Podcasts about programs operations

Brandon Thoms, Director of Programs & Operations, joins the Exchange.

Tanya Vokes Mallory began her career in corporate human resources with roles in workforce development, recruitment and diversity and inclusion. Following her passion for advocating for women, she joined Dress for Success Pittsburgh in 2013 as Director of Programs & Operations. Since becoming CEO in 2017, she has focused on removing barriers women face in obtaining and retaining employment through the launch of mobile boutiques and virtual resources to reach women across five counties in Southwestern PA.

Preaching for the Epiphany, Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF offers a reflection on being changed by our encounters with Christ in Scripture, the Sacraments, and in one another: "We have a choice to remain the same or to open our hearts, to open our eyes to see the light of Christ in others, to walk with those who are searching, and, to purify our motives and intentions for the spirit is generous to guide and accompany us on our journey of life." Sister Jane Wakahiu, LSOSF, PhD is Associate Vice President of Programs Operations and Head of Catholic Sisters Initiative for the Conrad N. Hilton Foundation. Wakahiu was previously the executive director of the African Sisters Education Collaborative (ASEC). She holds a Ph.D. in human development and higher education administration from Marywood University, a Master of Arts degree from Saint Bonaventure University, and a Bachelor of Education from the Catholic University of Eastern Africa. Visit www.catholicwomenpreach.org/preaching/01052020 to learn more about Sister Jane and her work, to read her text or view her video, and for more preaching from Catholic women.

Guest: Yolanda Valenzuela CEO of Alamo City Consultants BioYolanda Valenzuela has 16 years in all areas of nonprofit. Yolanda was the Vice President of Programs & Operations at CASA (Child Advocates San Antonio) where she worked for 14 years. She helped to grow this Volunteer based agency from 150 volunteers to 820 volunteers. San Antonio CASA is now number 6 out of 950 CASA’s in the United States. After she left San Antonio CASA she went on to work with the state agency CASA in Austin and works with the various of the 71 CASA’s in Texas that may be having issues or needing improvements and helps them to move to the next level to be more effective, efficient and have a strong foundation in which to serve more children in the CPS systems.Yolanda is currently the CEO of Alamo City Consultants, a business she created based upon her vast experience in the area of nonprofit. She works with Nonprofit agencies to improve systems and organizational development within all areas of the agency. In addition, she provides PR assistance, facilitates, moderates and provides training opportunities in a vast amount of areas to include child abuse, areas of mental health, disabilities, education, cultural diversity, Strategic Planning, team building, etc.Yolanda is highly connected to Nonprofits, Community members, Educator’s, County Commissioner’s, Judges, Attorneys, Television stations, etc. and often does interviews on issues occurring in the community.Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in Counseling & Guidance and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology and is about 80% finished with the course work.http://alamocityconsultants.com/For More Stories visit: http://www.iamrefocusedradio.com/Sponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)https://www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 Babcock San Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly. https://www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human Resources We have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.http://www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitus/I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

Guest: Yolanda Valenzuela CEO of Alamo City Consultants BioYolanda Valenzuela has 16 years in all areas of nonprofit. Yolanda was the Vice President of Programs & Operations at CASA (Child Advocates San Antonio) where she worked for 14 years. She helped to grow this Volunteer based agency from 150 volunteers to 820 volunteers. San Antonio CASA is now number 6 out of 950 CASA’s in the United States. After she left San Antonio CASA she went on to work with the state agency CASA in Austin and works with the various of the 71 CASA’s in Texas that may be having issues or needing improvements and helps them to move to the next level to be more effective, efficient and have a strong foundation in which to serve more children in the CPS systems.Yolanda is currently the CEO of Alamo City Consultants, a business she created based upon her vast experience in the area of nonprofit. She works with Nonprofit agencies to improve systems and organizational development within all areas of the agency. In addition, she provides PR assistance, facilitates, moderates and provides training opportunities in a vast amount of areas to include child abuse, areas of mental health, disabilities, education, cultural diversity, Strategic Planning, team building, etc.Yolanda is highly connected to Nonprofits, Community members, Educator’s, County Commissioner’s, Judges, Attorneys, Television stations, etc. and often does interviews on issues occurring in the community.Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in Counseling & Guidance and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology and is about 80% finished with the course work.http://alamocityconsultants.com/For More Stories visit: http://www.iamrefocusedradio.com/Sponsors:Rockafellas Barber Shop San AntonioRico Rodriguez (Owner)https://www.facebook.com/Rockafellas-Barber-Shop-105026620034718/?ref=page_internal1733 Babcock San Antonio, Texas 78229Phone: (210) 782-5188ENGAGE! publishes the Christian Community Calendar weekly. https://www.facebook.com/engagesaProsperitus Solutions is headquartered on the Southwest side of San Antonio, Texas and serving the Department of Defense since 2011. Prosperitus employs more than 100 staff nationwide with footprints in over 8 states.Mission Statement: To attract and ignite talent resulting in prosperous solutions for our customers and community.Our skill-sets cover:• Medical Services• Information Technology• Logistics• Finance• Marketing• Human Resources We have put together a Lean Experienced Corporate staff with one mission, to provide Exceptional Service to our customers and foster long lasting profitable partnerships with our teaming companies.http://www.prosperitussolutions.com/prosperitus/I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.com

David Escobar has served as an Administrative Aide to former Fourth District Supervisor Steve Kinsey in Marin County for 15 years. Before taking the appointment with the Marin County Board of Supervisors, he served as a parole and probation officer with the Marin County Probation Department in the Adult Division. After 21 years of service with the County of Marin, he took an early retirement to take on the position of Director of the State mandated re-Entry and rehabilitation programs at San Quentin State Prison. David identifies as an indigenous Salvadoran, recognized as a member of the Lenca-Poton nation which encompasses the eastern region of El Salvador, Honduras and parts of Nicaragua. David has attended the Indigenous Permanent Forum at the United Nations in New York for several years as a delegate with the American Indian Movement and on behalf of his maternal grandmother’s Poton community. He is the current Director of Programs & Operations for the Canal Welcome Center, a non-profit in San Rafael.David has also worked as an adjunct professor, at Dominican University and has taught Indigenous Perspectives, and Mayan Cosmologies. He will also be teaching pre-Columbian and Native studies at Holy Names University in the fall of 2018. David holds a Bachelor’s degree in Humanities from the New College, Masters in Organizational Leadership from Saint Mary’s College, and is currently completing his dissertation at the California Institute of Integral studies in Anthropology and Social Change with an emphasis on Indigenous Cosmopolitanism. He has been published in several publications including the Marin County Independent Journal, Nectar Magazine, Point Reyes Light and Kaiser Permanente’s Latino Association Newsletter which reaches several thousand members throughout the State of California. David lives with his daughter Kila in Windsor and in their spare time, they both work diligently on a 1952 Chrysler lowrider. In this episode, we discuss David’s ideas about cultural resistance and healing.  He describes “low-riding” culture, how it evolved and the many misconceptions and misunderstandings the dominant Anglo culture of the United States has about "low-riding.” David talks about the pain and trauma of cultural isolation and dislocation and how immersing oneself and ones group in activities that bond and empower can have profound individual and cultural benefits.  As an anthropologist, he places this resistance within a cultural and historical framework.  As a first generation Salvadoran-American he sees participation in low-rider culture as his own healing journey; one that has the added benefit of asserting his “cholo-power.” Following the interview, Ricky describes his recent work as part of the Integrative Health Project in Guatemala.That monologue is transcribed here: I just returned from a week in Guatemala working with the Integrative Health Project. The project was started by a few acupuncturists about six years ago to work with the underserved, indigenous population around Lake Atitlan, a beautiful, fertile and impoverished region in the Guatemalan highlands. I provided chiropractic care for men and women experiencing musculoskeletal, mainly back, pain. These are hardworking people, doing manual labor on the farms, in the hotels, on the lake.Guatemala has been devastated by decades of civil war and the results have been profound, both structurally and socially. Surrounded by fertile green fields, obesity, heart disease, and diabetes are epidemic. Too many eat cheap processed foods available at the small corner stores. Surrounded by fresh water, the people drink all manner of sugary drinks. Into this landscape drops the Integrative Health Project. In addition to acupuncturists, there are nurses, medical anthropologists, interns and local trainees and me, a chiropractor. Together, we are working to help educate and to treat; to mitigate the negative effects of lifestyles sure to kill. In light of David Escobar’s perspective piece and interview about healing the trauma of intergenerational and cultural abuse, multiple questions came up for me: ----How does a group of privileged middle-class Americans contribute in a significant way to the healing of devastating traumas of an indigenous population? ---Are we just a bunch of “do-gooders” making ourselves feel better? Are we giving, or are we the primary beneficiaries of the healing process? ---Is the work of this project an extension of a kind of colonialism; the creation of a dependency on the developing world, the superpowers with our superior health care modalities?David Escobar describes the effects of the colonization of minds and bodies. Ultimately, he locates healing in the artistic expression of the “low riders,” those rolling pieces of art that embody “cholo” culture; music, fashion, self-expression, and assertion of “we-ness.” I hesitated to participate in the project because of the questions I raised above. Was our role to just drop into a village beside Lake Atitlan, treat the “natives” and leave; if so, I surely would not have come. But this was not the case. This was not my job. My task and that of the Project was to treat, but more fundamentally, to educate; to relieve pain but to shine a light on the “why;” to provide tools, whether exercises, soft tissue self-help techniques, or advice on lifting; to leave something behind when I am long gone. Guatemala has suffered years of cultural and physical destruction. The wounds have left generational scars that will take a long time to heal. The Integrative Health Project is being received and accepted by the local population for three reasons. The care offered is free. It is given with love. And it works. Healing occurs most deeply when two or more people connect, when they see and feel each other with trust and respect. The various techniques matter; each has its place. Whether chiropractic, acupuncture or massage. But without the magic ingredient—love—those techniques will not provide their maximum benefit.That healing is badly needed in Guatemala; it is needed on the rest of the planet as well.  And it is possible.descobar@cwcenter.org

Today's guest is Yolanda Valenzuela CEO of Alamo City ConsultantsBio Yolanda Valenzuela has 16 years in all areas of nonprofit. Yolanda was the Vice President of Programs & Operations at CASA (Child Advocates San Antonio) where she worked for 14 years. She helped to grow this Volunteer based agency from 150 volunteers to 820 volunteers. San Antonio CASA is now number 6 out of 950 CASA’s in the United States. After she left San Antonio CASA she went on to work with the state agency CASA in Austin and works with the various of the 71 CASA’s in Texas that may be having issues or needing improvements and helps them to move to the next level to be more effective, efficient and have a strong foundation in which to serve more children in the CPS systems.Yolanda is currently the CEO of Alamo City Consultants, a business she created based upon her vast experience in the area of nonprofit. She works with Nonprofit agencies to improve systems and organizational development within all areas of the agency. In addition, she provides PR assistance, facilitates, moderates and provides training opportunities in a vast amount of areas to include child abuse, areas of mental health, disabilities, education, cultural diversity, Strategic Planning, team building, etc.Yolanda is highly connected to Nonprofits, Community members, Educator’s, County Commissioner’s, Judges, Attorneys, Television stations, etc. and often does interviews on issues occurring in the community.Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in Counseling & Guidance and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology and is about 80% finished with the course work. http://alamocityconsultants.com/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, Spotify, RadioPublic, and iHeartradioI Am Refocused Podcast Official Partner:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Today's guest is Yolanda Valenzuela CEO of Alamo City ConsultantsBio Yolanda Valenzuela has 16 years in all areas of nonprofit. Yolanda was the Vice President of Programs & Operations at CASA (Child Advocates San Antonio) where she worked for 14 years. She helped to grow this Volunteer based agency from 150 volunteers to 820 volunteers. San Antonio CASA is now number 6 out of 950 CASA’s in the United States. After she left San Antonio CASA she went on to work with the state agency CASA in Austin and works with the various of the 71 CASA’s in Texas that may be having issues or needing improvements and helps them to move to the next level to be more effective, efficient and have a strong foundation in which to serve more children in the CPS systems.Yolanda is currently the CEO of Alamo City Consultants, a business she created based upon her vast experience in the area of nonprofit. She works with Nonprofit agencies to improve systems and organizational development within all areas of the agency. In addition, she provides PR assistance, facilitates, moderates and provides training opportunities in a vast amount of areas to include child abuse, areas of mental health, disabilities, education, cultural diversity, Strategic Planning, team building, etc.Yolanda is highly connected to Nonprofits, Community members, Educator’s, County Commissioner’s, Judges, Attorneys, Television stations, etc. and often does interviews on issues occurring in the community.Yolanda has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s degree in Counseling & Guidance and is currently pursuing her PhD in Psychology and is about 80% finished with the course work. http://alamocityconsultants.com/Hear this podcast on Googleplay, TuneinRadio, iTunes, Spreaker, Youtube, Spotify, RadioPublic, and iHeartradioI Am Refocused Podcast Official Partner:Rockafellas Barber Shop (Owner: Rico Rodriguez)1733 Babcock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229Sponsors:I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by River City Donuts 1723 Babock Rd. San Antonio, TX 78229I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Bay Bay McClinton of All Sports Speed and Conditioninghttp://www.allsportsfitness.net/All Sports Speed and Conditioning is the top sports performance training gyms in San Antonio, and has produce many collegiate and professional athletes since opening. All Sports was founded in 1997 by Bremond “Bay Bay” McClinton. All Sports is based out of the beautiful city of San Antonio, TX. Having accomplished his own career in professional sports; starting a company like All Sports was a natural transition for him. Bay Bay is a native of San Antonio, TX. His 100 meter dash in High School at Roosevelt High in San Antonio was not broken until recently. In college Bay Bay played opposite the great future hall of famer, Darrell Green. He went on to sign a professional career with the Houston Oilers, Dallas Cowboys and played 7 years in the European Leagues before returning to his home town to finish his career “San Antonio Texans”. In 2006, his company, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the East vs West Shriners’s college senior bowl. In 2008-09, All Sports administered the strength and conditioning program for the Division II college Senior Cactus Bowl All Star game in Kingsville. Today All Sports Speed and Conditioning continues to train athletes to elevate their athletic performance to the next level in all sports.I Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by D.W. Brooks Funeral Home2950 E. Houston St.San Antonio, TX 78202Email: info@dwbrooksfh.comPhone: 210-223-2045Website: dwbrooksfuneralhome.comI Am Refocused Podcast Sponsored by Overflowcafe.com Does your website need more traffic? Well visit Overflowcafe.com today! They make websites popular and over 41,000 people use their service to gain more customers. They are winning at business. What about you? Visit Overflowcafe.com

Dan talks with Ryley Iverson, Co-founder & CEO of Townfolio, and DonnaLyn Thorsteinson, Director of Programs & Operations with the Saskatoon & Region Economic Development Authority and SquareOne. All cities and towns have an economic development office looking to grow activity in their region. Townfolio's software helps economic developers attract more investment, and they themselves are helping the local economy by growing their tech startup. SREDA, like many other economic development agencies, has embraced the power of tech entrepreneurship, because tech can scale faster than any other industry. This provides an opportunity for the local economies to skyrocket on the backs of a strong tech ecosystem, but there are many pieces of the puzzle to make this work successfully.

President Obama visited Hiroshima the same day I spoke w/Rick Wayman, Director of Programs & Operations at the California-based Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. We discuss the image vs. the reality of the administration’s nuclear policy; the Marshall Islands lawsuits against the nine nuclear bomb-nations, then discusses some easy steps we can all take to pressure our government to change paths and work towards disarmament. Don’t Bank on the Bomb – report on banks which have invested in nuclear technologies so you can remove your funds and raise their consciousnesses. Marshall Islands lawsuit – learn what they’re doing, why, and how you can help. Dr. Helen Caldicott talks about her February speech to the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War in the most poignant terms possible.

President Obama visited Hiroshima the same day I spoke w/Rick Wayman, Director of Programs & Operations at the California-based Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. We discuss the image vs. the reality of the administration’s nuclear policy; the Marshall Islands lawsuits against the nine nuclear bomb-nations, then discusses some easy steps we can all take to pressure our government to change paths and work towards disarmament. Don’t Bank on the Bomb – report on banks which have invested in nuclear technologies so you can remove your funds and raise their consciousnesses. Marshall Islands lawsuit – learn what they’re doing, why, and how you can help. Dr. Helen Caldicott talks about her February speech to the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War in the most poignant terms possible.

President Obama visited Hiroshima the same day I spoke w/Rick Wayman, Director of Programs & Operations at the California-based Nuclear Age Peace Foundation. We discuss the image vs. the reality of the administration's nuclear policy; the Marshall Islands lawsuits against the nine nuclear bomb-nations, then discusses some easy steps we can all take to pressure our government to change paths and work towards disarmament. Don't Bank on the Bomb – report on banks which have invested in nuclear technologies so you can remove your funds and raise their consciousnesses. Marshall Islands lawsuit – learn what they're doing, why, and how you can help. Dr. Helen Caldicott talks about her February speech to the International Physicians for the Prevention of Nuclear War in the most poignant terms possible.