico John Logan, director of Labor Studies, San Francisco State University Neal Sweeney, president, UAW5810; postdoctoral scholar in molecular biology, UC Santa Cruz Letitia Silas, executive director of systemwide labor relations, University of California Office of the President

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This is only some of his credentials. It was a fascinating day speaking with Grant. So many stories and adventures. I had no idea his extensive certifications and qualifications. We definitely needed more than an hour. It was a huge learning experience exploring a world I have always wanted to know more in depth. Pun intended!Grant W. Graves is an award winning director and director of photography. His emphasis in his work has been on all things water; fresh, frozen, and salt. He works in topside environments in fiction and non-fiction as well, generally in hard to access or difficult shooting situations having contributed to programming with most of the major outlets. He is an accomplished photographer and writer. He has a B.S. in marine biology and is a Cambrian Foundation Research Diver and West Coast Coordinator with NOAA diving status.  He is the former president of USA Freediving and the USA Freediving Team for fifteen years. He has been a broad member of the international governing body for freediving (AIDA) in the past for many years. He is the current Chair of the Disciplinary Committee for AIDA and a member f its Technical Committee. He is a freediving instructor trainer and is a founding developer of PADI's Freediver program.Graves also holds a US Coast Guard 100 ton Master Captain's License. He is the District Staff Officer for Emergency Management, a Vice Division Commander, and Flotilla Staff Officer with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary chairing his flotilla's Emergency Planning Committee. He has an MS in emergency management and a BS in marine biology from California State University Long Beach. He earned an additional masters at the University of the People in their Master of Business Administration program. He is a member of the Honor Society and Phi Kappa Phi for his academic achievements. He is a FEMA Master Public Information Officer, Master Exercise Practioner, National Emergency Management Executive Academy (NEMEA) graduate, National Emergency Management Advance Academy (NEMAA) graduate, National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) graduate, a National Emergency Management Basic Academy (NEMBA) Instructor, CalOES outreach instructor, a candidate in the Master of Continuity of Operations (COOP) program, and he has completed his California Office of Emergency Services certificate as an Emergency Management Specialist, as a Public Information Officer Specialist, Terrorism and Homeland Security Specialist, TEEX Critical Infrastructure Protection, and National Sports and Security Professional Development Series. He is the Los Angeles Region Leadership Development Lead with the American Red Cross, as well as a Public Information Officer, Shelter Manager, Advanced Instructor, and COOP Instructor.

In this podcast recording, a litigation support expert discusses different document review platforms on the market and their strengths and weaknesses. Questions Ryan will ask Josh:  1. Which platforms do you have experience with? 2. What do you feel are the strengths of those platforms? 3. What are the weaknesses? 4. What are the biggest considerations an organization should make when choosing a platform? 5. Of what you have used, which platforms are your favorites and why? Moderator: @Ryan Gerlach - Legal analyst, State of California Office of the Attorney General - DOJ Speaker: Josh Gilliland - Associate, Greenan, Peffer, Sallander & Lally LLP ​Recorded on 09-06-2022 ​

NTD Business News: 6/29/2022 1. FCC Commissioner Wants TikTok Gone 2. Chinese Firms Blacklisted Over Russia Support 3. Biden to Ramp Up U.S. Forces in Europe 4. U.S. Emergency Oil Reserves Falling 5. Biden Holds 1st Onshore Drilling Auction

On this episode of Alum-Less, Chris and Ryan explore what it's like to lead a state-wide alumni engagement program with Patricia Châu Nguyễn. Patricia is the Director, Statewide Alumni Engagement for the University of California Office of the President. Our conversation expands to include how Patricia is working to build robust affinity-based networks and work with campus partners throughout the UC System.  This episode is the first containing the new 30-minutes bonus segment with our special guest. The LinkedIn Live broadcast aired originally on Friday, May 27, 2022.   

In early May, a leaked draft opinion showed that the Supreme Court could soon overturn the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision. So what does abortion access have to do with climate change? This week, we explore the link between heat, pollution, and reproductive justice. In recent years, a strong and growing body of research shows that exposure to pollution and extreme heat increases the risk of stillbirth and preterm birth, particularly among Black parents. And restricted abortion access in a post-Roe America could further increase health risks and potential for criminalization. We spoke to one of the pioneering researchers in this field to understand the link between exposure to heat and pollution and adverse birth outcomes – and what can be done to solve it.  Guests:  Alexandria Herr is a producer on our show. You can find her Atmos article on climate change and high risk pregnancy here. Eve Andrews is a staff writer at Grist. You can find her article with Naveena Sadasivam on pregnancy in pollution hot spots here. Dr. Rupa Basu is the chief of the air and climate epidemiology section at the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment. The Carbon Copy is a co-production of Post Script Media and Canary Media. The Carbon Copy is supported by Nextracker. Nextracker's technology platform has delivered more than 50 gigawatts of zero-emission solar power plants across the globe. Nextracker is developing a data-driven framework to become the most sustainable solar tracker company in the world – with a focus on a truly transparent supply chain. Visit nextracker.com/sustainability to learn more. The Carbon Copy is supported by Scale Microgrid Solutions, your comprehensive source for all distributed energy financing. Distributed generation can be complex. Scale makes financing it easy. Visit scalecapitalsolutions.com to learn more.

Dr. Jonathan Goldfinger is a nationally recognized pediatrician and an advocate for mental health services for children and families, including in minority and low-income communities. His inclusive approach to health equity and policy has transformed countless lives. He joined Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, an 80-year organization, as the CEO just months after the pandemic began in June 2020. Didi Hirsch is a national leader offering free mental health, substance use disorder, and suicide prevention services. They're pioneers in specialized therapy and support groups for children, adults, and families while also offering crisis residential facilities. Dr. Goldfinger's personal connection to Didi Hirsch's mission stems from his own intergenerational trauma, including behavioral health challenges in family and friends, experienced from a young age. With the support of nurturing grandparents, parents, and other adults, he developed strength and resilience that gave him hope and a desire to help others by combating structural stigma, poverty, and racism. With a BA in Philosophy from Columbia University, Dr. Goldfinger completed his MD and MPH (Masters in Public Health) at Mount Sinai School of Medicine and did his residency and fellowships at Children's Hospital Los Angeles. He brings his expertise in intergenerational trauma, integrated care, and health technologies into a more humane, team-based, digital age. As Chief Medical Officer and Vice President of Innovation at the Center for Youth Wellness, he oversaw national and statewide collaborations and research addressing childhood trauma, including parent mental illness and substance use, child abuse, domestic violence, and discrimination. Before that, as Chief Medical Officer of ZERO TO THREE, he led a National Office to scale HealthySteps integrating behavioral health and primary care for parents and young children through transformative partnerships with health systems, communities, government, and philanthropy. Dr. Goldfinger currently serves on the California Office of the Surgeon General and Department of Health Care Services' Trauma-Informed Primary Care Advisory Committee, has published with the CDC among other publications, and has won numerous awards and honors for his advocacy and public health research. Dr. Goldfinger lives with his accomplished, beloved wife and two adorable boys.     SHOW NOTE LINKS: Didi Hirsch SAMHSA Mental Health Coalition  Suicide Hotline- 800-273-8255 or 988 (starting July 16, 2022)     CONNECT WITH US! *Dear Family, Podcast Page *Write Now Rachel Website *Rachel's Blog @Medium *Rachel's Twitter *Facebook *Instagram     PLEASE JOIN: *Dear Family Members, the Private Facebook Group     WAYS TO HELP THE PODCAST: *PLEASE Leave a 5-Star Review and Subscribe! Thank you! Your support means the world to me. Wishing you love, happiness, and good mental health always.

Welcome back to Talking PFAS Podcast, and if you are joining me for the first time, welcome. I am a journalist and your host Kayleen Bell. You can reach me at TalkingPFAS@gmail.com. The following show notes and all information in today's episode are copyright. Permissions must be sought to reproduce. The episode (and show notes) may be shared in its original form and its entirety for others to listen to. Today's guest is Boston Attorney John Gardella a shareholder at CMBG3 Law. He is a member of the firm's PFAS team which counsels clients on PFAS related issues ranging from state violations to remediation litigation. John has been a repeat guest on Talking PFAS before and due to his experience and expertise it is always a pleasure to speak with him about PFAS and litigation in the US.In today's discussion we will be talking about several of his articles that he has written for the National Law Review. I will put a link to the articles we discuss today and his website in the show notes.There are several points of significance in today's discussion with John which I will briefly mention here but we will unpack the details in our chat.California OEHHA added PFOA to list of chemicals known to cause cancer:On February 25, 2022, another significant step was taken when the California Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) added PFOA to the list of chemicals known to cause cancer. The listing will create new warning label requirements for any product sold in California that contains PFAS, and may also increase enforcement action targeting of PFOA-containing products.US EPA PFAS Roadmap:The US EPA is taking many actions in regards to PFAS, outlined in a 20-page document called the PFAS Roadmap. John says for the first time they put a timetable on when they intend to release enforceable regulations for two PFAS in drinking water. There are currently no enforceable drinking water limits at the Federal level in the United States. This is something that many people in the US and the world are watching very closely.John says, “So, by this fall we will know what their intent is and then they have to go through a required process where they open up their proposal to public comment and so they are opening that up for one year and they intend to have by the fall of 2023 a drinking water standard in the United States for all states, which would be enormous.”In addition, “The US EPA intends to designate at least two types of PFAS, the PFOA and the PFOS as hazardous substances under the Super Fund Law. Rob Bilott – Lead attorney in lawsuit brought by a firefighter:On March 8 2022 the Ohio Court issued an opinion in the Hardwick v 3M case in which it certified a PFAS class action lawsuit that would include over seven million people. This is in relation to a lawsuit by a firefighter who is the lead plaintiff, with Taft lead Attorney Rob Bilott. The Ohio court ruled that the class of plaintiffs that would be allowed to proceed with the lawsuit (which is seeking medical monitoring) will be the “citizens of Ohio who have 0.05 ppt of PFOA and at least 0.05 ppt of any other PFAS in their blood serum.For those who are unfamiliar with Attorney Rob Bilott's work on PFAS there is plenty online and you can watch the Dark Waters Movie to see where his decades of PFAS litigation work all began. John said Attorney Rob Bilott's team famously secured the now renowned C8 Science Panel in his PFAS litigation in West Virginia nearly two decades ago. It was the C8 Science Panel findings that significantly influenced litigation activity, regulatory and legislative activity with respect to PFAS and media attention on PFAS issues.John said what he believes will be significant is that Mr Bilott wants a new science panel convened that would include all residents of Ohio.John says, “there are 7 million people that live in Ohio, give or take a few but it is 7 million people and so just to put that in context a little bit. When he was in West Virginia about two decades ago now and he got his science panel through the litigation there, there were 70,000 citizens”Washington – PFAS Bill to regulate various consumer goods which contain PFAS & the DOE to name PFAS containing firefighting gear a priority product: Just after my discussion with John, on the 31 March Washington's Governor signed into law a Bill that we discussed in today's episode. This Bill significantly accelerates the state's initiative to develop regulations for various consumer goods that contain PFAS. This Bill also requires the Department of Ecology to name PFAS containing firefighting gear a priority product under the State's Safer Products for Washington initiative.John says, “there has been a lot of regulation and legislation in the US in many States about firefighting foam, but this is certainly one of the first examples in the United States with respect to the firefighting gear.”PFAS in cosmetics:I have talked in detail about PFAS in cosmetics with John Gardella before in the Talking PFAS podcast, in episode 29. Since that discussion, as John's team at CMBG3 Law predicted in early 2021, “the increased attention on the industry presented significant risks to the cosmetics industry and the developments made the cosmetics industry the number two target for future PFAS lawsuits.” In less than three months four industry cosmetic giants were hit with lawsuits related to their cosmetics and PFAS, which John says is significant news.LINKS:John Gardella's firm CMBG3 Law Bostonhttps://www.cmbg3.com/US EPA 20-Page PFAS Roadmaphttps://www.epa.gov/pfas/pfas-strategic-roadmap-epas-commitments-action-2021-2024A selection of John's recent articles in National Law Review (many more available at his firm's website)https://www.natlawreview.com/article/cosmetics-and-pfas-lawsuit-alleges-false-marketinghttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/prop-65-lists-pfoa-carcinogenhttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/astm-pfas-standards-closer-to-adoption-epahttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/astm-standards-and-pfas-not-so-fasthttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-class-action-lawsuit-updateshttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-consumer-goods-target-washingtonhttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/pennsylvania-pfas-drinking-water-standards-commenthttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/wisconsin-pfas-standards-one-step-closer-to-realityhttps://www.natlawreview.com/article/pfas-cercla-exemptions-movement-growsThis episode is dedicated to my darling Molly cavoodle dog and best companion ever who lay dying at my feet (and we didn't know she was that sick) while I tried to edit this. We lost her on the 11.4.22 that is why this episode was up so late. This episode was recorded with John Gardella on the 29/3/2022.

In this new episode, Adriana Bankston tells us about her career story. Adriana is a Principal Legislative Analyst at the University of California Office of Federal Governmental Relations in Washington, DC, where she serves as an advocate for the university with Congress, the administration and federal agencies. Adriana grew up in a family of scientists, which made her interested in pursuing a research career. She earned her PhD in Biochemistry from Emory University and later on she managed to transition into science policy through a number of volunteering opportunities. While exploring the several options, she became interested in academic training and the connection between science and society and got involved in organizations that work on training the next generation of scientists. Along the way, she held some leadership positions where she built her brand in science policy coupled to training activities and got involved with non-profits that advocate for early career trainees. This has opened a new avenue to her to connect federal policy to university research and training the next generation of scientists. And made her realize that it is a path for her! Finally, Adriana shares key skills and qualifications that one needs in science policy: Be used to fast-paced environments. Prioritize projects and be able to shift from one to another. Look at how you might be able to impact policy in real time by responding to agency requests for information or contributing to legislation. Interested in policy and science? Listen to this episode to get insights into policy roles and skills for a career path in science policy. Maybe it will also be a path for you? Enjoy listening! The interviewed author expressed their personal views and not the views of their employer.

Sangeetha Raghunathan is a member of the executive team and as General Counsel, CCO, and Head of Government Relations for Earnin, a financial services app financed by Andreessen Horowitz and other investors. Her experience covers a broad range of areas relevant to technology-driven companies at all stages of development and she is sought out by boards and investors consistently to collaborate on business structure and strategy for companies or business units in disruptive and unproven industries with unclear or evolving regulatory oversight. She also has expertise in recruiting, building and managing teams, including key players who can support robust growth in a start-up environment. Prior roles include General Counsel for Indiegogo, Deputy GC for Squaretrade (acquired by Allstate for $1.4B), in-house positions at Disney Interactive and Visa, and Deputy Attorney General III (and lead counsel for multi-state corporate fraud and antitrust cases) at the California Office of the Attorney General. She also has a master's degree in Public Health and a bachelor's degree in molecular and cellular biology In this episode we discuss Sangeetha's career and her journey from antitrust litigation to privacy and fintech. Where did she begin her legal journey? How did she transition to the startup business? What parts of litigation does she find helpful for a big company but also for a startup? What attracts her to fintech? How do you go about building your legal team? How do you align yourself with a business to help it to scale up as a legal professional? How do you build trustworthy relationships with your colleagues?

The COVID-19 vaccine is now available to everyone in California 16 years of age and older, but actually getting the shot is another matter. Navigating appointment systems and finding time to receive both doses can be challenging. That's why UCI is assisting students, staff and faculty with scheduling vaccine appointments. Because vaccination is how UCI will be able to have a fall quarter that resembles the pre-pandemic college experience. In this episode of the UCI Podcast, David Souleles, the director of UCI's COVID-19 response team, discusses how vaccination benefits both the individual and the community at large, what the proposed vaccine mandate from the University of California Office of the President means, and how members of the UCI community can get help in getting the shot.