Podcasts about program associate

In the latest episode of Valley Today, hosted by Janet Michael, the focus was on Waterwise Gardening, featuring an in-depth discussion with Joanne Royalty, a Program Associate from the Frederick County Extension Office and a Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener. Though typically known for her expertise on the Spotted Lantern Fly, Joanne provided invaluable tips on gardening during drought conditions and how homeowners can make a difference by conserving water. Joanne highlighted the importance of preparing for inevitable droughts by adopting waterwise gardening practices. Janet and Joanne discussed various methods, such as using rain barrels, making responsible irrigation choices, and reusing household water. Joanne emphasized the importance of avoiding midday watering to prevent water evaporation and ensuring healthy plant growth. The conversation shifted towards practical DIY solutions and community resources available for gardeners. Joanne encouraged listeners to consider making their own rain barrels using common household items and pointed out that local Extension offices often provide free or discounted rain barrels. She also stressed the significance of mindful water usage and the benefits of mulching to retain soil moisture. The topic of conserving natural ecosystems introduced the Dark Skies movement, aiming to reduce light pollution that affects nocturnal wildlife like fireflies. Joanne provided insights into how homeowners can adjust their outdoor lighting to support this initiative. She explained that unnecessary bright lights disrupt the activities of beneficial insects and animals operating at night. Using softer, targeted lighting solutions can mitigate this issue. Janet and Joanne delved into the role of Master Gardeners. Joanne elaborated on how these passionate plant enthusiasts volunteer to provide research-based horticultural advice to the community. She recounted her recent experience at the Master Gardener College, where attendees bolstered their knowledge to pass on to local gardeners. Joanne stressed that Master Gardeners are a valuable resource for answering a wide range of gardening questions. The session wrapped up by reminding listeners that Master Gardeners are accessible for advice and willing to assist in various horticultural inquiries, including those related to water conservation and sustainable gardening practices. Those interested in learning more or seeking assistance were encouraged to visit the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association website or their local Extension office.  In summary, the conversation provided a comprehensive guide to waterwise gardening, emphasizing preparation, conservation, and community resources, all while highlighting the importance of supporting our natural ecosystems through informed and practical gardening practices. Learn more about extension in your community: Frederick County/City of Winchester: https://frederick.ext.vt.edu/ Clarke County: https://clarke.ext.vt.edu/ Shenandoah County: https://shenandoah.ext.vt.edu/ Page County: https://page.ext.vt.edu/ Warren County: https://warren.ext.vt.edu/

Houston State Rep. Gene Wu, Chair of the Texas House Democratic Caucus, has long been one of our favorite fighters for progress in the Lone Star State. And Clayton Tucker, wearer of many stylish hats in Texas progressive circles is a voice we follow closely as well - for this discussion, joining us in his role as Program Associate for the Trade Justice Education Fund. How should progressive Texans be viewing the current fight against both a rising tech-bro oligarchy and the ham-fisted, demonstrative trade policies of Donald Trump that risk a trade war - one that could be devastating for border areas like Texas? Settle in for straight talk on our desperate current situation and what YOU can do about it - the main point is, you need to do it NOW.Find Rep. Gene Wu athttps://www.genefortexas.com andhttps://house.texas.gov/members/2865.Find the Trade Justice Education Fund athttps://tradejusticeedfund.org/.Thanks for listening! Learn more about Progress Texas and how you can support our ongoing work athttps://progresstexas.org/.

In this episode, host Janet Michael is joined by Joanne Royaltey, a Program Associate for the Frederick County Extension Office, and Kerry Higdon, NSV Master Gardener (class of 2020) and the program lead for the Seed Exchange to talk about the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardeners' annual Seed Exchange event. The free event is scheduled for Saturday, January 18th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM at Strasburg High School - a new location. Kerry shares that the new venue offers more space, better accessibility, and indoor comfort compared to previous years. She explains that attendees can obtain free seeds, participate in children's activities, and consult Master Gardeners for advice. The exchange includes a range of seeds like vegetables, herbs, flowers, legumes, tubers & bulbs, but also welcomes donations of gardening books and magazines. Attendees are NOT required to bring seeds to exchange in order to receive free seeds. Kerry offers practical tips for participants, such as how to package seeds to donate and the focus on avoiding invasive species. The event promotes the use of locally sourced seeds, which are acclimated to the area's environment, enhancing their success. Joanne underscores the broader mission of the Master Gardeners to educate and engage the community in sustainable gardening practices. She also gives an update on the application process for the NSV Master Gardener Class of 2025.  Learn more about the Seed Exchange on the NSV Master Gardener website: https://nsvmga.org/events/seed-exchange/ and follow them on Facebook.

In this episode of the Valley Today, host Janet Michael welcomes Joanne Royalty, an Extension Master Gardener and Program Associate with Frederick County Extension Office, along with Susan Matyuf and Brigette Grimm, both Extension Master Gardeners from the class of 2022. They gather to discuss the 2025 Master Gardener class and the impact it will have on the community. Susan talks about her journey of becoming a Master Gardener and why she decided to take on the mantle of organizing the upcoming class. Despite being relatively new, she felt confident due to her background in education and love for the gardening community in the Northern Shenandoah region. Brigette joins in to share how having a co-lead makes organizing the class easier. She mentions that Susan did most of the legwork, but the support from fellow gardeners and volunteers makes them confident about the success of the upcoming class. Joanne highlights the importance of rotating the Master Gardener classes across different localities for inclusivity. She reassures potential applicants that they don't need to know everything about gardening right away as the learning process is ongoing and community-oriented. Susan provides logistic details of the 2025 class, stating it will start on February 11th and run through May 8th, with meetings every Tuesday and Thursday evening. She emphasizes the hands-on nature of the program, including Saturday labs and various activities with experts. The conversation then moves to the application process. Brigette reminds listeners that although the 2025 class will be in Warren County, it's open to residents from surrounding counties. She also mentions that the application is due by January 10th and gives details about the class schedule and location. Janet and Susan discuss the in-depth application process, which includes background checks due to the public nature of their volunteer work. They also talk about the passion for gardening and volunteering as key motivations for joining the program. Brigette highlights the variety of volunteer activities available, from community events to maintaining gardens. Susan describes how the program has taught her correct gardening techniques and helped her become a better gardener. The episode wraps up with a discussion about the extensive resources available to Master Gardeners for research and the importance of educating the community about gardening practices and invasive species. Click here to learn more: https://nsvmga.org/join/ 

In this episode of the Nonprofit Build Up Podcast, we delve into the transformative concept of decolonizing fiscal sponsorship with Build Up Inc. team members Ajani Husbands, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Senior Counsel, Amanda Nasinyama, Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Chioma Amaechi, Program Associate. Together, with the President of BUI, Nic Campbell they reflect on the past year's accomplishments, share valuable insights, and discuss how centering cultural relevance and equity has reshaped their approach to supporting BIPOC-led projects and initiatives. From onboarding impactful projects to leading thought-provoking discussions at national conferences, the team explores their commitment to creating inclusive, flexible, and collaborative fiscal sponsorship models. They share their experiences supporting grassroots organizations, addressing systemic inequities, and building sustainable infrastructure for long-term success. Join us as we unpack how Build Up Inc. is driving systemic change through their innovative pillars of decolonization, fostering trust, and empowering leaders to achieve meaningful impact. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, funder, or advocate, this episode will leave you inspired to reimagine fiscal sponsorship for equity and justice. 

In this episode of the Nonprofit Build Up Podcast, we delve into the transformative concept of decolonizing fiscal sponsorship with Build Up Inc. team members Ajani Husbands, Vice President of Strategic Planning and Senior Counsel, Amanda Nasinyama, Director of Strategic Initiatives, and Chioma Amaechi, Program Associate. Together, with the President of BUI, Nic Campbell they reflect on the past year's accomplishments, share valuable insights, and discuss how centering cultural relevance and equity has reshaped their approach to supporting BIPOC-led projects and initiatives. From onboarding impactful projects to leading thought-provoking discussions at national conferences, the team explores their commitment to creating inclusive, flexible, and collaborative fiscal sponsorship models. They share their experiences supporting grassroots organizations, addressing systemic inequities, and building sustainable infrastructure for long-term success. Join us as we unpack how Build Up Inc. is driving systemic change through their innovative pillars of decolonization, fostering trust, and empowering leaders to achieve meaningful impact. Whether you're a nonprofit leader, funder, or advocate, this episode will leave you inspired to reimagine fiscal sponsorship for equity and justice. 

Preaching for the Solemnity of Christ the Kind, Olivia Hastie offers a reflection on belonging: "When Jesus says, 'everyone who belongs to the truth listens to my voice,' I think he's asking for more than simple obedience and piety. He's inviting us to create spaces of true belonging by connecting through shared stories and experiences. I believe he's calling us, not just to spread his message through words, but to embody and live out his teachings in our actions and relationships. To belong to the truth is to form genuine connections, where love, empathy, and understanding bring the Gospel message to life in a way that reaches others deeply and meaningfully." Olivia Hastie (she/her) is a doctoral student in Theological Ethics at Boston College, focusing on how embodied experiences shape Christian thought, particularly through liberationist, feminist, and queer perspectives. She also serves as a Program Associate at FutureChurch, applying her research to advocate for a more inclusive and just Catholic Church. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11242024 to learn more about Olivia, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Preaching for the 33rd Sunday in Ordinary Time, Martha Ligas offers a reflection on being open to the Promised One who draws near in times of despair: "Maybe Jesus is reminding us of something that we need to hear when we're at our lowest. When we feel the most despair, the most fear, the most anxiety, that is when God is the closest to us. That is when we are the least alone. That is when the Promised One is right at our door." Martha Ligas (she/her) serves as the Pastoral Minister at the Community of St. Peter in Cleveland, Ohio, and Program Associate at FutureChurch. Both spaces give her room to ride the coattails of the Spirit by reimagining what it means to create faith communities of belonging. She is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Ministry from Fordham University. Martha lives in Cleveland, OH with her partner and their pets. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/11172024 to learn more about Martha, to read her preaching text, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Sylvie Trevena (she/her) is a writer and Program Associate and Executive Assistant at Well Being Trust and she is also an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Sylvie shares why being a parent is so important to her and her experiences raising her transgender son Jake. They talk about checking in with your friends and also taking your own temperature, trying to speak with kids about school safety and having hope for the next generation surrounding mental health. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is now: 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline Contact the show: UBU@UnapologeticallyBlackUnicorns.info

Kristin Higgins, Program Associate with UA System Division of Agriculture | Cooperative Extension Service, joins us to discuss the 2024 November Election Ballot Issues. Kristin gives a breakdown of each issue and what a vote for or against would mean for Arkansans.  On Nov. 5, 2024 Arkansans have three constitutional amendments to decide on in the general election. The Cooperative Extension Service provides voters with neutral, research-based information on all of the statewide ballot proposals. See the links below for voter education provided by the Extension. Arkansas Ballot Issues: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/state-ballot-issues.aspx Issue 1: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/issue1.aspx Issue 2: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/issue2.aspx Issue 3:https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/issue3.aspx

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mitchell Rowland from the University of Arkansas returns to discuss the results, insights, and future directions of his research on alternative hatchery sanitation methods. He explains how Bacillus amyloliquefaciens can reduce harmful bacteria in hatcheries, offering a promising alternative to traditional sanitation methods. Tune in to discover what the research has revealed and the future directions in this field!"When we looked at the environmental samples over time, one of the Bacillus isolates showed a significantly reduced coliform recovery." Meet the guest: Dr. Mitchell Rowland is a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas, focusing on hatchery sanitation and gastrointestinal health in poultry. With extensive experience in in vivo poultry trials, laboratory management, and product testing, Dr. Rowland has contributed significantly to the field of poultry nutrition. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master's in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas and has worked in various technical roles.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:18) Introduction(02:22) Bacillus isolates and results(03:39) Reduction of harmful bacteria in hatcheries(04:36) Mechanisms of bacillus in microbiota(06:25) Future research directions(07:13) Probiotics as an alternative to formaldehyde(08:11) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- Anitox- Kemin- BASF

The Minnesota State Fair began 165 years ago. There's been a lot of interesting history at the fair during that time, so we wanted to learn a little more with the Minnesota Historical Society. They have a booth on the fair and host a daily quiz, “History on a Schtick.” MPR News host Cathy Wurzer spoke with Jacob Rorem, Program Associate at the Minnesota Historical Society.

Hello there!In this episode of The Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast, Dr. Mitchell Rowland from the University of Arkansas discusses the methodology and concepts behind his research on alternative hatchery sanitation methods. He focuses on using Bacillus amyloliquefaciens for hatchery bloom control and shares insights on improving food safety in poultry production. Listen now!"Our research shows some active inhibition through metabolites produced by Bacillus." Meet the guest: Dr. Mitchell Rowland is a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas, focusing on hatchery sanitation and gastrointestinal health in poultry. With extensive experience in in vivo poultry trials, laboratory management, and product testing, Dr. Rowland has contributed significantly to the field of poultry nutrition. He holds a Ph.D. and a Master's in Poultry Science from the University of Arkansas and has worked in various technical roles.What you'll learn:(00:00) Highlight(01:20) Introduction(01:45) Dr. Rowland's background(02:50) Hatchery sanitation(05:38) Study on formaldehyde(07:44) Pathogen control models(09:00) Methods for Bacillus isolates(10:43) Closing thoughtsThe Poultry Nutrition Blackbelt Podcast is trusted and supported by innovative companies like:* Kerry- BASF- Anitox- Kemin

Joining us today is Carmen Lau. She's a former elected Hong Kong District Councillor. And she's now an International Advocacy and Program Associate at Hong Kong Democracy Council. Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and hit that bell icon to get notified when new videos come out: https://bit.ly/3u1eKSZ And check out our other channel China Uncensored: https://youtube.com/channel/UCgFP46yVT-GG4o1TgXn-04Q Merchandise: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/merchandise Our website: https://www.chinaunscripted.com/ YouTube demonetizes our videos, which is why we rely on support from viewers like you. Please join our 50¢ army at: https://www.patreon.com/chinaunscripted https://www.chinauncensored.locals.com https://www.chinaunscripted.com/support Our social media: Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/ChinaUncensored Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChinaUncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ChinaUncensored #China #hongkong

In this episode of On Mission, Chris Pierno, Sarah Harrigan, and Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C., are joined by Jonathan Harrison, Program Associate at the Catholic Apostolate Center, to discuss the life and witness of Blessed Carlo Acutis.Bl. Carlo Acutis was 15 years old when he died of leukemia in a hospital in Monza, Italy in 2006. Carlo is remembered as a normal, joyful teenager who strived to be the best version of himself, living the ordinary in an extraordinary way. Carlo was generous to the poor of his community, many of whom came to pay their respects at his funeral. Carlo's passion for the Eucharist ultimately led to his mother's conversion. Two quotes epitomize the holiness of Carlo in his young life: "each person reflects the light of God" and “sadness is looking at oneself, happiness is looking at God. Conversion is nothing but a movement of the eyes." -Bl. Carlo Acutis Blessed Carlo Acutis is scheduled to become a Saint either as soon as this October or in 2025, during the Jubilee Year. Pope Francis recognized a second miracle attributed to Carlo's intercession in a decree on May 23, 2024. The miracle involved the healing of a 21-year-old girl from Costa Rica named Valeria Valverde, who was near death after seriously injuring her head in a bicycle accident while studying in Florence in 2022. Related Episodes:Year of PrayerPodcast EvangelizationFinding Faith in AdolecensePromoting the Good on Social Media Resources:Learn more about Bl. Carlo AcutisPrayer ResourcesPope Francis PortalSynod on Youth Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify On Mission is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections and recent blogcasts.

Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royaltey, Program Associate based in the Frederick County Extension Office (though she serves all five counties.) Our topic was the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association's GardenFest happening on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Belle Grove Plantation from 8am til 2pm. Joining us for the conversation were GardenFest program leads: Joey Waters, Kathryn Doyle, and Ann Levi. Linda Bartlett joined us as well as the program lead for Second Hand Rose - a garden/thrift shop that operates during the event. Our discussion highlights plant sales, vendor participation, children's activities, and tool sharpening services. The women talk about volunteer experiences, the planning process, plant varieties, and the layout of the event. They also mention the educational opportunities, the need to bring your own cart/wagon, and the no-pets policy.  Before we wrapped up, Joanne Royalty sang the praises of the recent NSV Master Gardener graduates.   

Aji-Mallen Sanneh is the owner of Soccer Stars North Dallas along with being the co-founder of Altimate Sports Group - a boutique sports agency focusing aimed to amplify distinct talents and set athletes on a trajectory towards global acclaim. Aji has extensive work experience in global healthcare organizations. She began her career in 2009 as a Program Associate at Management Sciences for Health, where she worked on the Grant Management Solutions project. In 2012, she joined the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) as an Associate Manager in Global Outreach, later taking on the role of Senior Manager for the Center for Global Health. From 2017 to 2022, Aji worked at The Global Fund, first as a Technical Specialist in HIV Partnerships & Quality, and then as a Specialist in HIV Policy, Partnerships & Strategic Initiatives. Aji has a Master's Degree in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) and another Master's Degree in Health Policy, Planning and Financing from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. Aji obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from York University.

This blogcast explores “Journeying with Christ in College," written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Patrick Hyland. “​Journeying with Christ in College,” by Christian Bordak-Roseman. In his blog post, Christian describes how he grew in his faith and in relationship with Christ while he studied at university. He specifically recalls his experience of being accompanied by student ministers on campus. They are student who, while receiving a degree themselves, participate in ministry and help other students acclimate to university life and help students encounter Christ. Christian found more spiritual growth in spiritual direction and when he became a student minister himself. His time as a student minister during the COVID-19 pandemic was not without challenge, but he embraced the challenge and was still able to grow and help others to grow as well.  Links:Click here to view the COVID-19 Resource Page.View the Art of Accompaniment and Living as Missionary Disciples resource pages.Listen to On Mission episodes about accompaniment, spiritual direction, and spiritual growth while in college. Contributors:Christian Bordak-Roseman is a Program Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center, where he assists with new and ongoing projects for the Center. Christian is a student at The Catholic University of America seeking his Bachelor's degree in History and his Master's degree in Secondary Education. He also works with the Campus Ministry Office at the Catholic University as a Student Minister. Patrick Hyland is a program associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center where he assists with new and existing resources on the Center's website and contributes to the Center's marketing and consultancy efforts. Originally from Cleveland, Ohio, Patrick is a junior at The Catholic University of America pursuing a double major in Operations Management and Theology. On campus, Patrick is involved with the Office of Campus Ministry, planning events and accompanying undergraduate students as a Student Minister. Additionally, Patrick loves music, playing drums for various groups and working as a freelance DJ for weddings and other private events. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Blogcasts are produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources and podcasts. Listen to Fr. Frank's weekly reflections, episodes of On Mission, and recent blogcasts. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Day in the Life: Abhi Kumar, published by Open Philanthropy on April 19, 2024 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Open Philanthropy's "Day in the Life" series showcases the wide-ranging work of our staff, spotlighting individual team members as they navigate a typical workday. We hope these posts provide an inside look into what working at Open Phil is really like. If you're interested in joining our team, we encourage you to check out our open roles. Abhi Kumar is a Program Associate on the Farm Animal Welfare team. He works on investigating the most promising opportunities to reduce the suffering of farm animals, with a focus on the development and commercialization of alternatives to animal products. Previously, he worked on the investment teams at the venture capital funds Lever VC and Ahimsa VC. He has an MMS from the Yale School of Management & HEC Paris, and a BSocSc from Singapore Management University. Fun fact: Abhi has completed six marathons and an Ironman. Day in the Life I work on the Farm Animal Welfare team, also known internally as the "FAW" team. Our mission is to improve the lives of animals that are unlucky enough to be confined in factory farms. We do this by making grants to organizations and individuals whose work we think will most effectively improve living conditions for these animals. My primary responsibility on the team is to make grants in my area of expertise: alternatives to animal products, including plant-based meats and cellular agriculture. Grants are typically focused on accelerating these alternatives through collaboration with governments, companies, and academia. For instance, we recently made a grant to Dansk Vegetarisk Forening to advocate for increased R&D funding for alternative (alt) protein in Denmark. Lately, my mornings have started with calls with colleagues or potential grantees in Asia. I'm currently investigating a few potential grants to advance alt protein in Japan, so I spend my morning talking to experts on Japanese climate policy and reading through Japanese policy documents like the Green Food System Strategy. Japan is a promising country to expand alt protein efforts within because it's an R&D powerhouse that is also showing more interest in alt protein innovation. After my morning calls, I reflect on potential grant recommendations for our leadership and identify what the key questions (or "cruxes") are for me. Then, I note the topic as an agenda item for discussion with my manager Lewis, who supervises the FAW team. In the early afternoon, I have a check-in call with a current grantee. During these calls, we discuss what's been going well and what hasn't, as well as resolve any questions the grantee has. For instance, this grantee says they'd like to better understand our alt protein strategy, so I summarize the outcomes we're looking for with our grantmaking: more government funding, increased industry engagement, and more high-impact academic research. After these calls, I type up my call notes into a ~five-line summary that I'll share with my manager later. After that, I head down to my neighborhood café to focus on three writing tasks: First, I finish a memo on why we should fund a lab researching how to improve animal fat alternatives. My manager left a bunch of questions on my last draft, so I address his questions and re-share it with him for discussion later. Second, I write a grant approval email (what Open Phil staff know as the "handoff") to a successful grantee and connect them with our Grants team, who handle all of the legal and logistical challenges involved with actually disbursing money. Without our wonderful Grants team, figuring out how to transfer funds to grantees would be pretty painful - I'm grateful for their expertise! Lastly, I send a rejection email to a potential grantee I've been i...

This blogcast explores “Finding Faith in a New Parish," written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Chris Pierno. “Finding Faith in a New Parish,” by Christian Bordak-Roseman To read Evangelii Gaudium, click here. Author:Christian Bordak-Roseman is a Program Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center, where he assists with new and ongoing projects for  the Center. Christian is a student at The Catholic University of America seeking his Bachelor's degree in History and his Master's degree in Secondary Education. He also works with the Campus Ministry Office at the Catholic University as a Student Minister. Reader:Chris Pierno: With the Center since 2011, Chris Pierno is the Catholic Apostolate Center's Manager of Marketing & Consulting. In this role, he oversees the Center's marketing program and coordination of consulting services. He also supports the staff in areas of  graphic design, advancement, public relations, administration, and strategic planning for the Center. Chris also is a co-host for the Center's premier podcast, OnMission.He holds a master's degree in management, and a bachelor's degree in politics, with a minor in theology from The Catholic University of America. Chris also serves as President of the University's Alumni Association. In addition to his work for the Center, Chris is the Director of Operations at the Conference of Major Superiors of Men. He has also worked in marketing and fundraising, specializing in faith-based copywriting and design for both non-profit and higher education clients. In his free-time, Chris volunteers with the Knights of Columbus, where he holds several positions including State Deputy for the District of Columbia, Former District Deputy, and Past Grand Knight. He and his wife have a young son named Vincent, named in honor of St. Vincent Pallotti. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify Fr. Frank Donio, S.A.C. also appears on the podcast, On Mission, which is produced by the Catholic Apostolate Center and you can also listen to his weekly Sunday Gospel reflections. Follow the Center on Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), and YouTube to remain up-to-date on the latest Center resources.

Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royalty, Program Associate for Frederick County Extension to discuss various topics related to extension programs and gardening. We talked about the popularity of the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's Symposium and how it sold out quickly. Joanne gave details for another event in partnership with the Winchester-Clark County Garden Club, focusing on conservation and native plants. She explained the importance of learning and making small changes to benefit the environment. Joanne highlighted the wide range of programs and services offered by extension offices, including financial workshops, youth development through 4-H, and support for people of all ages. Learn more about extension in your community: Frederick County/City of Winchester: https://frederick.ext.vt.edu/ Clarke County: https://clarke.ext.vt.edu/ Shenandoah County: https://shenandoah.ext.vt.edu/ Page County: https://page.ext.vt.edu/ Warren County: https://warren.ext.vt.edu/  

Preaching for the Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time, Olivia Catherine Hastie offers a reflection on bringing our "messiness" to God: "Our messes never go away. We all carry anxiety, trauma, discomfort, family issues, identity crises, pain, and sorrow...How will you ask God to bless your mess? How will allow the spirit to move you to love others in the midst of their messes?" Olivia Catherine Hastie is a second year Master of Theological Studies student at Harvard Divinity School focusing on Religion, Ethics, and Politics. She earned her bachelor's degree in religious studies and peace and conflict studies at the College of the Holy Cross in 2022 and plans to pursue doctoral study in Catholic Theology/Ethics. Olivia's work centers the body as a critical component of Christian discourse working closely with liberationist, feminist, and queer theologians and authors. In addition to her studies, Olivia is the Program Associate for Education and Advocacy with FutureChurch and an avid volunteer in her church community at Saint Cecilia in Boston where she serves on the Parish Pastoral Council. In her free time, Olivia enjoys practicing her singing skills, spending time with her family, and exploring the many coffee shops in the Boston area. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/02112024 to learn more about Olivia, to read her preaching, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

On the first episode of Behind the Business, co-hosts Marc Machado and Aidan McKernan are joined by Emma Custis, who - in addition to her role as a Program Associate in the School of Business - is a runner and avid Taylor Swift fan. Emma reflects on her time at the University of Central Florida, her pivot into business and her experience at GW thus far.

Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royaltey, Program Associate based in the Frederick County Extension Office (though she serves all five counties.) Our topic was the Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Association's 2024 Seed Exchange happening on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 10am - 2pm at the State Arboretum of Virginia at Blandy Experimental Farm in Boyce, VA. Joining Joanne to give details was NSVMGA President Jennifer Flitton Adams, and Project Lead, Rochelle Dornatt. Rochelle shared that they have over 7,000 seed packets to distribute, with more than half coming from Master Gardeners' own backyards. The seeds come from various sources including community retailers and local nurseries, ensuring a variety of quality seeds. The seed exchange also includes tree seeds, particularly native trees and popular fruit seeds like paws. In addition, a wide variety of tubers, bulbs, and gardening books will be available. She mentioned that 'kiddie swag bags' will be available for children to inspire their interest in gardening. Additionally, master gardeners will conduct demonstrations on winter sowing and the processes of scarification and stratification. Rochelle expressed gratitude towards Blandy for providing space for the event and shared that Blandy personnel would also be present with their own information table. She emphasized the availability of volunteers to answer any gardening-related questions. The group clarified that while native seeds were preferred, all seeds except invasive species would be accepted. Jennifer emphasized the need for people to understand what constitutes an invasive plant, as many common plants like the butterfly bush are considered invasive and can crowd out native plants. Rochelle mentioned that the list of invasive species would be available online to help participants determine what seeds to bring. You can download that list here. Joanne confirmed that the deadline for applications to become a master gardener in 2024 has been extended. Learn more about the class by clicking here. She also mentioned upcoming events, including the 2024 Symposium: Your Backyard/Our World which offers a full day of continuing education both for Extension Master Gardeners and members of the public. It happens on March 2, 2024, from 7:30am - 4:30pm at Laurel Ridge Community College.    

Born This Way Foundation Program Associate Mariah Karis joins Robert Peterpaul of The Art of Kindness podcast to brainstorm kindness tips for the holiday season and new year, plus discuss the transformative work being done to create a kinder world at Lady Gaga's nonprofit. Born This Way Foundation, co-founded and led by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, supports youth mental health and works with young people to build a kinder and braver world. Through youth-driven research, programs, and strategic partnerships, Born This Way Foundation aims to make kindness cool, validate the emotions of young people, and eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health. Born This Way Foundation's programs include #BeKind365, Channel Kindness, the Be There Certificate, and Please Stay – all aimed at connecting young people (and anyone!) with resources to build communities that understand, prioritize, and foster good mental health. Learn more at bornthisway.foundation. Mariah Karis is a Program Associate for Born This Way Foundation, where she helps assist with Channel Kindness, Please Stay, and other programs. Previously, she has worked for Missoula Children's Theatre, traveling and teaching over 3,000 youth around the U.S. and world a musical theatre production in a week. A recent University of Montana graduate in Journalism and Entertainment Management, and a Blackstone Launchpad/Future Founders Fellow, Mariah launched her small business, The Giddy Thrifter, in the summer of 2021 and went on to place in three collegiate pitch contests, most recently winning third as the only woman semi-finalist in the traditional venture category of MSU50k. Originally from small-town Wisconsin, Mariah is passionate about the arts, female entrepreneurship, and creating a world where kindness and mental health awareness is at the heart of all that is done. You can follow Mariah on Instagram at @mariahkaris. Got kindness tips or stories? Email us: artofkindnesspodcast@gmail.com More on BTWF: bornthisway.foundation Follow us: @artofkindnesspod / @robpeterpaul Support the show (https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theaok) Music: "Awake" by Ricky Alvarez & "Sunshine" by Lemon Music Studio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our conversation for Extension Office Friday included Joanne Royaltey, Program Associate based in the Frederick County Extension Office (though she serves all five counties.) Our topic was the 2024 class for becoming a Master Gardener. Joining Joanne was Chris Jorgenson & Kate Reed. Both are Master Gardeners and will serve as program leads for the upcoming class alongside Joanne. The women gave details for what the class entails, who should apply, and talked about the various projects that can be done for volunteer hours. Each year, the class rotates through the five counties and the City of Winchester. This year the class will kick off on February 20, 2024 with graduation in early May. The classes will be held at Horizon Farm Credit (125 Prosperity Dr #100, Winchester, VA 22602) on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1pm - 4pm with occasional weekend labs and hands-on workshops. There will be an information/interview session on January 23, 2024. Find the application and more information on their website: http://nsvmga.org/join/  The Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener Program has served our region for more than 30 years. It is one of 62 units across Virginia and serves the counties of Clarke, Frederick, Page, Shenandoah, Warren and the City of Winchester. Over 160 members participate in active projects in the region. Working as volunteer educators to support VCE educational programs in consumer horticulture, EMGs serve the home-gardening public by answering questions, speaking to groups, teaching in demonstration gardens, and participating in many other projects for youth and adults. Virginia Extension Master Gardener volunteers are educators who work within their communities to promote environmentally sound gardening practices. As an educational outreach component of VCE, the Master Gardener Program brings the resources of Virginia's land-grant universities, Virginia Tech and Virginia State University, to the people of the Commonwealth. The VCE Master Gardener program is made up of more than 5,000 active and certified Master Gardener volunteers throughout the commonwealth who contribute more than 350,000 hours of volunteer service each year. Almost 1,000 new volunteers are trained annually. EMGs work toward: preserving the environment through sustainable gardening practices positively impacting youth through gardening education, both in and after school producing food in public and private gardens to improve human health and food security improving the overall quality of life for Virginia's citizens by increasing accessibility to practical, research-based gardening knowledge.  

Advent Traditions in the Context of the Violence in Israel/PalestineSpecial Guest: (13:15)Sarah Dianne Jones, Program Associate for The Center for Excellence in Christian Education, Union Presbyterian SeminaryGuest Question:In a world of social media, constant information, and increasing awareness around social justice issues, where are the gaps in Christian Education currently? How can they be addressed?Educate a ChildThe Center for Excellence in Christian EducationFor Listening Guides, click here!Got a question for us? Send them to faithpodcast@pcusa.org! A Matter of Faith website

Michelle Lavery is a Program Associate with Open Philanthropy's Farm Animal Welfare team, with a focus on the science and study of animal behaviour & welfare. In this episode we talk about: How do scientists study animal emotions in the first place? How is a "science" of animal emotion even feasible? When is it useful to anthropomorphise animals to understand them? How can you study the preferences of animals? How can you measure the “strength” of preferences? How do farmed animal welfare advocates relate to animal welfare science? Are their perceptions fair? How can listeners get involved with the study of animal emotions? You can get in touch through our website or on Twitter. Consider leaving us an honest review wherever you're listening to this — it's the best free way to support the show. Thanks for listening!

Our conversation today covered several food-related topics as we chatted with several Virginia Cooperative Extension agents about their various programs. Karen Poff, Senior Extension Agent, Family & Consumer Science, Virginia Cooperative Extension office is based in the Warren County office, but serves all five surrounding counties. She also manages the Northern Shenandoah Valley Financial Education Program. Hannah Copp, is an Associate Extension Agent in Family and Consumer Sciences, focusing on food, nutrition, & health. Joanne Royaltey is a Program Associate with Frederick County Cooperative Extension, and an Extension Master Gardener. Karen gave details about the Super Pantry program. The Super Pantry program is a six-week course during which families receive instruction about food preparation, basic budgeting, food safety, and other life skills. Super Pantry offers low-income families the tools to improve nutrition, overall health, and self-sufficiency. In addition, the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank provides families with food boxes for the duration of the program. Super Pantry is a collaborative effort between the Food Bank, the Virginia Cooperative Extension, and the Smart Choices Nutrition Education Program (SCNEP).  A registered dietician from the Virginia Cooperative Extension teaches each session. For more information about the program, reach out to Kimberly Costa, FNP Program Assistant via phone 540-665-5699 or email kimcosta@vt.edu  Hannah gave us some insight into the food and nutrition programs she offers and talked about the benefits of food preservation. Joanne talked about the positive impact gardening - no matter the size - can have on food insecurity. She encouraged anyone interested in starting a community garden to reach out to extension for advice. She explained that community gardens do well in our region as they offer so many benefits: Beautifying the landscape Making fresh produce accessible Promoting healthier lifestyles Cleaning up the environment Building stronger communities Providing educational opportunities Increasing wellness Below are several links that the group shared where you can find more information on the topics we discussed today. Blue Ridge Area Food Bank- Food Finder map: https://foodfinder.brafb.org/  SNAP/EBT Retailers: https://www.dss.virginia.gov/benefit/ebt_card/ebt_retailers.cgi SNAP/EBT accepting farmers markets: https://vafma.org/virginia-markets/ or https://eatsmartmovemoreva.org/shop/farmers-markets/ Free Market Fridays offers free, fresh produce at Page County's three community gardens CCAP Community Garden in Warren County Valley Health's Growing Community Garden

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Long-Term Future Fund Ask Us Anything (September 2023), published by Linch on August 31, 2023 on The Effective Altruism Forum. LTFF is running an Ask Us Anything! Most of the grantmakers at LTFF have agreed to set aside some time to answer questions on the Forum. I (Linch) will make a soft commitment to answer one round of questions this coming Monday (September 4th) and another round the Friday after (September 8th). We think that right now could be an unusually good time to donate. If you agree, you can donate to us here. About the Fund The Long-Term Future Fund aims to positively influence the long-term trajectory of civilization by making grants that address global catastrophic risks, especially potential risks from advanced artificial intelligence and pandemics. In addition, we seek to promote, implement, and advocate for longtermist ideas and to otherwise increase the likelihood that future generations will flourish. In 2022, we dispersed ~250 grants worth ~10 million. You can see our public grants database here. Related posts LTFF and EAIF are unusually funding-constrained right now EA Funds organizational update: Open Philanthropy matching and distancing Long-Term Future Fund: April 2023 grant recommendations What Does a Marginal Grant at LTFF Look Like? Asya Bergal's Reflections on my time on the Long-Term Future Fund Linch Zhang's Select examples of adverse selection in longtermist grantmaking About the Team Asya Bergal: Asya is the current chair of the Long-Term Future Fund. She also works as a Program Associate at Open Philanthropy. Previously, she worked as a researcher at AI Impacts and as a trader and software engineer for a crypto hedgefund. She's also written for the AI alignment newsletter and been a research fellow at the Centre for the Governance of AI at the Future of Humanity Institute (FHI). She has a BA in Computer Science and Engineering from MIT. Caleb Parikh: Caleb is the project lead of EA Funds. Caleb has previously worked on global priorities research as a research assistant at GPI, EA community building (as a contractor to the community health team at CEA), and global health policy. Linchuan Zhang: Linchuan (Linch) Zhang is a Senior Researcher at Rethink Priorities working on existential security research. Before joining RP, he worked on time-sensitive forecasting projects around COVID-19. Previously, he programmed for Impossible Foods and Google and has led several EA local groups. Oliver Habryka: Oliver runs Lightcone Infrastructure, whose main product is Lesswrong. Lesswrong has significantly influenced conversations around rationality and AGI risk, and the LWits community is often credited with having realized the importance of topics such as AGI (and AGI risk), COVID-19, existential risk and crypto much earlier than other comparable communities. You can find a list of our fund managers in our request for funding here. Ask Us Anything We're happy to answer any questions - marginal uses of money, how we approach grants, questions/critiques/concerns you have in general, what reservations you have as a potential donor or applicant, etc. There's no real deadline for questions, but let's say we have a soft commitment to focus on questions asked on or before September 8th. Because we're unusually funding-constrained right now, I'm going to shill again for donating to us. If you have projects relevant to mitigating global catastrophic risks, you can also apply for funding here. Thanks for listening. To help us out with The Nonlinear Library or to learn more, please visit nonlinear.org

Productive Energy, also known as Arkansas NE, is a way of more efficiently influencing performance, breast meat yield and even the economics and sustainability of broiler production, say  researchers.It is thought to be the only energy system that can significantly predict the feed conversion ratio and feed intake for broilers. It's a way of looking at what happens in the bird in terms of body composition.Research is underway at the University of Arkansas looking at the area of productive energy, and to date they have found very interesting results that indicated perhaps a change may be needed in how broiler diets are formulated. Joining us from the Poultry Science Assn annual meeting in Philadelphia is Diego Martinez from University of Arkansas. Martinez is Program Associate in Dr. Craig Coon's poultry nutrition lab at the University of Arkansas.This episode is sponsored by United Animal Health, a leader in animal health and nutrition. You can learn more about United Animal Health and how they are working to advance animal science worldwide by visiting the website at UnitedANH.com.For more information, on this and other topics, we invite you to visit our websites - www.Feedstuffs.com and www.NationalHogFarmer.com. While you are there be sure to check out our digital editions and our new Feedstuffs 365 platform. 

Our conversation today with Joanne Royaltey gave all the details for Northern Shenandoah Valley Master Gardener's GardenFest happening on Saturday, June 3, 2023, from 8am - 2pm at Belle Grove Plantation. Joanne is a Program Associate with Frederick County Cooperative Extension, and an Extension Master Gardener. We talked a bit about the history of NSV Master Gardener Association - 30 years - plus we discussed the current status of the Spotted Lanternfly. She told us about all the things you can expect to find when attending the annual event. GardenFest is a day of gardening fun, education, and shopping. It is held annually on the first Saturday of June. The event features plants for sale, raffle items, vendors, the Master Gardener information booth, Second Hand Rose (rummage sale), tool sharpening, and children's activities. Learn more about NSV Master Gardener Association on their website: http://nsvmga.org/ and by following them on Facebook. You can read their latest newsletter which Joanne referenced during our conversation by clicking here.

* Fox News' Republican Propaganda Machine Tests the Limits of Free Speech Victor Pickard, prof. of Media Policy & Pol. Economy, Univ of Penn's Annenberg School for Communication Producer: Scott Harris * After Ohio Train Derailment Biden, Congress Must Implement New Safety Standards, Worker Protections Tracy Carluccio, Deputy Director of the Delaware Riverkeeper Network Producer: Melinda Tuhus * ‘Scrap the Cap:' How to Save Social Security Without Cutting Benefits Sarah Rawlins, Program Associate with the Center for Economic and Policy Research Producer: Scott Harris

Lucia Rios removes barriers and creates access through her presence, voice, and activism. Her life in college and over a 20-year working career have included giving a voice to and empowering those with disabilities. She is passionate about helping people with disabilities find their voice to better themselves and the world around them through creative solutions, innovative thinking and accessibility. She is an advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion of all people -- thank you, Lucia, for today's episode!

This blogcast explores "St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry," written by Christian Bordak-Roseman and read by Brian Rhude. “St. Vincent Pallotti, Model for College Ministry,” by Christian Bordak-Roseman.This blogcast episode was read by Brian Rhude.For more resources on St. Vincent Pallotti on our Feast Day site, click here.To view our Pallotti Portal, click here.For more resources on Lay Ecclesial Ministry, click here.Author:Christian Bordak-Roseman is a Program Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center, where he assists with new and ongoing projects for the Center. Christian is a student at The Catholic University of America seeking his Bachelor's degree in History and his Master's degree in Secondary Education. He also works with the Campus Ministry Office at the Catholic University as a Student Minister.Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify

This blogcast explores “Starting the New Year with the Saints," written by Jonathan Harrison and read by Joseph Arbie."Starting the New Year with the Saints," by Jonathan Harrison.This blogcast was read by Joseph Arbie. To learn more about the saints, visit our Catholic Feast Days Website by clicking here. To view a calendar of the feast days in January, and each month, click here.  Author:Jonathan Harrison is a Program Associate for the Catholic Apostolate Center and a graduate of The Catholic University of America with degrees in biochemistry and theology and a certificate in pastoral ministry. He is pursuing post-baccalaureate biomedical research with the hopes of a career in biomedical research. Follow us:The Catholic Apostolate CenterThe Center's podcast websiteInstagramFacebookApple PodcastsSpotify

The first episode of 2023 features a conversation with Shakaya Cooper, Program Associate at Generation180. We delve into findings from the organization's recent report ‘North Carolina Drives Electric 2022' to highlight consumer readiness for EVs across the state. In fact, over half of North Carolinians are likely to consider an EV for their next vehicle, getting us one step closer to Governor Cooper's goal of 1.25 million EVs on the road by 2030. Tune in to learn more about the report, effective mechanisms to incentivize EV adoption, and the many benefits that transportation electrification offers our state moving forward. Generation180's North Carolina Drives Electric Report: https://bit.ly/3QfjRdl NC Utilities Commission Carbon Plan Order: https://bit.ly/3GiiMwE SELC/NCSEA Press Release on Carbon Plan Order: https://bit.ly/3i9OyUA Duke Energy's Rolling Blackouts: https://bit.ly/3ZaRW23 NCSEA's CLE Event: https://bit.ly/3joHgfS Presented by NC Sustainable Energy Association. Hosted and produced by Matt Abele (Twitter: @MattAbele) Be sure to follow us on Instagram at @squeakycleanpodcast.

Tori joined the U.S. Soccer Foundation in February 2019 as a Program Associate, and has since tackled many roles across the Soccer for Success program to support training, technical assistance, curriculum development, events, grant management, and special projects. Prior to joining the Foundation, she was the Director of Development at ComePlayDetroit helping to grow community programming and partnerships, ultimately increasing opportunities for physical activity and play throughout the city. Additionally, Tori was Community Affairs Intern at the Detroit Tigers and served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Lesotho at the intersection of health and youth programs for more than two years. Danielle and Tori chat about her background in both sport management and social work and how that impacted her career, her time in the Peace Corps and the work she does at the US Soccer Foundation. Tori shares what philanthropy looks like in her eyes and shares her advice on making an impact. You can learn more about the US Soccer Foundation at their website, https://ussoccerfoundation.org/. Also, make sure to follow the US Soccer Foundation on Instagram @ussoccerfoundation, on Twitter @ussoccerfndn, and on LinkedIn @U.S.SoccerFoundation. You can connect with Tori on LinkedIn as well, https://www.linkedin.com/in/tori-ramataboee/. --- 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/bigleaguephil/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bigleaguephil/support

Many students will not take a traditional path into a career within the arts. To cover the crossover of arts education and the current workforce, we're joined by Martín Hernández, an incredible guest from The 2022 Future Of Work Conference. Martín manages the art internship program in LA County and is one of PCC's strongest partners to date. Through data and program evaluation, Martín has been able to improve and expand the accessibility of work opportunities for students interested in the arts. You'll learn more about the Los Angeles County Department for Arts and Culture, and what its role is in helping students find internship opportunities and enter the workforce. Tune in to discover key takeaways from the conference, and understand how Martín provides support, paid opportunities, and grants so students can set goals, and prepare for a job within the arts.  More from Martín Hernández:  Visit www.lacountyarts.org/internships   Email: communications@arts.lacounty.gov  LinkedIn: @Martin Hernandez Instagram & Youtube: @lacountyarts Twitter: @LACountyArts Facebook: @Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture  Watch The 2022 Future Of Work Conference    Find the transcript to this episode here To connect with us about the podcast visit our website Please be sure to subscribe, rate and review us on apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

Amira Noeuv is a 2nd generation Cambodian American currently pursuing her doctorate in ethnic studies at UC San Diego. She shares her healing journey with us from navigating ADHD/ bi-polar disorder and how her experience in a psych ward opened her eyes to the broken system we live in, leading her to focus her research on healing transgenerational trauma and its effect on the Cambodian American community and children of refugees.Amira's Bio:Amira Noeuv is currently pursuing her Doctorate in Ethnic Studies at UC San Diego (UCSD). She also has 2 Master's Degrees in Ethics, Peace, and Global Affairs from American University in Washington, D.C., and in Ethnic Studies from UCSD. She completed her B.A. degree in Psychology from UCSD. Amira's current research is on transgenerational trauma and healing, specifically with the Cambodian American community. She is the author of "Girl with the Sak Yon Tattoo." Formerly, she worked as a Program Associate with the American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative, as a Research Assistant with the United States Institute of Peace, as a fellow with the United Nations Association – National Capital Area, and as an Event Coordinator with UCSD Qualcomm Institute. Amira enjoys engaging in community work, traveling, discovering new foods, playing board games, and experimenting with small space gardening. Follow her on Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/anoeuv/Read Her Short Story:"Girl with the Sak Yon Tattoo"Podcast Sponsors:Use Code MISSMARY for $10 off your FabFitFun Boxhttps://www.fabfitfun.com/Click on the link for $20 off your next purchase at Four Sigmatichttp://usfoursigmatic.refr.cc/maryannsamrethConnect with Maryann:Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/sincerelymissmary/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@sincerelymissmarySupport the show

Kristin Higgins, Program Associate with UA System Division of Agriculture | Cooperative Extension Service, joins us to discuss the 2022 November Election Ballot Issues. Kristin gives a breakdown of each issue and what a vote for or against would mean for Arkansans.  On Nov. 8, 2022, Arkansans have four constitutional amendments to decide in the general election. The Cooperative Extension Service provides voters with neutral, research-based information on all of the statewide ballot proposals. See the links below for voter education provided by the Extension. 2022 Voter Guide: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/2022-Arkansas-Ballot-Issue-Voter-Guide.pdf Arkansas Ballot Issues: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/state-ballot-issues.aspx Issue 1: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/Issue-1-Arkansas-Ballot-2022.pdf Issue 2: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/Issue-2-Arkansas-Ballot-2022.pdf Issue 3: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/Issue-3-Arkansas-Ballot-2022.pdf Issue 4: https://www.uaex.uada.edu/business-communities/voter-education/docs/Issue-4-Arkansas-Ballot-2022.pdf

In this episode Archie talks with Tom Hess, a Program Associate at the University of Arkansas Division of Agricultural Livestock and Forestry Research Station. Tom's role as a self-described “glorified cowboy” includes research on new methods of livestock production.  You can learn more about the Livestock and Forestry Research Station here. That Farm Life Podcast is a resource of Agri Health Network. For more information and to find more resources, check out AgriHealth.net.  Questions or comments? Email us at info@agrihealth.net.

In this episode, I speak with Rachel Kline, Program Associate for the Dialogue on Science, Ethics, and Religion at the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Rachel entered college at MIT thinking she would be an astrophysicist, but when her physics classes didn't resonate with her, she changed her major to neuroscience. After earning her bachelor's, she went to graduate school in pharmacology at Boston University. After passing her Ph.D. qualifying exams, she realized that she didn't want to pursue a career in pharmacology, so she got her master's and left graduate school. She then worked a series of jobs in project management, and eventually realized that these positions became less fulfilling the further they were removed from science. As a result, she joined the American Association for the Advancement of Science, where in her current role she is excited to help facilitate communication between scientific and religious communities. We'll talk about her educational and career journey, and of course find out about what her job is like.

Across the United States, 11 million acres of farmland have been lost from 2001 to 2016. In Tennessee, we lost around 650,000 acres with an additional 1 million acres of land projected to be converted by 2040. Much of the loss comes from the conversion of land to subdivisions and large-lot housing development. Beyond just agriculture, farmlands can provide economic, cultural, and social benefits to our communities. And when stewarded well, farmland can provide environmental benefits. Farmland loss particularly impacts our small and mid-sized farms and farmers. These threats to our farmlands can impact us all. In today's River Talk, we are joined by Brooks Lamb, Program Associate and Specialist Assistant to the President at American Farmland Trust. Brooks shares about the current threats to America's farmland and what that means for us right here in Tennessee. We talk about the impacts on small and mid-sized farmers, and how connecting new farmers to land and to sustainable agricultural best practices can be a win-win. Learn more about the resources mentioned in this episode on our blog: https://cumberlandrivercompact.org/2022/08/23/farmland-under-threat-with-brooks-lamb-american-farmland-trust/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/thecompact/message

Bilal Hasan (Mystapaki) comes on the podcast to discuss Fat Shaming, His Fitness Journey, Mental Health, Vlogging, Being a PhotoJournalist, and How certain Gyms aren't worth going to. As of 2022 Pakistan ONLY has 15 Doctors that received their training in Emergency Medicine. It takes 5 years to train ONE Doctor through a rigorous residency program. Since this is a medical emergency Bilal work in collaboration with international organizations to provide Doctors in Pakistan with the required emergency expertise within a short period of time. Bilal have been working in the Emergency Department at the Indus Hospital & Health Network (IHHN) in the capacity of a Program Associate for various Emergency Medicine education programs. Along with being a fulltime Doctor Bilal also work as a photojournalist and writer. He has written for and been published in the following publications: The Guardian, Vice, The Toronto Star, Gulf News, Al Jazeera, Dawn and BBC Urdu. In his spare time he likes to travel, go to the gym and go on long runs. Instagram : mystapaki The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperience And Please stay in touch: https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1 https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperience https://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperience The podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikh Facebook.com/Shehzadghias/ Twitter.com/shehzad89

We recorded our conversation today on location at the Frederick County Extension Office to chat with several NSV Master Gardeners. Joanne Royaltey, a Program Associate in the Consumer Horticulture & Invasive Species department of Virginia Cooperative Extension led the conversation. Joining us to chat about gardening issues and the Master Gardener class itself was: Lucy Carlson, Master Gardener Linda Bartlett, MG Class of 2022 Evelyn Garland, MG Class of 2022 Lisa Robertson, MG Class of 2022 The group talked about their experiences in the class, why they joined and what they've learned from their participation. We also got answers to several questions that they are asked through their "Ask a Master Gardener" help line (aka GreenHelpLine.) If you have any type of gardening question, volunteers at the Extension Master Gardener Help Desks will research your problem and provide unbiased, research-based solutions AT NO CHARGE. They can answer questions about trees, shrubs, house plants, perennials, annuals, and more! You can simply e-mail a description (ideally with photos) of your gardening problems to the GreenHelpLine in your county, or stop by during office hours (see below) in Frederick, Shenandoah, and Warren Counties. Page and Clarke Help Desks operate virtually, and do not hold in-person office hours. During the growing season visit their booths at area plant clinics and farmers markets as well. Today we talked about they types of questions they get and how they find answers and solutions for them. We talked about mulching, tree-topping (DON'T DO IT!!), growing tomatoes, propagating African Violets, the importance of soil testing and learned about choosing the right space for the right plant. Contact your local office below, visit their website: nsvmga.org and follow them on Facebook. Frederick County Location: VCE Office, 107 North Kent Street, Winchester, VA Help Desk Hours: Every Wednesday, 10 a.m.–Noon E-mail: GreenHelpLine.FrederickCo@gmail.com Phone: 540-665-5699 Southern States Farmers Market: Third Saturday of each month, April–October, 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Clarke County Drop-off location and hours: VCE Office, 524 Westwood Rd., Berryville, VA; Monday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m. E-mail: NSVMGA.info@gmail.com (include “Clarke County Gardening Question” in the subject line) Phone: 540-955-5164 Clarke County Farmers Market: Second Saturday of each month, May–October, 8 a.m.–Noon, Page County Drop-off location and hours: VCE Office, 215 W. Main St., Suite C, Stanley, VA; Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–5 p.m. E-mail: NSVMGA.info@gmail.com (include “Page County Gardening Question” in the subject line) Phone: 540-778-5794 Plant Clinic at Massanutten Country Corner: Second and Fourth Saturdays of each month, April–October, 9 a.m.–Noon Shenandoah County Location: VCE Office and Classroom, Shenandoah County Government Center, 600 N. Main St., Suite 100, Woodstock, VA Help Desk Hours: First and third Fridays of each month, April through October, 9 a.m. –Noon; First Fridays in November and December, 9 a.m.–Noon E-mail: greenhelpline@gmail.com Phone: 540-459-6140 South Street Barn Farmers Market: Last Saturday of each month, May–September, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Strasburg Farmers Market: Alternating Saturdays, April–October, 8:30 a.m.–1:30 p.m. Warren Location: VCE Office, Warren County Government Center, 220 N. Commerce Ave., Suite 500, Front Royal, VA Help Desk Hours: First Monday of the month, April through October, 10 a.m. –1 p.m. E-mail: GreenHelpLine.WarrenCo@gmail.com Phone: 540-635-4549

Sylvie Trevena (she/her) is a writer and Program Associate and Executive Assistant at Well Being Trust and she is also an Unapologetically Black Unicorn. Sylvie shares why being a parent is so important to her and her experiences raising her transgender son Jake. They talk about checking in with your friends while also taking your own temperature, trying to speak with kids about school safety and having hope for the next generation surrounding mental health. If you or someone you know is in a mental or substance use disorder crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255.

Steven Egan, a final-year doctoral researcher at Queen's University Belfast and a Program Associate at the Washington Ireland Program, joined us to explain the results of the recent Northern Ireland Assembly elections, make the case for a new U.S. Special Envoy, and discuss the importance of youth engagement in northern politics.  The Europe Desk is a podcast from the BMW Center for German and European Studies at Georgetown University in Washington, DC. It brings together leading experts working on the most pertinent issues facing Europe and transatlantic relations today. Music by Sam Kyzivat and Breakmaster Cylinder Production by Ryan Conner, Iris Thatcher, and Mitchell Fariss Communications by Iris Thatcher, Shelby Emami, Mason Kane, Colleen Dougherty, and Flora Adamian Design by Sarah Diebboll https://cges.georgetown.edu/podcast Twitter and Instagram: @theeuropedesk If you would like a transcript of this episode, more information about the Center's events, or have any feedback, please email: theeuropedesk@georgetown.edu.

Program Associate with Annie E. Casey Foundation Chantell Glenn joins the Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio podcast to discuss the redevelopment of Pittsburgh Yards. Glenn joins host Carol Morgan on the All About Real Estate segment. A proud alumnus of Spellman College, Glenn's professional background of over 20 years is concentrated in community and equity development. In her current role with the Annie E. Casey Foundation, Glenn oversees the development and operations of Pittsburgh Yards. The foundation places a strong focus on place-based work in Atlanta and is a primary investor and advisor for the redevelopment project. Glenn said, “Pittsburgh Yards is an unprecedented opportunity to spur economic equity, job growth and entrepreneurship for the residents.” Through years of collaboration amongst locals and community stakeholders, the vision of Pittsburgh Yards came to life. Once completed, the project will be a vibrant space for residents to work, create, shop, play and aspire. The project will catalyze living wages, employment, long-term careers as well as entrepreneurship opportunities for residents, including parents with young children and those in need of second chances. Glenn said, “We're using design, streetscape and landscaping techniques to encourage community engagement and innovation. We ran the existing streets from the neighboring Pittsburgh neighborhood right onto our site…so everyone can feel welcome to come onto the campus.” Project developers incorporated sustainable design practices and most importantly, cultivated the already existing neighborhood and its accompanying benefits, including access to the 22-mile Atlanta BeltLine loop. Other fundamental components incorporated in the redevelopment of Pittsburgh Yards include healthy eating options, greenspace, community gathering areas as well as the preservation and cultivation of art. Glenn shared the team recently celebrated the completion of Phase I to the 31-acre site with 15 acres already developed. At the heart of Pittsburgh Yards is the Nia Building, a 60,000 square foot anchor to the project named for the Swahili word for purpose. The building houses 100 affordable workspaces, ranging from 100 to 400 square feet. The Nia building's strategic design creates ideal spaces for makers, fabricators and others to accommodate the current growth in trade professions. For creatives, there are areas for mixed media and fashion design as well as businesses offering professional services such as accounting and architecture. There is also a generous amount of shared capacity for coworking members to grow their business without a leasing commitment. Members also have access to meeting rooms, an amphitheater, a shared-use commercial kitchen and a market café. Tune in to the full interview above for additional information on the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Pittsburgh Yards or visit www.PittsburghYards.com. Never miss an episode of Atlanta Real Estate Forum Radio! Subscribe to the podcast here. You can also get a recap of any past episode on the Radio page. Listen to the full interview above! Georgia Residential Mortgage Licensee, License #22564. NMLS ID #6606. Subject to borrower and property qualifications. Not all applicants will qualify. New American Funding, the Annie E. Casey Foundation and Pittsburgh Yards are not associated. Click here to view the terms and conditions of products mentioned during the show. Corporate office 14511 Myford Rd., Suite 100, Tustin, CA 92780. Phone: (800) 450-2010. (March/2022) New American Funding is a family-owned mortgage lender with a servicing portfolio of over 216,000+ loans for $56.8 billion, 171 branches and about 4,500+ employees. The company offers several niche loan products and has made Inc. 5000's list of Fastest-Growing Companies in America seven times. For more information, call 678-898-3540 or visit https://branch.newamericanfunding.com/Atlanta.

Our guest today is Michaela Walsh. Michaela is an activist, scholar, mentor, educator, and author. She was the Founding President of Women's World Banking. Women's World Banking is the global leader in women's financial inclusion. Prior to that, Michaela served as a Project Director for the U.S. Congressional Office of Technology Assessment, and as a Program Associate with the Rockefeller Brothers Fund. Michaela also was a pioneer woman manager with Merrill Lynch in Beirut, Lebanon, in the '60s, and the first woman Partner of Boettcher & Company in the '70s, and in 1980.  This episode is a rare one. Michaela at 86 years old has a treasure trove of experience and is a true force of nature. We talk about the founding idea of women's world banking, the issues it wanted to solve, the story how it came into existence. We talk about Michaela's experience in female financial inclusion and the positive effects of it. We talk about how WWB financed over 100 million women over the years and became one of the most important financial institutions for female empowerment.