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The Pennsylvania Department of Crime and Delinquency has released it's 2023 survey results. The survey, also known as PAYS, has been administered in the state since 1989. It gathers information on student behaviors, attitudes, knowledge concerning alcohol, tobacco, drug use, and violence for students between the 6th and 12th grades. According to Mike Pennington, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission of Crime and Delinquency, there have been some positive findings in the results. “So, 68% of the students report high levels of attachment to their families. 68%, 6,864% report their families, provide opportunities for positive social engagement activities. And a little over 93% of students in all grades reported that their parents know where they are and know who they're with. And about 86% of the kids reported that there are clear family roles and alcohol and drug use about alcohol and drug use.” The survey also discovered a rise in mental health concerns and bullying. “Almost 38% of students reported feeling sad or depressed most days, and 37% of seniors reporting that at times, you know, feeling that they don't think they're good at all. You know, about 16% of eighth graders reported self-harming behavior and 32% of kids reported being bullied. And, and also considered seriously considered suicide over the past year. And just some other concerns to note, 56% of kids reported low commitment to school. 64% of students feel, you know, tired and not ready for school frequently at school. And 20% of students worried that food aid would run out before their families could buy more. You know, some of that food and stability and security.” These results help to put in place resources and organizations to improve the needs of students in schools and in the communities. “The Shapiro Davis administration has invested heavily in school safety and especially to support behavioral health needs of kids. So, this year, we just in this year's budget, $100 million was approved to support school safety and school security. And a significant portion of that goes for behavioral health support for kids. So, it gives schools the flexibility to implement the programs that are needed at the local level. So, we're providing resources to help them implement the programs that they need based on what they're seeing at the school level. So we're making a tremendous investment. So, some of that is to continue existing programs and some of that is to implement new programs based on, I think what they're seeing locally as what's needed most to support their students.”      Support WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Every day I wake up, I don't feel the need to explain why I or the community I identify with exists.” “I choose chronic self conviction over chronic self-doubt.” Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President, Technology Diversity, Community and Sustainability (TDCS) at Wells Fargo.  This global team focuses on people strategy, cultural transformation, and sustainability. Prior to joining TDCS, Tiffany was Senior Vice President of Community Sponsorships and Strategy, Wells Fargo Advisors and Vice President of Community Relations for the Wells Fargo Foundation. Her career in inclusive philanthropy, program development & strategy and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as Exelon, Comcast, Temple University, and the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.  She has been honored with numerous awards and recognitions including being named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019); a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM (2022) and named one of Philadelphia's Top Women and Top Latino Power Players by Metro Philadelphia (2023). She was named 2023 Love Ambassador with Love Now Media, a Black-owned social enterprise whose mission is to create a more just, well and equitable future by amplifying acts of love at the intersection of social justice, wellness, and equity. In 2023, Tiffany Tavarez was named a Marshall Memorial Fellow (MMF). MMF is the German Marshall Fund's flagship leadership development program created to introduce a new generation of leaders from all sectors who facilitate knowledge and network development for effective transatlantic engagement between the United States and European Union.  Tiffany Tavarez is currently serving as Chair of the Board of Directors for Monument Lab; Member, Board of Directors for Esperanza; Commissioner for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women under Governor Shapiro; Board of Directors, Forum of Executive Women; and Co-chair of the Children's Scholarship Fund Campaign Committee. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts. R.O.G. Takeaway Tips: Choose chronic self conviction over chronic self-doubt. Be audacious. Find ways to stretch what's possible and look for solutions to problems  Be courageous and take risks.  Recognize the impact of language. How are we expressing ourselves?  How are we speaking to ourselves? Get to know or leverage something that's external while getting to know and appreciate yourself. Discover and learn more about yourself, with delight.  Civic engagement and volunteerism in a service area you deeply care about. Resources: Bio and Credentials Tiffany Tavarez: An impactful catalyst forging inclusive communities - Al Dia article about Tiffany Tavarez (Insightful details about Tiffany's upbringing!) Au·dac·i·ty: a willingness to take bold risks. Lunch & Love: Tiffany Taverez | SVP of Diverse Segments, Representation and Inclusion at Wells Fargo Fireside Chat with Tiffany Tavarez - Tiffany talks about isolation and creativity Where to find R.O.G. Podcast: R.O.G on YouTube R.O.G on Apple Podcasts R.O.G on Spotify How diverse is your network?  N.D.I. Network Diversity Index What is your Generosity Style?  Generosity Quiz Credits: Tiffany Tavarez, Sheep Jam Productions, Host Shannon Cassidy, Bridge Between, Inc. Coming Next: Please join us next week, Episode 146, with Judge Nelson Diaz.

We're closing out this semester's season with a conversation about prevention and partnerships. We focus on a discussion between a long-standing collaborative relationship between Penn State and the Pennsylvania Commonwealth government, which targets interventions and prevention work targeted towards youth and families. Our episode covers a wide span of topics, including why prevention and implementation work are difficult, but critical; the changes that happen when there's a political transition, and much more.We spoke to Janet Welsh, PhD, Research Professor at the Edna Bennett Pierce Prevention Center, and the Principal Investigator of the Evidence-based Prevention Intervention and Support program (EPIS) and SPEP™ (Standardized Program Evaluation Protocol) at Penn State, and Geoff Kolchin, Deputy Director of Unit of Violence Prevention Initiatives in the Office of Justice Programs at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), about their decades long collaboration between EPIS and PCCD.Resources and Additional InformationWrong Pocket ProblemPAYS ReportsThe transcript is available here.

This month's episode discusses mental health screenings for adolescents in the K-12 school system. We spoke to Deepa Sekhar, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Pediatrics at the College of Medicine, and Executive Director, Penn State PRO Wellness; Perri Rosen, PhD, NCSP, Consulting Psychologist, Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Pennsylvania Dept. of Human Services, and Steve Sharp, School Counselor in the Hempfield School District, and K-12 School Counseling Coordinator for the Hempfield School District about why having mental health screenings (or mood screenings) in K-12 schools makes a difference when helping children who might be struggling and getting them the resources that they need to succeed.Episode Resources and ReferencesThe SHIELD study is mentioned several times throughout the episode. SHIELD stands for Screening in High Schools to Identify, Evaluate and Lower Depression.The Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student's success.Steve mentions receiving a school safety grant through Pennsylvania Commission and Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). He also mentions getting an ESSER grant through the Department of Education.Deepa discusses the SHIELD study receiving funded by the Health Resources and Services Administration and the Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute.Steve mentions using MTSS teams, which stands for multi-tiered systems of supports.Lastly, Steven talks about the CAMS Model (Collaborative Assessment and Management of Suicidality), which is a therapeutic framework for suicide-specific assessment and treatment of a patient's suicidal risk.

Robert Garrett, President, and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., with their reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers. We'll also discuss inflation, supply chain, worker shortage and other headwinds facing businesses today. www.gsvcc.org Elizabeth Bolden, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges, on how the US jobs report Friday is the right fit—how career-track education, and thriving businesses go hand-in-hand with community colleges, how the interdependence on economic development and CCs working with specific students and specific companies is a home run. We ask: What are the Community College enrollment trends statewide? Is this trend consistent among the main campuses as well as satellite campuses? We also love her anecdotes about ultra-successful CC grads who are making a big difference today. We'll ask her view of GSVCC's symbiosis with Luzerne County CC, and the idea of a new startup CC around here. https://pacommunitycolleges.org/ Open phones. Ben's got the goods this time. Pres. Biden is going down (politically speaking of course).

Dr. Lenaire Ahlum, Executive Director, Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, on the status of the increasingly obvious need for a local community college, their upcoming annual community college summit, who is coming to the summit as a speaker, and who is invited to attend. We discussed results of the Regional Public Anchor Community College Survey, talked about the mission and work of their SVCEP board, and how close are they to holding more local community college classes. www.newcommunitycollege.org They say: Through flexible, open-enrollment courses. Attract, retain, and support local business. Training for in-demand skills and career advancement. Community colleges are affordable, accessible, accountable, and adaptable. The Community College Summit is Friday Oct. 7 9am to 4pm, with experts, Q & A, lunch, at Susquehanna University. The Fifth Annual Community College Summit has a distinguished lineup of presenters! Sister Mary Persico, President of Marywood University; Chris Gray, President of Erie County Community College; Elizabeth Bolden, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges; Michael Dotts, Higher Education Specialist, Pennsylvania Department of Education; Anna Brown, Vice President of Education Consulting at Lightcast and author of “The Economic Impact of the Proposed Susquehanna Valley Community College”. Also, this year, Fritz Heinemann, will be a keynote speaker. He is the President and CEO of the Andy Russell Charitable Foundation, and the Founder of Economics Pennsylvania. Fritz lives and serves in our Central Susquehanna Valley. This is a FREE event and lunch is included but seating is limited. Register today!

The U.S. Surgeon general reported that from 2009 to 2019, the share of high school students who reported persistent feelings of hopelessness increased by 40 percent to more than one in three students. Then came the Covid-19 pandemic and in person classes canceled or conducted by a combination of in person and virtuaal or what became known as hybrid. Worse yet, the pandemic disrupted many young people's lives and educators took notice. They pointed to mental health as a major concern for students. In the recently adopted state budget, $200 million was provided for student mental health and school safety. David Hein is the school board president at Parkland School District in Lehigh County; the 2022 president of the Pennsylvania School Boards Association, and a member of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and. Delinquency's School Safety and Security CommitteeSupport WITF: https://www.witf.org/support/give-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since the Great Recession of 2008-2010, enrollment in Pennsylvania's 14-campus state university system has notably changed, with some campuses growing in enrollment, and others losing students precipitously. The Commonwealth's annual system funding was recently ranked 46th out of 50 states, a dismal statistic. Yet, there are "help wanted" signs everywhere from employers who want to hire college educated employees. What gives? Pennsylvania is far from alone in facing a challenge of increasing costs and fewer graduates. Other state systems around the country are in various stages of the same existential crisis. The solution cannot be just to raise tuition and fees-national research shows student debt is averaging $30,000. To complicate things further, intercollegiate athletics plays a crucial role in attracting, retaining and engaging students on campus. Many of these campuses have highly successful NCAA Division II (and I) athletic programs, with some sports winning NCAA titles. All have loyal alumni and faculty who care deeply about good teaching. Next year, six of the 14 campuses will integrate into two entities, and will show off new names and administrative structures. No campuses were closed. The hope is these reimagined universities will be more responsive to the needs of their regional workforces and the 21st century economy, attracting a scholar and an athlete who wants a dynamic education at an affordable price. All will keep their NCAA athletic teams and identity, no small accomplishment. There are many good lessons in this conversation for other higher education system professionals and for those who work on system campuses to absorb. My guests today are two of the leaders, the CEO and the Board Chair, Daniel Greenstein and Cynthia Shapira. Dr. Greenstein is the chancellor of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Since 2018, Dan has served as the chief executive officer of the State System (PASSHE), which operates Pennsylvania's 14 public universities, serving nearly 100,000 degree-seeking students and thousands more enrolled in certificate and other career-development programs. The chancellor works with the Board of Governors to recommend and develop overall policies for the System. Dr. Shapira is Chair of the Board of Governors, and president of the David S. and Karen A. Shapira Foundation, leading the development and implementation of the foundation's philanthropic initiatives. She was appointed by Governor Tom Corbett to the Pennsylvania Commission on Women and served on Governor Wolf's Advisory Board on Education and Workforce Development. In 2017, she was honored as a Distinguished Daughter of Pennsylvania. Dan and Cindy were recently recognized by "City and State Politics and Policy" as recipients of the 2022 Higher Education Power 100 in Pennsylvania. Mentioned in the podcast (and recommended by both Dan and Cindy): Arthur Levine's new book, The Great Upheaval: Higher Education's Past, Present, and Uncertain Future, a complimentary read for this conversation. The term used by Cindy refers to the National Center for Higher Education Management Systems. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/karen-weaver/message

Mark Lawrence and co-host Ben Reichley host Bob Garrett, President and CEO Greater Susquehanna Valley Chamber of Commerce, and Art Thomas, Chairman GSVCC, President Meck-Tech and Diversified Construction Inc., with reaction to the latest US and PA jobless numbers, and the Chamber's latest activities, events and meetings. 8:40am: Elizabeth Bolden, President and CEO, Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges, on how community colleges train people for High Priority Occupations, on CCs are meeting the demand for healthcare professionals right now. 8:50am: Melissa Day, Director, Luzerne County Community College, Berwick and Greater Susquehanna Valley Centers, on the ‘symbiosis' between GSVCC and LCCC, the growing importance of affordable, accredited, agile, and forward thinking higher education at the local level. During open phones, we continued the Community College theme with Lenaire Ahlum, Executive Director of the Susquehanna Valley Community Education Project, and Megan Beck, Sunbury businesswoman and board member of the SVCEP calling to talk about the obvious need for a local community college. We also talked about US energy policy, the impact of the Russian invasion, and the need for more domestically produced energy in the US.

The Pennsylvania Commission for Women, the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), and the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) hosted a Women in Law Enforcement discussion virtually to showcase women serving in the PSP. The panelists discussed how to recruit and retain women, shared their personal experiences, and highlighted the benefits of this career. Panelists: • Lt. Col. Kristal Turner-Childs, Deputy Commissioner of Staff • Lt. Cara McCree, Advanced Regional Training Section, Bureau of Training and Education • Sgt. Dawn Carpenter, Recruitment Services Section Supervisor • Cpl. Danea Durham, Recruitment Services East Unit Supervisor • Tpr. Kelly Smith, Community Affairs Officer, Office of Community Engagement “The Pennsylvania Commission for Women is proud to host this discussion with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus. We recognize that women and people of color are underrepresented in law enforcement across the Commonwealth and throughout the country. We hosted this discussion to address this disparity,” said Commission Executive Director, Moriah Hathaway. “Women currently make up about six percent of the Pennsylvania State Police force and we want this number to increase. The goal of this discussion is to allow women and girls to see themselves reflected in law enforcement and encourage them to consider a career as a State Police Officer.” Credit: Commonwealth Media Services --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/qhubonewspodcast/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/qhubonewspodcast/support

Guests: Carolyn Simpson, Director of Communications for the Pennsylvania Commission for Community Colleges & Mark D'Alessio, Executive Director of Communications for the Technical College System of GeorgiaHost: Jamie Wagner, Executive Director of Media PrefsJamie Wagner connects with Carolyn Simpson and Mark D'Alessio, two high-level communication professionals advocating for and representing 15 community colleges in Pennsylvania and 22 community colleges in Georgia. The versatility and power behind Media Prefs' custom questions are dissected, along with the importance of taking a step back to ensure a timely pulse on students and understanding more than ever that "data is king" when it comes to decision making and serving this unique population effectively.

On this episode of the Farm Credit AgVocates podcast, Katie Ward chats with Stephon Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission for Agriculture Education Excellence and the National MANRRS Graduate Student President, to talk about minorities in agriculture and educational opportunities for those wanting to pursue a career in the industry. We also dive into how to make use of connections through networking and joining organizations in school to enhance leadership and job opportunities in agriculture.   Episode Notes: https://www.mafc.com/blog/advancing-diversity-agriculture-stephon-fitzpatrickAll Podcast Notes: https://www.mafc.com/podcast

In May 2020, in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) undertook a virtual strategic planning process to create the agency's 2021-2025 Strategic Framework. The effort was a great success. In this episode, NCJA's Allison Badger interviews PCCD's Mike Pennington and Samantha Koch as they discuss the virtual strategic planning process, including the steps and components of the work, the tools they used, obstacles they encountered and the important roles that leadership played. They also discuss the aspects of virtual planning that may endure beyond the pandemic. Read the full transcript. This podcast was created with the support of Grant No. 2016-YA-BX-K002, awarded by the Bureau of Justice Assistance. The Bureau of Justice Assistance is a component of the Office of Justice Programs, which also includes the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the Office of Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention, the SMART Office, and the Office for Victims of Crime. Points of view or opinions in this document are those of the author and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA) selected Cassandra Coleman as Executive Director for the America250PA initiative in September, 2019. Cassandra Coleman most recently served as Special Advisor to the Office of Governor Tom Wolf, and previously served as Director of Governor Wolf's Northeast & Central offices. In this role, she was responsible for intergovernmental and constituency services on behalf of the Governor in 28 counties. Ms. Coleman previously served as Finance Director and Deputy Campaign Manager, respectively, for the Tom Wolf for Governor campaign from 2013-2015. She has also served as Deputy Finance Director for United States Senator Bob Casey from 2010-2013. In 2014, Ms. Coleman founded and served as President of Coleman & Associates, a company engaged in charitable, private and political creation of fundraising networks and community and political event planning. Coleman & Associates maintained a client base of state, county and local political candidates, large and small companies, and non-profit organizations. Ms. Coleman has spent a lifetime in public service beginning at a very young age. At the age of twenty, Cassandra was appointed Mayor of her hometown of Exeter Borough to fill her late grandfather, Mayor Joseph Coyne's unexpired term. Following her appointment, Cassandra was re-elected Mayor twice and left office to join the Wolf Administration. In addition to serving as Mayor, Cassandra served as a Junior Council Representative for Exeter Borough during her junior & senior years of high school. Ms. Coleman was one of the youngest female mayors in the history of the United States. She was featured in Oprah Magazine in a segment titled “Women Who Defy Age.” Cassandra was also featured in a national NBC segment called “The Smart Woman”. The Times Leader Media Group honored Cassandra twice for her accomplishments; in 2008 as a Top 40 under 40 recipient and named her in 2019 as one of 14 Distinctive Women. Also in 2019 she was honored to be chosen one of Northeast Pennsylvania Business Journal's Top 25 Women in Business. In her community, Cassandra is a Board Member of Leadership Wilkes-Barre, Junior Leadership of Wilkes-Barre and Children's Service Center. Ms. Coleman is a 2010 graduate of King's College in Wilkes-Barre where she earned a degree in Political Science and was chosen to receive the 2018 Leo Award which is bestowed upon an alumnus/alumna within fifteen years of graduation who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in his/her professional or community activities. Named for the King's mascot, it suggests the energy, pride, and sense of purpose which the recipient personifies. She is also a 2006 proud graduate of Wyoming Area High School in Exeter, PA, where she frequently returns to talk to high school students about Government and their roles in their communities. Ms. Coleman can also regularly be found at her family's Italian restaurant, Vino Dolce, in Hanover Twp, where, over 18 years in business she held every position in the establishment, from salad maker to eventually manager to assist her parents. She truly enjoys all their customers, especially their “regulars” who have become more like family. Cassandra is the proud mother to Jimmy IV and continues to reside in Exeter, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. CASSANDRA COLEMAN Executive Director America250PA.

Wendi Thomas is a longtime Northampton Township resident, experienced business executive and dedicated public servant who served her community as a school board director for the Council Rock School District prior to being elected to the state House of Representatives in 2018 for the 178th District. In 2020, she was elected to her second term.   She serves on the Insurance Committee, the Children and Youth Committee, the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, and the Professional Licensure Committee.   Thomas began serving her community as a volunteer in her local parent-teacher organizations that led to her being named to the Council Rock School Board where she was re-elected three times. While on the school board, she was chosen as president and vice president, and served as the chair of the Finance and Academic Standards committees. She serves on the Children and Youth Committee, the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, the Professional Licensure Committee, the Local Government Committee, and the Insurance Committee. Wendi also serves on The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA). This commission comprises current and past leaders of Pennsylvania, private citizens, and industry leaders, celebrating the rich history and diversity of the state. To learn more, please visit: https://www.america250pa.org/the-commission Thomas's work on the school board was enhanced by her extensive business experience. Before joining the board, Thomas worked for a small start-up company in the health care industry that ultimately grew into a national firm. While at Healthcare Advocate of Plymouth Meeting, Thomas rose from Account Manager to Senior Vice President.   Prior to joining Healthcare Advocate in 2005, Thomas worked as a project manager at Axis Inc. from 2001 to 2005, and as a district manager at Aetna, from 1987 to 2000.   Wendi has been married to her husband, John—known as J.T.-- for 30 years. They met in their senior year at Gettysburg College. They have lived in Northampton Township for 26 years and are the parents of three children: John III, Justin and Stephanie, all graduates of Council Rock High School. 

Dr. Kymn Harvin Rutigliano has a passion for nurturing the human spirit through her work as a professor, mentor, scholar, leader, and guide. She intends to live life fully and empower others to do making the world a better place.Dr. Kymn has been a change agent and leader of transformational initiatives in public and private sectors and academia. She served as Speech Writer to the Secretary of Education and Governor of Pennsylvania, Director of Information and Education for the Pennsylvania Commission for Women, Media and Employee Relations leader at Bell Laboratories, and as manager of Culture Transformation in the nuclear power industry.She is internationally known for her groundbreaking work at AT&T, the subject of her dissertation, "Bringing Love Back into Business." Dr. Kymn is the recipient of the Carl Barus Award for Outstanding Service in the Public Interest awarded by the Society on the Social Implications of Technology of the IEEE, the world's top engineering association. The award is for her contribution and personal sacrifice in drawing attention to significant safety problems at a U.S. nuclear facility.She earned a Ph.D. in Organization Development and Spirituality from The Union Institute and University. She is a member of faculty at Penn State University, Northcentral University, and the University of Phoenix before joining SUNY Empire State College. Dr. Kymn has a passion for making online learning transformational and championing courage and action for the greater good with her students.Dr. Kymn Harvin Rutigliano , Instructor | Courserahttps://www.coursera.org › instructor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today the Spartans Sit down with Tito Valdes to discuss his profession, his lifestyle, and how he positively effects the community and those he works with! Tito Valdes is a queer afro-latino attorney living in Philadelphia. He represents the Philadelphia Department of Human Services, which is the city agency tasked with investigating reports of child abuse and neglect. He also serves as a Commissioner on the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs, after having been appointed by Governor Tom Wolf as an inaugural member of the Commission in 2018. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

In this episode, Mike Schlossberg shows us that there is not just one way to advocate for mental health.  Mike is the author of “Redemption” which is a young adult, science fiction, dystopian novel about depression, anxiety, and the end of the world. He has used his science fiction book to explore mental health-related issues. The main character has depression and anxiety, and he has to lead a spaceship and crew to save the world against a deadly virus. (A side note worth mentioning is that the book was written before Covid-19.) Check out his book at www.MikeSchlossbergAuthor.com Mike Schlossberg is not only an author, he is also a House Representative in Pennsylvania and a mental health advocate. In 2015, with the death by suicide of Robin Williams in the news, Representative Schlossberg shared his own struggles with depression and anxiety in an op-ed in the Morning Call. His story set forth a very public conversation about mental health and stigma which has become a central focus for Representative Schlossberg. Since 2015, he has been a keynote speaker at conferences, advanced legislation in the General Assembly and been invited to Washington, D.C. to help Congresswoman Susan Wild’s efforts to enact federal legislation to improve mental health care delivery across the country. Representative Schlossberg was also appointed to the Mental Health & Justice Advisory Committee for the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency and was named Co-Chair of the Suicide Prevention Task Force by Governor Wolf. www.pahouse.com/schlossberg You can also connect with Mike on Facebook, and he is @MikeSchlossberg on Twitter.   As always, thanks for listening, and keep talking! www.nickandtricia.com

Tyler Titus is an activist, social worker, politician, and queer leader from Erie PA. Join us to talk about being the change you wish to see in the world. Dr. Tyler Titus is an intersectional advocate and politician from Erie PA. They are a Licensed Professional Counselor in the State of Pennsylvania, a trauma-informed leader, public speaker, and activist. They have served on the Board of Directors for the Crime Victim  Center. Dr. Titus currently serves as President on the Erie City School Board in Erie, PA and is the co-vice chair for the Pennsylvania Commission of LGBTQ+ Affairs. https://www.tylertitus.com https://www.instagram.com/electtylertitus/?hl=en https://twitter.com/TylerJamesTitus?s=20 If you are interested in helping Conversations Official continue to create spiritual minded conversations about life, please subscribe to the podcast and share it on your social media. If you are interested in helping Conversations financially, please visit https://www.patreon.com/Conversationsofficial to make monthly donation. To drop off a one time donation you can visit https://www.buymeacoffee.com/convosofficial Currently donations and merchandise sales are being used to obtain captioning and transcription services to make the podcast and videos more accessible. For more Conversations Official check out conversationsofficial.com  or on social media at Facebook.com/conversationsofficial Facebook: Conversations Official Group Instagram: Conversations_Official Twitter: Convosofficial Discord https://discord.gg/ySaxMxh7W3 TikTok spirituallynbleowt

The 2021 Jurist in Residence Lecture, A Second Chance: Rehabilitation, Reform and Reentry, sponsored by the Law and Government Institute, was held on Thursday, February 4. The lecture will be presented by The Honorable Royce L. Morris, Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas. Featured Panelists Hon. Scott A. Evans, Criminal Calendar Judge, Dauphin County Kelly Evans, Deputy Secretary, Office of Reentry, PA Board of Probation and Parole Daniel Karhnak, Senior U.S. Probation Officer Douglas Hollis, Mentoring Coordinator, Sound Community Solutions (former juvenile lifer) Judge Morris's Biography After more than 25 years of distinguished service as an attorney and civic service to his community, Royce Morris was elected to serve as a Judge on the Dauphin County Court of Common Pleas in 2018. Judge Morris has provided numerous Continuing Legal Education Seminars for the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and the Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, having previously served that organization as president, vice president and treasurer. He was an adjunct professor at Harrisburg Area Community College teaching criminal law and criminal evidence for more than ten years. Judge Morris received a gubernatorial appointment to serve on the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing and served on the Pennsylvania Bar Association’s Task Force on the Code of Judicial Conduct. Judge Morris serves on the House of Delegates for the Pennsylvania Bar Association and is the former chair of the Equal Professional Opportunity Committee for the Dauphin County Bar Association and the Capital Area Managing Partners Diversity Initiative. Named by Philadelphia Magazine as a “Pennsylvania Super Lawyer” from 2008-2017, he rated at the highest level of professional excellence, AV preeminent, by his peers at Martindale Hubbell. Widener University Commonwealth Law School is the Pennsylvania capital’s only law school, with three specialized centers of legal scholarship through its Law & Government Institute, Environmental Law and Sustainability Center, and Business Advising Program. Widener Law Commonwealth offers an exceptional learning experience that is personal, practical, and professional. Visit commonwealthlaw.widener.edu for more information. Follow the Law and Government Institute on Twitter @WidenerLG.   Music Credit: LeChuckz

17. Build Intentionality Muscle: Strengthen with Curiosity“I am trying to get to that table but I am also imagining all the chairs I am going to bring up, I am imagining all the seats I am going to save…I’m not just doing it for me.”Guest Info:Tiffany Tavarez serves as Senior Vice President and Business Solutions Leader for Wells Fargo Advisors. In this newly created national role, Tiffany will be responsible for building a strategic framework that ensures that Wells Fargo Advisor's non-foundational dollars are allotted in a manner that maximizes community impact, strengthens relationships with WFA clients and external stakeholders and aligns with the company's national philanthropic goals. In addition, Tiffany will collaborate with key business partners to ensure that corporate priorities can be executed by local leaders while elevating diversity and inclusion throughout Wells Fargo Advisors.Prior to this role, she served as Vice President of Community Relations at Wells Fargo where she implemented the company's corporate responsibility priorities within the Social Impact and Sustainability team in the Northeast region. Her career in strategic philanthropy, program development and stakeholder engagement has included reputable organizations such as PECO, An Exelon Company; Comcast; Temple University & the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage.Numerous organizations throughout the region have recognized her work and commitment to civic engagement & impact including Forum of Executive Women, Philadelphia City Council, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, IMPACTO, Friends of the Urban Affairs Coalition & the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey. Most recently, she was named in the Philadelphia Business Journal's Top Forty Under 40 (2019) and a Women of Excellence honoree by WDAS 105.3 FM.She currently serves as a member of Governor Tom Wolf's Pennsylvania Commission for Women; Advisory Board Chair for Monument Lab; Esperanza and Temple Contemporary. She also serves as Executive Sponsor of the Wells Fargo Pennsylvania/Delaware Green Team, an internal volunteer focused group dedicated to helping Wells Fargo promote environmental awareness at work and in the community while conserving resources. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University and University of the Arts.Favorite Quote:Power without influence is like a tree falling in the woods. It isn’t about getting to the table as much as it is about saving someone else a seat.Resources:Tiffany Tavarez on LinkedInWells Fargo Corporate Responsibility and Community GivingAdam Grant’s book Give and TakeShannon Cassidy on YouTubeFor more information about R.O.G. Return on Generosity and host Shannon Cassidy, visit bridgebetween.com.Credits:Tiffany Tavarez. Production team: Nani Shin, Sheep Jam Productions, qodpodPhoto credit: Melissa Alam

Host and KYW Newsradio Community Affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look at the rage behind the destruction that erupted in Philadelphia and beyond alongside protests for justice for George Floyd.  She asks the burning questions about the nation's history of dissent and how the latest round of protests is sparking change.  Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations Executive Director Chad Dion Lassiter joins Frank Meeink, former skinhead, author and speaker, Ralph Young, Temple University history professor and expert on dissent in America and Rev Pamela Williams, Pastor of Ark of Refuge Tabernacle Church in this riveting discussion. The newsmaker of the week is Jeff Brown, owner of Brown ShopRite who discusses effort to rebuild and reopen following looting. The Patriot Homecare Changemaker of the week is Christine Ramos Carr, owner of 3M Printing. Her company is giving our free Black Lives Matter posters

Adrian Shanker talks with Emmy Winner Charlotte Robinson host of OUTTAKE VOICES™ about “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” the new critically acclaimed anthology that creates a road map for action that could improve LGBTQ health. With essays by twenty-six well-known and emerging LGBTQ activists the book challenges conventional wisdom about healthcare providers and probes deeply into the roots of the health disparities that worsens health outcomes for our LGBTQ community. This book couldn’t be more relevant as we deal with the COVID-19 pandemic. Since the onset of HIV/AIDS in America LGBTQ people have struggled against healthcare bias and discrimination. Through contributing authors that include Alisa Bowman, Jack Harrison-Quintana, Liz Margolies, Robyn Ochs, Sean Strub, Justin Tanis, Ryan Thoreson, Imani Woody and more “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” provides us with crucial information to fight for health equity through clinical, behavioral and policy changes. Though our LGBTQ community has experienced great strides toward civil rights in this country our health as a community still lags. “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” provides an indispensable blueprint for change by some of the most passionate and important health activists in the LGBTQ movement today calling on clinicians to up their game when it comes to caring for sexual and gender minority people. We talked to Adrian about what he hopes to accomplish with “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” and his spin on our LGBTQ issues.  Adrian Shanker earned a Graduate Certificate in LGBT Health Policy and Practice from George Washington University and serves as Executive Director of Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center in Allentown, PA. A specialist in LGBTQ health policy he has developed leading-edge health promotion campaigns to advance health equity through behavioral, clinical and policy changes. Adrian administered data collection for the 2015, 2018 and 2020 Pennsylvania LGBTQ Health Needs Assessments. He co-authored “Queer and Quitting: Addressing Tobacco Use as an LGBTQ Issue” in The Routledge Handbook for LGBTQIA Administration and Policy. Adrian serves as Commissioner and Health Committee Co-Chair on the Pennsylvania Commission on LGBTQ Affairs. Previously he served on the Office of Health Equity Advisory Board at Pennsylvania Department of Health. He was named a “Healthcare Hero” by Lehigh Valley Business and twice named ‘Person of the Year’ by Philadelphia Gay News. “Bodies and Barriers: Queer Activists on Health” with Foreword by Rachel L. Levine, MD and Afterword by Kate Kendell is published by PM Press. For More Info: pmpress.org LISTEN: 500+ LGBTQ Chats @OUTTAKE VOICES  

This week, we spoke to two experts on issue about criminal sentencing guidelines. Sentencing guidelines are a set of standards that are generally put in place to establish rational and consistent sentencing practices within a particular jurisdiction. Guests: Jeff Ulmer is a Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Penn State and the Program Head of the Criminal Justice Policy and Administration MPS Degree for Penn State World Campus. His research interests include criminology, social psychology, sociology of religion, organizations, and the integration of qualitative and quantitative methods. His current projects Mark Bergstrom is the Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing and an Associate Teaching Professor of Sociology and Criminology at Penn State. He started working for the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing in 1992 and took over as its Executive Director in 1998.  

On this episode of Humanize Your Workplace, we are joined by Tiffany Tavarez serves as Vice President of Community Relations at Wells Fargo where she implements the company’s corporate responsibility priorities through strategic philanthropy, stakeholder engagement and team member volunteerism across the Northeast (PA, NY, NJ, DE, CT). Her career in community relations has included reputable organizations such as PECO/Exelon, Comcast, Temple University, First Person Arts & the Pew Center for Arts and Heritage. Numerous organizations throughout the region have recognized her work; some highlights include Philadelphia City Council, LEADERSHIP Philadelphia, IMPACTO, Femme & Fortune, Hispanic Media LLC, Friends of the Urban Affairs Coalition & the United Way of Greater Philadelphia & Southern New Jersey. In 2018, the Forum of Executive Women presented her with the Emerging Leader Award and most recently, she was named in the Philadelphia Business Journal’s 2019 Top Forty Under 40. Tiffany Tavarez serves on Governor Tom Wolf’s Pennsylvania Commission for Women; Vice Chair, Board of Directors of the Philadelphia Mural Arts Program and Esperanza; Chair of the Monument Lab Advisory Board and Member of the Temple Contemporary Advisory Council. She is a first-generation college graduate who has earned degrees from both Temple University (B.F.A.) and University of the Arts (M.A.). We chat about: 3 ways to provide space and opportunity for employees to shine and grow Identifying the cost vs. value of building relationships The power of having a personal narrative and getting to know the narrative of others --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/alissa-carpenter/message

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about the journey to forgiveness. Sister Cathy Nerney, Ph.D., director of the Institute on Forgiveness and Reconciliation at Chestnut Hill College who joins Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, Dawan Williams, manager of the Restorative Justice Program at Mural Arts of Philadelphia and Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back outside of his North Philadelphia home and embarked on a forgiveness tour as part of his healing. The newsmaker of the week is Chekesha Ellis, a recovery advocate based in New Jersey. Finally, the Patriot Home Care changemaker of the week is Dr. Kennard Herring, owner of Nostalgic Eyecare.

Host and KYW Newsradio community affairs reporter Cherri Gregg takes a look back at some of the "best of" Flashpoint. Since Nike made headlines after pulling it's Max Air 1's from the shelves after Colin Kaepernick argued that the Betsy Ross era flag featured on the shoe is a racist symbol-- we at Flashpoint were reminded of the Kate Smith controversy. Lou Scheinfeld, a former VP with the Flyers, Dr. Chad Dion Lassiter, executive director of Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations and Jennifer Fleeger, associate professor of media and communication studies at Ursinus College are debaters. The best of newsmaker is Luis Berrios, who was shot in the back during a robbery outside of his North Philadelphia home last November and set out on a crusade for forgiveness. The "best of" changemaker of the week is Patricia Gallagher aka "The Flower Lady," founder of the Happy Flowers Project.

In 2010, the Pennsylvania State Legislature mandated that the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing create a risk assessment tool to be used at sentencing. Since then, the Commission has worked to create a tool that meets this mandate and addresses public concerns about fairness, bias and the criminal justice system itself.  In this episode, Kate Vander Wiede and Collin T. Hayes talk to several experts - from the legislature (Representative Todd Stephens), the Commission (Executive Director Mark Bergstrom) and Heinz (Dr. Daniel Nagin and Dr. Mike Skirpan) - about the risks and benefits of using data in the criminal justice field, about how the risk assessment tool has changed since the commission started work on it, and about what's next for a tool that no one seems to love.

Host and KYW Newsradio cmmunity affairs reporter Cherri Gregg asks the burning questions about white supremacy. Chad Dion Lassiter, race relations expert and executive director of the Pennsylvania Commission on Human Relations, joins UPenn Political Science Professor Rogers Smith and Frank Meeink, speaker and authoer of "Autobiography of a Recovery Skinhead" in a very insightful discussion on this topic. During our newsmaker segment, we chat with Marian Schneider, president of Verified Voting, how votes are counted after Election Day. Finally, our changemaker of the week is The Charles Foundation, a non-profit working to end gun violence by giving hope to individuals on both sides of the gun. Founder Movita Johnson-Harrell discuss their latest Thanksgiving season effort. Flashpoint airs on KYW Newsradio every Saturday at 9:30pm and Sunday at 8:30am. Subscribe to the Flashpoint Podcast on the Apple Podcast, Radio.com or others apps where you get your podcast by searching "Flashpoint KYW." See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Appointed by the Governor, Leslie Stiles acts as state government's advocate for all issues as they impact on women and girls. In today's program Leslie Stiles will talk about her vast experience and share new insights gained since the inception of programs she has helped to develop like the Governor's Conference for Women and the importance these ground breaking summits have on both women and business across the nation. Join us for a stimulating conversation with a top performer who helps develop top performers for the future.

Sue Jacobson is the founder and CEO of Jacobson Strategic Communications, a media and public relations firm brainstormed with legendary GE CEO Jack Welsh and New York Times bestselling author Susie Welch in 2010. She has provided public relations services to dozens of companies and organizations including the University of Pennsylvania, Education Testing Services, Pennsylvania Tourism Economic Development, the Salvation Army, and the Jack Welch Management Institute. Currently, she serves on the board of the National PBS Foundation, the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce, the Marian Anderson Award, the Settlement Music School, and Business Forward. Additionally, she is the Commissioner of the Pennsylvania Commission of Women. Keep Reading >> Sue joins me today to discuss the power of having the confidence to take risks and continually challenge yourself. She explains the importance of believing it’s okay to make mistakes, why it’s critical to lean into challenges and obstacles, and the importance of building trust within your organization. She also shares the challenges she has faced throughout her career regarding limiting beliefs and self-doubt, how she overcame those challenges, and how having the courage to take risks has impacted the success of her career.   “When you truly believe that it is okay to make mistakes, you pick yourself up, admit it and move on; you aren’t run by fear and you learn to lean into things. Then that allows you to take risks.” - Sue Jacobson   Today on the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast: How her childhood and upbringing paved the way for her successful career. Lessons she has learned throughout her career. How taking risks has impacted her success. The importance of believing it’s okay to make mistakes. Her challenges with limiting beliefs and self-doubt and how she overcame them. The importance of leaning into challenges and obstacles. How her communications firm got started. The importance of building trust within your organization - and how to do it. Building a company based on trust and flexibility. The most memorable milestones she has accomplished throughout her career. How social media has impacted strategic communications for businesses and organizations. The importance of including social media in your communications strategy.   Sue Jacobson’s Strategic Communications Advice for Fierce Feminine Leaders: Speak your mind. Be open to being wrong. Be authentic. Respect everybody. Laser-focus on what other people are saying.   Fierce Leadership Quotes: “Trust the people around you. Let them take risks, believe in them, trust them and help them grow and move forward.” - Sue Jacobson “Lean into your mistakes. Admit them, move on, and learn from them.” - Sue Jacobson “Empower others. Really care about other people and helping them grow. Listen to them and their needs and make sure you respond to them.” - Sue Jacobson   Triple Down on Your Personal Brand Are you ready to grow your business, increase your impact, and build a powerhouse personal brand? Learn how to build a powerhouse personal brand that can help you open new doors of opportunities for your business and career. Grab our free whitepaper: 7 Unconventional Strategies to Build Your Personal Brand. Head over to EleanorBeaton.com/Brand to grab your copy of this powerful whitepaper and begin your journey to impact the world!   Grab Your Ticket to the Power. Presence. Position. 3-Day Workshop! Are you ready to ramp up your leadership skills, have more confidence in your instincts, cope with criticism and lead with conviction? Are you ready to unleash your inner-CEO and authentically position yourself in a category of ONE? Join me in Toronto, Canada on November 2-4 for the Power. Presence. Position. Workshop - the 3-day workshop designed to help you up-level your power, presence, and position within your business or organization. Grab your ticket to the Power. Presence. Position. 3-Day Workshop today!     Dial Up Your Impact, Influence, and Income in 2018       Are you ready to take your leadership and influence to the next level in 2018? Join the Impact & Influence Leadership Lab for Women with Eleanor Beaton – the world’s premier leadership training and implementation program designed specifically for female leaders! This is a 8-week mentoring program for professional, ambitious women in business who are ready to take their leadership skills to the next level and truly step into their power. Visit the Leadership Lab for Women website to see all of the amazing content, tools, and services you will receive by registering today to claim your seat at the table!     Love the show? Let us know! Are you a fan of the Fierce Feminine Leadership Podcast? 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Olga knows what its line to be poor. Now a Bethlehem City Councilwoman she is fight for and giving back to those in need. Listen in to our conversation and see how one woman can make a difference. Olga Negron has been a member of several organizations in the Lehigh Valley and through Pennsylvania. Some of her involvements include: Member of Community Revitalization and Crime Prevention Advisory Committee-Appointed by Governor Rendell, Member of Pennsylvania Statewide Latino Coalition, Member of Rotary International, Board Member for Latino Leadership Alliance of the Lehigh Valley, Member of the Planning Commission-Appointed by Mayor Callahan, Board Vice President for Bethlehem Public Library-Appointed by Bethlehem City Council, Board Vice President for Community Action Committee of the Lehigh Valley, Member of Southside Vision 2014, and Board Member for Puerto Rican Cultural Coalition. Olga has been the recipient of many awards some of them include: Legendary Locals of Bethlehem-Book by Karen M. Samuels, named Lehigh Valley Woman by Lehigh Valley Magazine, named Hispanic Pride (Orgullo Hispano) by Univision TV in Philadelphia, Latino Leadership Award by Lehigh Valley Latino Magazine, named twice a Personaje Ñ (Who is Who) by WFMZ, named TALL Team Coordinator of the Year by Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, Allentown Human Relations Award recipient, Caring for the Community Award and Bright Star Award by Community Services for Children, Presidential Award for Academic Excellence and Community Involvement by Austin Community College. Among her work history, Olga worked as a community organizer, executive director of non-profit organizations and for the Pennsylvania House of Representative as the Legislative Assistant for Representative Steve Samuelson.

Tonight's special guest is Lynn Shiner from Harrisburg, PA, the Director of the Office of Victims' Services at the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Lynn has turned the Victims Compensation Assistance Program into a national model through streamlining processes, legislative changes, and technology enhancements that ensure that the Program is victim-centered and eases the financial burden on victims and their families. With 35 years of experience in state government, she came to the Commission with a passion to ease crime victims' pain after she experienced a tragedy of her own. Her young children, Jen and Dave, were murdered on Christmas Day 1994. Lynn is also co-author of the book "Stabbed in the Heart: Three Murdered Children, Two Resilient Mothers" which is a story about violence, homicide, and transformation. In 2010, Lynn launched PA Crime Victims, a website she designed to help those whose lives have been forever changed by violence and crime. The primary focus is to let crime victims know they are not alone and that help is available. The website provides information on trauma and healing, how to follow an offender through the criminal and juvenile justice system, rights and services available to crime victims statewide and in specific counties and how to obtain financial help and free counseling. Lynn is committed to doing everything possible to ensure victims' needs are being met, they understand their rights as they enter the criminal justice system, understand what services are available to them at the state and local level, and that victim service programs throughout the state have the needed resources to make this happen.

Modeling the Impact of the Port Authority's Service Cuts

Appointed by the Governor, Leslie Stiles acts as state government's advocate for all issues as they impact on women and girls. In today's program Leslie Stiles will talk about her vast experience and share new insights gained since the inception of programs she has helped to develop like the Governor's Conference for Women and the importance these ground breaking summits have on both women and business across the nation. Join us for a stimulating conversation with a top performer who helps develop top performers for the future.