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GRACIE LEWIS is a journalist and retired employee of the federal government and former Staff Assistant, United States Congress, Subcommittee on Labor Standards. She has spent some 50 years as a “warrior for justice.” Her contributions to many organizations have demonstrated her unwavering dedication to justice, equality and community development. GRACIE LEWIS started her activism in 1971 with the “Free Angela Davis” Defense Movement in Washington, DC. Since then, she has lived by the creed, “If I can help somebody along the way, my living has not been in vain.”

GRACIE LEWIS is a journalist and retired employee of the federal government and former Staff Assistant, United States Congress, Subcommittee on Labor Standards. She has spent some 50 years as a “warrior for justice.” Her contributions to many organizations have demonstrated her unwavering dedication to justice, equality and community development. GRACIE LEWIS started her activism in 1971 with the “Free Angela Davis” Defense Movement in Washington, DC. Since then she has lived by the creed, “If I can help somebody along the way, my living has not been in vain.”

“Be open to new and different opportunities along the way”—sage advice from Toni-Marie Higgins, Chief of Staff to Sen. John Boozman (R-AR). With an impressive tenure of over two decades on Capitol Hill, Toni-Marie has worked her way up from Staff Assistant to Chief of Staff, only 1 of 32 women to hold this prestigious position in the Senate. Toni-Marie's work is widely recognized. She was named a John C. Stennis Congressional Staff Fellow, and she co-leads the bipartisan group of female Chiefs of Staff and Staff Directors. Last year, she was part of an important team dedicated to supporting democracy through election observation in Kenya.   Tune in as hosts and Arkansans Dee Martin and Shelby Kelley sit down with Toni-Marie Higgins to discuss how “bipartisanship is still very much alive in the halls of Congress if you look hard enough.” Hear how Toni-Marie balances between the policy and politics, elevates female leaders across Congress, and aims for bipartisanship. Perhaps most importantly, hear about the Boozman Team's important work for the great state of Arkansas! Want to hear about the Farm bill, what makes a good Hill staffer, and how to make great pasta? Listen now!

In this episode, we are talking with Andrew Wilkins about his career path and current role. He got his bachelor's degree from Davidson College in political science. After graduating, he worked as a Staff Assistant in the US Senate, as an Assistant to the Executive Director for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, and as a Government Relations Representative for the Theodore Roosevelt conservation partnership. He is currently the Director of Land Conservation Policy at the National Wildlife Federation. We discuss: 0:50: His original career interests  1:40: The biggest similarities and differences between his previous roles 2:59: Why he switched from working on campaigns on the hill to advocacy roles 4:54: Qualities he didn't want in a job 5:40: What he did want in a job 7:02: How he got his first role in advocacy and tips for applying to jobs 8:53: An overview of his current role at the Nature Conservancy 9:32: Advice for your first job 10:57: Why he changed roles when he did 11:18: Advice for when to leave a role 12:29: What the training is like in advocacy roles 14:13: Advice on how to stand out in a role 15:28: His biggest roles and responsibilities 16:15: An overview of the National Wildlife Federation 19:18: What a typical week is like 19:39: Advice on how to be effective in any role 22:04: An example of the types of projects he works on 22:59: How collaborative the role is 26:13: Favorite parts of his role  28:26: Challenges of the roles 30:19: Opportunities for moving up 30:58: What he likes about working for the National Wildlife Federation 32:08: Career advice

This is Episode 21 of @lets_grab_a_cup podcast. “The Staff Assistant” – An interview with Dr. Ashley Massimino from The Staff Assistant Podcast. Dr. Massimino is a licensed clinical and forensic psychologist, working with one of the largest law enforcement agencies in the United States. Dr. Massimino focuses on confidential law enforcement sensitive service for active-duty military, veterans, law enforcement, first responders, health care professionals and their families. Dr Massimino has been practicing for over 14 years and has been extremely successful in implementing department training in the advancement of therapy related issues that affect both law enforcement and the prisoners she serves on a daily basis. Dr Massimino also provides advanced peer support training to small groups of peer support members within law enforcement, first responder and healthcare agencies. Above all else, Dr. Ashley Massimino is doing excellent work as the host of The Staff Assistant Podcast where she dives into the stories and lives of first responders around the country. By normalizing therapy, her show provides an insight to those who may be skeptical of the process and provides a safe place for people to share their personal experiences. I appreciate Ashley and her co-host “Ali” for joining me on the Let's Grab a Cup! Podcast. This podcast is brought to you by Sturgeon Wellness (Intentionality, Authenticity, Resiliency). I am fully invested in the idea of a transparent, authentic, and intentional type of leader. I believe that we can do better for those we serve and those who serve along-side us. Let's step up by being vulnerable. Vulnerability is the true super-power. My goal is to find the leadership values within each one of us and really dive deep to bring it to the forefront. Find more on my website - Sturgeonwellness.com or letsgrabacup.com. You can find me @ap_sturgeon and @lets_grab_a_cup on Instagram. I am happy to hear any suggestions, comments, concerns, and if you would like to be a guest on the show, email me at sturgeonwellness@gmail.com. Come find me and Let's Grab a Cup together!

Letitia Hollingsworth-Gray is currently the Aquatic Director at the University of Kentucky. Letitia began her college career at Boston University where she was a member of the rowing team. After transferring to the University of Kentucky, she became a member of the first varsity swimming and diving team. In 1987, she earned her Bachelor's degree in Community Recreation and Health Promotion.  She started working for UK Athletics in 1993, working her way from Swim Lesson manager and Event Operations Tech to Staff Assistant for Swim Dive office, to Aquatic Center Manager, and finally Aquatic Director in 2004. She was the first female Aquatic Director in the SEC.

Today Mike Brenly joins the show, former bullpen catcher for the Red Sox and current team Staff Assistant and Replay Coordinator. Mike tells stories from his time in the bullpen, what really happens in the replay room, and much more. Presented by Audacy. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Senior Advisor of Communications to Vice President Kamala Harris Herbie Ziskend joins Zerlina on the show to discuss the inflation reduction act, climate change, reproductive rights and more!Herbie Ziskend is the Senior Advisor for Communications to the Vice  President. He previously served as the Deputy Communications Director to the Vice President. Ziskend was a communications advisor to the Vice President on the  Biden-Harris Transition. Prior, Ziskend was Strategic Planning  Advisor for the Biden-Harris campaign and a producer for the 2020  Democratic National Convention. Ziskend was Senior Vice President at SKDKnickerbocker, where he  provided communications counsel to a range of corporate and  nonprofit clients, as well as winning Democratic campaigns. During  the Obama-Biden administration, Ziskend served as a Policy  Analyst and Press and Staff Assistant in the Office of the Vice  President. Prior, he was a staff member on the Obama for America  campaign, Chief of Staff at the Huffington Post and Director of Public Policy at Revolution LLC, an investment firm. A native of Massachusetts, Ziskend is a graduate of Cornell University and the Harvard Kennedy School.

In today's episode, I chat with Mark Romig, the Senior Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans & Company, the New Orleans tourism industry's destination marketing and sales organization. Mark's public relations career has spanned more than four decades. From teaching in college classrooms, to the 1984 Louisiana World's Fair. From working as a Staff Assistant to U.S. Dept. of Transportation Secretary Elizabeth Dole and on the 1987-88 presidential campaign of U.S. Senator Bob Dole.In 2013 Mark became the Stadium Announcer for the NFL's New Orleans Saints in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, succeeding his father, Jerry, who served in the same role for 446 consecutive Saints home games over 44 years. Mark is also a member of the Board of Directors of Fidelity Bank, headquartered in New Orleans.In the discussion, Mark & I cover a lot of ground. From his professional journey - complete with some really compelling twists & turns, to how he took up the challenge of cementing his father's legacy, while forging his own path.It was such a pleasure connecting with Mark. And I hope you enjoy it. Mark RomigA native New Orleans, Mark is the Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer of New Orleans & Company, the New Orleans tourism industry's destination marketing and sales organization.  Mark is a former member of the Xavier University Board of Trustees, former Chairman of Project Lazarus, former member of the Board of  Commissioners of New Orleans City Park, former member of the Board of Directors of the Audubon Nature Institute, past International President of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity and former President and Chairman of the Board of the Allstate Sugar Bowl Committee.LinkedInWebsiteThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message. LinkedInInstagramTwitterWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

The Bois R'Us https://linktr.ee/theboisrus Bois R'US listeners and viewers if you have access to our Patreon only content! We have a very special and significant guest joining us all the way from Capitol Hill, its none other than a good friend of ours Gregory Mikhanjian aka Greg. Despite being 6'5'' and making his mark on policy and politics his reputation and passion stands out. With his enthusiasm for history, political activism and government, he graduated from Cal State Fullerton in political sciences and found his way interning for reputable senators in California. In expanding his career, he moved to Washington DC were he is now a Senator Staff Assistant involving himself with the day to day activities of congressmen. And he is here to share with us what the interview process was like along with some advice and inside knowledge for those seeking to go into a career of politics. This is an episode you do not wan't to miss and get to hear his stories and the challenges he's had to overcome to be in the position he is now! Get exclusive accesses to full episodes and extended content like the Patreon Preshow, as well as the one word that our guests would describe themselves, and how social media has changed the landscape of their career, and the one bit of advice they will leave our listeners like you. You will also get access to the new up and coming Bois R'Us Studios podcasts. Don't miss out and join The Bois R'Us crew on Patreon! @The Bois R'Us &Collar (@andcollar) Men's Performance Wear. Get a free tie with your purchase using code: BOISRUS IG: @theboisrus Guest: Gregory Mikhanjian @greg_the_pegleg Host: Ian Tesdall @iantesdall

Chester "Checker" E. Finn, Jr., scholar, educator and public servant, has devoted his career to improving education in the United States. At Fordham, he is now Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus. He's also a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution. Finn served as Fordham's President from 1997 to 2014, after many earlier roles in education, academe and government. From 1999 until 2002, he was John M. Olin Fellow at the Manhattan Institute and previously at Hudson Institute. In 1992-94, he served as founding partner and senior scholar with the Edison Project. He was Professor of Education and Public Policy at Vanderbilt University from 1981 until 2002. From 1985 to 1988, he served as Assistant Secretary for Research and Improvement and Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education. Earlier positions include Staff Assistant to the President of the United States; Special Assistant to the Governor of Massachusetts; Counsel to the U.S. Ambassador to India; Research Associate at the Brookings Institution; and Legislative Director for Senator Daniel P. Moynihan.

Most 8-year-olds don't dream of working in The White House, but that's exactly what Linda Van Kessler was determined to do. At age 19 she achieved that dream by becoming a Staff Assistant to President Ford at The White House and following his term in office, Linda moved to Palm Springs, CA with him and became the Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford. She went on to become Director of Scheduling and Press for Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA followed by 28 years with Dr. Billy Graham working in crusades around the world. Linda then opened her own public relations, booking and management company in Beverly Hills, CA representing some of the world's greatest talent and authors. Today Linda is the CEO of Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals (passion4lifevitamins.com) as well as the Executive Director of Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations) non-profit charity (passion4kids.org), both of which she has started with her husband. Linda Van Kessler spends many hours working with children. This is the cause closest to her heart. Having a profound love for children, she opens her heart and arms to countless children who need love, attention, a listening ear and someone just to talk to. Always quick to give a hug or encouraging word, Linda's own son calls her “the Pied Piper” as wherever she goes, even on vacations in other countries, it isn't long before she has a group of children following her around. She can often be seen holding 2 or more children per hand as they clamor to be included in the “love”.  Linda and Charles are very hands on with the children they support. In an effort to bring fun and joy to their young, troubled lives, Linda and Charles take them on weekend outings bowling, to the park, to sporting events, restaurants, etc. They personally try to teach the children manners, ethics, morals and help them navigate the difficulties of life. Because many of the children come from devastating, unstable home situations, the Van Kesslers develop long-term relationships with the children and reinforce to them that they will be a constant presence in their lives for many years to come which allows them to build a level of trust that the children can depend on. With a background in media and public relations, Linda organizes all Passion 4 K.I.D.S.' events and works tirelessly with the media to gain attention for these children in need. Linda is a Foster Youth Mentor for the County of San Diego as well as a tutor/mentor for foreign students at San Diego State University. She also served on the San Diego State University Parent Advisory Board. She also serves as a mentor for the Leap Foundation. Linda's desire is to share with you how to set and reach a goal even when others say you can't. She will also inspire you on how to make every day count for others by incorporating a cause you are passionate about into your daily life, business and school life while learning how to make the media an ally in your efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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The dynamic relationship of American politics and business have vastly changed since 1990. The prominence of women in leadership roles, and the impact they have, has also changed drastically. Historically, entire fields – such as public relations, for instance – have been largely controlled by white male business leaders. While this has changed, the call for inclusion of women in the business environment is growing now more than ever. Although women creating a positive impact across the globe has been trending in the right direction for years, since March of 2020, a number of female leaders have emerged as a benchmark for what competent leadership looks like — and been applauded for it. The world didn't need a pandemic to realize that people are generally better off when their leaders of businesses and constituents are smart, honest, and modest, yet it often seems like it took just that to push the ball forward. What exactly did the pandemic expose about leadership, stewardship, community and innovation that were only at our peripherals before? Or at least not in the focus they are today. If we are to ensure that our future generations materialize high-quality leaders and empathetic, driven communities, where should we look for quality examples of good leadership in today's generations of leaders? What tools should we collect to ensure we can operate in an increasingly dynamic world of politics, business and communities? One tool that many listening to this show have in common is the privilege of a college degree. Millennials are the most educated group, particularly of women, in history, and Generation Z is on pace to surpass that. Education undoubtedly plays a large role in building leaders, trailblazers, and driven professionals. With the role of higher education changing seemingly as fast as the world around it, students and colleges are blazing new paths to make an impact in our world. Harnessing the power of education, and the opportunities particular types of education can provide, is essential to create a world of honest, driven, intelligent, and empathetic leaders. How do we create this space? And what are we seeing now from the world of leadership in business and government that can inform what is working and what still needs improvement? Joining us on this month's episode to discuss these ever-important questions is Jona Van Deun, CSB alumna and current member of the CSB Board of Trustees. With an extensive background in politics and public affairs, Jona Van Deun was formerly Vice President of Small Business Coalitions and Engagement for the US Chamber of Commerce in Washington, D.C. before returning to her native Nebraska as president of the Nebraska Tech Collaborative (NTC). Beginning her career as a Staff Assistant to former President George H.W. Bush in the Office of Presidential Scheduling, Jona served as Deputy Director for Cabinet Affairs to Governor Arne H. Carlson (MN). She then returned to D.C. as a professional staff member on the U.S. House of Representatives, Committee on Ways and Means, working on social welfare policy. Jona also served as Director of Site Operations for both the 2000 (Philadelphia, PA) and the 2004 (New York, NY) Republican National Conventions. Serving on the White House Transition Team, she went on to be the Advance and Scheduling Director for Mrs. Lynne V. Cheney. Throughout her 25-year career, Jona has provided strategic expertise to several trade associations and Fortune 500 companies, including 3M Company, DCI Group, the Pillsbury Company, and the Property Casualty Insurers Association (PCI). Jona also served as Director of Coalitions for Koch Companies Public Sector.

This week Cyril is flying solo! Today, Cyril talks to locally grown Progressive from Bucks County Rotimi Adeoye. He worked in Congress as a Staff Assistant to Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Press Secretary to Congressman Dan Kildee (MI-05). He is currently working on a campaign to defend and expand voting rights and democracy.  Resources: Supreme Court Upholds Arizona Voting Restrictions https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/01/us/politics/supreme-court-arizona-voting-restrictions.html?action=click&module=Top%20Stories&pgtype=Homepage  The Supreme Court Vs. Democracy https://steady.substack.com/p/the-supreme-court-vs-democracy Freedom Riders Ride Again for Voting Rights: A caravan led by UNITE HERE is part re-creation, part addressing a new wave of voter suppression. https://progressive.org/latest/freedom-riders-voting-rights-feliz-leon-210706/  Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoes GOP-backed election overhaul bill https://edition.cnn.com/2021/06/30/politics/pennsylvania-tom-wolf-vetoes-gop-election-overhaul-bill/index.html The Brennan Center https://www.brennancenter.org/issues/ensure-every-american-can-vote ACLU: Voting Rights https://www.aclu.org/issues/voting-rights

Most 8-year-olds don’t dream of working in The White House, but that’s exactly what Linda Van Kessler was determined to do. At age 19 she achieved that dream by becoming a Staff Assistant to President Ford at The White House and following his term in office, Linda moved to Palm Springs, CA with him and became the Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford. She went on to become Director of Scheduling and Press for Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA followed by 28 years with Dr. Billy Graham working in crusades around the world. Linda then opened her own public relations, booking and management company in Beverly Hills, CA representing some of the world’s greatest talent and authors. Today Linda is the CEO of Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals (passion4lifevitamins.com) as well as the Executive Director of Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations) non-profit charity (passion4kids.org), both of which she has started with her husband. Linda Van Kessler spends many hours working with children. This is the cause closest to her heart. Having a profound love for children, she opens her heart and arms to countless children who need love, attention, a listening ear and someone just to talk to. Always quick to give a hug or encouraging word, Linda’s own son calls her “the Pied Piper” as wherever she goes, even on vacations in other countries, it isn’t long before she has a group of children following her around. She can often be seen holding 2 or more children per hand as they clamor to be included in the “love”.  Linda and Charles are very hands on with the children they support. In an effort to bring fun and joy to their young, troubled lives, Linda and Charles take them on weekend outings bowling, to the park, to sporting events, restaurants, etc. They personally try to teach the children manners, ethics, morals and help them navigate the difficulties of life. Because many of the children come from devastating, unstable home situations, the Van Kesslers develop long-term relationships with the children and reinforce to them that they will be a constant presence in their lives for many years to come which allows them to build a level of trust that the children can depend on. With a background in media and public relations, Linda organizes all Passion 4 K.I.D.S.’ events and works tirelessly with the media to gain attention for these children in need. Linda is a Foster Youth Mentor for the County of San Diego as well as a tutor/mentor for foreign students at San Diego State University. She also served on the San Diego State University Parent Advisory Board. She also serves as a mentor for the Leap Foundation. Linda’s desire is to share with you how to set and reach a goal even when others say you can’t. She will also inspire you on how to make every day count for others by incorporating a cause you are passionate about into your daily life, business and school life while learning how to make the media an ally in your efforts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

ALEX MRACHEK, Research Associate for Russia and Eurasia, Douglas and Sarah Allison Center for Foreign Policy, The Heritage Foundation, former Staff Assistant, Rumsfeld Foundation, @AlexisMrachek The Life of Jailed Russian Dissident Alexei Navalny Is in Peril. US Must Act to Save Him. Alex Mrachek argues that the U.S. could explore sanctioning the authorities in charge of the Penal Colony where Navalny is being held prisoner SAM FADDIS, former Clandestine Operations Officer, CIA, former Congressional Candidate, Editor, ANDMagazine.com, Author, "Beyond Repair: The Decline and Fall of the CIA," @RealSamFaddis Putin Senses An Opening China: Finish The Job In The South China Seas Sam Faddis argues that many senior Biden officials are returning to the government after working for various pro-Chinese think tanks and academic institutions BILL WALTON, Managing Partner, Rappahannock Ventures, Chairman, Rush River Entertainment, former Leader, Donald Trump Transition Team, Host, The Bill Walton Show, Senior Fellow, Discovery Institute's Center on Wealth, Poverty and Morality, @billwaltonshow Bill Walton argues that the "We Mean Business" coalition's pledge reduce carbon admissions by 50% will mean the, "suicide of the West" China, India and Brazil, some of the world's largest polluters, will not attend the President Biden’s Earth Day Climate Summit Why did President Biden walk back on his stance about the situation at the US southern border? LAWRENCE PECK, Advisor, North Korean Freedom Coalition and "One Korea Network," Representative, KOREA CPAC: Lawrence Peck argues that South Korean President Moon Jae-In gave into North Korea's demands to ban the ferrying of information from the South to the North in order to appease the Kim regime Moon's previous supporters may be slipping away. Why?

Dr. Ashley Massimino is a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist who works for corrections. She is involved with many areas to include the Employee Assistance program. Her popular Instagram page, the_staff_assistant, is a resource to support correctional staff. The second part of this episode includes the person who monitors the very popular Instagram page, thelaterelief. Mostly misunderstood because of its comedic platform, The Late Relief provides factual information and news considered controversial. The Late Relief also uses this platform to assist fundraisers for Law Enforcement personnel going through difficult times. 

Justin Stiefel is the CEO of Heritage Distilling Company, one of the fastest-growing spirits brand in the Pacific Northwest and the most awarded craft distillery in North America seven years running. Prior to starting HDC, Justin served as Staff Assistant, Deputy Press Secretary, Legislative Counsel and eventually Chief of Staff to the two United States Senators from Alaska. He was one of the youngest Chiefs of the Staff in the modern era of the U.S. Senate at the age 27. We spoke with Justin about his love of history, how he views leadership, why having foresight helped him prepare his business being impacted by COVID-19, and how he's helping to shape the future of the distilling industry. You can find Heritage on the website or on Instagram. Follow us on Instagram, Twitter, or check out our website where you can learn more about our guests, us, and how we started the podcast! If you loved this episode, let us know by rating and reviewing us! Thanks for listening! - Julie + Annica --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Most 8-year-olds don’t dream of working in The White House, but that’s exactly what Linda Van Kessler was determined to do. At age 19 she achieved that dream by becoming a Staff Assistant to President Ford at The White House and following his term in office, Linda moved to Palm Springs, CA with him and became the Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford. She went on to become Director of Scheduling and Press for Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral in Garden Grove, CA followed by 28 years with Dr. Billy Graham working in crusades around the world. Linda then opened her own public relations, booking and management company in Beverly Hills, CA representing some of the world’s greatest talent and authors. Today Linda is the CEO of Passion 4 Life Liquid Vitamins and Minerals (passion4lifevitamins.com) as well as the Executive Director of Passion 4 K.I.D.S. (Kids In Desperate Situations) non-profit charity (passion4kids.org), both of which she has started with her husband. Linda Van Kessler spends many hours working with children. This is the cause closest to her heart. Having a profound love for children, she opens her heart and arms to countless children who need love, attention, a listening ear and someone just to talk to. Always quick to give a hug or encouraging word, Linda’s own son calls her “the Pied Piper” as wherever she goes, even on vacations in other countries, it isn’t long before she has a group of children following her around. She can often be seen holding 2 or more children per hand as they clamor to be included in the “love”.  Linda and Charles are very hands on with the children they support. In an effort to bring fun and joy to their young, troubled lives, Linda and Charles take them on weekend outings bowling, to the park, to sporting events, restaurants, etc. They personally try to teach the children manners, ethics, morals and help them navigate the difficulties of life. Because many of the children come from devastating, unstable home situations, the Van Kesslers develop long-term relationships with the children and reinforce to them that they will be a constant presence in their lives for many years to come which allows them to build a level of trust that the children can depend on. With a background in media and public relations, Linda organizes all Passion 4 K.I.D.S.’ events and works tirelessly with the media to gain attention for these children in need. Linda is a Foster Youth Mentor for the County of San Diego as well as a tutor/mentor for foreign students at San Diego State University. She also served on the San Diego State University Parent Advisory Board. She also serves as a mentor for the Leap Foundation. Linda’s desire is to share with you how to set and reach a goal even when others say you can’t. She will also inspire you on how to make every day count for others by incorporating a cause you are passionate about into your daily life, business and school life while learning how to make the media an ally in your efforts.

“Everyone you meet right now is battling with some internal struggle with a stressor that is completely unfamiliar.” This week we welcome Jaz Azari, who joins FourBlock Founder Mike Abrams to discuss cultural stress in the COVID-19 world. Passionate about preserving mental health and wellbeing, particularly within the military community, Jaz has written about and presented on the topic of “cultural stress.” As cultural stress applies to unique stressors on servicemembers working with and among foreign populations, Jaz uses this concept as a frame to discuss stressors created by the COVID-19 world. On this episode, Jaz reinforces how stress is both universal and part of life in a pandemic; defines and explores facets of cultural stress; describes types of stress, including what can happen as a result of stress and why it's important; speaks to military health research and Post Traumatic Stress; delves into factors that can help mitigate or, in their absence, contribute to increased stresses; and shares advice for what you can do to cope with the realities of COVID-19. Jaz is a former Foreign Service Officer and Department of Defense civilian, with more than fourteen years of experience working on foreign policy, defense, security, environment, science, technology, health and entrepreneurial issues, and communications. Having studied abroad and served overseas in positions from teaching English as a Second Language in Tianjin, China, to working as a Human Terrain System Social Scientist embedded with an Army Stryker Brigade in Diyala, Iraq, to serving as the Staff Assistant to the U.S. Ambassador in Nairobi, Kenya, Jaz lives with the desire to continually explore and understand the world and its citizens; to listen to others' stories, their histories, and their unique Weltanschauungs; and to use interactions to promote open, honest dialogue. Through her novels, Jaz also strives to use fantastical lands and characters to raise challenging moral, philosophical, and ethical questions. In this COVID-19 world, Jaz offers a simple motto to keep moving forward: “Carpe Diem” – “Seize the day.” Jaz has published on topics including terrorism and military psychology. She holds an M.A. in War Studies from King's College London and a dual B.A. in International Relations and German Studies from the Schreyer Honors College at the Pennsylvania State University. Jaz is fluent in German.   ABOUT US Welcome to the FourBlock Podcast, a show that examines veteran career transition and the military-civilian divide in the workplace. General Charles Krulak coined the term "Three Block War" to describe the nature of 21st-century military service defined by peace-keeping, humanitarian aid, and full combat. But what happens next? Veterans are often unprepared to return home and begin new careers. We call this the Fourth Block.  FourBlock is a national non-profit that has supported thousands of transitioning service members across the nation in beginning new and meaningful careers.  Mike Abrams (@fourblock) is an Afghanistan veteran, FourBlock founder, director of the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration, and author of two military transition books. He'll be representing the military transition perspective. Lindsey Pollak (@lindsaypollak) is a career and workplace expert and New York Times bestselling author of three career advice books. Lindsey will be representing the civilian perspective of this issue.  Veterans, explore new industries and make the right connections. Find a career that fits your calling. Join us at fourblock.org/ Sponsor our program or host a class to equip more of our veterans at fourblock.org/donate. Follow FourBlock on Social Media  LinkedIn Facebook Instagram Twitter Podcast episodes are produced and edited by the Columbia University Center for Veteran Transition and Integration.

Jeremiah de Sesto is a first-generation Filipino-American and a current honors student at the University of Georgia pursuing degrees in International Affairs and Management Information Systems with an emphasis in International Business. Jeremiah has served as the National President of National Beta, the largest independent educational youth organization in the United States, co-founded Cover to Cover, a state-wide youth non-profit initiative, and has worked as a senior and junior intern for three major national campaigns, and more currently as a Staff Assistant at the Georgia General Assembly and House of Representatives. This episode will look into how Jeremiah uses his experiences to instill a passion for servant leadership, youth empowerment, and public service, and how he wants to pursue a career in advocating for the common rights of all people while positively effecting socio-economic factors. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/georgiafirstgen/support

Senior Nutrition (HAPF SERIES) with Marie Gualtieri, PhD and Liz Albertine “For older adults in 2018, which is the most recent data that we have, approximately 5.3 million Americans, 60 and older, were food insecure.”— Marie Gualtieri, PhD (03:47-03:58) COVID-19 has elevated a lot of issues that impact older adults. So, we're going to dig into the details of the impact of aging and food insecurity. In this week's episode, I'm joined by Health and Aging Policy Fellow, Marie Gualtieri, PhD and her Discussant, Liz Albertine, Legislative Director for Representative Rosa L. DeLauro (D-CT-03). Part One of ‘Senior Nutrition (HAPF SERIES) with Marie Gualtieri, PhD’ Marie Gualtieri is a sociologist making sure vulnerable populations have the nutrition support they need. She has worked with communities and engaged with policy to increase food access and support to improve people's health outcomes across the lifespan. For the past decade, Marie has partnered with community-based organizations, health providers, and foundations, listening to the experiences and stories of food insecurity, food access, and nutrition among children, families, and older adults. And, for older adults, she learned that they face unique challenges when accessing food. Marie’s joy is to take people's lived experiences, stories of food insecurity, and translate that into meaningful change. Marie has accomplished these changes through her work in policy, research, program evaluation, and securing additional grant funding for organizations to expand their capacity.  More recently, in her Health and Aging Policy Fellowship on Capitol Hill, Liz Albertine indicated that Marie was able to help advise Rep. DeLauro (CT-03) and her staff on nutrition issues across the lifespan. This work included introducing bipartisan legislation to expand nutrition support for families and working on the various emergency spending packages for COVID-19, focusing on senior nutrition and food assistance programs. Marie is committed to creating meaningful strides in addressing the hunger and food crises in the national and global sphere.  Liz Albertine was promoted to Legislative Director role back in January 2018. Albertine graduated from the University of Virginia in 2008, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in history. She has served on Rep. DeLauro's staff since 2010, rising from Staff Assistant to her latest role. Her legislative knowledge, experience, and demonstrated passion for serving the people of Connecticut's Third Congressional District make her an excellent fit for her role. “One of the things that the pandemic has brought to light are the issues that impact older adults.” — Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP, FAAN (13:26-13:31) Are you wondering what food insecurity means for older adults before COVID-19? First, let's find out what food insecurity is. It's the social and economic factors related to someone's household experience in terms of accessing food, which is different from hunger. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will separate the two terms because hunger is more about a physiological feeling. But food insecurity is when you don't have some means to access food. In 2018, which is the most recent data that we have, approximately 5.3 million Americans, 60 and older, were food insecure. And that's about 7.3% of the senior population at the time, with millions more at risk for food insecurity. And when you factor in the at-risk population, that number increases to about 10 million.  There are a few root causes of food insecurity. The first thing is income. We know that poverty and food insecurity rates are positively correlated, meaning that as one increases, the other increases, as well. And during the Great Recession, we saw both poverty and food insecurity at a record high. In 2011, when we saw the conditions improving, food insecurity, and poverty rates decreased among the general population, but it remained high for older adults. But why is that? That's because income isn't the sole driver of food insecurity for older adults, because they also have issues with transportation, physical mobility, and waiting lists for services. When Marie found out about the waiting lists while working on an evaluation project several years ago in Central Florida, she got hooked. “The Government Accountability Office released a report on senior nutrition programs in January this year, citing that some communities had as many as 12,000 older adults waiting for meal services.” —  Marie Gualtieri, PhD (05:00-05:12) Part Two of ‘Senior Nutrition (HAPF SERIES) with Marie Gualtieri, PhD’ Because of COVID-19, there has been a massive shift in organizational efforts to address food and nutritional needs among older adults. Congregate meal programs had to revamp their services to offer things like to-go meals or even convert to home-delivered meals. Meals on Wheels America, an organization that operates in virtually every community nationwide to address senior hunger and isolation, released a pandemic-related report in May of this year. They took a snapshot of what their services were like before March 1st and afterward. They found that 89% of their programs, which is about 5,000 programs across the country, saw a substantial increase in meal requests. In fact, 79% report the number of new requests for meals has at least doubled. And the waiting list, which already existed before COVID-19, had an increase of 26%. Aside from funding, a majority of the programs find it challenging to obtain PPE so that their staff and those they're delivering to can remain safe. There have been many capacity issues as well, considering these organizations rely on volunteers for their services. But a lot of those volunteers are older adults themselves. With the pandemic, because older adults are more likely to contract the virus, the number of volunteers decreased.  But food advocacy groups predict that the pandemic's impact on food insecurity will be worse than that of the Great Recession. The passing of emergency spending packages has been pivotal in giving direct support to organizations addressing senior nutrition. Marie monitored the issues of senior nutrition issues for the Families First and CARES acts, and became staff lead on senior nutrition for the House-passed HEROES Act. Big wins were made, such as $750 million for Older Americans Act Title-3 nutrition programs under Families First and CARES, with additional funding in the HEROES Act. Additionally, the HEROES Act includes a SNAP boost of 15% and raises the minimum benefit from $16 to $30, as well as blocks administration rules to reduce SNAP benefits.  During her fellowship year, it has been a highlight for Marie to take the stories of constituents, advocacy groups, and older adults and translate them into policy responses and change. Throughout the process, Marie learned the different policy vehicles to move ideas forward. With this new knowledge and skill set, her fellowship experience has given her new opportunities to pursue as her next steps; opportunities that would not exist without her experience on the Hill. While the pandemic may have impacted the predictability of Marie’s experience this year, it has also illuminated the many issues that older adults face in various aspects of daily living and access to resources. Because of this, Marie believes that it is the perfect year to be a Health and Aging Policy Fellow, and is grateful for the opportunity. How to Connect More with Liz and Marie:   Elizabeth Albertine: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liz-albertine-123b0314/ Marie Gualtieri: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariegphd/   About Melissa I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘96) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I truly enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home and office visits) then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (’11) and then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor where I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.  

Hillary Clinton “gifted” Maxwell's nephew 'Arab regime change' position at State Department. The Duran Quick Take: Episode 648. Via The Daily Beast (https://www.thedailybeast.com/hillary-clinton-gave-state-department-job-to-epstein-madam-ghislaine-maxwells-nephew-says-report)... Now the celebrity tabloid OK! Magazine is reporting that ex-Secretary of State Hillary Clinton “gifted” Maxwell's nephew, Alexander Djerassi, a position within her department when he was just out of college and gave him “special treatment.” A State Department spokesperson told The Daily Beast that Djerassi served as a “Staff Assistant” from May 2009 to June 2012. The Daily Beast could not confirm whether the role was in fact “gifted” by Clinton. But a friend of Djerassi told The Daily Beast that Maxwell played no part in introducing Djerassi to Clinton or recommending him for the jobs with the former First Lady. “These are false allegations against a talented and qualified public servant,” the friend said. *** The Patriot Beacon #1 Tactical Flashlight on the Market Link: https://www.patrioticlegacy.com/product/patriot-flashlight/ Coupon code: Duran20

Andrew (“Andy”) Maner is the Chief Executive Officer of the merged E3/Sentinel. He is responsible for setting the strategic direction, long-term goals, and growth objectives while positioning the firm for continued expansion into new markets. Andy ensures consistent delivery excellence to clients while maintaining a strong culture of professional development and a future strategy of growth. He has over 25 years of executive leadership experience in both private and public sectors.In 2016, Andy purchased a majority stake in Sentinel where he served as the Chairman. He helped lead organic and external acquisition growth strategies for Sentinel, which is a management consulting and solutions business focused on national security clients. NewSpring Holdings purchased a controlling interest in Sentinel in September 2018. From 2010 to 2015, Andy served as the Managing Partner of US Federal within IBM Global Business Services where he managed the $1.6B consulting and solutions and technology business. Prior to leading their acquisition by IBM, Andy was the Chief Executive Officer of NISC, a $200M information management, services, and technology consulting firm serving the federal market. In addition to his work in the private sector, Andy served as the Chief Financial Officer for the Department of Homeland Security from 2004 to 2006 and as Chief of Staff to Customs Commissioner Bonner from 2002 to 2004, where he led the transition of three agencies into Customs and Border Protection. He also served in the administration of President George H. W. Bush in the White House and as a Staff Assistant under Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater in the White House Press Office (1991 to 1993). He later accompanied President Bush into private life in Houston after the 1992 election and served as the Special Assistant to the 1993 United Nations Envoy to Somalia in Mogadishu.Andy holds a Master of Business Administration from the J.L. Kellogg Graduate School of Management at Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts from Purdue University. He also serves on the Board of Directors for No Greater Sacrifice, a non-profit that dedicates scholarships for higher education to families of fallen and wounded service members.

Advanced Placement is a good way for many kids to get a head start on college. On episode 42, Andrew Scanlan and Chester E Finn, Jr. of the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, answer questions about the history of AP, where it’s going, and where kids may encounter difficulties. About the guests - Chester E. Finn, Jr. is Distinguished Senior Fellow and President Emeritus at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute, and a Senior Fellow at Stanford's Hoover Institution. He served as Fordham’s President from 1997 to 2014, after many earlier roles in education, academe and government. Over the years he has served in various capacities, including Counselor to the Secretary at the U.S. Department of Education and Staff Assistant to the President of the United States. Finn currently serves on the National Council on Teacher Quality, the Core Knowledge Foundation, and Maryland’s Commission on Innovation and Excellence in Education. Author of over twenty books, Finn is co-author with Andrew Scanlan of Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present & Future of Advanced Placement, which has just been released, and Failing Our Brightest Kids: The Global Challenge of Educating High-Ability Students, co-authored with Brandon L. Wright. Andrew Scanlan is a research and policy associate at the Thomas B. Fordham Institute. Growing up in Ireland, he graduated from Trinity College Dublin with a B.A. in European Studies before spending two years living in Honduras as a second grade classroom teacher and school administrator for Bilingual Education for Central America (BECA). He earned an M.A. in International Child Studies from King's College London, with a focus on children’s rights, education, and child migration. He is co-author, with Chester E. Finn, Jr., of Learning in the Fast Lane: The Past, Present, and Future of Advanced Placement. You can support the podcast and receive subscriber-only benefits at www.patreon.com/mindmatters.

Fiona Harewood is an author who believes it is never too late to realize your ambitions. She conducts motivational workshops and seminars to help students consider returning to academia. She herself came to the U.S. with a limited education and rose above her circumstances and graduate college while working full-time. She currently works as a Staff Assistant with the Federal Government.   Quotes To Remember:  "Find a mentor." "Look at the journey one day at a time." "Know what you are aiming for." "You have to know what you want." "I had to get up and do what I needed to do."     What You'll Learn: Pursuing dreams with full-time jobs Balancing your job with your dreams Age is not a limit to success Rising above circumstances Success habits    Key Links From The Episode:  Want to see how we can work together? Schedule a free strategy call here.  Fiona's site I Did It...You Can, Too by Fiona Harewood Grow Your Influence Book Series

On today's episode, Seth and Kevin speak to Charles , one of the co-founders of the company of Passion 4 Life, about how he and Linda (his wife) started Passion 4 Life liquid vitamins and minerals, (www.passion4lifevitamins.com) which helps to fund Passion 4 K.I.D.S. Charles’ passion came from personal experience enduring an “upbringing” rivaling a movie script. Born in Amsterdam, Holland during World War II, he watched his Jewish father and grandparents be snatched away by the Nazis in front of him at age 2. His Catholic mom couldn’t take care of him so he was placed in a state-run orphanage where he suffered abuse of every kind for 8 years and survived on eating flower bulbs until he could no longer take it and ran away at age 10 drifting all over Holland. He vowed one day to help children, like himself, who needed stability, love and someone to care. Linda dreamed of working in the White House. That dream came true when, at age 19, she became a Staff Assistant to President Ford at the White House. She later became Director of Scheduling and Press for President and Mrs. Ford as well as Dr. Robert Schuller at the Crystal Cathedral. She also worked with Dr. Billy Graham for over 25 years in many of his crusades around the world. Linda and Charles are very hands on with the children they support. In an effort to bring fun and joy to their young, troubled lives, Linda and Charles take them on weekend outings, bowling, to the park, to sporting events, restaurants, etc. They personally try to teach the children manners, ethics, morals and help them navigate the difficulties of life. Because many of the children come from devastating, unstable home situations, the Van Kesslers develop long-term relationships with the children and reinforce to them that they will be a constant presence in their lives for many years to come which allows them to build a level of trust that the children can depend on. Charles and Linda spend many hours weekly visiting “their” kids in the hospital or at home, purchasing and delivering basic necessities of food, clothing and water to the children and serve as a resource of love, compassion and assistance in any way possible to the children and their families they are honored to serve. With a background in media and public relations, Linda organizes all Passion 4 K.I.D.S.’ events and works tirelessly with the media to gain attention for these children in need. More about Linda and Charles here, http://passion4kids.com/about.html Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Madeline Rose is a Senior Global Advocacy Advisor at Mercy Corps, a global humanitarian and development NGO, where she works to create and implement public policies to solve some of the world’s biggest problems. She’s a policy expert and advocacy strategist with innovative problem-solving skills, evidenced by her success in designing Mercy Corps’ first globally coordinated advocacy campaign, which she now leads. Her current focus is passing a bill called the “Global Fragility and Violence Reduction Act of 2018” in the U.S. Congress that will help end violence in Guatemala, Nigeria, Iraq and many other conflict-affected countries. Madeline travels frequently and works with her Mercy Corps colleagues in countries around the world to find out what may be driving violence in their countries in order to identify solutions to stopping it. Madeline studied Diplomacy and World Affairs at Occidental College and during her time there, interned with the United Nations. After graduating, Madeline moved to D.C. and worked in the Capitol Hill office of former Rep. Mike Honda (D-CA) as a Legislative Correspondent and Staff Assistant. It was in Rep. Honda’s office that Madeline learned the value of mentorship and truly kicked off her career. Since then, she’s worked her way up at Mercy Corps, moving from policy advisor up to her current title. Where others focus on finding problems, Madeline focuses on creating solutions to make the world a better place. The post 77: What It’s Like Being a BadAss Global Policy Advocate w/ Madeline Rose, Mercy Corps [Main T4C episode] appeared first on Time4Coffee.

Ernest Owens has been a Staff Assistant at the Charles Hamilton Houston Institute since 2007. At the Institute he assists in the technology, media, research and administration fields. Ernest is a 2004 graduate of Campbell University with a B.A. in Business Administration majoring in Computer Information Systems. Ernest is originally from Fayetteville, NC and also lived for several years in Connecticut. In addition to working at the Institute, Ernest has served as a youth leader in his community. In college Ernest created his brand, Fadacy, Inc. where he is a recording artist/producer known as Applejaxx. www.charleshamiltonhouston.org/ www.fadacy.com "Easy to love" by IAmSon Instagram: @iamsonmusic Twitter: @iamsonmusic Soundcloud.com/iamsonmusic --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/frontporchin/support

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Andrew Littlefair joined the Reagan Administration as a young man, and during his tenure as a Staff Assistant took many great experiences with him, from the sense of purpose President Reagan provided to each of his staff members to the simple fact that every man needs to eat.

The Risky Business report, the first-ever analysis of its kind, summarizes the findings of an this independent risk assessment of the potential costs of climate change on coastal infrastructure, energy services, labor productivity, agriculture, and public health, combining existing data on the current and potential impacts of climate change with original research that quantifies potential future costs across the United States. The analysis behind Risky Business expands upon the extensive research of other major climate reports and adds significantly more detailed local results, down to state-level impacts. While the costs results vary tremendously by location, the report shows that climate change has the potential to seriously affect businesses’ bottom lines if we continue on a business-as-usual path. America’s businesses are fully capable of rising to the challenges of climate change. Understanding the risks of climate change will enable let business leaders to capitalize on the opportunities that addressing climate change creates. Henry M. Paulson, Jr., The Paulson Institute; Risky Business Co-Chair Henry M. Paulson, Jr. is the Chairman of The Paulson Institute, a non-partisan institution working to advance global environmental protection and sustainable economic growth in the United States and China. Previously, Mr. Paulson served as the 74th Secretary of the Treasury under President George W. Bush, from July 2006 to January 2009. Prior to that, he had a thirty-two year career at Goldman Sachs, serving as Chairman and CEO since 1999. Earlier in his career, Secretary Paulson was a member of the White House Domestic Council as well as a Staff Assistant at the Pentagon.   Greg Page, Cargill; Risk Committee Member Greg Page serves as Executive Chairman of Cargill. He served as Cargill’s CEO from 2007 to 2013. Mr. Page serves as a member of the Board of Directors of Eaton Corporation, Carlson, and Deere & Company. He is immediate past Chair of the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America and continues to serve on this board. Mr. Page is President of the Northern Star Council of the Boy Scouts of America.    

Robert Goldberg is Executive Director of The Myositis Association, an organization with headquarters in Alexandria, VA where he has served in that position for the past 11 years. Prior to the Myositis Association, he was Vice President of the National Health Council, an association consisting of 115 diverse national health organizations. His involvement in the health field includes serving as Assistant Director for Patient Registration & Financial Services at Fairfax Hospital in Virginia, a 600+ bed Level I trauma center that is part of the INOVA Health System. Another position in the hospital domain occurred when he was the Director, Admitting/Patient Financial Admissions Office at the George Washington University Medical Center, a 500-bed teaching hospital in Washington, DC. His health policy experience includes serving in the office of U.S. Senator Richard Schweiker where he was director of the Senator's district office in Pittsburgh for two years and Staff Assistant in the Senator's Washington office for two more years. His degrees are from Michigan State University and The George Washington University. In this interview, Robert discusses myositis and the challenges to both patients and as an organization, as well as defensive medicine, the shift to managed care, and the importance of prevention.

Christine Whiteside, Staff Assistant in the Memorial Church at Harvard University, on Wednesday, February 27, 2013.