Podcasts about global brigades

Dr. Erkeda DeRouen is joined by Shital Vora, a physical therapist and co-founder of the Global Brigades organization. As a founder of the Global Brigades, Shital tells the story of how she founded the organization and the milestones they have achieved to help communities in need of sustainable healthcare and economic resources. [01:30] Roles of Physical Therapist in Healthcare [05:10] The Global Brigades [11:07] How Students Can Get Involved in The Global Brigades [15:56] What Would You Change in Healthcare? [19:22] Involvement in Local Areas and Organizations Full show notes

Dr. Anand “Sunny” Narayanan is currently a Research Professor at Florida A&M AND - Florida State University (FAMU-FSU). As a first-generation, immigrant, Indian American from a disadvantaged background, Sunny has held a life-long interest in encouraging diversity through educational outreach and interdisciplinary projects. Sunny holds a Ph.D. from Texas A&M University in Medical and Space Physiology, and B.S. degrees from West Virginia University in Mechanical Engineering and Biology. Sunny took his first professional steps with NASA, supporting systems engineering computational projects at the Katherine Johnson Independent Verification and Validation Facility, completing team-based design-build-fly projects through NASA's Microgravity University program, and conducting nanotechnology biomedical research as a Ronald E. McNair Scholar. He continued his academic steps at Texas A&M University, supported by the National Space Biomedical Research Institute for his doctorate to study physiological adaptations of astronauts during their journey in space., Now as a Research Professor, he continues his support of NASA's space program, leading and supporting multiple biomedical studies investigating the physiological effects of deep space radiation, Lunar, and Martian gravity, relevant to our human space exploration goals as we return to the Moon and beyond through the Artemis program. Finally, Sunny is encouraging of individuals from all backgrounds demonstrating interest in aerospace careers. He is involved and serves as an advisor for organizations including Astronaut Scholarship Foundation, Students for the Exploration and Development of Space, Zed Factor Fellowship, Global Brigades, Space Generation Advisory Council, Lymphatic Education & Research Network, to inspire and support the next-generation of STEAM leaders. Check out the Aerospace and Innovation Academy website here: www.aerospacehigh.org Register for Summer STEM Sessions HERE: --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/shawna-christenson2/support

We talk to the co-founder of Global Brigades, an international nonprofit that works to improve a community's health and meet their economic goals. The organization works in six countries, with programs designed to suit the unique needs of each community.

How can we get money into America's Main Street communities?Cat knows that Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs) have been vital in capitalizing people and communities neglected by mainstream lending. But support for these institutions has to come from somewhere. CNote is a B-Corporation and social enterprise that acts as a go between for CDFIs and institutional investors looking to round out their portfolios with investments in communities. For the scoop on CNote, we talk to co-founder and three-time entrepreneur Cat Berman about what her business does and her vision for bringing innovation to community investing.About Cat.As co-founder of CNote, Catherine Berman works to bridge the gap between capital and communities. She is a three-time entrepreneur with experience launching and building scalable businesses, previous company, Global Brigades, operating in five countries and now being the world's largest student development firm. Over the last two decades, Catherine has held senior roles in both management consulting and venture capital and served as Managing Director of Charles Schwab where she led a strategy division focused on the future of finance incorporating behavioral economics and predictive analytics. A renegade not only listens but acts. We've consolidated a few tips from this episode to help you invest in local communities.Wisdom Fund: Check out CNote's Wisdom Fund that supports women of color entrepreneurs. You can invest through organizations you are a part of. Ask your employer, local nonprofits, places of worship, etc. to support this work by investing some of their cash in this fund.Add socially responsible funds to your retirement account: This site provides a guide for investing your retirement dollars into causes that align with your values.Invest in CDFI banks & credit unions: Move your savings to a CDFI bank or credit union that supports lending in local communities. Check out this site to locate a CDFI bank or credit union near you. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/renegadecappod)

Global Brigades is the largest student-funded humanitarian organization, and was started by Marquette University students in 2003. Most recently, it launched a for-profit spinoff, Eskala, which is a microfinance company focused on breaking the cycle of poverty through banking. MBJ's Margaret Naczek spoke with some of the founders on this new endeavor.  Later, Margaret talked with Greg Hanis, president of New Berlin-based Hospitality Marketers International, about all things hotels.  They discussed some of the biggest trends the hospitality industry is watching right now including when there will be a return to corporate travel, the high demand for leisure travel this summer and what hotels are succeeding. For more information on some of the stories featured in today's episode, visit https://www.bizjournals.com/milwaukee/

Overview: Today I speak with Gustavo Soriano, Gustavo he Senior Director of International Programs at Best Buddies International. His role is to oversee the organization's programs abroad, encompassing 56 countries and territories across six continents of the world. Not familiar with Best Buddies? No problem, you'll get to learn about the history, mission, and incredible work of this fantastic organization. Connect Best Buddies International Website Bios: Gustavo Soriano is the Senior Director of International Programs at Best Buddies International. In this role, he combines his unique blend of non-profit and international management experience to oversee the organization's programs abroad, encompassing 56 countries and territories across six continents of the world. Mr. Soriano has been in charge of the organization's geographical expansion outside of the United States and the global development of their supported employment program. Previously the Director of Programs at Global Brigades, Mr. Soriano has also held leadership positions in many other non-profit organizations working on public health and sustainable development in Latin America. A Medical Doctor graduate from Universidad Evangélica de El Salvador, Mr. Soriano holds an MS Degree in International Administration and Public Health from the School of Arts and Sciences at the University of Miami. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/seniapodcast/message

How does a group of college students who desire to make an impact on the world end up starting a movement across many campuses & impacting thousands around the world? On today's episode, we hear the story of Global Brigades as we talk with Shital Vora and Steven Atamian. Global Brigades has been working with communities around the world to bring changes - in healthcare, in economics, and in people's lives, and it all started with several college students who had a couple of weeks of time that they were willing to give. Wherever you are at in the world, this podcast will remind you that even if you start small, great things grow & can make a great difference in the world! To learn more - check out www.globalbrigades.org   Feast Over Famine does not provide legal, tax, accounting or other professional advice. You should consult professional advisors concerning the legal, tax, or accounting consequences of your activities. Feast Over Famine does not consult, advise, or assist with (i) the offer or sale of securities in any capital-raising transaction, or (ii) the direct or indirect promotion or maintenance of a market for any securities. Feast Over Famine does not engage in any activities for which an investment advisor's registration or license is required under the U.S. Investment Advisors Act of 1940, or under any other applicable federal or state law; or for which a “broker's” or “dealer's” registration or license is required under the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or under any other applicable federal or state law.

Monday on Lake Effect : We learn about Global Brigades, a non-profit created by a Marquette graduate that helps students understand poverty in other countries and help find solutions. Then, we look at how the pandemic is impacting oral health. We hear from a healthcare worker who received the COVID-19 vaccine. Bubbler Talk explores the history of Milwaukee’s Borchert Field. Plus, the documentary Disclosure looks at the history of transgender misrepresentation in media. Guest: Dr. Shital Vora, co-founder of Global Brigades Dr. Yasser Khaled, dentist specializing in TMD, orofacial pain & assistant professor in the Marquette School of Dentistry Matt, registered nurse in Milwaukee Bubbler Talk Sam Feder, director of Disclosure

In our first episode of Season 2, we sit down with soon-to-be mechanical engineering graduate Emilee Cho. Emilee shares how involvement in academic Greek life as well as student organizations while at MU (shout out to Global Brigades!) helped her see herself as a leader and develop confidence that she brings with her into the workplace. Want to get in contact with Graicey, Maria, or Emilee? Email career.services@marquette.edu and we'll connect you!

In this episode of Ventures we explore the world of impact investing & social entrepreneurship to help the poorest of the poor around the globe. We hear and discuss the founding story of Global Brigades, the world's largest student-led movement for global health (approximately one in five medical students today have gone on a Brigade). We also hear the launch announcement of Eskala, a for-profit company with an ambitious (and believable) 20-year plan to help end poverty for 18 million people. Visit https://satchel.works/@wclittle/ventures-episode-8 for detailed notes and links to resources mentioned. You can watch this episode via video here. My guests this week are Steve Atamian (Co-Founder of Global Brigades :: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenatamian/) and seasoned impact investor/advisor/attorney Brian Howe (Managing Director of Wyttmab & Venture Partner at Prota Ventures :: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankhowe/), and we cover the following: 1:55 - Brian's intro and journey from law school into the social impact space, starting a community hub, and advising social impact founders reaching people globally. 8:30 - Steve's story from school, to Deloitte, to starting and scaling Global Brigades. 20:00 - Talking about the different sides of the supply/demand with Global Brigades and the “bridge” they form between students and local communities in the countries they serve. 25:58 - How does Brian advise someone who is considering social impact entrepreneurship in terms of thinking about for-profit vs. non-profit, company structure, etc.. 31:27 - Using “relationships first” as a heuristic for deciding how to structure things later, what were the early relationships that mattered for Global Brigades as they were starting and deciding how to structure themselves? 34:10 - How does donor money flow and support happen? Where does the money go? 41:34 - What was the process of scaling Global Brigades like?48:42 - The importance of listening to understand needs. 50:12 - What are the common stories like for the pre-med students that go on Brigades? What do they do?58:04 - Example of a new social enterprise being formed when a new water system is created, like a public utility. 58:55 - How does Brian advise, structurally, nonprofits who are considering forming for-profits? 1:04:00 - The story of the new for-profit Global Brigades is spinning out. 1:11:55 - What does the regulatory landscape look like in the countries that Global Brigades serve regarding banks?1:14:28 - What advice does Steve have for budding social entrepreneurs / investors considering new ways to innovate and help out globally? 1:17:08 - What advice does Brian have for budding social entrepreneurs / investors considering new ways to innovate and help out globally?1:21:16 - The need for innovation for things like more affordable latrines.  1:22:00 - Side story of Fledge investing in a founder that launched The Obama Stove in Africa, and how that enterprise was/is an important model for social entrepreneurs leveraging local talent and resources. 1:26:20 - Where can people find out more about Brian and Steve online and contact them? https://www.globalbrigades.org/ // steve@globalbrigades.org // https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevenatamian/ // https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankhowe/ 

After earning her bachelor's degree in biological sciences from DePaul University in 2011, Rachel Almburg worked for Global Brigades in Ghana to promote healthcare, economic development, and access to clean water. She then returned to Chicago to serve as an AmeriCorps Member with Northwestern Settlement House, which provides youth education and other services with the goal of disrupting generational poverty.After a year of interdisciplinary coursework, Almburg is now applying her skills with the Minneapolis Public Housing Authority's Research and Analytics team. Almburg finds the work both informative and helpful for her future career.

Disclaimer: Opinions expressed within this interview are those of Aws Alani and do not necessarily represent the opinions or viewpoints of Kings College Hospital NHS Foundation Trust or Kings College London In this episode we discuss: Restorability is subjective – are there any objective criteria we can rely on? Implants vs teeth – implants are not a panacea. Implant systems go obsolete, teeth are timeless Importance of informing patients and managing expectations What to do in scenarios where one wall of a molar is completely missing – how would YOU restore it? A few case examples discussed Importance of the pulp for proprioception Importance of both the vertical and HORIZONTAL FERRULE How do you manage patients with asymptomatic cracked teeth? Influence of parafunction on predictability and restorability Partial exodontia technique Implants vs teeth – advantages of teeth over implants Protrusive Dental Pearl: Use an Iwanson gauge to measure crowns, burs, cusp thicknesses and anything else! You can buy one on the cheap from Amazon. Occlusion symposium September 7th: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/key-topics-in-restorative-dentistry-presents-the-occlusion-symposium-tickets-58076533475 Operative Dentistry Diploma-Applications open:https://www.kcl.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/taught-courses/operative-dentistry-pg-dip Aws Alani qualified in 2003 from King’s College London. He completed vocational training in Essex and held junior hospital positions at Guy’s Hospital and King’s College Hospital, before completing an MSc in Endodontics at the Eastman Dental Institute. He moved to Morriston Hospital in South Wales to work in the Maxillofacial Unit, initially as a Senior House Officer before becoming a Specialist Registrar. After three years in Wales he moved to Newcastle, where he completed his specialist training in Restorative Dentistry. During his training he completed relief work trips to Romania and Ghana with ‘Young Smiles for Romania’ and ‘Global Brigades’. In 2013 Aws became the International Team for Implantology Scholar in Toronto, Canada, working at the Hospital for Sick Children and Bloorview Kids Rehabilitation Hospital. He returned to London in 2014 to become a full time Consultant in Restorative Dentistry at King’s College Hospital. His main remit is the management of congenital and acquired defects within an MDT environment, working alongside Paediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. He has published over 40 peer reviewed papers  and maintains an active interest in current clinical issues and research. He has won grants from the British Endodontic Society and the Royal College of Surgeons to examine novel tooth filling materials. He is a previous British Society of Restorative Dentistry and British Endodontic Society council member. He recently completed a Masters Degree in Medical Law; his dissertation was titled ‘Social Media and the Dental Patient: A medicolegal perspective’. He is the course director for the Diploma in Operative Dentistry at KCL which looks to upskill in a multifaceted manner through seminars, hands on simulated exercises and clinical treatment. More information on the course can be found here.  He has built 4 separate websites from scratch, his most recent platform (www.restorativedentistry.org) has over 100,000 reads and is subscribed to by dentists from all over the world. He administers 4 dental facebook groups, the largest of which has 28,000 members. BLOG www.restorativedentistry.org ​ Facebook Group Restorative Dentistry For All Facebook page Key Topics in Restorative Dentistry Insta restor6tive_dentistry

Three-time social entrepreneur, Catherine Berman (COM’97) is the Founder and CEO of the impact investment platform, CNote. Cat has embraced a career in generating positive social change and shares the lessons she’s learned from her experience launching and scaling mission-driven businesses. Learn more about Cat & her company at www.mycnote.com. For more on the Proud to BU podcast, visit our website, bu.edu/alumni/podcast. A transcript of this episode is also available. Please note, transcripts may be edited for clarity and do not represent a verbatim record of dialogue.Listener Survey: We want to hear from you! Complete a 3-minute survey and claim your pair of our custom-made limited edition Proud to BU podcast socks!Support the show (http://www.bu.edu/give)

CU's Global Brigades' Co-Presidents, Maya and Kyle, to learn more about this great CU student organization! Learn how Global Brigades works to bring not only medical and dental help to these communities, but also water, public health, sanitation stations, business and economics and more. How do they pay for these trips? What sorts of donations do they need/accept and what about fundraisers? Why is this such a special school organization? Find out more at https://www.colorado.edu/globalbrigades/

This week we sit down with Steve Atamian, founder of incredible volunteer organization Global Brigades, which sends more people abroad each year than the Peace Corps yet is sustained entirely through grassroots college chapters. We discuss GB's origins, how the organization ensures lasting solutions, and how conscientious volunteering can bring developing communities out of isolation. http://www.globalbrigades.org/ Music: "Slow Burn" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0