Podcasts about community engagement manager

Pivoting careers at 30 can be seen by a lot of people as daunting, but for Charlie Barlow, she made a change into motorsport work.Charlie is the Development Manager at Motorsport Australia, leading programs like Girls on Track, First Gear, and Esports to get more people doing more motorsport, more often. But her journey into the industry didn't begin until she made a bold decision at 30 years old to go all in on a career she truly loved.After years in real estate, construction, and admin roles, Charlie went back to uni, studied journalism, worked unpaid gigs, and eventually became a journalist at Supercars, before stepping into her current role shaping the future of motorsport participation in Australia.She's also built a following on Social Media as a leader for Women in Motorsport, and recently was part of Channel 7's national coverage of the Shannons SpeedSeries.In this episode, we discuss how Charlie made a career change at 30, how she was able to break into motorsport, and how she managed to accomplish her career goals even when it seemed impossible.Lastly, Charlie is our guest speaker at the Brisbane SportsGrad Meetup coming up on Thursday June 24, so if you want to connect with her, grab a ticket from our website.We cover:(02:38) – Interview begins(04:33) – Quickfire Questions(15:14) – What Charlie did about her career once she turned 30(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport(42:58) – Charlie's role with Motorsport Australia(30:45) – How Charlie started to build experience in sport(57:47) – The impact of Charlie's personal brand on her career(1:08:13) – What opportunity exists for those wanting to grow their personal brand on social media?(1:14:05) – Advice to her younger selfIf you like this ep, give these a go next:#289: How to move from London to Australia and work in Sports Marketing | George Ludlow's journey to Gemba#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri#208: How to make a career change into the sports industry with Kerry GassnerWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTok Follow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokBig thanks to Deakin University for making this episode possible. Check out their Master of Sport Management, ranked #1 in Australia.Thanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joining the Exchange is Beth Boos, the Community Engagement Manager at the Rogue River Watershed Council and John Speece, the Project Manager.

Joining the Exchange is Beth Boos, the Community Engagement Manager at the Rogue River Watershed Council and John Speece, the Project Manager.

Max Light-Pacheco, Community Engagement Manager at OEC joins the Exchange to discuss.

Send us a textBryc, the Sponsorship Sales & Community Engagement Manager of Subie Events, joins us on the podcast to talk about his role at Subie Events and tells a funny story about how he got started by volunteering.Wicked Big Meet:  June 8, 2025https://www.wickedbigmeet.com/ Subiefest California:  August 2, 2025https://www.subiefest.com/california/ Boxerfest:  September 14, 2025https://www.boxerfest.com/ Subiefest Midwest:  September 27, 2025https://www.subiefest.com/midwest/ Subiefest Texas:  October 11, 2025https://www.subiefest.com/texas/ Subiefest Florida:  December 14, 2025 https://www.subiefest.com/florida/ 

On this episode, we talk to Brandy Avery, Community Engagement Manager for the City of Thomasville. She gives a rundown of the events slated for the 104th Rose Show and Festival. Thanks for tuning in!

Public Health—Seattle & King County will host its annual “Every Month Is Black History Month: A Community Health & Resource Fair” on April 12th at the Northwest African American Museum in Seattle. The event will offer free meals, museum admission, and a range of services and activities, including health screenings, parenting resources, a Black business marketplace, and free mammograms and car seats for those with appointments. Devon Love, Equity and Community Engagement Manager with Public Health—Seattle & King County, shares details on the upcoming event. Interview by Chris B. Bennett.

An absolute livewire, Divya Kumar is a community engagement manager for Earthwatch Europe, responsible for overseeing Tiny Forests around the UK. She aims to hit the 300 mark by the end of 2025 and now describes herself as a socio-environmentalist. But when Divya was younger, though she had dreams of becoming a veterinarian or an animator, her parents encouraged her towards a corporate career. Divya describes how and why she stepped off her parents' ideal career path and how life changed again when, supporting her husband's career, Divya moved to the UK. You'll also hear how Divya's parents feel now about her career.Read more and find extra links on the ProGRESS website show notes here…Also mentioned in the podcastNot The End of the World by Hannah RitchieUniversity of OxfordYou might also enjoy listening to:Dr Bushra Schuitemaker, Zoologist, microbiologist and award winning communicator S4 E2Helen Walsh, designer, writer and conservation sector communicator S3 E11Jo Faulkner-Harvey, head of charity fundraising S3 E5Rachel Warren, Professor of global change and environmental biology S1 E7About ProGRESS:Host Sandra Kessell invites guests to discuss their pro- Green, Ethical, Sustainable and Socially responsible careers, courses and activities and asks for real-world insights into the paths and decisions that led to them.Original content © Sandra Kessell Original music © Lyze KessellFollow ProGRESSOn LinkedInInstagram: @progress_green_careers_podcastEmail us: hello [@] mypro-gress.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan chats with IIBA Partner Manager Koketso Chaba- and BA COE (Center of Excellence) Manager, Wilna Coetzee, to explore how business analysts can successfully navigate strategy changes within their organizations. Our guest shares insights and lessons on how their strong COE gave them an advantage by enabling them to sense and respond to change without significant disruption. Wilna shares how a focus on foundational business analysis skills, good metrics and leadership support makes an organization “nimble” and more resilient when change happens.

With the recent fires in Los Angeles I thought it was important to bring resources to our community here and am so grateful to have Wanda Vollmer of Peace of Mind Preparedness on today to help us understand the importance of BEing prepared, what can get in our way of that, and some amazing tips and strategies to have peace of mind should any disaster / emergency occur.As a child living on a ranch in San Luis Obispo, Wanda remembers the wildfires that would frequently threaten their property and livestock and will never forget being awoken in the middle of the night to evacuate during one particularly fast-moving fire. At the age of 24, she created her first preparedness and communication plan for her family and knew she found her calling.Wanda worked for the American Red Cross as a Community Engagement Manager, serving as the lead functional expert for Red Cross Preparedness programs and community partner development and reached over 10,000 individuals with community disaster education programs in addition to recruiting, training, and managing volunteers.She currently serves as Captain of the Carmel C.E.R.T. Team (Community Emergency Response Team). This program focuses on disaster preparedness, search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations. They work side by side with first responders who rely on us during disaster situations. As a passionate community volunteer, Wanda is proud to serve many service organizations in her community.Let's jump in!Highlights from this episode:(02:43) Wanda's background and passion(06:20) The emotional impact of disasters(18:20) Out the door and in the station wagon(26:54) Join a fire-wise community(36:04) Just pay attention!Referenced on this episode:POMP-Emergency Kit ListPOMP-Family Communication PlanConnect with Wanda Vollmer:Post Office Box 221966Carmel, CA 93922831-915-3148 www.peaceofmindpreparedness.comFollow Wanda on InstagramLeave Coach Kelly a Message HereLIFT(her) 6 Month Group Coaching Program for WomenImagine if you had the tools you require to create the transformation you desire personally and professionally. Imagine if you woke up each day feeling energized instead of overwhelmed. Imagine if you woke up each day knowing, in your gut, that you are enough.The next cohort begins in January 2025!Sign up TODAY!The 'Take the Lead Workshops' will help you stay unstuck & create the results & success you want. I've learned a few things along the way & created these workshops to help you move past being up against it & have focused action on what's important to you.Our next workshop is ONE NIGHT ONLY on December 3rd. This will be EPIC, get on the waitlist to hear all about it!We can't wait to see you there!

For Episode 187 we have Marty Caivano the Local Community Engagement Manager for IMBA and John Cox the Education Manager for IMBA. We discussed many topics including The IMBA Foundations (Formerly known as IMBA Trail Labs), along with a lot of the other community engagement and educational programs that IMBA is continuing to host in 2025… There is also the hint of the IMBA Epics Returning in 2025! Topics Include: How Marty got her start at IMBA How John got his start at IMBA IMBA Foundations Backstory – Formerly Trail Labs Who IMBA Foundations is for Taking IMBA Foundations to Winona and Duluth, MN Bringing back the Trail Care School Black Hills South Dakota Trail Accelerator Workshop Trail Management School IMBA Ride Centers What Marty looks for in Trail Communities What John looks for in Trail Communities The IMBA Epic's is coming back… Closing Comments Trail EAffect Show Links: International Mountain Bicycling Association: https://www.imba.com/ IMBA Foundations: https://www.imba.com/foundations IMBA Trail Care School: https://www.imba.com/programs/trail-care-school IMBA Trail Friendly Community Self-Assessment: https://https://www.imba.com/self-assessment/overviewwww.imba.com/assessment   Episode Sponsor - Coulee Creative: www.dudejustsendit.com https://www.couleecreative.com/ Trail One Components 20% off Coupon Code: trailpod Trail EAffect Podcast Website: www.traileaffectpodcast.com KETL Mtn Apparel Affiliate Link: https://ketlmtn.com/josh Trail One Components: https://trailone.bike/?ref=XavfBrRJfk4VOh Smith's Bike Shop – 130 Years of Excellence: www.smithsbikes.com   Contact Josh at evolutiontrails@gmail.com This Podcast has been edited and produced by Evolution Trail Services

In this episode host Claire Bown talks with Nicole Cromartie, Director of Learning and Engagement, and Paris Baker, Family, Early Childhood and Community Engagement Manager at the Clyfford Still Museum in Denver.Inspired by Nicole's experience with her baby niece 13 years ago, the Clyfford Still Museum has pioneered innovative ways to engage infants with art, including their groundbreaking 2022 exhibition 'Clyfford Still Art and the Young Mind' and Art Crawl, a monthly programme for infants and caregivers to explore art together through multi-sensory experiences.Listen in as Nicole and Paris share insights about their Reggio Emilia-inspired approach, the impact on families and caregivers, and how the program is now expanding beyond museum walls into community spaces. Learn about their successful strategies for creating welcoming environments for the youngest visitors, from professional development across departments to thoughtful program design.If you're interested in early childhood engagement in museums, creating inclusive spaces for young families, or exploring innovative approaches to art education, this episode offers valuable insights and practical recommendations for implementing similar programs.Want to learn more? Visit clyffordstillmuseum.org or email learning@clyffordstillmuseum.orgThe Art Engager is written and presented by Claire Bown. Editing is by Matt Jacobs and Claire Bown. Music by Richard Bown. Support the show on Patreon.Episode LinksInstagram: @still_museumEmail: learning@clyffordstillmuseum.orgCSM's website and Art Crawl's pageAAM article Here are some of the videos that we referenced in our conversationArt Crawl videoArt Crawl "Know Before You Go" video Infant Curation videoNew York Times article featuring Art Crawl https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-cromartie-31b19024/https://www.linkedin.com/in/paris-baker-74b71620a/Links‘

In this episode Susan Moore and guest Laura Brandenburg, founder and CEO of Bridging the Gap, discuss how having a structured approach to business analysis can improve the outcomes, quality and value of our work. This approach can also lead to more confidence and credibility for the business analysis professionals.  Laura introduces one such framework, her “Business Analyst Framework for Success," detailing its eight steps, from understanding business objectives to evaluating value created. This framework will be the source of her 3-part IIBA member webinar series starting in March also titled The Business Analyst Framework for Success. The conversation highlights how frameworks complement project, software development and agile methodologies, adapt to various project contexts, and support both new and experienced BAs in delivering impactful outcomes. ✨Episode Highlights: • What a business analysis framework is and why it's essential for practitioners. • How to navigate the complexities of project management and software development frameworks while maintaining your unique business analysis approach. • The benefits of being proactive and strategic in your role as a business analyst. • A preview of Laura's upcoming three-part IIBA webinar series, "The Business Analyst Framework for Success," where she will break down an eight-step framework designed to help you excel in your business analysis work.

In Folge #150 ist Alexander Steiner zu Gast im Spielekeller. Alex ist Communication und Community Engagement Manager für Global E-Sport bei Ubisoft und erklärt Chris und Dennis, wie der Publisher sein E-Sport-Ökosystem gestaltet. Gemeinsam sprechen die drei über Ubisofts Herangehensweise an Community-Engagement und die Zusammenarbeit mit Turnierveranstaltern, von Grassroots-Turnieren bis hin zu den großen internationalen Wettbewerben wie dem Six Invitational. Alex erklärt, wie In-Game-Items als Revenue Stream für Teams genutzt werden, welche Rolle Kommunikation auf Augenhöhe mit der Community spielt und welche Herausforderungen bei der Organisation von E-Sport-Events gemeistert werden müssen – alles aus Sicht des Publishers selbst. Zum Ende der Folge diskutieren Chris und Dennis die Entwicklung von Arbeitszeiten und Work-Life-Balance im E-Sport und warum Leidenschaft auch heute noch der wichtigste Treiber der Branche ist.

Guests were Kelli Johnson, Crow Wing County SHIP Coordinator, Rena Bolt, Community Specialist with Essentia Health and Talia Brodhead, BLADE Program Coordinator, and Community Engagement Manager with MnPRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Guests were Kelli Johnson, Crow Wing County SHIP Coordinator, Rena Bolt, Community Specialist with Essentia Health and Talia Brodhead, BLADE Program Coordinator, and Community Engagement Manager with MnPRA Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of In the Wild, we explore how Augusta University fosters a culture of service that empowers students and staff to engage with their community in meaningful ways. From Jag Pulse to grassroots initiatives, we highlight AU's commitment to creating positive change locally and beyond. Our guests include Amanda Richardson, Community Engagement Manager, and Vanessa White, Director for Volunteer Programs and Operations, who share insights into the university's volunteer programs. We also chat with Madden Jones, a passionate student who founded his own community service organization, to learn how AU inspires individuals to lead through service. Learn more about Community Service: https://www.augusta.edu/community

As we start 2025, Susan looks back at the most memorable moments from Business Analysis Live! In this special episode she shares the top five episodes from 2024, with these experts:

In this episode of Business Analysis Live!, Susan Moore, Community Engagement Manager at IIBA, speaks with Laura Paton, a LinkedIn Learning instructor, speaker, and trainer, about the critical role of communication in successful business analysis. Effective communication ensures that all stakeholders share a clear understanding of objectives and desired outcomes. Business analysis professionals often act as the bridge between stakeholders and solution implementation, engaging with individuals across various levels of an organization, each with unique communication needs. To connect effectively with this diverse audience, business analysis professionals must employ a range of techniques and skills tailored to different contexts and stakeholder groups. Communicating in a one-size-fits-all manner simply doesn't work. The consequences of miscommunication can be severe, leading to misaligned goals, project delays, or even failure. Discover why clear and effective communication is essential for achieving business outcomes, learn strategies to overcome common challenges, and gain actionable tips to enhance your communication skills as a business analyst—all in this insightful episode!

Julia chats about hope, trust, and fear with Community Engagement Manager and musician, Whitney Asher. You can find Whitney and her music at @burwellmusic on Instagram.

Hello & welcome to episode #300!!!We made it fam. And to celebrate, I've packed it all in.Not gonna lie, it does pitch the SportsGrad platform to you pretty well.But if I didn't think it could get you hired 10x faster, I wouldn't waste your time.Hope you enjoy!We cover:How to find your niche in the sports industryHow to grow your network rapidlyHow to stand out in a crowd of 1000sAdditional episodes you may enjoy:#265: Adelaide Crows FC, Community Engagement Manager#181: Western United FC, Commercial Partnerships Coordinator---Want a weekly dose of career inspo? Get industry stories, upcoming events, and the latest sports jobs in your inbox each Friday.

Our guests today included Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Manager with MN Prevention and Recovery Alliance and Program Coordinator with the BLADE Coalition, along with Craig Katzenberger, Operation Lt. with the Crow Wing County Sherrif's Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Our guests today included Talia Brodhead, Community Engagement Manager with MN Prevention and Recovery Alliance and Program Coordinator with the BLADE Coalition, along with Craig Katzenberger, Operation Lt. with the Crow Wing County Sherrif's Department. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a special Tree Week edition of the show! On this week's program, your host, Justin Mog, grabs his shovel for a chance to catch up with the staff at Louisville Grows: Ellie Davenport, Community Engagement Manager & Colin Meadows, Urban Forestry Manager. Tune in to learn about all the ways to get involved in helping expand our urban tree canopy this fall! In addition to reviewing some of the wide-variety of tree themed activities taking place around town for Louisville Tree Week (Oct. 12-20), you'll learn about: Louisville Grows Jeffersonville Tree Planting Saturday, Nov 2nd, 9:00 am - 1:30 pm, Lansden Park, 201 E 15th St, Jeffersonville, IN Learn more and sign-up to volunteer at https://tinyurl.com/PlantingJeff24 The Louisville Grow Tree Planting in the Portland neighborhood on Saturday, December 7th! We also take a minute to mark the 15 year anniversary of Louisville Grows, which was celebrated back in September. 15 years in, there are many achievements to celebrate and numerous volunteers to be thankful for. As of 2024, LG has planted 7,717 trees throughout low-canopy neighborhoods in Louisville and southern Indiana. This feat is thanks to the hundreds of community members who have volunteered throughout the years. Louisville Grows is an environmental, nonprofit organization whose mission is to grow greener, healthier neighborhoods. Louisville Grows works in solidarity with community residents to create a more just and sustainable community through urban agriculture, urban forestry, and environmental education. Learn more at https://louisvillegrows.org As always, our feature is followed by your community action calendar for the week, so get your calendars out and get ready to take action for sustainability NOW! Sustainability Now! is hosted by Dr. Justin Mog and airs on Forward Radio, 106.5fm, WFMP-LP Louisville, every Monday at 6pm and repeats Tuesdays at 12am and 10am. Find us at http://forwardradio.org The music in this podcast is courtesy of the local band Appalatin and is used by permission. Explore their delightful music at http://appalatin.com

Carmen Perez is an American activist and Chicana feminist who has worked on issues of civil rights including mass incarceration, women's rights and gender equity, violence prevention, racial healing and community policing. She is the President and CEO of The Gathering for Justice, a nonprofit founded by Harry Belafonte which is dedicated to ending child incarceration and eliminating the racial disparities in the criminal justice system. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and it is Also Mental Health Awareness month. Our friend Melissa Parra, Community Engagement Manager at Cancer Support Community Greater San Gabriel Valley, joins us to speak about the intersection of mental health and cancer and how she works to connect people to resources so they do not have to face cancer alone. Melissa is with Cancer Support Community, an organization that provides comprehensive services—including support groups, individual counseling, and healthy lifestyle programs such as yoga and meditation, healing through art and movement and lastly, references and referrals connecting folks to resources. We reference this study: https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2024/09/18/nx-s1-5076874/report-cancer-diagnoses-survival-young-adults If you are in the Albuquerque New Mexico area this Saturday, October 5th, please go to visit the events page of NHCCNM.org and register for the Latina Equal Pay Day event. Our panel is at 11:00 am at the National Hispanic Cultural Center: https://my.nmculture.org/38061/38063 Tamarindo is a lighthearted show hosted by Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval talking about politics, culture, and self-development. We're here to uplift our community through powerful conversations with changemakers, creatives, and healers. Join us as we delve into discussions on race, gender, representation, and life! You can get in touch with us at www.tamarindopodcast.com Brenda Gonzalez and Delsy Sandoval are executive producers of Tamarindo podcast with production support by Karina Riveroll of Sonoro Media. Jeff Ricards produced our theme song. If you want to support our work, please rate and review our show here.  SUPPORT OUR SHOW Contribute to the show: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/tamarindopodcast1 Follow Tamarindo on instagram @tamarindopodcast and on twitter at @tamarindocast  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this special episode of the Big Ideas Raleigh podcast, recorded live at the Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo, we dive into the power of collaboration and its impact on our city. Hear from experts and local leaders as they discuss the innovative ways communities are working together to break down barriers and build a more connected, resilient Raleigh. Whether you're a long-time resident or new to the area, this episode offers insight into how collaboration drives progress and strengthens neighborhoods. Tune in to discover how you can get involved and contribute to the vibrant future of our city.This episode was recorded live at the Engage Raleigh Community and Neighborhood Expo on September 7, 2024, at the McKimmon Center at NC State University. Panelists:- Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway – Assistant Professor of African American History and Public History at NC State and Co-Leader of The Communiversity. His research is on twentieth century African American history with a focus on the U.S. South, labor, environmental justice, and the Black Freedom Struggle.- Kori Hennessey – Kori is the first nonbinary Executive Director of the LGBT Center of Raleigh and one of the very few transgender leaders within Triangle area nonprofits, Kori has been dedicated to creating equitable and affirming opportunities for all. In their role, Kori works alongside a diverse and passionate team to implement programs that include youth and young adult leadership skill building, education and understanding on LGBTQ+ identities, transgender community and resource connections, health equity and access, and more.- Tiesha Mosley – As a native of Southeast Raleigh, Tiesha has over ten years of local government experience. Her public sector career has spanned several operational, business development, DEI, and community building roles. Tiesha is the Community Engagement Manager for the City of Raleigh, focused on improving public sector community engagement. - Iliana Santillan – Iliana Santillan, a native of Mexico City and Michoacán, has been organizing in North Carolina for over 20 years. She is Executive Director of both El Pueblo and La Fuerza NC. In this role, she strives to empower rural communities, elevate Latine leadership, and increase civic engagement across North Carolina. Tune in to hear how these leaders are breaking barriers and fostering collaboration to shape Raleigh's future!---Bio for Dr. Ajamu Dillahunt-Holloway: https://whova.com/embedded/speaker_detail/PmIIepcjlIWa7LoA-NTBsrHCDVMes13erFhq1YGf4JE%3D/40350468/Bio for Kori Hennessey: https://whova.com/embedded/speaker_detail/PmIIepcjlIWa7LoA-NTBsrHCDVMes13erFhq1YGf4JE%3D/40350455/Bio for Tiesha Mosley: https://whova.com/embedded/speaker_detail/PmIIepcjlIWa7LoA-NTBsrHCDVMes13erFhq1YGf4JE%3D/39397914/Bio for Iliana Santillan: https://whova.com/embedded/speaker_detail/PmIIepcjlIWa7LoA-NTBsrHCDVMes13erFhq1YGf4JE%3D/40350485/---Resources:City of Raleigh Engagement NetworkEl Pueblo's 2024 Summer Internship: RaicesCity of Raleigh's Engagement VanBig Ideas Raleigh is powered by the City of Raleigh Communications and Strategy and Innovation Departments, hosted by Dan Bagley, and produced by Dr. Sarah Glova and Earfluence.

Episode 40 titled "What Is Rett Syndrome?", has International Rett Syndrome Foundation (IRSF) Family & Community Engagement Manager, Samantha Brant, share her and her daughter Macy's story, along with valuable information about the syndrome. Episode Summary: This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion with Samantha Brant, a strong mother who helps raise funds and guide other parents through the Rett Syndrome journeys. Listen as Sam shares her and her daughter Macy's inspiring story of handling the challenges of Rett Syndrome. In this episode we discuss: 00:26 - Introducing Samantha Brant 01:36 - Reading Rett 9:05 - Involvement with IRSF 15:54 - What is it? 19:02 - Common Symptoms 23:00 - Atypical vs. Typical 25:48 - Known Causes & Risk Factors 28:46 - Caretaker Challenges 34:06 - Grieving Journey 39:21 - Options for Managing 44:14 - Learning More 48:09 - Conclusions Resources: ⁠⁠International Rett Syndrome Foundation Raise a Glass Against Rett This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music ⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠.

In this episode of Behind the Genes, we explore the challenges diverse communities face in accessing genomic medicine. The discussion focuses on issues including language barriers, cultural differences, and socioeconomic disparities that hinder marginalised communities from accessing and benefitting from genomic medicine. Our guests delve into successful strategies for engaging these communities in healthcare research and decision-making, highlighting the importance of building trust with groups that have historically been underserved or mistreated. The episode also emphasises the need for culturally sensitive communication from healthcare professionals and how meaningful community engagement can foster collaboration and trust within genomic research. Our host, Naimah Callachand is joined by Aman Ali, a Community Ambassador at Genomics England and Community Engagement Manager at Our Future Health, Anna Smith, Child and Adolescent Integrative Psychotherapist at Rareminds, and Moestak Hussein who works for Bristol City Council in Public Health & Communities, working directly to build and imbed cohesion, inclusion and social justice approaches in her role.   "If we talk about co-production, true co-production is really creating a power balance where there's no hierarchy. It's an empowering model. It empowers both the researchers or the person that comes in, but also the communities that participate, and you all start on the same level, on the same outcomes and the same goals and aims that you want to achieve."   You can read the transcript below or download it here: https://www.genomicsengland.co.uk/assets/documents/Podcast-transcripts/Bridging-the-gap-between-diverse-communities.docx  Naimah: Welcome to Behind the Genes.  Aman: It's really important to engage community leaders who are really well embedded within the communities, who are attached to organisations or institutions which are well trusted in the community as well, so that we can get a wider perspective of how communities feel about genomic medicine and accessing services that we want people to engage with.  Naimah: My name is Naimah Callachand and I'm Head of Product Engagement and Growth at Genomics England. On today's episode, I'm going to be joined by Anna Smith, child and adolescent integrative psychotherapist for Rare Minds, Aman Ali, a community ambassador for Genomics England, and Moestak Hussein, community coordinator at Bristol City Council. Today, we'll be discussing the disparities in access to genomic medicine amongst diverse communities. If you enjoy today's episode, we'd love your support. Please like, share and rate us on wherever you listen to your podcasts.  Aman: Hi, my name's Aman Ali, I am an ambassador at Genomics England, a person very passionate about health research and ensuring that diverse communities are involved in health research, and I work as a community engagement manager at Our Future Health.  Anna: My name's Anna Smith, I'm a psychotherapist. I work in private practice and also with Rare Minds, who are a company who provide therapy to people with rare and genetic conditions.  Moestak: Hi, my name is Moestak Hussein and I have a background in community development, and I'm passionate about tackling health inequalities, and building social justice and inclusive approaches to address health inequalities. I work at Bristol City Council in the public health team, and I've participated in the Bristol workshops around equity in research in genomics.  Naimah: So, let's jump in and first of all I want to talk about barriers to access for diverse communities. I want to talk about how there are language barriers, cultural differences and socioeconomic factors that impact access to genomic medicine for marginalised communities. Anna, I wonder if you maybe could talk to me a bit about this.  Anna: Yeah. So, I'm talking about the traveller community, and we refer to this community as a GRT community, which is Gypsy, Romany and Traveller, so it encompasses people in the UK, people living in Ireland as well. And some of the barriers to accessing healthcare are a lack of understanding of culture. There's been studies done where it says that people from GRT communities show up lower on all markers for poor healthcare and poor mental healthcare, and part of the reason for that is things like illiteracy. You know, you're dealing with people who can't read or write. They can't read appointment times. They don't have access to public transport. A lot of women don't drive in this community, and also women are not very well supported within the community by the people who can drive and who can get them places, because it's not seen as something that they need access to. Because the community is so closed, everything sort of takes place within the community.   In terms of genomic healthcare, access right from the start of life, if people are not accessing healthcare right from birth, they're not getting the genetic testing that's needed, so then a lot of these things don't even show up until the illness presents itself, and then accessing healthcare from there is really difficult. You know, it's something that – it doesn't happen a lot. Only 67 percent of people from the GRT community were able to get a doctor's appointment when they needed it, compared to nearly 90 percent from other communities, and that's through things like not having a fixed address. Lots of GPs don't offer temporary registration, which means that if you are travelling, you do not have access to a GP, which is your first port of call if you need any access to healthcare. So, many people from the GRT communities are using A&E services in order to get healthcare, which – you know, they are not set up for dealing with long-term life changing conditions. They're there to deal with what's right in front of them and then they move on. There's no sort of continuity of care.  Naimah: Thanks Anna, that's really highlighted a lot of barriers for the GRT community. And I wonder, Aman, if you want to come in now and maybe discuss some of the barriers that maybe the Muslim community might experience.  Aman: Yeah, I think anyone involved in medicine or anyone who's a doctor is really well respected in the Muslim community. That profession is something that every parent aspires for their children to get involved in. They at least want one of their children to be a doctor. Having said that, there's this willingness to engage with the space, but there's a lack of knowledge, which is a huge issue here. People don't know what the word genomics means or genes, or understand DNA. Some of this language is a huge barrier to understanding and then eventually accessing some of the services that could be available to people from Muslim communities. Because when we speak about Muslim communities, we're talking about a huge, diverse group of people from South Asia, from North Africa, from the Middle East, and they all have their nuances and different cultural experiences as well.  Just to kind of point out maybe one or two, most people in the UK have grown up in the UK, where access to healthcare is free, whereas this is quite a strange phenomenon for people who may have not been born in the UK and then access healthcare services in the UK. And the context being here is usually they pay for healthcare in other countries, and whenever any public or free healthcare is provided, it's usually seen as kind of not very good or suboptimum, or yeah, it's not going to be very helpful for us. So, when they see free healthcare in the UK, there's that kind of apprehension, “Actually, is this going to be worthwhile? I'm not paying for this, so it's not going to be very much good for me.” So, those are some of the cultural nuances that certain communities where healthcare is not for free in certain countries that poses a barrier.  Language in terms of speaking and reading is an issue. So, a lot of people, they may speak a language, but they don't know how to read a language. So, even when services are translated – I, for example, can speak Bangla, but I can't read or write Bangla, and not a word of Bangla at all. So for my parents, who can speak Bangla very well, their reading level is actually quite good, but I know that many within the community, they didn't get education back home, and therefore reading and writing is a challenge as well. And then you have the issue of dialects. There's so many dialects within so many different communities, so when a language is spoken or written in a particular way, if that dialect isn't your mother tongue or a dialect that you're familiar with, then that causes challenges to access as well.  Naimah: Moestak, how do cultural beliefs and values influence attitudes towards genomic medicine within each of these different cultural communities?  Moestak: I think Aman and Anna touched on it a lot, and it's about communities being able to coproduce that historically hasn't been there. The supremacy of certain communities to have a voice and be able to express how they would like to shape their healthcare, but also access to healthcare barriers have been part of having a barrier in access. And I think Aman touched on like even the term genomics, I don't think it exists in particularly my community. I come from the Somali community, and I've tried to look at historical kind of words and terms. I mean, our language only got developed in 1973, the written language, so you can imagine that there's a lot of gaps or there's other terminologies.  So, the cultural beliefs and values is also communities' recognition to be driving their own health needs and priorities is not valued within those sectors such as healthcare. I mean, we're still talking about holistic medicine. People go to their faith leaders in the first instance to have support around prayer. That's not necessarily recognised by mainstream health provision. And I think it's about how do we build on those strengths and how do we recognise that that is a really great part of communities. And it's also tradition and customs within childbirth, from birth, understanding what children and young people and families will need. I know there's customs and traditions for women to stay at home, for example, for 40 days, and those are the kind of traditions that could be built on. And I think it's about making sure that the child doesn't pick up bacteria or things like that.   So, there is an understanding and knowledge within communities of genomics. It's the awareness and the training around patient centred approaches are still missing, in my opinion. And I think that influences how people view genomic medicine. It goes back to the lack of trust and historic past abuses and cases, that communities has resulted in lower participation and a reluctancy to be part of genomic testing, but also that lack of understanding.  Naimah: Anna, did you have something you wanted to add in there?  Anna: What you were just saying about keeping it within the community, that's something that we see with the GRT community massively is everything is handled within the family, and I think that's not necessarily valued outside of that community. If you arrange an appointment with someone and the whole family turns up, it's like, “Woah, what's going on here? You know, how is this managed?” And it becomes a safeguarding issue, when actually that is how it's managed, and very often you need to get the whole family on board before you can start working with an individual. Because within the GRT communities, individuals do not exist outside of their families. Even what we're saying about language, a lot of the GRT community who live in England now speak English, but the words that they use for mental health are very different.   You talk about mental ill health, that translates as psychosis in the GRT community, whereas if you're talking about depression and anxiety, somebody might say that they've got bad nerves. So, if you come up and say, “We're dealing with mental health now,” people would say, “Well, I don't have psychosis, I don't have that, this is not an issue for me.” And it's like you're speaking different languages even though you're using the same words.  Naimah: From what all of you have said as well, it does sound like there are a lot of similarities in the barriers in each of the different cultural communities.  I wanted to move on to ask about what strategies have been effective at engaging these diverse communities in healthcare research and decision making processes.  Aman: There are a number of ways I've seen best practice take place in regards to kind of community engagement. The approaches have been one of two approaches. One, either inviting the community to come to your spaces, i.e. organising events or having opportunities where people can engage with your service. Or the alternative approach, which I think is actually more effective, is actually going to the spaces where communities are most familiar with. So, whether that's holding a focus group at a community centre, at a church or at a mosque, or engaging in coproduction with a community organisation, to come together, to come up with an idea of how to best engage communities. And I also feel like there's a difference between PPI, patient and public involvement, versus community engagement.   And those are the two major approaches that I've seen when it comes to community engagement, and I'm a big advocate of community engagement, because you're going into spaces which are authentic to the very communities that we are hoping to engage, but you're going into an unfamiliar environment as opposed to bringing that community into an unfamiliar environment, where they might be a bit guarded with what they want to share and how comfortable they feel. So, those are some reflections on good practices in community engagement.  And I think one of the key things that we need to do is understand who are the key community leaders within that community, ‘cos it's one thing being within that community, and being able to speak about that community are two different things altogether. So just to articulate what I mean by that, I live in Luton, but I've just moved to Luton two months ago, so if you ask me about what life is like in Luton, I'll be able to speak about my experience, but if I was to live here for 20, 30 years then I'd be in a better position to speak about how people in Luton live and what their experiences are like, and that's two different perspectives you're going to get. So, it's really important to engage community leaders who are really well embedded within the communities, who are attached to organisations or institutions which are well trusted in the community as well, so that we can get a wider perspective of how communities feel about genomic medicine and accessing services that we want people to engage with.    Naimah: Thanks Aman. I think you made a couple of really good points there, and I think you kind of have this overarching feeling of building trust, which is what Moestak mentioned in the previous question as well. I thought maybe now would be a good time to discuss your first responders project, Aman, if you could tell us a bit about that. It'd be good to hear the kind of developments from that community work.  Aman: Yeah, so one of the ideas that came about from engagement actually that we had with some community leaders within the Muslim community, primarily some imams, they heard about the work of Genomics England, they heard about the work of research in particular, and they were really keen to get involved even further, but they were honest in saying that, “I know very little about this space. And it's one thing for me not to know much, but then if I don't know anything then I'm not able to then advocate for this within the community. So, two things you need to help me with. One, help me understand this space, but also allow me to then be able to advocate for services or information that my community can benefit from.”  So, that's where the inception of this first responders idea came about. The idea being that community engagement happened with some imams from all across the country, where we trained them to understand a bit more about genomics, and genomic healthcare and medicine, but also to be able to navigate a number of scenarios that they may face in the community. For example, there's a mother who has been recommended by their GP to go see a genetic counsellor, but they're really worried about broaching that conversation with their husband or their family, because of the challenges that they may face. So, how would you support someone in the community when that scenario comes up? Or for example, someone like Genomics England or Our Future Health or another organisation has approached you about a research study, and they want to engage your community, how would you have that conversation with that particular organisation, advocate for those health programmes within your community?  So, we just presented a number of scenarios. But I think the main thing that we ended with was giving the imams in this particular incident the ability to signpost to services, be it helplines that are available for communities to access more information, or websites that people can access in order to understand more information about different issues to do with health conditions, or whether it be better understanding issues like cousin marriages or kind of accessing genetic testing.  Naimah: That sounds like you're empowering the leaders to advocate for healthcare and share this with their communities through this work. I wonder, Anna, is that something that you could do in the GRT community as well, like empower the leaders of the family to disseminate these healthcare messages, and how would we do that?  Anna: Yeah, I think so. I think a lot of it would need to be outreach, and there are people out there who can help bridge that gap. For example, there's a great team called Family Friends & Travellers, and if you get in contact with them and let them know which community you'd like to go into, they can help arrange, or they will come with you to go into that community. Because the GRT community, you know, is very mistrustful of anyone coming in, and rightly so. It was only in 2011 that they were included on the national census as an option to say you're from that community, so I think there's massive mistrust there of anyone coming into the community.  So, if you want to engage the leaders of the families or of the communities, you're going into a settled traveller site, there will usually be somebody who is in charge of that site, not officially, but maybe their family might be the biggest family or they might be the most important family. And there are people out there who will allow you to start to engage with that person, who can then disseminate the information. But it needs to be outreach care, and the information that you disseminate, it needs to be tailored to people who have left school at primary age, who don't have the skills to read or write, or to manage appointments or read prescriptions, or have access to that type of healthcare. That's where it really needs to be tailored.  And I think confidentiality as well needs to be tailored a lot, because gossip and reputation and shame is huge in the GRT community, and if you are seen to be engaging with someone outside of the community, that is something that can bring a lot of shame to you and your family, so it needs to be handled really, really carefully.  Naimah: Just to kind of go along with this theme of trust that you've all now mentioned, Moestak, I wonder if you could maybe comment on what strategies can healthcare organisations and researchers employ to build trust with these communities who have historically been underserved or mistreated?  Moestak: Yeah, I think I mentioned earlier about the hierarchy of power around superiority and also mistrust of medical professional generally, and I touched there on how safeguarding concerns are triggered on not understanding cultural norms and practices within communities, and misconstruing that with safeguarding. There is generally that mistrust is there. And I think what Aman touched on there is really the importance of asset based approaches, and really building on transparent and really embedding transparent and inclusive practices from the onset. I mean, if we talk about coproduction, true coproduction is really creating a power balance where there's no hierarchy. It's an empowering model. It empowers both the researchers or the person that comes in, but also the communities that participate, and you all start on the same level, on the same outcomes and the same goals and aims that you want to achieve.  And I think it's important to embed those kind of approaches, and it's Covid-19 – I mean, we took part in Bristol in King's Fund research around the community champions model. It's exactly that, about engagement, about community driving their own solutions, and being able to collectively collaborate, drive their health piece forward, but also increase the capacity of communities. We worked with clinicians who come from those communities, and it's no surprise that the uptake of covid-19 vaccine increased as a result of working with those trusted voices.   Quite often, those really effective programmes and engagement often are not funded adequately. They're not sustained. And what happens is that we constantly are having to rebuild and restart, and that really does affect trust as well with communities. And when something works, why not build on it? And even now with that Covid-19 learning from the community champion model, the resource is not there anymore. It's not valued anymore, sadly. That in itself is a risk, I think, in building the trust, but also the strength to continue that work and adapt in other ways around genomic medicine, and even increasing and diversifying the genomics data pool, helping communities understand and drive that. And that first responders project, communities being trained to capacity build and then being able to drive that within their communities, that's the only way that we're going to have effective strategies.  Aman: I think adding onto what's been mentioned, with regards to building trust, it's really important to understand the motivations of communities, and to understand what messaging is going to resonate with different communities, and it's going to be a different message for each community. You can't have the same approach for all communities. A recurrent theme that I've come across when engaging different communities is this difference between messaging which is individualistic and then messaging which is about the community and more the collective message, and how that resonates a lot more with certain communities that I've engaged with, particularly within Muslim communities. And that's something that I think is a bit untapped in regards to kind of any materials that are created, be it posters or videos or any content looking to reach out to communities.  When we did some focus groups with some communities in Watford, who are primarily from the Pakistani community but also other parts of Asia in that region, the biggest response or biggest positive response that we got was when we posed the question, “If you were to know that people who look like you, from wherever your parents are, family may be from, would you be motivated to take part in that research?” And the biggest yes came on the back of that question. And that speaks to the fact that, “If I know that my family or my community, not just in the UK but abroad can benefit, then that would really motivate me and build trust that actually you're not just here to benefit me as an individual, but you're here to benefit my community as a whole, and therefore, yes, I'm going to be more trusting of this programme and be more motivated to take part.”  Naimah: I just wanted to go briefly back, Moestak, you mentioned cultural norms, and I wanted to talk about the cultural norm in societies where maybe people may marry someone from the same ancestor, and what the societal fallout from these practices might be.  Moestak: The stigma and the stereotypes often for communities comes from those beliefs and messages that are often sometimes not even backed up with scientific evidence. It can be seen as Islamophobic sometimes of Muslim communities that practice that. But also I think what's important to understand is that concept around hereditary conditions and how that can determine one's health, and it's not really fully appreciated or desired. And so as a result, for example, a lot of people refuse to even have those early onset maternal testing for the foetus. My personal experience, I have three children, teenagers now, and I refused those tests as well, because my belief and my religious beliefs would kind of not align with being able to terminate a foetus if there were some genetic conditions. And so I think that is often not understood and made very clear to communities, and build on their beliefs and attitudes and values. And so those are the kind of cultural norms that are not fully understood.  But also the opposite side of that actually around being able to prevent a good life for somebody or a bad life for somebody, and being able to prevent genetic conditions is also part of the religion on the flipside, but again it's not creating that link. That cultural beliefs is not understood. I think also the community implications around the stigma. I mean, autism's a big issue in the Samali community, and I remember years ago when I was working in education, we had a big issue around even acknowledgement of diagnosis and referrals, and it's because of the stigma. Those perceptions do exist within communities that if someone has a genetic condition or ill health or a disease, it's almost like being a black sheep in the community. And so it's being able to build on those desires of the community wanting to be healthy and well, I think is not often understood.  Naimah: And do you think it's partly as well education of healthcare professionals to communicate in a really culturally sensitive way?  Moestak: Yes, exactly, that's exactly what it is. It's missed opportunities really that we can build on. In that particular example of autism within the community, I was able to do a really positive piece of work with the community, and building on their interest and their skills, but using my own lived experience and understanding and knowledge, and being able to inform that within education sector but also the health sector, and providing that training and upskilling. And there is unfortunately a lack of diversity within the workforce if you look at the NHS. The lower level kind of cleaning and porter staff are ethnic minorities. And so it is about using those clinicians, as I mentioned earlier, that are coming from those communities are the forefront.  We've recently had a really positive piece of work in Bristol around let's talk about MMR, and we had a cohort of unvaccinated community, a Somali community, young people between the age of 16 to 25, and we worked with a Somali clinician, who led on that piece of work, and it was absolutely amazing. The young people as a result trusted her information and took up – but again also another thing that's important is that a lot of data in the medical system is missing. I for one migrated here from the Netherlands, where I came there as a refugee at the age of three years old. My medical history is completely missing in both the UK records but also in the Netherlands, so I didn't know if I had MMR vaccine. So, it's a lot of gaps in information that people have, newly arrived communities that still need to constantly be updated and informed and education awareness raised with those communities.  Naimah: Anna, I wonder if you wanted to add anything onto that point.  Anna: It's really difficult with that mistrust and sort of how closed the GRT community is to getting that information in, and I think to getting that information understood as well and to make it seem like it's important. Because family is the most important thing, people are accepted the way that they are. You know, if we're talking about autism, people are accepted the way that they are, and it is a bit like, you know, “There's nothing wrong with my child, how dare you suggest that there is?” That testing isn't done because the access to healthcare is so difficult, because people can't register with GPs, because they can't access maternity care, they can't access postnatal care. Because they can't register with the GP, they're not on the system, and then the records don't exist. Still now there's birth records and death records that do not exist for these people within the communities, never mind medical history throughout their lives.  Naimah: I think it really highlights a lot of gaps, doesn't it? Aman, do you want to add anything to that question?  Anna: Your opening remarks is that it's a cultural norm in all societies, and we see even within the royal family in the UK, that it seems to be that any disparaging comments are targeted towards certain communities, and even then unfairly. I mean, often it's associated with Muslim communities, but I would say the majority of Muslim communities don't practice marrying someone from within the same ancestor. It's certain cultural communities who do practice this. Having said that, even that practice shouldn't be seen in a disparaging way, because it's how those communities live their lives, and so we should be respectful of that and not speak in any way disparaging towards that community. And I think we have responsibility – ‘cos obviously nationally the conversation then moves onto increased risks of genetic disorders, and so we should be very matter of fact about what the percentage increase is when it comes to the likelihood of genetic disorders within families who marry with the same ancestor.   Because what happens is, if we're not very clear with what the actual facts are with regards to the increased risk of genetic order then even within the community which practices marrying someone from the same ancestor, that figure can be inflated, and so this perpetuates fear and perpetuates the stigma even more. Whereas if we are just matter of fact, “This is the increased risk of genetic disorders,” and leave it there, then the communities can decide and they'll have a more informed position. I think the figures are an increase from two to six percent increase, but if you were to ask people within the community, “What's the increase of genetic disorders if you're marrying someone from the same ancestor?” they might think it's 40 percent or 50 percent or a really high figure. So, that's something that we need to work towards better understanding, which will lead to removal of that stigma as well.  Anna: Again, that's something that we see in the GRT community as well, there's been research done by a woman called Sally Anne Lynch into cousin marriage within the Irish travelling community, and when they tested people, they found more than 90 genetic conditions that are present within people's DNA within that community that just aren't tested at birth. And I think, you know, you're right, it's something that is not talked about, because outside of these communities it's seen as wrong and it's not seen as something that's normal. It's seen as abnormal. But within this community, it is very normal and it's very accepted. But then the testing isn't done because of the access to healthcare.  Naimah: I think it just seems like it does kind of boil down to education and educating healthcare professionals that it is kind of normal practices. Aman, did you want to add something else?  Aman: Yeah, Anna made a really good point about testing. I think there's something that is a gap in the service that we probably don't provide more widely is that, when it comes to people who practice marriage within the same ancestor in other countries, testing is very normal. So, I know there's many countries around the world where it's very standard practice and even a requirement in certain countries that you must be tested before you get married, and so maybe that's something that we can learn from in the UK.  Moestak: I think it's important to understand that some communities, decision making of consent is sometimes done by the head of the family, and I think that that is not fully understood as well, and often can be a barrier to participation. And I think that there's an element of empowerness that is needed, particularly around women that need that empowerment model around consent of decision making around their testing and genetic testing, and just medical consent.  Naimah: That's an excellent point as well, thanks Moestak.  So, I know we've touched on aspects of this already, but I wanted to finish on this question, how can meaningful community engagement foster trust and collaboration in genomic research and healthcare initiatives?  Aman: I think one of the things that I would really improve is just awareness around genomic healthcare and genomics in general. It's a learning curve that's going to happen within communities at different rates, and we need to be mindful of this because that rate will determine also health inequities that are experienced by those communities as well. So, we need to make sure that we are adequately approaching all communities to the best of our abilities. Having said that, target maybe more resourcing and educational opportunities for communities which have been underrepresented in health research and in genomic health research as well primarily, so we need to sort of prioritise certain communities in regards to our community outreach, because then we'll dispel any myths that people might have and work towards chipping away at the mistrust that certain communities may feel towards just healthcare in general, but more particularly about genomic healthcare, ‘cos genomic healthcare brings up some unique challenges and some unique perspectives within communities.  So, there's a number of fears about the future, but also misgivings about healthcare in the past as well that we need to acknowledge. So, by having community engagement initiatives, which are prioritised from the beginning and not just an afterthought, we can go a long way towards getting over some of the challenges of the past, but also not making new challenges for us in the future.   Anna: I think as a whole, the UK has got a long way to go with building trust with the GRT community. I think it's going to take some time. They still are one of the most marginalised communities. For example, in the area that I live, there was a GRT funeral going on a few weeks ago, and all the pub shut because they didn't want GRT communities in their establishments, and there is no other community or minority that that would happen with now. So, I think there is still quite a long way to go to gain the trust of the GRT community. And in terms of healthcare, I think we need to go right back to the start and learn about these communities, and understand their cultures and their practices, and how they work without that judgement. Living a nomadic lifestyle is still criminalised. There needs to be a decriminalisation around these communities before we can even start to begin to work out how to go there and allow them to access healthcare and knowledge and information around genetic conditions, and around health and mental health.   It's going to be a very long road from here, but I think what we can start doing is to start that destigmatisation. If you are a doctor and somebody turns up in your surgery identifying as someone from the GRT community, understanding the background they come from, and not having all those prejudices, you know, which is very difficult to do, to get rid of those thoughts that you already have about someone. I think we need to make a real effort to start, and I think there needs to be changes within the NHS in order for people to access healthcare better. I think the resources that are given and the information that goes out needs to be more specifically tailored to these communities if that's who you're trying to engage with, because there's so much that goes on in the community that's not known outside of the community, and it's not spoken about, and within different GRT communities as well. You know, there are different GRT communities all around the UK, and what goes on in them is not known to other GRT communities either.   So, it's about being specific with the information that you're getting out, with who you're actually targeting. And I think a bit like we were saying earlier, it's the women, you know. The women have childcare responsibilities almost all of the time, and they are the ones who bring up the children, but they're not necessarily the ones that make the decisions about the children or the child healthcare. You know, women are expected to do jobs in the morning. Women are not available before 11 o'clock in the morning. So, think about when you're making appointments for. Think about when you're going. I think it is going to be a long, long road before we get there, you know, with building trust and getting the information out there, but I think we can make a start.  Naimah: Yeah, it does seem like there is lots of ways we can start tackling it slowly. Moestak, I wonder if you had anything you wanted to add.  Moestak: As a public health specialist, you know, we've not been taught genomic medicine or genomic health at all in terms of how that can benefit and radically change the NHS and improve determinants of health, so that's a massive gap of knowledge within the healthcare sector and professionals. But I think in terms of addressing the historic mistrust, I think there needs to be an acknowledgement and a real openness around the historic, you know, abuse and unethical practices that have existed within health. There are other countries that are much more advanced in that and really embedding that within communities through pledges. That long-term kind of piece of work for me is missing. You know, it's that wider education piece that's missing that needs to be really embedded in the culture.  But I think also investing in the infrastructure in the community. Like far too often, if the long-term vision is not there, communities are reluctant to get involved and have trust within that, so I think that's an important part as well. And I think it's also about demonstrating the benefits of genomic medicine. I think that needs to be done in a community level way, through storytelling. I know that there's now a lot of development around cancer treatments around genomics, but I think it's about having those people who have those lived experiences from different communities to be able to share the benefits and demonstrate that through their way, and being appropriately reimbursed as well. I think that's really important.  I think generally, I think there's a long way we've got to go. I'll never forget when I went to Vancouver on a conference around health, and there was a lot of reconciliation there, where there was really acknowledgement, and the indigenous communities there that have a lot of health disparities were able to kind of overcome some of that and start building as a community and addressing tackling health inequalities because that trust was built and that acknowledgement from high up, from government level, all the way trickled down to local. I think also patient centred approaches around – like we mentioned, we talked about linking the cultural norms and the values and the beliefs that people have, and the skills and the assets that they have to be able to lead on these solutions themselves, that really needs to be embedded to build trust.   Aman touched on the perception around what could be done with genomic data. I don't know if Aman wants to elaborate a bit on that, but that's really important. It's a big barrier. It's how do we create transparent ways of storing data, but also use various ways of communication. It doesn't have to be traditional reports. It could be through podcasts. It could be like community messaging.   Naimah: Yeah, I think that's a really important point. Aman, did you want to come in on that?  Aman: Yeah, I think sharing the stories of the past in an appropriate setting, in an appropriate manner as well – ‘cos it's a bit of a double edged sword, ‘cos you don't want to scare people who are unfamiliar with these stories, but at the same time there's a moral responsibility for all of us involved in this space to speak about these issues, one from the perspective of acknowledging what's happened in the past, so then people feel like, “Okay, you're not trying to hide anything here,” but from the perspective of also that we need to make sure that we don't repeat some of the mistakes in the future, and that as people involved in genomic healthcare and involved in this space, that we're cognisant of these misgivings in the past, and we're cognisant of our responsibility to safeguard communities in the future.  Naimah: Okay, so we're going to wrap up there. Thank you so much to our guests, Anna Smith, Aman Ali and Moestak Hussein for joining me today as we discussed the barriers to access to genomic medicine for diverse communities, and the impact it has on these communities. If you'd like to hear more like this, please subscribe to Behind the Genes on your favourite podcast app. Thank you for listening. I've been your host and producer, Naimah Callachand, and this podcast was edited by Bill Griffin at Ventoux Digital.

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Sunney is a community-focused Event Specialist with experience in sales, fundraising, and production. She moved to Kelowna in 2017 to complete a Diploma in Events and Promotions Management and has been growing her career and life here ever since. In addition to completing contracts throughout the Okanagan Sunney consistently delivers results in unique destinations such as Dubai. Whether it be leading a volunteer team, generating sponsorship relationships, calling the show, or designing the floorplans, she always shows up with a positive attitude and time for a glass of wine at the end of the day with the amazing teams it takes to pull off high-level events. Driven by a deep commitment to our community, Sunney recently joined Mamas for Mamas as the Community Engagement Manager, leading campaigns and events including the highly anticipated annual Gala at the Delta Grand Okanagan."In this episode we ‘get into it' with Sunney about,-Her passion for events-Mamas for Mamas programs-Invisible Homelessness -Finding your passion-Career shifts and more! Follow Sunney over at Mamas for Mamas or on her personal IG.

Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, as she discusses the unique challenges and strengths that students with Autism navigate while learning in school. She is joined by two of our expert CHC Licensed Psychologists, Dr. Melanie Hsu and Dr. Cassandra Sanchez. They share how the social challenges associated with Autism can pose barriers to learning when in a highly stimulating environment like a school classroom. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of these unique challenges and learn how to leverage their strengths to support the learning journey. Resources:CHC OnlineCHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical ServicesCHC's Resource LibrarySign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

Send us a Text Message.Can a single individual ignite meaningful change within a community? Join us for a deeply moving conversation with James Williams, affectionately known as Bug, as he recounts his inspiring journey from growing up in the challenging neighborhoods of Syracuse to becoming the Community Engagement Manager for Blueprint 15. Listen to James's heartfelt stories about his unwavering commitment to addressing power dynamics and racial issues, drawing on his experiences with the Promise Zone and the Syracuse City School District. James's passion for his community and his vision for positive action over mere words provides a compelling narrative on the power of dedication and genuine connection to one's roots.Ever wondered how teachers manage to create a supportive classroom environment amidst significant external challenges? In this insightful chapter, we explore the parallels between teachers and coaches, delving into the importance of understanding students' diverse backgrounds and the systemic issues that impact their education. Through engaging discussions, we highlight the need for empathy, adaptability, and collaborative relationships between educators and families. Hear personal anecdotes about the transformative impact educators can have on young lives and the critical skill sets required to navigate the evolving landscape of the teaching profession, especially in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.Fatherhood brings about profound responsibilities and life lessons, and in this episode, James and I share our personal journeys of balancing parenthood with community engagement. We reflect on the importance of being present and involved in our children's lives, breaking the cycle of absentee parenting, and fostering open communication. James also shares his experiences organizing community events and initiatives, emphasizing the fulfillment derived from collective efforts to support those in need. Concluding with a heartfelt exchange on the significance of genuine connections and future collaborations, this episode is a tribute to the enduring bonds of family and the power of community spirit.Support the Show.Your quality of love = Your quality of life #Peace&Love

This week we go railside, and explore the fascinating world of trains around Michigan. What we found was a dedicated, passionate group of people, some incredible machinery, lots of history, and one new restaurant. We first meet Kyle Rosol, the general manager of the Friends of the Coopersville-Marne Railway, which is located just due west of Grand Rapids, about halfway to Grand Haven. His life-long passion for trains and railroads led him across town from Lowell to this dream job. The vintage train resides in Coopersville and travels a dedicated 7-mile track to Marne that was originally built in 1858. The historic cars do a 90-minute loop and a relaxing pace. The extra cool thing about this train is that each voyage out follows some type of theme, many of them seasonal. Check out Rails and Ales, and enjoy a craft beer or wine and an appetizer as you travel, or do the Summer Train and learn about the history of the area. The most popular are the fall Pumpkin Train and Holiday Train in December, please plan ahead for these.  Also, reserve ahead of time, and do not miss the Great Train Robbery, which Kyle shared with us. All we'll say is that bandits takeover and a certain someone has to arrive by horseback to save the day, which sounds pretty exciting to us.Owosso, a charming little town located a bit northeast of Lansing, has always been a favorite of ours after spending some time here eating the best fried chicken we ever had at our beloved Lula's Louisiana Kitchen, which has sadly since closed by fire. Taking a walk through downtown offers cute shops, bakeries to pop into, an absolutely lovely green park, and one colossal piece of American engineering.The Steam Railroading Institute in Owosso is home to the mighty Pere Marquette 1225 engine, which pulls the famous North Pole Express, a seasonal and extremely popular excursion based on a famous movie during the holiday season. This four-and-a-half-hour trip includes cocoa, and a visit to the Ashley Christmas Village, as well as a festive train ride.  Situated on the site of the former Ann Arbor Railroad's steam shops and roundhouse in Owosso, SRI's mission is to educate the public about steam-era railroading in Michigan and the Great Lakes region. From individuals to large groups of school children, SRI is open to the public on select days from April to September for visits and tours. You can also book private charters, ride the 7.5 gauge mini-railroad, and experience other special train events.Matthew Buskard has been a long-time friend and restaurant colleague of Amy's from way, way back. It's always a very proud moment to have this restaurant empire owner on the show, knowing how hard he has worked to get here, with multiple locations of his Bobcat Bonnie's popping up all over the state. His most recent spot just opened in the Lansing Train Station, which was formerly the home of Clara's. Matty Cakes tells us about the care they took in this renovation, maintaining many historical parts while consciously updating, which sounds kind of Goop-y but is decidedly not. He also gives us an update on the huge Michigan Central Station rebuild in Corktown by Ford, which sounds incredibly exciting for everyone, including his original location of Bobcat Bonnie's.Andrew Kercher, Community Engagement Manager and Historian for the Port Huron Museums, is another favorite guest, because his passion is just so apparent, and he makes learning effortless and fun. The museum family in Port Huron encompasses multiple locations, including the Fort Gratiot Lighthouse, Carnegie Museum, the Huron Lightship, and the Edison Depot. That last one is our focus on this show, where Kercher shares with us Thomas Edison's childhood in Port Huron and the importance of trains to this young entrepreneur. Plan a visit to this interesting spot this summer to experience history firsthand. Follow John and Amy:https://www.amyandgonzo.com/Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/behindthemittenTwitter at @BehindTheMittenInstagram at @BehindTheMitten

Send us a Text Message.Brace yourself for a seismic shift in philanthropy! We're diving into the $84 trillion Great Generational Wealth Transfer that's set to redefine the nonprofit landscape. This unprecedented transfer of wealth offers a golden opportunity for nonprofits to connect with a new wave of donors and drive significant impact.Meet the Great Generational Wealth Transfer head-on, fully understanding its implications for your nonprofit: Understand the Impact: Get clarity on what this monumental wealth transfer means for the nonprofit sector and how it can transform your organization's future.Engage Legacy Donors: Discover effective strategies to connect with potential legacy donors and nurture long-term relationships that can sustain your nonprofit for years to come.Connect with Emerging Donors: Learn how to engage millennials and Gen Xers, who are set to inherit the bulk of this wealth, and understand the dynamics of generational giving.Ensure Transparency: Explore diverse giving channels and understand the importance of maintaining transparency and accountability to build and retain donor trust.Join Jena, Education & Community Engagement Manager at Donorbox, as she guides you through this transformative period and equips you with the knowledge and tools to make the most of this extraordinary opportunity.Dig deeper into Gen Z and their preferences in our last episode 4 Nonprofit Strategies to Engage Gen Z Donors, and in our blog, here:Gen Z Donors: How to Reach the Next Generation of Philanthropistshttps://donorbox.org/nonprofit-blog/gen-z-donors What makes Donorbox the Best Nonprofit Fundraising Platform to Achieve Your Strategic Goals?Easy to customize, available in multiple languages and currencies, and supported by leading payment processors (Stripe and PayPal), Donorbox's nonprofit fundraising solution is used by 80,000+ global organizations and individuals. From animal rescue to schools, places of worship, and research groups, nonprofits use Donorbox to raise more funds, manage donors efficiently, and make a bigger impact. Take a tour right now and start fundraising in just 15 minutes: → https://donorbox.org/The Nonprofit Podcast, and a wealth of nonprofit leadership tutorials,  expert advice, tips, and tactics, are available on the Donorbox YouTube channel, subscribe today and never miss an episode:

Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, in a conversation with CHC expert, Dr. Tracy Cavaligos, licensed psychologist, as they discuss navigating terminology and supporting children around exploring gender identity. In this episode you'll learn about different terms and when to use them, how to support your child's natural gender exploration and resources to support their journey. As a result, you'll see the joy of your child becoming comfortable expressing their true and authentic selves.Resources:CHC OnlineCHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical ServicesCHC's Resource LibrarySign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

On this episode of Gone Boss we talk with Courtney Bishop, Community Engagement Manager at Open Door Health Services! 

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we have the pleasure of talking to Lauren and Kris, two passionate individuals dedicated to making a difference in the fight against childhood cancer. Lauren, the Community Engagement Manager at CureSearch, plays a vital role in organizing the incredible Ultimate Hikes events. These events are not just breathtaking outdoor adventures; they also raise funds to support CureSearch's mission of finding cures for children's cancer, the leading cause of death by disease in children.Kris, the COO of Connect & Hike, has a personal connection to the cause. Not only did he participate as a hiker in the Central Texas Ultimate Hike, but he will also be volunteering at the PCT Ultimate Hike event and hiking the Ultimate Hike Fall event on the Foothills Trail.Together, Lauren and Kris share their insights on CureSearch's mission and the impact of Ultimate Hikes in advancing research and providing hope to families affected by childhood cancer. They also give us a glimpse into what participants can expect when they join one of these awe-inspiring and impactful events. Be sure to check out the episode show notes to learn more about CureSearch and their Ultimate Hikes events.Episode Links:CureSearch on InstagramUltimate Hikes on InstagramCureSearch WebsiteThe Ultimate Hike WebsiteKris's InstagramConnect and Hike on InstagramFollow us on Instagram, @HikesandmicsThis episode's music was created by Ketsa, follow him on Instagram @Ketsamusic  Episode Sponsor(s):Ursa Minor Outfitters - Inspired by the outdoors, Created by local artistsGo check them at www.ursaminoroutfitters.com and don't forget to enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.FlipSockz will keep Mother Nature out of your boots with their innovative nylon sleeve.To get your first pair visit www.FlipSockz.com and enter the promo code HikesMics10 at checkout to receive 10% off your order.

Public Health Careers podcast episode with Deepika Andavarapu, AICP, PhD

This week's episode of "In the Flamingo Lounge" was recorded on-site at the Buffalo Museum of Science as part of their “SCIENCE AFTER HOURS: SCI-FI EDITION”. Music is based in science: sound is produced when something vibrates – and those vibrations are brought to the ear as sound waves. And it's mathematical, varying in pitch, volume, tempo, and rhythm. The science of sound reminds us to stop, listen, and feel the vibration.  The Buffalo Museum of Science has hosted many music-related exhibits over the years. This week I talked about those events and the science behind the music with my guest from the museum, Community Engagement Manager, Gabrielle Graham.

From a PE teacher to a social media maven, Alex Saronis, a.k.a. Mr. MoCo 301, joins us to chart his meteoric rise from the humble beginnings of #MoCoSnow to steering the MoCo Show platform towards millions of views. As Montgomery County's very own Community Engagement Manager, Derrick Kenny, reveals the multifaceted nature of his role, which spans far beyond communications into the realm of cable TV stations and content production. Our live audience at the Universities of Shady Grove buzzes with excitement as we unravel the tapestry of content creation and delve into the hearts behind the voices that resonate through podcasting's growing influence.This episode is steeped in the transformative power of local expertise and personal passion as it shapes the digital landscape. We dissect the strategy behind going viral, the responsibility of factual reporting, and the dance of monetization for small news outlets in the age of user-generated content. It's an open book into the highs and lows that come with the territory, from the story of local entrepreneurs who flipped the fast-casual food scene on its head with Cava, to the precision and care needed to handle the psychological toll of online negativity.As we wrap up, we address the critical art of managing an online presence, understanding your audience demographics, and the pure joy found in producing content that's true to who you are. Whether we're discussing the global marketplace's impact on local creators or the personal strategies for handling social media stress, this episode is packed with insights, inspiration, and the real stories of content creators shaping their own paths in Montgomery County and beyond. Guest Alex Saronis exemplifies this journey, showing us the power of evolving a brand while staying grounded in community values. Join us for a heartfelt exploration of what it means to craft stories and build connections in today's buzzing content creation landscape.

Iola is your typical Black Sepharadi Jewish Mama slowly living her life in sleepy MN as a Community Engagement Manager for the ADL. Except there's nothing slow or sleepy about Iola and her infectious giggle is a tell tale sign of a sensitive soul fighting for good old fashioned conversations and some real connection. Oy! X: @kindofhomestead IG: @thekindofhomesteader W: kindofhomesteading.com LISTEN TO THE MYSTERY BOOK PODCAST SERIES: https://anchor.fm/thejewfunctionpodcast SETH'S BOOK: https://www.antidotetoantisemitism.com/ FREE AUDIOBOOK (With Audible trial) OF THE JEWISH CHOICE - UNITY OR ANTISEMITISM: https://amzn.to/3u40evC LIKE/SHARE/SUBSCRIBE Follow us on Twitter/Facebook/Instagram @thejewfunction NEW: SUPPORT US ON PATREON patreon.com/thejewfunction

On today's Closer Look with Rose Scott, we have an on-scene report from Emory University by WABE Reporter Chamian Cruz. Protesters of the Israel-Hamas war clashed with law enforcement today, leading to several arrests. Also, Host Rose Scott interviews Morehouse College's Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Kendrick Brown, about the backlash to President Joe Biden's scheduled commencement address for next month's graduation.Then, we continue with Part 2 of our Maternal Healthcare Series. As of 2020, 82 of Georgia's 159 counties have no OB/GYNs, while another 15 only have one. We discuss the challenges of accessing obstetrics and gynecological care in Georgia's rural communities with our guests, Dr. Keisha Reneé Callins, an OB/GYN with Community Health Care Systems, and Dr. Joy Baker, an OB/GYN with Wellstar Obstetrics and Gynecology. We conclude our series with a discussion focusing on the outreach programs for pregnant women in difficult situations, such as fleeing their home country or incarceration. Joining the conversation from Embrace - Refugee Birth Support are Muzhda Oriakhil, the Community Engagement Manager & Afghani Community Liaison, and Director Virginia Voyles Tester. Also, from Motherhood Beyond Bars is Program Director Vanessa Garrett and Executive Director Amy Ard.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Do you ever find yourself reading or talking about the worldwide climate crisis – coral reef devastation, melting glaciers, catastrophic weather – and wondering “But what can I do?” For those of us who live in urban environments, climate change may sometimes feel like a concept far removed from our daily lives. And yet, the biodiversity and nature right under our noses – and integrated into our cities – are an essential piece of a healthy planet, and a critical baseline for understanding the global climate crisis.Join some of the Bay Area's leading scientists, researchers, and educators for an engaging discussion about urban biodiversity that highlights just how interconnected humans, plants, and animals are even in (especially in) urban spaces. Plus, learn how to channel your love of nature into action by participating in City Nature Challenge, an annual international bioblitz that mobilizes people to document urban biodiversity, April 26-29. Panelists:Jesus Lozano, Urban Forestry Coordinator at the San Francisco Environment Department. Jesus coordinates the San Francisco Urban Forestry Council, facilitating collaboration among key city agencies and local organizations to provide expert advice to the San Francisco Board of Supervisors on tree-related topics. Jesus previously served as the Community Engagement Manager at Friends of the Urban Forest, where they focused on connecting with communities that historically have had fewer trees. Committed to the creation of an equitably distributed urban forest, they strive to ensure its role as essential public infrastructure, habitat for local wildlife, and a connection to nature for all of San Francisco's residents.Olivia VanDamme, Community Science Coordinator, Center for Biodiversity and Community Science at the California Academy of Sciences. Olivia helps support and organize community science campaigns including City Nature Challenge, Snapshot Cal Coast and California Biodiversity Day, expanding partnerships and communications. She is dedicated to increasing access to nature for all Californians, and has focused on environmental justice, Indigenous solidarity and equity in her roles for environmental non-profits. She is an avid geographer, educator, poet, singer, environmentalist, and surfer.Cesar O. Estien, Ph.D. candidate in UC Berkeley's Department of Environmental Science, Policy, and Management in Dr. Christopher Schell's lab, investigating the extent to which societal inequity and environmental injustice shape biodiversity and wildlife ecology. He is currently investigating how historical redlining, income disparities, and unequal pollution burdens influence wildlife biodiversity, carnivore behavior, and human-wildlife interactions through an environmental justice lens. Manny's never turns away anyone for lack of funds. To receive a complementary ticket just email the word "grapefruit" and the title of this event to luis@welcometomannys.com.Want to support community members? By purchasing a "Pay It Forward" ticket you will allow us to provide free tickets to those who may not be able to afford entry otherwise and ensure we can create a diverse socio-economic audience that represents San Francisco.

Ben Christensen, Community Engagement Manager for Hat Club, joins the boys to talk about the benefits of being a Hat Club member, his own involvement with the company, a lifelong obsession with headwear and why he's the perfect person to rep the brand, how he chooses his eclectic hat and jersey combos and the good and bad (it's mostly bad) of the current Major League laundry.

Join our guest host, Natalie Tamburello, Community Engagement Manager at CHC, as she engages in a candid conversation about the unique challenges and stigma surrounding mental health in the Asian American community. With our guest experts, CHC Licensed Psychologist, Dr. Emily Hsu and Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Thuy Tran, they discuss not only what they have experienced professionally, but also personally as Asian American mental health professionals. Listen in to gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and learn about navigating language barriers, how love is expressed differently in Asian communities and how we can build cultural bridges with empathy and understanding.Resources:CHC OnlineCHC's Catherine T. Harvey Center for Clinical ServicesCHC's Resource LibrarySign up for our Virtual Village email list to receive our latest episodes and recent CHC updates. Visit Voices of Compassion online for full show notes including additional resources. Find us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn and visit our YouTube channel for videos. Subscribe and leave us a review wherever you listen! We love to hear from you - email us at podcast@chconline.org.Santo Rico by Twin Musicom is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/Artist: http://www.twinmusicom.org/

In a south St. Louis city park created in Victorian times, Indigenous culture, native plant ecology and 21st century engineering are newly united in a southwesterly flow. Tara Morton, Community Engagement Manager for this project's urban someplace, Tower Grove Park, shares the story of Nee Kee Nee, a riverine revival.        Named Nee Kee Nee, or “revived water” in the language of the Osage People who once inhabited the land, the East Stream captures stormwater from 43 Park acres and provides a naturalized play area for many of kinds of nature relatives, including humans young-to-old.       East Stream's headwaters are fed by a user-activated potable water source. Stormwater from intakes on adjacent Arsenal Street rejoin the stream 300 feet below the headwaters and flow through a system of weirs and rain gardens. Shunted underground for more than 100 years, East Stream is now a biodiverse, living partner in the Park's nature stewardship: a waterway working with human needs, designed to divert stormwater - up to 3.8 million gallons annually - from overloading the urban sewer system. Nee Kee Nee is also reviving culture. Tower Grove Park staff worked with the Osage Nation's Tribal Historic Preservation Office on design of the stream, the direction it flows and landscaping with pawpaw, arrowwood, and many other kinds of native plants. Physical and interpretive elements embody the Osage People's origin story and elements of Osage community life.  Tower Grove Park is open daily, sunrise to sunset, in the City of St. Louis, Missouri. THANKS to Jon Valley, KDHX Audio Production Pro Related Earthworms Conversations: Artist Jayvn Solomon Envisions Loutopia (Dec. 2021) The Water Defenders with John Cavanaugh (Oct 2021)

Host, Jes, sits down with Jill Sams, Community Engagement Manager for New Life Pregnancy Center here in Decatur, IL.

In this captivating episode of the Academy Committee special series, Emma Grace Myers, Community Engagement Manager at iMiller Public Relations (iMPR), engages in an insightful discussion with Phillip Koblence, host of Nomad Futurist. Transitioning directly from college to the digital infrastructure world two years ago, Myers has been on a journey of growth. Alongside her role as a Board Member and Advisor for the Nomad Futurists, she holds a unique position as the head of the Audience Quality Assurance committee, actively contributing to shaping and promoting the curriculum of the Nomad Futurist Academy — a dedicated resource tailored for emerging data center professionals.When reflecting on her motivation while working with fellow committee heads, Myers expresses she is driven by collaborating with remarkable people:“It's inspiring to be around passionate people because that stirs up that passionate side in you.”Discussing the experience of building an academy from the ground up, Myers enthusiastically proclaims:“The freedom that's come with this blank slate has been the most surprising or thrilling part of it for me because when the information does come in or content is submitted, we get to decide how it's reviewed.”Myers remarks on what has made her passionate about propelling the industry forward and dedicating her time to the Academy: “The amount of conversations I have had with strangers around my age at coffee shops about the data center industry, who have no idea what it is… And then I just think wait until the Academy is launched. And there's one link that I'll get to provide them. It's comprehensive, there are no learning gaps, and it's all centralized in one free online platform to be." Emma Grace Myers' episode expands upon how the Nomad Futurist Foundation is bringing its mission to fruition through the creation of the Academy. This insightful episode is a must-listen for anyone aspiring to make their mark in the world of digital infrastructure. Stay updated by connecting with the Nomad Futurist Foundation on LinkedIn.

E74: In this episode, Tell the Truth, we interviewed Kiona Sinks, Community Engagement Manager for the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum. We met with her on location in the heart of the museum in Kansas City, MO.   Kiona explains how she earned her spot as a prominent change-maker and storyteller in Kansas City, giving a behind-the-scenes look at what goes into her seemingly effortless, resolute presence. She shares stories and experiences that made her ask, “If I don't believe in myself, who will?” and “Why not now?”.    Jen Vellenga and Jennifer Rettele-Thomas are the co-founders of Voice First World®, a communication and leadership coaching company. They train executives and leaders on the Presence Paradigm™, a communication technique created from Jen V's decades of training actors to perform authentically with stage presence. If you want to learn more about how to speak confidently, book a discovery call at www.voicefirstworld.com/chat

In this enlightening and inspiring video, we delve into the journey of Damon House, a leader who stands at the intersection of technology, innovation, and societal change. Growing up in New York City as the son of two farming families, Damon's unique perspective fueled his dedication to empowering communities and driving digital transformation.From his role as a Strategist (Thinker), Deployment Director (Doer), to Community Engagement Manager (Communicator), Damon has consistently demonstrated the ability to catalyze change and foster growth. Whether it's consulting with C-Suite executives or speaking at the United Nations, his dedication to bridging gaps and promoting economic development in underserved communities remains constant.Join us as we navigate Damon's remarkable career, tireless community development efforts, and impressive achievements, including his recent role as a Senior Business Program Manager for Microsoft's Global Consulting Services division and winning Microsoft's US Public Sector Heroes Award in 2021.Discover the transformative power of technology, innovation, and community engagement through the lens of Damon House.Key Insights:Damon House grew up understanding disparate challenges different communities face, sparking his lifelong dedication to fostering equality and growth.As a Strategist, Deployment Director, and Community Engagement Manager, Damon has a unique range of expertise that allows him to work with high-level executives and grassroots communities effectively.Damon's career at Microsoft's Global Consulting Services division has enabled him to guide digital transformation for Healthcare and Education sectors, supporting over $500M USD in consulting sales.Passionate about community development, Damon has developed impactful programs for communities of color in the US, the Caribbean, and Africa.Awarded Microsoft's US Public Sector Heroes Award in 2021, Damon's exceptional community engagement has been recognized at the highest level.Damon's work sits at the intersection of education, innovation, technology, industry, and entrepreneurship, making him a pivotal figure in helping underrepresented and underserved communities achieve more.His track record in bringing together Federal, Corporate, and NGO Partners showcases his capability to engage in advocacy, policy, and transformational opportunities in underrepresented communities.Thanks for tuning in to this episode of Follow The Brand! We hope you enjoyed learning about the latest marketing trends and strategies in Personal Branding, Business and Career Development, Financial Empowerment, Technology Innovation, and Executive Presence. To keep up with the latest insights and updates from us, be sure to follow us at 5starbdm.com. See you next time on Follow The Brand!