Podcasts about carolina raptor center

Dixon Handshaw is the Chairman of the Board at Mooresville Arts, an important nonprofit located in the heart of downtown Mooresville, NC.Mooresville Arts is a nonprofit organization dedicated to enriching the Lake Norman region's cultural landscape by promoting the visual arts. Celebrating its 70th anniversary in 2025, the organization serves as a vibrant community for artists and art enthusiasts of all ages and skill levels. It offers high-quality art education and provides venues for artists to sell their workMooresville Arts103 W Center AveMooresville, NC 28115(704) 663-6661Upcoming EventsAbout Dixon:Dixon Handshaw is a photographic educator based in Mooresville, NC. He spent 35 years of his career as a learning and performance consultant as president of his own company, Handshaw, Inc. Before that he earned his living as a professional photographer. Now he is combining those two experiences to teach fine art photography in both digital and film formats. His favorite aspect of teaching is inspiring students to find personal expression through the lens of a camera.Dixon currently serves as an adjunct instructor in photography at Catawba Valley Community College. He serves as the chair of the Education Committee at Mooresville Arts where he also teaches photography. He has a BFA in photography from Alfred University and a MS in Instructional Systems Technology from Indiana University. He served on the Board of Directors for The Light Factory in Charlotte, NC and chaired their Education Committee where he also served as an instructor and designer of courses. He served on the Board of Directors at the Carolina Raptor Center in Charlotte, NC, where he designed and taught a course in Bird and Wildlife Photography. He is currently Chair of the Board of Directors at Mooresville Arts. He has been passionate about photography since he was 14.You can see samples of his work at: www.handshawphotography.com---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The Best of LKNhttps://thebestoflkn.com/Hosted by:Jeff HammAllen Tate Realtors®Charlotte & Lake Norman (NC)www.LKNreal.comSupport the show

Recorded at SHARE Charlotte's Giving Tuesday event on November 26, 2023, this episode includes mini conversations with four Charlotte non-profits going good in the Queen City. Pamela Escobar talks with: Renee Ratcliffe from Cakeable Diane Hunt from Changed Choices Quianna Simmons from Supportive Housing Communities Erin Katzner and Kristin Dean from The Carolina Raptor Center

November 4th, 2023, Segment 4 Click here for more information on the Carolina Raptor Center & events and opportunities that they have happening. Special thanks to Erin Katzner from the Carolina Raptor Center for joining us on the Carolina Outdoors. Challenge yourself to climb Mount Jesse Brown's to the top of the summit of the brick and mortar.  You can also check out the website. Popular outdoor brands like Patagonia are available at Jesse  Brown's.  Patagonia is celebrating fifty years as a company but the outdoor shirt headquarters also has brands like Filson, started in 1897 and featured prominently on the show Yellowstone.  The outdoor store in Charlotte also has Duckhead Pants.  Check it all out online. Thanks to our guests & Make the Carolina Outdoors look better than you found it...& pick up your trash.

Segment 3, November 4th, 2023 One of the best parts of being outdoors is being able to wildlife watch.  Birds are the most popular animal to view & the raptor being the most captivating & inspiring. This of the fishing of an osprey, the soaring of an eagle, the hunting eye of a hawk, or the wisdom of an owl.  All of those birds of prey are able to be seen in the wild of the Carolinas. However there is also the Carolina Raptor Center located at the Latta Nature Preserve in Huntersville, NC.  Host Bill Bartee of the Carolina Outdoors was able to catch up with CEO & President of the Carolina Raptor Center, Erin Katzner, to learn more about this nationally recognized facility. Things You'll Learn by Listening: Show Highlights: Home to one of the best research facilities & a rehabilitation center on-site that helps almost 1,000 birds a year.  Nearly 70% are able to be released back into the wild. Over 27,000 students of all ages, visit the CRC each year to learn about Raptors, science, & ecology.  Research of raptors including partnerships with colleges and universities.  Currently a research and test of an avian influenza vaccine for California Condors featuring a group of similar birds, the Black Vulture. There is the Raptor Trail that is a 3/4 mile trail where you can see the birds. The largest species of birds in the Carolinas & the highest number that come into the CRC The difference of Katzner's previous stops versus the CRC More Insights from the Outdoor Guys:  The Calendar of events at the Carolina Raptor Center The Carolina Outdoors is brought to you by Jesse Brown's.  Check out this Charlotte outdoor store located in the Southpark-area.

Segment 1, November 4th, 2023 The Carolina Outdoor program starts up this week's show.  Topics are a hike gone wrong & the Carolina Raptor Center. Note:  If you're going for a hike remember to take, navigation, sun protection, insulation, illumination, first aid, fire, repair tools, nutrition, hydration, emergency shelter.  

Live from Creedmoor, NC, Video Chicken Live is a fun and informative show about all things chickens and coops. Matt, Kristen, and Ingrid answer your questions. We specialize in chickens and chicken coop construction. This week we have Mathias Engelmann, a biologist and Senior Rehabilitation Coordinator from the Carolina Raptor Center to discuss various aerial predators to our chickens. Mathias discusses the behaviors of hawks, owls, and falcons so we can learn different ways we can keep our flock safe. For example, when is hawk and owl pressure the highest? Is an eagle a threat to your flock? Does having a fake owl or fake crows scare away hawks? And so much more. We will also answer your questions on coops and chicken keeping. Join us for this fun and informative show. SHOW LINKS:  Carolina Raptor Center Call us: 919-794-3989 Check out our website to shop coops!  Shop our Flock Shop See out resources, blogs, & FAQs Follow us: YouTube Instagram TikTok LinkedIn Facebook  Pinterest

Welcome to an exciting episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! In this week's installment, Debbie and Laurie have the pleasure of conversing with Kristen Dean, the Director of Avian Operations at Carolina Raptor Center—an esteemed organization known both nationally and internationally. Kristen's journey began in 2005 as a part-time wildlife rehabilitator, and her passion and dedication have led her to her current role.   During the conversation, Kristen provides intriguing insights into the origins of Carolina Raptor Center. The journey began in 1975 when the center's first bird, a broad-winged hawk, was brought to the renowned ornithologist Richard Brown in Charlotte. A few years later, recognizing the need for dedicated care, a makeshift clinic was established in the basement of UNC Charlotte's Biology Building, where six injured birds found refuge. It became evident that there was a pressing need for a specialized facility to help these majestic creatures. Thus, in 1984, Carolina Raptor Center officially became a 501(c)(3) organization and relocated to the beautiful Latta Nature Preserve.   Join us as we delve into the rich history of Carolina Raptor Center, tracing its humble beginnings to its current standing as a leading force in avian conservation and rehabilitation. Kristen's deep knowledge and expertise shed light on the vital work carried out by the center, preserving and protecting our magnificent raptors. Tune in to discover the inspiring stories behind these magnificent birds and the dedication of the team at Carolina Raptor Center.   If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.     Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.   While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market  this Saturday morning. 

Dr. Dave Scott began his career as an electrical engineer, working for 10 years at the Department of Defense, then decided to attend veterinary school. He practiced small animal vet med and emergency care for several years, but eventually followed his heart into wildlife medicine. He again went back to the Department of Defense, but continued to practice wildlife medicine on a volunteer basis.A paid full-time staff vet job in wildlife medicine ( rare opportunity) opened up at the Carolina Raptor Center and he worked there for about 14 years, helping the center grow into an internationally recognized raptor facility.Upon retiring from the Carolina Raptor Center, Dr. Scott decided to focus most of his attention on growing and refining RaptorMed, the database he had been building on the side for close to 15 years while at the Carolina Raptor Center. Early on, RaptorMed was mostly a tool Dr. Scott made for himself to make his job easier, but it quickly became apparent that the software could be helpful to a wide range of veterinary medicine facilities and rehabilitators. Dr. Scott is now on a mission to help other practitioners and facilities increase efficiency so they can help more animals and share data, generating valuable epidemiological insights. Links:RaptorMedSpecial thanks to Partners For Wildlife and The Raptor Center at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine. Our executive producer and host is Gail Buhl. Our producer is Kirk Klocke.To learn more about The Raptor Center, visit Homepage | The Raptor Center (umn.edu). For more on Partners for Wildlife, visit Partners for Wildlife Home | The Raptor Center (umn.edu).

183: National Philanthropy Day: How Will You Celebrate? (Robert Touchstone)SUMMARYAs a nonprofit leader, how can you leverage National Philanthropy Day throughout the year? Learn why it's celebrated across the nation and about some of the local winners worthy of recognition as we talk with AFP Charlotte President Robert Touchstone in episode #183 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. Robert advocates for the benefits nonprofit leaders realize through an organization like AFP. He also discusses his journey to nonprofit leadership and the lessons he's learned along the way. You'll hear about trends and shifts in funding models, especially related to the United Arts funds that operate across the United States.    ABOUT ROBERTRobert Touchstone, CFRE, is a fundraising professional with over 15 years of experience at Charlotte-area nonprofits. He joined the Arts & Science Council team in November 2018 as Vice President of Philanthropy, where he oversees fundraising operations, major gifts and corporate giving. Prior to ASC, Robert worked at Carolina Raptor Center and Actor's Theatre of Charlotte. He currently serves as the Board President of the Association of Fundraising Professionals' Charlotte Chapter, and in his spare time, enjoys being a dog dad to Lily and Tucker, playing tennis, and fixing things around the house. Robert received his BA in Spanish and MBA from Millsaps College in Jackson, MS. He is also a proud member of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES The Checklist Manifesto by Atul GawandeLearn about the Association of Fundraising Professionals and the AFP Charlotte chapterLearn more about Arts & Science CouncilTake our Podcast Survey and let us know what you want to hear!Check out Patton's new book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

113: How to Balance the Mission and the Business as a Nonprofit Leader (Jim Warren)SUMMARYMany nonprofit leaders struggle to maintain their passion for the organization's mission as they grapple with the management realities required to run a complex nonprofit business.  If you're wrestling with that “mission versus business” tug-of-war, Jim Warren is the perfect person to know.  Jim is the Executive Director of the Carolina Raptor Center, and brings his energy and wisdom from 40 years in the nonprofit sector to episode #113 of the Path Podcast.  Jim and I discuss what's helped him maintain his passion over the years as well as the practical approach he's taken to leadership development, life-long learning and building a team of talented staff and board members.ABOUT JIMJim Warren has been at the Carolina Raptor Center since January of 2006, and has served as its Executive Director since May of 2011.  Jim's journey in nonprofit leadership began as an intern with the Charlotte-area YMCA, and led to a job offer from that organization before graduating from Appalachian State University in Boone, NC. He continued to develop his leadership skills as the Superintendent of Aquatics for Mecklenburg County, NC, and then as Associate Executive Director for the YMCA of Greater Charlotte and Chief Operating Officer for the Upper Marlboro YMCA in Rock Hill, SC. He returned to the Raptor Center as the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer and then assumed the senior role.  Jim notes the best part of his job is working with others who are passionate about CRC, both staff and volunteers. (Who wouldn't love driving into a nature preserve each day?). IN case you were wondering, if he were reincarnated as a raptor, he would be a Great Horned or Barred Owl, “because they seem laid back, but they know how to get down to "business, and are extremely protective of their families.”  Jim enjoys mountain biking, snow skiing, hiking, spending time with my family, reading, and listening to music.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESTom Peters' book In Search of ExcellenceSteven Levitt's book FreakonomicsCheck out Quest at the Carolina Raptor CenterReady for a Mastermind?  Check it out here

During this podcast the listener will learn the importance of vultures as ecosystems engineers, and what the world would look like if we didn't have them cleaning up carrion. We focus on how promoting public awareness is a useful method of vulture conservation, and how organizations such as the Carolina Raptor Center have been using […]

Emmy-winning composer, sound designer, and falconer Jason Hausman joined Jon for this special Coronavirus edition of the Falconry Told Podcast. Jason is the owner of Hot Sake creative sound boutique that specializes in scoring, foley, and sound for film, TV, and other media. Jason also produces music for other artists, with a focus on Hip-Hop and R&B. Along with being Eastern Director of AFC for two terms, one term as VP of the NC Falconers Guild, and a founding board member of the Carolina Hawking Club, he has also volunteered with the Carolina Raptor Center working with golden eagles and other raptors. He has been a falconer for over 15 years and is mostly known for squirrel-hawking with red tails and hunting with passage peregrine falcons with Scout, his German Shorthaired Pointer. Special thanks to the organizations and businesses who've kindly helped support the podcast!The Archives of Falconryhttp://www.falconry.orgMarshall Radio Telemetryhttp://www.marshallradio.comMasters of the Skieshttp://www.mastersoftheskies.orgBaba Yaga Craftshttp://www.instagram.com/babayagagoshawkNorth Mountain Goshawkshttp://www.northmountaingoshawks.comNew Mexico Falconers AssociationArizona Falconers Assocationhttp://www.arizonafalconers.comTexas Hawking Associationhttp://www.texashawking.orgNorth American Falconers Associationhttp://www.n-a-f-a.comFalconry Fundhttp://www.falconryfund.orgPursuit Falconry and Conservation Magazinehttp://pursuitfalconry.co.ukThe Specialist Falconhttp://www.thespecialistfalcon.comCape Falconry Clubhttp://www.capefalconry.co.za

Emmy-winning composer, sound designer, and falconer Jason Hausman joins Jon for this special Coronavirus edition of the Falconry Told Podcast. Jason is the owner of Hot Sake creative sound boutique that specializes in scoring, foley, and sound for film, TV, and other media. Jason also produces music for other artists, with a focus on Hip-Hop and R&B. Along with being Eastern Director of AFC for two terms, one term as VP of the NC Falconers Guild, and a founding board member of the Carolina Hawking Club, he has also volunteered with the Carolina Raptor Center working with golden eagles and other raptors. He has been a falconer for over 15 years and is mostly known for squirrel-hawking with red tails and hunting with passage peregrine falcons with Scout, his German Shorthaired Pointer. 

015: Personal Branding for the Nonprofit Professional (Yvonne Levine)SUMMARYWhat is Personal Branding, and why is it important for you as a nonprofit professional? That’s exactly what Yvonne Levine and I discussed in this episode of the Path. Yvonne’s great coaching and consulting experience with different organizations - and their senior leaders - provides many useful take-aways for current and aspiring nonprofit leaders who want to engage in genuine activities to build their positive brand. Among other things, we talk about when to begin crafting your personal brand, and the many things to consider beyond just your resume. In addition to the digital elements of your brand, her advice certainly addresses the chances you’ll have to make presentations and speeches, and how to best maximize those opportunities. ABOUT YVONNEYvonne is the president and chief marketing consultant of YGL Enterprises, Inc. and is a results-driven marketer with over 25 years of experience in assisting professional services organizations, small and mid-sized businesses, and other community-related organizations in the development and execution of successful marketing strategies. Her strengths include strategic planning, branding, content development, community partnerships, creative agency and vendor management, client surveys and focus groups, marketing communications, social media, project management, and corporate sponsorships. Additionally, Yvonne believes in giving back to her community, where she has served on numerous boards and committees, including Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools, the Carolina Raptor Center, GenerationNation, the Mecklenburg Livable Communities Initiative, and the Mecklenburg County Bar’s Lawyer Referral Service Committee. She is a graduate of Leadership Charlotte, Class 31, and a committed volunteer for the Charlotte Humane Society.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCESGreat resources and writing at Yvonne’s Blog"A personal brand is a person’s perception of another person, primarily in a business context.""Whether you're a nonprofit or corporate leader, understanding your brand and what you have to offer greatly impacts your influence over others."Molly Barker, Girls on the Run"With the vastness of reach of social media today, you can't ignore that you have to take control of your brand early on.”“There’s a fundamental difference between bragging and clearly articulating one’s unique strength.”Dale Carnegie’s How to Win Friends and Influence People

There's an old Far Side cartoon showing vultures sitting in a tree wearing dark sunglasses and listening to headphones. The caption says, "Birds of prey know they're cool." It's always good for a laugh! But maintaining the population of sick and injured raptors in Mecklenburg County is also a lot of work. Enter the Carolina Raptor Center -- started in a basement at UNC-Charlotte nearly 45 years ago, and now grown to a place at Latta Plantation that has taken in more than 20-THOUSAND birds and released 8-thousand of those back into the wild. It's a long, wild history... and getting bigger and better as we speak. Kris Cole joins us now on Charlotte Real Estate Talk to tell us just HOW cool these birds are!

With Bill on assignment today out in Las Vegas, in his stead are Don and Christopher, the other Outdoor Guys pairing! They hit the ground running on today’s show going from Huntersville’s Carolina Raptor Center to Vale’s Hart Square Village to Charlotte’s US National Whitewater Center! But first, Don and Christopher cover Christmas lights, and Christmastown, USA, which is right in our backyard in McAdenville, NC, near Belmont. Sit back and enjoy the ride!

Some of us see squirrels, deer, fox, coyotes, lizards and songbirds near our homes and neighborhoods, but would you believe that a variety of birds of prey frequent our area as well? The Outdoor Guys invite Jim Warren, Executive Director of the Carolina Raptor Center, on today’s show to tell us not only about these birds, but about the significance of the Center which is the largest in the world (by # of patients seen) AND is in Charlotte’s own backyard! Jim discusses the events happening out at the Center located on Historic Latta Plantation and what’s in store for 2020.

This past weekend, Biscuit podcast host beings Charlotte Is Creative held the inaugural 980 Fest at Divine Barrel Brewing in NoDa. In a city that welcomes new people by the droves each day, 980 Fest aims to be a connection point for those new residents to the people, programs and organizations that help make Charlotte strong.  In today's episode of the Biscuit podcast, Matt and Tim kick off the show, which was recorded live at Divine Barrel Brewing, and then Andy talks to many of the event's attendees including Amanda Fowler of OrthoCarolina, CLT Avengers Josh Galloway and Garrick McFadden, and Michelle Houck of the Carolina Raptor Center.

The value of arts, science and history in the classroom is important to creating critical thinkers and problem solvers best able to meet the challenges of today. In Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the need for additional programming is particularly critical. In this episode of the Culture For All podcast, we’ll take you into classrooms around the county to let you hear how arts programming is serving our children every day.  We’ll listen to the work being done by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra and their Project Harmony initiative. Arts & Science Council VP of Education Barbara Ann Temple tells us about the importance of arts in the classroom. You’ll hear how Troy Kryzalka, better known as the Number Drummer, uses drumming and music to teach math. Carolina Raptor Center’s Kate Shaner will show a class of elementary school kids exotic raptors for the first time. Finally, we’ll sit in on one of DigiBridge’s STEAM Saturdays and see how founder David Jessup is working to bridge the digital divide. Host Mary C. Curtis, a Mecklenburg County resident and personality, leads you through this look at arts and culture in and out of the classroom. If you’ve just found this podcast and are unfamiliar with the tax, please listen to the first episode (Culture For All) in this series first. That episode will provide an overview of the tax and give you all the information you need to know right now. Remember to share your voice with the Arts & Science Council on this important topic. Call or text us at 704.286.6288 and leave a :30 message. Your responses may be used in a future episode of this podcast. You can also email us at asc@artsandscience.org, or contact us via social media. This podcast was produced by the Arts & Science Council and GohJo Studios. Original Music by Harvey Cummings. Contact the Arts & Science Council on: Facebook Instagram Twitter asc@artsandscience.org 704.286.6288   Subscribe, rate and review Culture For All on: Spotify Apple Podcasts Stitcher TuneIn SoundCloud   Arts & Science Council Website Podcast Page on ASC Website

Carolina Raptor Center, located in Huntersville at the Latta Plantation Nature Preserve, has the nation’s largest bird hospital.  Jim Warren Executive Director, talks about the mission, education & purpose of the Center and the birds (Including Non-Raptors) that exist on the property.  You can go out and check it out but first stop off at www.carolinaraptorcenter.org.  A Raptor Trail, 35 different species, 70 birds; some exotic, some native.  Plus, hear Jim do an OWL call.

Philip Blumenthal is chairman and director of the Blumenthal Foundation, a family foundation established by I.D. and Madolyn Blumenthal and Herman and Anita Blumenthal, that supports projects of significance in Charlotte and North Carolina. Philip is also director of Wildacres Retreat, a conference center located near the Blue Ridge Parkway in Little Switzerland, North Carolina.  A lifelong philanthropist, Philip is the recipient of numerous honors, including the Order of the Long Leaf Pine, Conservationist of the Year by the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Volunteer Service Award by Partners for Parks in Charlotte, and Outstanding Philanthropist in Conservation by the Roosevelt-Ashe Society. He serves on several advisory boards, including the Carolina Raptor Center and the Catawba Riverkeeper Foundation. Philip earned a B.A. in Business Administration from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill. This episode is perfect for anyone interested in philanthropy and grant-making, and the obligation and rewards of improving the communities in which we live. Philip describes the Blumenthal Foundation and what it funds and supports. He answers whether it is a burden for the Blumenthal Foundation to have money that other people want. He reveals what he has learned about grant-making over the years and why people should give their money away. Philip explains the religious concept of 'tsedaqah' and why he feels strongly about it. He reflects on the individual giving ethic in Charlotte and what non-profits need to do to be successful raising money. He talks about the role of board members in helping organizations thrive, the issue he has with naming rights and what good fundraisers do. Philip tells the story of the Blumenthal family business and what Gunk and Liquid Wrench and RSC Biosolutions have to do with it. He shares what comes to mind when he thinks about his father Herman Blumenthal and his mother Anita Blumenthal. He explains the idea behind Shalom Park and the issues that needed to be overcome to create it. Philip talks about growing up Jewish in Charlotte, the skills he learned as a middle child, and the pressures and expectations he being a Blumenthal. He explains how the naming rights for Blumenthal Performing Arts came about and what the family had to consider.   He tells the story of Wildacres Retreat and shares his passion for environmental issues. Philip reveals the legacy he hopes to pass on to his children. Host Mark Peres adds a personal word that begins this way, "I interviewed Philip in a conference room beside his office.  I was immediately struck by the images on the wall..." To learn more, visit On Life and Meaning.  

Financial Wellness, while a very hot topic, is not yet mainstream. One reason could be there has not been a clear value proposition for the employer to invest the time and/or the money to roll it out.  Today, my conversation with Lynn Pettus, the National Leader for Ernst & Young’s Employee Financial Services Practice sheds some light on that topic.  Our conversation begins with exploring what financial wellness is or isn’t, how employers are measuring the impact of financial stress in the workplace and what can be done to help employees.  Also, Lynn talks about her biggest competition (its not who you think it is), discusses the value of speaking to peers who have embraced financial wellness and ways you can either dip your toe in the water and just offer gold stars to engaged employees or go "all in" with a fully integrated health, financial and emotional wellness strategy.     Lynn references and shared some of the work Ernst & Young has done on financial wellness which we have posted on the website at www.401kfridays.com/pettus if you want to check it out.  While you’re there, don't forget to subscribe to our email list so you don’t miss any valuable updates on new episodes and other valuable information! Guest Bio Lynn Pettus is a tax partner located in Charlotte, North Carolina.  She serves as the National Director for the Employee Financial Services practice and relationship partner for the Southeast and Southwest areas.  Her time is concentrated on serving large private and public sector employers in the strategic development of financial education and counseling programs focused on employee benefit plans.  Ms. Pettus also helps coordinate Human Capital resources, firm-wide, to assist in serving area clients in the most efficient and effective manner possible.   Ms. Pettus has spoken at The Conference Board’s Pensions & Retirement Conferences and has presented at The Wharton School, Boettner Center for Pensions and Retirement Research.  She is co-author of articles for Benefits Quarterly, the Society for Human Resource Management and the Pension Research Council.  Ms. Pettus has spoken in numerous other forums and has been quoted in the general media (e.g., New York Times, Wall Street Journal), and trade publications (e.g., Employee Benefit News, Employee Benefit Advisor, National Health & Underwriter), as well as other media. As a graduate of Converse College in South Carolina, Ms. Pettus holds a bachelor’s degree in accounting. She is a Certified Public Accountant, Personal Financial Specialist (AICPA Designation), Certified Investment Management Analyst, and Registered Investment Advisor. Additionally, she is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, the North Carolina Association of Certified Public Accountants, the Investment Management Consultants Association, and the National Association of Securities Dealers (Series 65 Examination).   Ms. Pettus actively supports women’s initiatives through her involvement with Ernst & Young’s Inclusiveness Advisory Council, National Tax Inclusiveness Steering Committee, Professional Women’s Network and through her community work with the Junior League of Charlotte.  She has served on the boards of local charitable organizations including Carolina Voices and the Carolina Raptor Center.  Ms. Pettus has also acted as Ernst & Young’s coordinator for the Arts & Science Council Fund Drive and supports the United Way. 401(k) Fridays Podcast Overview Struggling with a fiduciary issue, looking for strategies to improve employee retirement outcomes or curious about the impact of current events on your workplace retirement plan? We've had conversations with retirement industry leaders to address these and other relevant topics! You can easily explore over ninety prior on-demand audio interviews here. Don't forget to subscribe as we release a new episode each Friday!  

This week's show takes us to Huntersville to explore the Carolina Raptor Center, we go swinging at High Gravity Adventures in Blowing Rock, explore Mount Jefferson Natural Area, and Bob Garner samples the popular burgers at Al's Burger Shack in Chapel Hill.