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Thee stars aligned and we immediately blasted off and met with a highly educated and passionate human!  Doctor Felipe Hinojosa: Bachelors degree in English, Fresno Pacific University, 1999  Masters degree in history, University of Texas Pan-American, 2004  PhD in history, University of Houston, 2009 Dr Hinojosa has 2 books currently available and a third one en route!  His research areas include Chicana/o and Latina/o Studies, American Religion, Comparative Race and Ethnicity, and Social Movements. Felipe Hinojosa is the John and Nancy Jackson and Endowed chair in Latin America and professor of history at Baylor University. Born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, he joins at thee magical 93 studios with Roman Villarreal and fellow artists Traz, Cortez, and Shapeless!  We discuss the Chicano movement, from Texas - Chicago and throughout the country during the inception and current times. We probe what it is to be Chicano and how to empower ourselves to learn more because "knowledge is dangerous"

In this episode Cristina Solis Wilson shares a bit of her background story, her successes and struggles. She also discusses life stories as a mom, veteran, entrepreneur, and author. In addition, Mrs. Wilson provides life advice and a bit of her adversities and what helped her overcome them. Cristina, Cris as her friends call her, stands as a distinguished Combat Veteran, bringing over 25 years of exemplary service in the U.S. Army Reserve to her multifaceted career. A decorated military professional, she has undertaken five deployments, earning accolades for her unwavering commitment to discipline and courage. Mrs. Wilson is armed with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice from The University of Texas-Pan American. A strategic visionary, Cristina assumes the role of Chief Strategy Officer at Entrepreneur Power Network. Cristina is not only a military leader but also a dedicated entrepreneur, serving as the CEO of CM Institute of Leadership LLC. Additionally, she co-founded Crossroads Academy, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to cultivating leadership skills in economically disadvantaged youth. Her commitment to leadership education extends to her role as the Chair for the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas-RGV Chapter (HWNT-RGV). In 2023, she was named “Chapter of the Year” by the Hispanic Women's Network of Texas for her outstanding leadership and local impact. In 2017, she co-founded AMVETS Post 107, aimed at supporting veterans and improving their quality of life, along with their families and communities, through leadership, advocacy, and services. In recognition of her outstanding influence and leadership, Cristina Solis Wilson was named the 2024 Latina of Influence by Hispanic Lifestyle Magazine and the 2023 Woman of Influence by SUCCESS Magazine, adding another prestigious accolade to her illustrious career. A devoted wife to her loving husband Michael Wilson and a nurturing mother to Michelle and Christian, Cristina is a true embodiment of family values, dedication, and service. In addition to her professional achievements, she finds fulfillment in giving back to her community through volunteering, mentoring, and active participation in various initiatives.

In this week's basketball coaching conversation, Queens University of Charlotte head coach Grant Leonard joins the Basketball Podcast to share insights on conceptual offense, including spacing, pace and player development. Grant Leonard was hired by then-Division II Queens as an assistant coach in 2013 and promoted to associate head coach in 2016. Over seven years as an assistant coach, the team achieved a winning percentage of .837 with a 189–37 overall record, consistently ranking in the top 25, including a No. 1 ranking. Queens won the South Atlantic Conference (SAC) regular season championship three times, secured two SAC tournament titles, and made two Elite Eight appearances with Leonard on the staff. He was promoted to head coach for the 2022–23 season, Queens' first season in NCAA Division I. In his first season, Queens went 18–15 with a 7–11 record in the Atlantic Sun Conference (ASUN). Last year, his team reached the Atlantic Sun Tournament Quarterfinals for the second straight season after defeating Florida Gulf Coast University in the opening round. Leonard began his coaching career as an assistant at Shorewood High School in 2004–05. He then assisted in coaching the Washington College Shoremen in 2005–06. For the next three seasons, he was the director of basketball operations for Texas–Pan American. In 2009–10, he served as an assistant coach for the Flagler Saints. From 2011 to 2013, Leonard worked for the Paine Lions as an assistant coach, recruiting coordinator, director of skill development, and defensive specialist, helping the team achieve their first winning season in seven years in 2011–12.

Dr. Annabelle Palomo, a native of the Rio Grande Valley, boasts an impressive academic background, having obtained a bachelor's, master's, and doctorate in education from the University of Texas Pan American. With 17 years of experience in various educational roles, including teacher, principal, and executive director, she eventually pursued her passion by establishing a post-secondary institute to enhance educational opportunities for local students. In addition to founding Rio Grande Valley College (RGV College), where she serves as CEO, Dr. Palomo has made significant strides in the Nursing and Allied Health Fields. Starting with just five students in a Certified Nurse Aide program, she utilized her educational expertise to expand RGV College to offer nine programs, including vocational nursing, medical assistant, pharmacy technician, and others. In this episode Dr. Palomo shares about her early years growing up in the RGV, shares life advice, and how she was able to reach her goals. She also talks about being a woman of faith, and how God has blessed her, and provides life advice. At the end of the podcast Dr. Palomo shares a bit of advice in Spanish.

FROM THE WINDOWPANE : A Book About the Pandemic by Dr. Ida Acuna-GarzaFrom the Windowpane is a book about a little girl named Alyssa. She is experiencing many feelings during the lockdown due to the Covid 19 pandemic. She looks out the window and reflects on everything that is happening and the new rules in place - washing your hands, social distancing, and wearing masks. She's also missing her school classes and her friends. As she looks outside through the windowpane, she sees a tree and thinks about the freedom the tree feels wishing in a way that she was the tree. The book then reflects on the positive lessons we have all learned from the changes the pandemic brought to our lives.Dr. Ida Acuña-Garza recently retired as chief executive officer for the South Texas Coalition. She is the owner of Successful Lifestyles, LLC, an educational consulting firm. She has engaged in community outreach for over forty years—as county extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences and as director of research for a parent outreach program. She received doctor's degree in adult education at Texas A&M University in College Station in 1990; master's degree in counseling and guidance from the University of Texas-Pan American in 1978; and bachelor's degree in home economics, specializing in food and nutrition from Texas A&M University in Kingsville in 1970. She has also authored a number of children's books—The Adventures of Callie: Callie Finds a Home, The Adventures of Callie: Callie's New Friends, The Cat Who Ate Spinach, Super Copper: Yoga Cat, From the Windowpane: A Book About the Pandemic, and The Birthday Party. To her, writing children's books is a means to help parents teach life skills to children, promote reading, comprehension, and life-long learning. https://www.pageturner.us/bookstore/from-the-windowpane-a-book-about-the-pandemichttp://www.bluefunkbroadcasting.com/root/twia/7324pt2.mp3 

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Child Neglect: Signs, Symptoms and What to Do Link for MOC Credit: https://cmetracker.net/UTHSCSA/Publisher?page=pubOpen#/getCertificate/10095849 The Center for Miracles In this powerful episode, Pediatrics Now Host Holly Wayment brings us a grand rounds talk by the University of Texas Health Science Center's Dr. Mary Ann Alvarez-Griffis, a child abuse fellow.  She sheds light on the critical issue of child neglect. Providing an in-depth analysis based on National Child Abuse and Neglect Data System (NCANDS) statistics, she challenges common misconceptions and highlights potential outcomes for children exposed to neglect. The talk emphasizes the recurrent nature of neglect, its equal severity as physical abuse, and its long-term consequences on a child's peer relations, academic performance, and problem-solving skills. Special attention is given to children with special needs, who account for a significant percentage of child maltreatment fatalities. Drawing from her rich experience in pediatric care and community education, Dr. Alvarez-Griffis unravels the devastating impact of neglect on children's growth, cognitive development, social skills and emotional wellbeing. Notably, she underscores poverty and insufficient social support as major risk factors, presenting a comprehensive exploration of neglect statistics. The episode underscores the urgency of recognizing signs of physical neglect, fostering open, non-judgmental communication with caregivers, and effectively addressing potential issues. With detailed case studies, the discussion centers on the importance of thorough investigations and interventions. The significance of growth charts in identifying risk factors and possible neglect signs are also discussed. Dr. Alvarez-Griffiths shines a spotlight on the severe consequences of medical neglect and emphasizes the need for a consistent medical regimen for children dealing with chronic conditions. The implications of neglectful behaviors, such as untimely medical care and poor home management of serious injuries, are explored in depth. In conclusion, healthcare providers are urged to proactively leverage detailed examinations, thorough documentation, and persistent patient education to prevent child neglect and support affected families. This episode serves as a comprehensive guide, unpacking the intricate realities of child neglect, and proffering effective strategies for prevention and intervention. Dr. Alvarez Griffis has dual undergraduate degrees of Pre-medical Biology and Political Science from University of Texas-Pan American (now UTRGV). She attended medical school at William Carey College of Osteopathic Medicine prior to completing her Pediatric Residency at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio where she continued to peruse a fellowship in Child Abuse Pediatrics. During fellowship training Dr. Alvarez Griffis has provided community education regarding child maltreatment to various audiences from pediatric residents to SAPD. She recently participated in updating the AAP Point of Care Quick Reference section on Physical Abuse and Neglect. She is a member of the Child Abuse and Neglect Committee of the Texas Pediatric Society and is also a member of the Council on Child Abuse and Neglect. Her fellows research project focuses on the importance of obtaining head circumferences in infants to prevent missed abusive head trauma. Financial Disclosures: Mary Ann Alvarez Griffis, DO has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. The Pediatric Grand Rounds Planning Committee (Deepak Kamat MD, PhD, Daniel Ranch, MD and Elizabeth Hanson, MD) has no financial relationships with ineligible companies to disclose. Planning Committee member Steven Seidner, MD has disclosed he receives funding from Draeger Medical for the Clinical Study to Evaluate the Safety and Effectiveness of the Infinity Acute Care System Workstation Neonatal Care Babylog VN500 Device in High-Frequency Oscillatory Ventilation (HFOV) Mode in Extremely Low Birth Weight (ELBW) Neonates for

In this episode, we are thrilled to have Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President/CEO of Supporting World Hope (SWH), as our guest. With a wealth of knowledge and over 25 years of experience, Sabrina is a true trailblazer in the nonprofit world. She's known for her transformative leadership style, helping organizations build and manage development programs, execute capital campaigns, and excel in major gift fundraising. Join us as we explore Sabrina's remarkable journey, including her tenure as the Chief Executive Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV, where she achieved the incredible feat of increasing operational revenue from $750,000 to a staggering $2.5 million. We'll also delve into her role as a master national trainer for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, where she imparts her wisdom to professionals across the nation. Discover Sabrina's insights on board development, marketing, annual fundraising efforts, and public relations, and learn how she aligns missions, expands programming, and nurtures community partnerships for success. We'll also discuss her recent Certification of Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School and her educational journey, from earning her bachelor's degree at the University of Texas-Pan American to attaining a master's degree in Public Administration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/joshuamoroles/support

Sylvia Morales is the mother to 4 year old boy and girl twins. She loves to cook, bake, and make random things like slime and soap with them! There is never a dull moment in her world or kitchen! In addition to her kitchen adventures Sylvia has been teaching yoga for 12 years and practicing for 18.  She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas Pan American and she majored in Spanish Literature and double minored in Kinesiology and Film Studies. Sylvia was inspired to become a yoga instructor because the practice of meditation and  breath work helped her quit smoking a pack of cigarettes a day and gain a more loving self worth. Through that journey she fell in love with wellness and fitness and her focus is mental, spiritual, emotional fitness to compliment the physical component. In 2013 she was literally hit by a car while she was walking which led through a transformational journey which brought her to an even deeper gratitude and appreciation for life, love, and laughter. Change truly is the only constant in life, which is why it's so important to embrace it, learn from it and flow with it, in order to EVOLVE with it. She now dedicates her life to guiding others towards peace, self love & self acceptance through the practice of yoga & self study.  You can find her @yoginisyl on Instagram, @CaveWomanSyl on Twitter and under Sylvia Morales on Facebook and LinkedIn. To get in  direct contact with her send an email to: yoginisyl@outlook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/new-mind-creator/support

Alfonso Mendoza Jr.: A Blend of Business Acumen and EdTech InnovationHailing from the heart of South Texas, Alfonso Mendoza Jr. is an acclaimed Instructional Technologist, Podcaster, and Google Innovator. A Business Administration graduate from the University of Texas-Pan American, Alfonso discovered his passion for teaching in 2006, translating his business prowess into successful classroom leadership.Over 11 years of teaching, Alfonso's passion for technology blossomed, witnessing the creative potential of his students. As an Instructional Technologist, Alfonso leverages his Masters in Educational Technology, E-Learning, and Technology Leadership Certifications from the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, in addition to his Technology Director Certificate from TCEA.Currently pursuing a doctorate in Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis on Educational Technology, Alfonso is one of the elite Google Innovators worldwide, recognized as a top 50 EdTech Influencer in Augmented Reality K-12. He further shares his passion and insights through his podcast and blog, shaping the future of education one post at a time.

In this episode I talk to Cindy Gomez-Paslak, also known as DJ Starrfox . . She was born and raised in East Los Angeles, California and moved to the RGV when she was 20 years old. Since then, she's been a long time resident of Mission, Texas. Cindy became a teenage mother at the age of 16. She's a proud mother of two boys Julian (31) and Sean (19). She graduated from The University of Texas Pan American (now known as UTRGV) in 2011 with a Bachelors degree in business administration. . . By day she's an accountant. By night, she's DJ Starrfox. You can catch her spinning all your favorite vinyl's in local spots around McAllen & The RGV. Cindy started to collect vinyl records at the age of 13. The first two records she purchased were Hombres G (a spanish Rock Band) and Mecano (a Spanish Pop Band). She still has those two records in her collection. . . Her vinyl collection consists of over 600 records and includes a wide variety of genres to soothe even the most exacting ears. Listening to her set will have you taking a stroll down memory lane and/or fist pumping to the latest beats. . . Cindy credits music for allowing her to maintain a positive attitude throughout her life span. Now at the age of 49, she strongly believes you should always follow your dreams regardless of age or circumstance. . . This is exactly the take away message she would like to share with everyone - especially young teenage mothers. Her love for music, coupled with her people-skills, have finally allowed her to reach her dream of becoming a vinyl DJ. . . DJ Starrfox Contact Info: . . https://www.instagram.com/starrfoxx96/ . . https://www.tiktok.com/@starrfox96?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc . . https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065039257899 . . Cashapp: $starrfox96 . . Thank you DJ Starrfox for coming to the podcast! . . Thank you to Yvette from Backdoor Modern Vintage for joining us on the show. You can find her amazing shop at 907 W Business 83, Weslaco, TX . . . Backdoor Modern Vintage Instagram:⁠ https://www.instagram.com/backdoor_mo . . . Thank you for listening to Cuadros Corner!⁠ #djstarrfox #femaledjs #vinylrecordcollection --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cuadroscorner/support

Attorney Deborah Cordova shares about her childhood growing up in the Rio Grande Valley. She talks about the importance of education, changing majors in college, and why she chose law school. Deborah graduated from St. Mary's University with a bachelor's degree in business administration in accounting. She received her law degree from St. Mary's University School of Law in 2002. Deborah also graduated from the University of Texas Pan American with a Master of Business Administration in 2003. She is a founding member and partner at Walsh McGurk Cordova Nixon, PLLC. In this episode she also shares that she's most proud of being family oriented and everyone needs to get involved in the community and give back. Deborah is currently a member of many boards and organizations such as Teach for America and the Hispanic Women Network of Texas (HWNT). She recently received the Women Making History Award by HWNT, and was named La Jefa by RGV Vision. Deborah served on the Board of Directors for the State Bar of Texas (SBOT) from 2019-2022, is a Past Chair of the Women and the Law Council of the SBOT, and a Past President of the Texas Women Lawyers. She was recognized as a Texas Rising Star from 2007-2015. She had been awarded many other recognitions such as Woman of the Year in 2016 for her outstanding community service on behalf of the citizens of Mission and was a recipient of the Rio Grande Valley Walk of Fame by the City of Hidalgo in 2017.

Krista R. Rodriguez was born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas and calls Edinburg home. From 2004-2007 she attended The University of Texas Pan American on an academic scholarship where she obtained her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with a minor in Communication studies. While attending UTPA, Krista began to coach a nonprofit select travel softball team that she previously played on. It was not only a passion but a mission to grow the college exposure of young female athletes in the Rio Grande Valley which was underserved and overlooked. From a player to a coach, she remained with the team until 2021. A week after college graduation, Krista accepted a position at The Law Offices of Ezequiel Reyna where her journey in the personal injury field began. A true natural passion for helping those in need made the learning experience enjoyable. Two and a half years later in 2009, Krista accepted a position at the newly established Law Office of San Juanita R. Campos where she was in sole charge of the personal injury department. In November of 2011, Krista joined The Almaraz Law Firm. The Almaraz Law Firm is a top-tier personal injury law firm that has offices across the state of Texas and focuses on an array of personal injury cases. The cases vary from tractor-trailer accidents to product liability and wrongful deaths. With the expansion of The Almaraz Law Firm Krista relocated to the San Antonio office in February of 2021. Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta, and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand, and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos!

192: Everything You Think About Board Development Is Wrong (Sabrina Walker Hernandez)SUMMARYWhat is the biggest misconception about board development that many nonprofit leaders face? Do you have the right members on your board and do they know exactly why they've been invited to join? Sabrina Walker Hernandez, who has over 25 years' experience in nonprofit management, answers these questions and more in episode #192 of Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership. She shares key advice for effective board engagement from recruitment and orientation through development and successful management. Sabrina discusses the board and staff partnership and how to motivate your board members to fundraise. Do you have board champions? Learn what they are and why they're a vital complement to your leadership.  ABOUT SABRINAWith over 25 years of experience in nonprofit management, fundraising and leadership, Sabrina Walker Hernandez, President/CEO of Supporting World Hope (SWH), provides consulting services and project-based leadership in helping organizations in the areas of building and managing development programs, capital campaigns, major gift fundraising, board development, marketing, annual fundraising efforts and public relations. Sabrina has a reputation for transformational leadership through staffing and mission alignment, fundraising, expanding programming and community partnerships. Prior to starting Supporting World Hope (SWH), Sabrina served as the Chief Executive Officer for Boys & Girls Clubs of Edinburg RGV. One of Sabrina's greatest successes is that she increased operating revenue from $750,000 to 2.5 million over an 8-year period as well, being responsible for the planning and operations of the largest campaign in organization's history, a $12 million comprehensive capital campaign. In addition to her CEO experience, Sabrina also held the position of Vice President of Operations. She also serves as a master national trainer for Boys & Girls Clubs of America, which allows her to facilitate workshops and training at clubs across the country. She has served on the Board of Directors for Edinburg Rotary and the Texas Partnership for Out of School Time. She recently earned her Certification of Nonprofit Management from Harvard Business School. Sabrina earned her bachelor's degree from the University of Texas-Pan American and holds a master's degree in Public Administration.EPISODE TOPICS & RESOURCES You're in Charge–Now What? by Thomas Neff & James CitrinLearn more about Sabrina and the work she's doing hereCheck out Patton's new book Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership: Seven Keys to Advancing Your Career in the Philanthropic Sector

Watch Interview Here! If you're in need of better sleep, it may be time to consider your sleep hygiene. Double board certified, family medicine physician Dr. Jeffrey Pierce discusses how your habits may be preventing you from getting the quality sleep you need.

Jayzen is excited to welcome Donna Fujimoto Cole to the show. With support and encouragement from her clients, Donna started Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc. at the age of 27 as a certified minority and women owned business to help them meet their government purchasing goals.. She has grown the company to be a global force in the industry by focusing on what she does best, fostering strong relationships with those around her. She has an amazing leadership style and years of insight to share. She has served on many national and regional boards and currently serves as Trustee of the Rockwell Fund, Boards of the Center Asian Pacific American Women, Executive Advisory Board of ISM Houston, The National Veterans Network, the Women's Home and Capital Campaign forAsian Health Coalition dba Hope Clinic. In 2021, Ms. Cole received the Japanese Imperial Decoration of the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays for her contribution to promote regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Guest Bio Donna Fujimoto Cole President/CEO Cole Chemical & Distributing, Inc. After four years in the chemical industry, Donna Fujimoto Cole founded Cole Chemical in 1980 at the age of 27, divorced with a four-year old daughter with $5,000 from savings at the encouragement of the chemical buyers at Exxon, Shell, Monsanto and Dupont to start a certified minority and women owned business to help them meet their government purchasing goals. Ms. Cole not only hires minority and women she pioneered 2nd tier reporting of their own m/wbe purchases to her customers in 1982. After 42 years, Ms. Cole has started, sold, invested and divested many types of businesses; from civil construction, to drilling loss circulation materials, chemical manufacturing, real estate, promotional advertising, distribution, warehousing, blending and packaging, to provide financing alternatives, back office support and IT integration with supply chain management services. She has relationships with Fortune 500 global companies on the supply and customer side of business while receiving quality service awards, recognition for leadership and mentoring others with awards from the US Small Business Administration and Department of Commerce's Minority Business Development Agency. She has served on many national and regional boards and currently serves as Trustee of the Rockwell Fund, Boards of the Center Asian Pacific American Women, Executive Advisory Board of ISM Houston, The National Veterans Network, the Women's Home and Capital Campaign for Asian Health Coalition dba Hope Clinic. Autumn 2021 Ms. Cole received the Japanese Imperial Decoration of the Order of the Rising Sun, Silver Rays for her contribution to promote regional exchange and mutual understanding between Japan and the United States. Ms. Cole attended University of Texas - Pan American and graduated from Manpower Business Training Institute in Computer Operations and Programming in1972. Links To learn more about Lead With Your Brand system, please visit: LeadWithyYourBrand.com To book Jayzen for a speaking engagement or workshop at your company, visit: JayzenPatria.com

“The Artist is Present” is a special series which is being hosted under the Catalyst: A Creative Industries Podcast of the Center for Creative and Cultural Industries at Chapman University.  “The Artis is Present” was developed under the direction of the Phyllis and Ross Escalette Permanent Collection of Art's Director, Fiona Shen, and Registrar, Jessica Bocinski, so that a wider audience would have the opportunity to hear directly from the artists in the Escalette Collection at the University. This final episode of the series features Paul Valadez. Paul grew up in Stockton, CA and in 1997 got a BFA in Interdisciplinary Art from the San Francisco Art Institute. He received his MFA in Studio Art from the University of North Carolina in 2003 where he was awarded a Weiss Fellowship for Urban Livability. He currently resides in Edinburg, TX where he is a full-time lecturer at the University of Texas-Pan American. His current work represents his experiences growing up in a bi-cultural (Mexican American and Anglo) household and childhood memories of life in the Central Valley of California. Valadez uses mixed media, acrylics, metal, and text to create works that deal subtly with race, culture, and history through a concept of “old signage.”

Learn how to help prevent and heal Alzheimer's and Dementia. Memory loss that disrupts daily life is not a typical part of aging.  Watch Full Episode! Double boarded in Family Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine, with Plant Based Telehealth, Dr. Jeffrey Pierce will discuss how to help prevent and heal Alzheimer's and Dementia. Book a consult with Dr. Pierce! 

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MCALLEN, Texas - For the latest in our Meet the Candidate podcast series, Rio Grande Guardian editor Steve Taylor met up with Hilda Garza DeShazo.A Republican, Garza DeShazo is running for the District 2 slot on the Texas State Board of Education.Garza DeShazo graduated from McAllen High School. She earned a bachelor's degree in English and speech and a master's degree in public school administration from the University of Texas-Pan American. Her career experience includes working as a teacher and a principal.Garza DeShazo is a former member of the McAllen ISD school board of trustees. In 2016 she ran as the Republican candidate for Texas House District 41, which is centered in McAllen.

Welcome to the great rebrandening, that's not a word...or at least it wasn't until now! Zeitgeist Baby! Anyways, We are The Cult Of Odd and we're here to bring you love and joy and make you go...wtf did they just say?It's The Odd Podd evolved...devolved...revolved...some sort of volved happened and here we are.This first episode of the Cult Of Odd brings with it a great round of Interview Roulette, we got dual guests and that mean twice the answers! Who says you can't get more for less?Joe Castro Director, Producer, and Special Effects Artist, Joe Castro, born in San Antonio, Texas, began his career at age 15 when he was hired to create special effects make-up for a PBS affiliate and graduated to writing and directing his own feature films, in the 80's, when his parents invested in his career and bought him a portable VHS camera.In 1985, Joe won the National special effects make-up contest in Monsterland magazine. In 1989, Joe moved to Los Angeles, California to continue his career in filmmaking.In 1993, Joe produced and directed his first feature film, CEREMONY, shot on 35mm Panavision. The film was an apocalyptic horror thriller. This film won a Silver Award at the Worldfest Charleston Film Festival. In 1997, Joe produced his second Internationally distributed feature film, Legend of the Chupacabra on his parent's ranch.In 2001, Joe produced, directed, and created the special effects for the wildly, successful cult film, TERROR TOONS. This film has already spawned four sequels.Steven Escobar Born and raised in Edinburg, Texas. He finished his education by graduating from The University of Texas - Pan American with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with concentration in Radio/Television/Film.In 1992, Steven began Associate Producing the musical variety show, Budweiser's Dance Time in Texas which ran for 2 years as a syndicated television series. He went on to co-create the successful music series titled, Tejano Country.In 1996, Abraham Quintanilla (Q Productions, Inc.) contacted Steven to produce Latin music videos by such artists as Selena, Pete Astudillo, and Jennifer Pena. This lead to his involvement on the Warner Bros. Film, "Selena".Steven works as a picture editor on various reality shows which range from Fox's Trading Spouses and Nanny 911 to NBC's The Apprentice and The Apprentice: Martha Stewart.In 2007, Steven won a Primetime Emmy Award for "Outstanding Picture Editing for Reality Programming" for The Amazing Race.Both Joe and Steve are good friends of Odd's and they always have a great conversation. You should really check out both of their bodies of work.We talk about Snow Removal Apps, Robot Girlfriends, Models that Drink Urine, Squirrel attacks, Aliens and more.Music By: Snatch The Snail, The Chinchillionaires, Malota,Theme Song By The Chinchillionaires & Oddio ProductionsLINKS Joe Castro https://www.joecastrofx.com/Steven Escobar https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1194439/bioSnatch The Snail https://www.snatchthesnail.com/The Chinchillionaires https://thechinchillionaires.bandcamp.com/Malota https://godownrecords.bandcamp.com/album/the-uninvited-guest-epCult Of Odd Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cultofoddCult Of Odd Merch https://www.littleshopofoddities.myspreadshop.comCult Of Odd Website http://www.thecultofodd.comCult Of Odd Socials https://linktr.ee/cultofodd

Gayle Gillit, MSN, RNC-NIC, C-ELBW, NTMN-C obtained her nursing degree in 1988 from the University of Texas Pan American. A life-long student, she has spent a large part of her adult life either in formal education or pursuing certification. In addition to her current post-nominals, she has certifications as a Neonatal Massage Instructor, Level I Bereavement Facilitator, Resolve through Sharing Bereavement Coordinator, Neonatal Resuscitation Program Instructor, as well as degrees from the University of Washington, Seattle with a Bachelor of Arts in Medical Anthropology, and from Gonzaga University with a Master of Science in Nursing. She has held many staff and leadership roles in the perinatal, pediatric and hospice specialties and always returns to the NICU bedside where she most enjoys empowering parents.

Ivonne Martinez holds a Bachelor's degree of Science in Manufacturing Engineering and a Black Belt in Lean Six Sigma Certification from the University of Texas Pan-American. She is the Founder and CEO of Steel Chic, a fashionable women's safety shoe company that focuses on safety, fashion, and comfort. Her work experience ranges from Continuous Improvement Engineer, Project Management, Process Engineer, and Quality Engineering. *This episode is sponsored by Steel Chic Shoes who offer women's fashionable Steel Toe Shoes. Use promo code EngineeringGals to get Free shipping and a Free water bottle when you purchase a pair of shoes: https://shopsteelchic.com/pages/engineering-gals Connect with us on social media: Ivonne: @laninialany, LinkedIn: Ivonne Martinez-Howard Steel Chic Shoes: @steelchicshoes; www.shopsteelchic.com Amy Kaur: @amydeepkaur Engineering Gals: @engineeringgals MUSIC by: Not The King - Faded - Royalty Free Vlog Music @coreygagn --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/engineeringgals/support

Yuri Bazán is a bilingual trial lawyer whose practice focuses on family law and personal injury disputes. Yuri is licensed to practice law in Colorado and New Mexico. Yuri's professional associations include the Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, Colorado Women's Bar Association, and the Colorado Hispanic Bar Association. Yuri primarily focuses on serving the Spanish-speaking community and clients who have been injured in a motor vehicle accident. Yuri attended the University of Texas-Pan American, where she earned her B.A. in International Business Management with a minor in Political Science. Yuri went on to earn her Judicial Doctor Degree from the University of Denver, Sturm College of Law. In her personal time, Yuri enjoys hiking in Colorful Colorado with her daughter Cristabella and traveling to Mexico.

What are the challenges of living as a LGBTQ+ Christian? In this Zoom event, two of our friends will share their stories from their intersectional contexts. You will reaffirm the importance of being an Open and Affirming congregation and how/what we can move forward. Storyteller: Myles Markham (he/him or they/them) is a Los Angeles based graduate of Columbia Theological Seminary, an Impact Producer for Multitude Films, and a Mission Specialist for Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, the disaster and refugee response ministry of the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Previous to these roles, Myles served as a faith organizer, educator, and consultant in the issue areas of racial, reproductive, and LGBTQ justice. Storyteller: Rev. Jon Gilbert Martinez (él, he, him, his), Gilbert as he prefers, is a multi-generational Tejano (Texan) and Chicano (Mexican-American) who's lived in Chicago since 2015. He is a 2019 Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary graduate with a Master of Divinity. He also holds a bachelor's degree in sociology minor in psychology from the University of Texas-Pan American and two associate degrees from South Texas College. Before being called as designated-term pastor (February 2021) to concentrate on interim work, Gilbert served San Lucas UCC-Chicago as the digital outreach minister, community pastoral care minister, and pulpit supply minister. He serves as vice-moderator for the Chicago Metropolitan Association, which allows him a seat on the Illinois Conference Council. Additionally, he works as the communications consultant for The Colectivo de UCC Latinx Ministries. Recently, he joined Advocate-Aurora Health's Mission & Spiritual Care committee. Gilbert also served as a board member and vice-chair for the UCC Mental Health Network Board of Directors. As an advocate for mental health awareness, Black Lives Matter, immigration justice, LGBTQ community, and an extravagant welcome to all of God's children, to name a few, Gilbert has completed Mental Health First Aid and Companionship training. Part of his self-care includes spending time with his family, consisting of his two-year-old son, teenage nieces, sister, husband, and fur babies. Moderator: Charing Wei-Jen Chen (he/him) is a PhD student at Chicago Theological Seminary. His M.Div thesis is titled “Reading Leviticus 18:22 and 20:13 in a queer lens” (2014), a first theological essay regarding queer theory in Taiwan. He is co-hosting the Queer of God Podcast that provides queer bible commentaries in Mandarin. He loves Star Trek and The Beatles. Affirming ministry at United Church of Hyde Park https://www.uchpchicago.org/affirming-ministries.html #UCHP #BestONA -- United Church of Hyde Park (1448 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615) More information, https://uchpchicago.org/

Nutrition, maintaining a healthy weight, ensuring the best nutrients for both mother & baby, & much more! View full interview. Get 5 Free Recipes!  Shop Be Green With Amy Amazon Store  Can you get enough calcium while maintaining a plant based lifestyle? How to handle morning sickness. Is it ok if I don't eat much during the first trimester because of nausea? What can I do if my OB/GYN is not familiar with a wfpb lifestyle? Is it ok to eat soy while pregnant? What supplements and blood tests should I include? Is it ok to eat totally raw, WFPB while pregnant? Can gestational diabetes be reversed? Nourish: The Definitive Plant-Based Nutrition Guide for Families--With Tips & Recipes for Bringing Health, Joy, & Connection to Your Dinner Table While practicing as an OB/GYN & seeing her patients growing more unhealthy, Dr. Elisabeth Fontaine implemented a program focused on lifestyle modification with amazing results. In addition to seeing patients with the many chronic conditions, Dr. Jeffrey Pierce also has a special interest in using the power of lifestyle to help support a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Pierce is a board certified family medicine physician. He is passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet & other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, & live longer, fuller lives. His goal is to meet his patients where they are, & work with them at their pace to improve their health, one day at a time. Since beginning his journey in plant-based medicine, he has been repeatedly amazed to learn how a very healthy diet & lifestyle habits can help prevent, treat, & even reverse illnesses such as overweight & obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis & colitis, as well as depression, early dementia, & some cancers. Dr. Jeffrey Pierce was born and raised in South Texas. He went to the University of Texas – Pan American for undergraduate studies & then Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He learned how to be a family doctor through his training at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency in northern California, & later completed a fellowship in global health leadership at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has worked teaching residents and caring for patients in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and emergency rooms in northern California, as well as working extensively around the globe, including El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, the Philippines, Lesotho, Malawi, South Sudan, & Kenya. In addition to his work consulting and teaching lifestyle medicine, he continues to practice and teach high risk and surgical obstetrics, mentor outstanding family residents in global health, & to teach point-of-care ultrasound through the Global Ultrasound Institute. “Coaching a village to health starts with proper nutrition: A whole plant based diet”. Elisabeth Fontaine MD, is double board certified in OB/GYN and Lifestyle Medicine & a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her pre medical background was in Obesity Management a& Exercise Physiology. Dr. Fontaine joined the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2013 which allowed her to discover the significant impact of the Whole Plant Food Based (WPFD) diet on overall health. She directed several Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) learning modules. A program designed to prevent/reverse & treat chronic disease with an emphasis on WPFD to improve lifestyle and sustain this healthy behavior. Dr. Fontaine started a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and became the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine at a community hospital and a founding member of RiseVT, a community collaborative embracing healthy lifestyles. She is passionate and driven to help people achieve lifestyle changes for improving the health of the collective community. She has an extensive background in women's health & the impact of lifestyle in the transition through menopause. She is also the CEO of Let's Lead, a nurse executive – physician dyad coaching emerging leaders and practitioners to their career & life best grounded in wellbeing. Both physicians are passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet & other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, & live longer, fuller lives. They are both Plant Based Telehealth Doctors at https://PlantBasedTeleHealth.com For great whole food, plant based recipes, hacks and more check out: Https://BeGreenWithAmy.com To arrange private Zoom cooking classes or coaching with this lifestyle Contact Amy.

How to promote bone health & heal from Osteoporosis? Can the nutrients you need to build strong bones can be found by eating plants?  Can we have healthy bones without the negative health risks from milk and dairy products? You can watch the interview here. Get 5 Free Recipes!  Shop Be Green With Amy Amazon Store  Helpful links below. “Coaching a village to health starts with proper nutrition: A whole plant based diet”. Elisabeth Fontaine MD, is double board certified in OB/GYN and Lifestyle Medicine and a Fellow of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. Her pre medical background was in Obesity Management and Exercise Physiology. While practicing as an OB/GYN and seeing her patients growing more unhealthy she implemented a program focused on lifestyle modification with amazing results. Dr. Fontaine joined the American College of Lifestyle Medicine in 2013 which allowed her to discover the significant impact of the Whole Plant Food Based (WPFD) diet on overall health. She directed several Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) learning modules. A program designed to prevent/reverse and treat chronic disease with an emphasis on WPFD to improve lifestyle and sustain this healthy behavior. Dr. Fontaine started a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic and became the Medical Director of Lifestyle Medicine at a community hospital and a founding member of RiseVT, a community collaborative embracing healthy lifestyles. She is passionate & driven to help people achieve lifestyle changes for improving the health of the collective community. She has an extensive background in women's health and the impact of lifestyle in the transition through menopause. She is also the CEO of Let's Lead, a nurse executive – physician dyad coaching emerging leaders and practitioners to their career & life best grounded in wellbeing. Dr. Jeffrey Pierce is a board certified family medicine physician. He is passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, & live longer, fuller lives. His goal is to meet his patients where they are, and work with them at their pace to improve their health, one day at a time. Since beginning his journey in plant-based medicine, he has been repeatedly amazed to learn how a very healthy diet and lifestyle habits can help prevent, treat, and even reverse illnesses such as overweight and obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and colitis, as well as depression, early dementia, and some cancers. In addition to seeing patients with the above mentioned chronic conditions, he also has a special interest in using the power of lifestyle to help support a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Pierce was born and raised in South Texas. He went to the University of Texas – Pan American for undergraduate studies and then Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He learned how to be a family doctor through his training at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency in northern California, and later completed a fellowship in global health leadership at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center & Massachusetts General Hospital. He has worked teaching residents and caring for patients in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and emergency rooms in northern California, as well as working extensively around the globe, including El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, the Philippines, Lesotho, Malawi, South Sudan, and Kenya. In addition to his work consulting and teaching lifestyle medicine, he continues to practice and teach high risk and surgical obstetrics, mentor outstanding family residents in global health, and to teach point-of-care ultrasound through the Global Ultrasound Institute. Both physicians are passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet & other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, & live longer, fuller lives. They are both Plant Based Telehealth Doctors at PlantBasedTeleHealth.com Helpful graphic about Osteoporosis https://plantbasedhealthprofessionals.com/wp-content/uploads/BoneHealthPatients-210222.pdf

What is his favorite sport as Coach Kruger lettered in football, basketball, and baseball in all four years at Silver Lake HS in Kansas. What he learned under Coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State and what he took from him that he used as a coach. How he decided what sport to play between basketball and baseball as was drafted professionally for each. He started his coaching career at Pittsburg St as a grad assistant, learn how this began and the transition to being the assistant coach back at Kansas State which led him to being a head coach at Texas Pan American and how he turned that program around. The feeling of becoming the head coach at Kansas State and coaching Steve Henson & Mitch Richmond. He talks about taking the University of Florida to the 1994 Final Four and looking back at it now. Coaching the Fighting Illini, that featured the Peoria trio of Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, and Frank Williams along with Brian Cook. The excitement of that team and how he was contacted by the Atlanta Hawks to coach in the NBA. He tells us about the adjustment to NBA, the length of the seasons and a possible refund to season ticket holders for playoff game. The opportunity to coach his son Kevin at UNLV, taking the 2006-2007 team to Sweet 16, and thoughts of Kevin becoming the head coach for The Runnin' Rebels. Coaching Buddy Heild and Trae Young at University of Oklahoma. When he started to contemplate retiring and the reasons behind the final decision. His definition of integrity which leads into a discussion about Coach's involvement in Coaches v Cancer that includes Suits & Sneakers, and LV Golf Classic. Being a recipient of the John Wooden Award and where the passion to be involved in so many community and volunteer work with his wife Barb comes from, life plan for retirement and we talk about Coach's Coaching Tree which is extensive! Links:Coach Lon Kruger Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/lon-kruger-1.htmlCoaches v Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/our-partners/coaches-vs-cancer.htmlFollow Coach Kruger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LonKrugerKevin Kruger UNLV: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kevin-kruger/2169 Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Aroma Retail link:  Code- Lights10 https://aromaretail.com/?irclickid=0FDWhGVUjxyLTR3wUx0Mo36aUkB3td0cESYzXc0&irgwc=1Become a BTL Crew Member: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights Extra 5Being part of the 1998 FIBA National Team in GreeceFIBA Rules and College BasketballHis book- “The X's & O's of Success: A Playbook for Leaders in Business & Life. Purchase it here: https://www.amazon.com/Xs-Os-Success-Playbook-Business/dp/193504303X Support the show (https://www.beforethelightspod.com/member-areas)

What is his favorite sport as Coach Kruger lettered in football, basketball, and baseball in all four years at Silver Lake HS in Kansas. What he learned under Coach Jack Hartman at Kansas State and what he took from him that he used as a coach. How he decided what sport to play between basketball and baseball as was drafted professionally for each. He started his coaching career at Pittsburg St as a grad assistant, learn how this began and the transition to being the assistant coach back at Kansas State which led him to being a head coach at Texas Pan American and how he turned that program around. The feeling of becoming the head coach at Kansas State and coaching Steve Henson & Mitch Richmond. He talks about taking the University of Florida to the 1994 Final Four and looking back at it now. Coaching the Fighting Illini, that featured the Peoria trio of Sergio McClain, Marcus Griffin, and Frank Williams along with Brian Cook. The excitement of that team and how he was contacted by the Atlanta Hawks to coach in the NBA. He tells us about the adjustment to NBA, the length of the seasons and a possible refund to season ticket holders for playoff game. The opportunity to coach his son Kevin at UNLV, taking the 2006-2007 team to Sweet 16, and thoughts of Kevin becoming the head coach for The Runnin' Rebels. Coaching Buddy Heild and Trae Young at University of Oklahoma. When he started to contemplate retiring and the reasons behind the final decision. His definition of integrity which leads into a discussion about Coach's involvement in Coaches v Cancer that includes Suits & Sneakers, and LV Golf Classic. Being a recipient of the John Wooden Award and where the passion to be involved in so many community and volunteer work with his wife Barb comes from, life plan for retirement and we talk about Coach's Coaching Tree which is extensive! Links:Coach Lon Kruger Coaching Record: https://www.sports-reference.com/cbb/coaches/lon-kruger-1.htmlCoaches v Cancer: https://www.cancer.org/our-partners/coaches-vs-cancer.htmlFollow Coach Kruger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LonKrugerKevin Kruger UNLV: https://unlvrebels.com/sports/mens-basketball/roster/coaches/kevin-kruger/2169 Before the Lights Website: https://www.beforethelightspod.com/Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beforethelightspodcast/Aroma Retail link: Code- Lights10 https://aromaretail.com/?irclickid=0FDWhGVUjxyLTR3wUx0Mo36aUkB3td0cESYzXc0&irgwc=1Become a BTL Crew Member: https://www.patreon.com/beforethelights

Guest: Ben Johnson, University of Minnesota Head CoachIn this week's coaching conversation, University of Minnesota head coach Ben Johnson joins the podcast to discuss transitioning into a head coaching position. Ben Johnson is the new head coach of the University of Minnesota. Johnson, who graduated from Minnesota in 2005, returns to his alma mater after spending three seasons at Xavier as an assistant coach. Johnson previously served as an assistant coach at Minnesota from 2013-18 and was a two-time captain during his playing career for the Gophers. Coach Johnson was also previously an assistant coach at Nebraska, Northern Iowa, Texas-Pan American, and a Graduate Assistant at Dayton. Johnson helped lead Xavier to consecutive top-30 recruiting classes in 2019 and 2020 and the Musketeers posted a collective record of 51-37 in three seasons with him on the bench. In his previous stint at Minnesota, Johnson helped recruit local standouts and current members of the Los Angeles Clippers organization Daniel Oturu and Amir Coffey to the Gophers. Prior to returning to Minnesota in 2013, he spent one season as an assistant coach under Tim Miles at the University of Nebraska. While with the Huskers, Johnson assisted in all-day-to-day basketball-related duties while also serving as recruiting coordinator. Johnson also led the development of Nebraska's backcourt players. Johnson spent 2008-12 as an assistant coach at Northern Iowa. The Panthers went a combined 93-77 in that timeframe, winning at least 20 games in all four years. Northern Iowa reached postseason play in all four years and advanced to the NCAA Sweet 16 in 2009-10. Prior to his stay at Northern Iowa, Johnson served as an assistant coach for two seasons at the University of Texas-Pan American. He was heavily involved in recruiting, worked with the Broncos perimeter players and coordinated UTPA's summer camps. Johnson's coaching career began at the University of Dayton, where he served as a graduate assistant during the 2005-06 season. Breakdown1:00 - Job as a Head Coach5:00 - His Philosophy as a Coach9:00 - Evaluation on His Current Players12:00 - Part of Player's Process14:00 - Mid and High Major Interview16:00 - Potential Jobs19:00 - Looking for Jobs23:00 - Philosophy Books27:00 - Players Handling the Environment30:30 - Competitive Culture and Frustration36:00 - Style Play39:00 - Developing Skill41:00 - Coach Spoelstra44:00 - Raising Profile of the Program46:00 - Transition49:00 - Relationship with Richard Pitino51:00 - ConclusionBen Johnson’s Bio:Bio: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ben_Johnson_(basketball)Twitter: https://twitter.com/CoachBenJohnsonBasketball ImmersionWebsite: http://basketballimmersion.com/Twitter: https://twitter.com/bballimmersion?lang=enYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/basketballimmersionFacebook: https://facebook.com/basketballimmersionBetOnline Website:Website: www.betonline.agBest in the West Video SeriesBest in the West Website: http://bestinthewestclinic.com/

Terry obtained her Ph.D. in Psychology and her Ed. D. in special education. She taught in public schools and was a school psychologist and a professor before retiring in 2016. Her university experiences included teaching at Longwood University in Virginia, the University of Texas-Brownsville, The University of Texas-Pan American, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley,...

Learn more about Plant Based TeleHealth: https://plantbasedtelehealth.com/ Healthy Human Revolution Podcast #214: Dr. Pierce is a board certified family medicine physician. He is passionate about using a whole food, plant-based diet and other lifestyle medicine modalities to help people get healthier, get off of medications, and live longer, fuller lives. His goal is to meet his patients where they are, and work with them at their pace to improve their health, one day at a time. Since beginning his journey in plant-based medicine, he has been repeatedly amazed to learn how a very healthy diet and lifestyle habits can help prevent, treat, and even sometimes reverse illnesses such as overweight and obesity, diabetes, hypertension, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease, chronic kidney disease, autoimmune diseases such as arthritis, multiple sclerosis and colitis, as well as depression, early dementia, and some cancers. In addition to seeing patients with the above mentioned chronic conditions, he also has a special interest in using the power of lifestyle to help support a healthy pregnancy. Dr. Pierce was born and raised in South Texas. He went to the University of Texas – Pan American for undergraduate studies and then Baylor College of Medicine for medical school. He learned how to be a family doctor through his training at the Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency in northern California, and later completed a fellowship in global health leadership at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital. He has worked teaching residents and caring for patients in outpatient clinics, hospital wards, and emergency rooms in northern California, as well as working extensively around the globe, including El Salvador, Honduras, Peru, the Philippines, Lesotho, Malawi, South Sudan, and Kenya. In addition to his work in lifestyle medicine, he continues to practice and teach high risk and surgical obstetrics, mentor outstanding family residents in global health, and to teach point-of-care ultrasound through the Global Ultrasound Institute

This episode, driven by requests from you the listener, is all about recruiting for college golf. So we went out and found one of the best recruiting services to provide clarity on the recruiting process. Here's a little background on Drew: Junior golf in Pinehurst, NC College golf at Rice (2 years), transferred to UNC (1.5 years), transferred BACK to Rice (1.5 years) Professional golf 6 years (4 seasons on Canadian Tour) Coached for 8 years (2 seasons at Texas Pan American - now called UTRGV, 6 seasons at Rice) Recruiting consultant for 9 years now. We had a great conversation and for juniors, parents and junior coaches this is a must listen. To learn more or contact Drew visit his website:  https://www.collegesportsconsultants.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/gameforge/message

Alex Carnall is an instructor in the School of Health Studies at the University of Memphis where he teaches several courses in the field of exercise science, in addition to supervising undergraduate interns and contributing to the efforts of the Human Performance Center. Prior to shifting his career focus to sports science and biomechanics, Carnall was the Assistant Director of strength & conditioning at Campbell University, as well as previously a volunteer at the University of Montana and Campbell University, a student assistant coach at Texas-Pan American and coach at Sport Specific Training Canada in Oakville, Ontario. Carnall is a former college baseball outfielder playing two years at Cisco College before transferring to finish his final two seasons at the University of Texas-Pan American. Nowadays he is an Olympic weightlifter, who has competed and medaled at the local, state and national level in the former 85kg weight class. Cerberus Strength Use Code: STRENGTH_GAME at Cerberus-Strength.com

This Day In Aggie History for January 25, presented by First American Bank. Adam Young looks back at a 2014 win for Aggie MBB vs Texas Pan American.

Claudia Galan is a San Antonio- and McAllen-based attorney and owner of the Galan Law Firm, PLLC. She specializes in immigration and family law. Her areas of focus are family-based permanent residency and citizenship petitions, deportation defense, divorce, custody rights, and adoption. She also works cases dealing with criminal defense, title transfers, property disputes and preparation of wills. She works primarily with immigrants that are victims of crime and Spanish-speaking residents of South Texas. Claudia approaches her clients’ cases with considerable care because she understands from her own life experience the pressures immigrants face every day. Born in Monterrey, Nuevo Leon and raised in Monclova, Coahuila, Claudia moved to the U.S. and lived as an undocumented immigrant for three years. At age 21, Claudia gained permanent legal residency and became a U.S. citizen in 2013. Claudia studied law at St. Mary’s School of Law and the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (formerly University of Texas Pan American). She was admitted to practice law in Texas in May2019 by the State Bar of Texas. She is also admitted to practice in the U.S. Federal Southern District Court in Texas. As a college student, Claudia worked with asylum seekers at the Texas-Mexico border and withlow-income residents in San Antonio to provide them with pro bono legal services. She also worked at U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, where she learned much about the inner workings of the agency charged with processing petitions and appeals for green cards and otherimmigration benefits. In July 2019, just two months into her independent practice, Claudia represented Francisco Galicia, a then 18-year-old U.S. citizen who was unlawfully held by the U.S. Border Patrol andImmigration and Customs Enforcement for nearly a month. Claudia secured his release after his case gained national media attention. In her spare time, Claudia enjoys spending time with family and friends, doing yoga, and goingon walks with her dog, Frida.Leave Claudia the five star review on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/galanfirm and connect with her on Instagram @clau.galan .

SpotterEDU CEO and former DI associate head coach Rick Carter is joined by Xavier men's basketball assistant coach Ben Johnson. Ben discusses how Xavier head coach Travis Steele and his staff have worked to stay in contact with its players during the COVID-19 pandemic (2:07). A brief history of his journey from playing professionally in Shanghai, China to where he is today (10:45). Creating a shared sense of purpose within a program and grinding as a young assistant coach at the University of Texas-Pan American (26:40). And learning how to create buzz around a program from Tim Miles at his first high major job in Nebraska (38:58). Ben also details the return to his alma mater, the University of Minnesota, as an assistant coach under Richard Pitino and the battle of convincing rising in-state talent that they can have success as a Gopher (43:43). And finally his move to Xavier where he joins a program known nationally for its culture of innovation and success (52:51).

Sylvia Morales is the mother to 4 year old boy and girl twins. She loves to cook, bake, and make random things like slime and soap with them! There is never a dull moment in her world or kitchen! In addition to her kitchen adventures Sylvia has been teaching yoga for 12 years and practicing for 18. She earned her Bachelor's degree from the University of Texas Pan American and she majored in Spanish Literature and double minored in Kinesiology and Film Studies. Sylvia was inspired to become a yoga instructor because the practice of meditation and breath work helped her quit smoking a pack of cigarettes a day and gain a more loving self worth. Through that journey she fell in love with wellness and fitness and her focus is mental, spiritual, emotional fitness to compliment the physical component. In 2013 she was literally hit by a car while she was walking which led through a transformational journey which brought her to an even deeper gratitude and appreciation for life, love, and laughter. Change truly is the only constant in life, which is why it's so important to embrace it, learn from it and flow with it, in order to EVOLVE with it. She now dedicates her life to guiding others towards peace, self love & self acceptance through the practice of yoga & self study. You can find her @yoginisyl on Instagram, @CaveWomanSyl on Twitter and under Sylvia Morales on Facebook and LinkedIn. To get in direct contact with her send an email to: yoginisyl@outlook.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/new-mind-creator/support

With the days winding down before Little Rock wrestlers take to their home mat at the Jack Stephens Center for the first time, there’s been a change at the top. One of the men instrumental in making Little Rock’s wrestling program a reality, Chasse Conque, left Little Rock in late August to accept the role of Athletic Director at the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley, which came into being after a consolidation of three separate colleges. You might have heard of Texas-Pan American. You probably haven’t. Conque also brought Molly Castner with him as she assumes the role of Deputy AD and Senior Women’s Administrator. This left Little Rock searching for a person to lead the department, not just into the launch of its new wrestling program, but to the lead during a time of great growth within the school’s athletics programs as a whole. They turned to George Lee, the standing Senior Associate Director of Athletics and Chief Financial Officer. This is a man who’s job was to make sure things were financially viable for anything to happen within Little Rock Athletics. Lee is a Little Rock alum who’s had an association with the school for over 30 years. His wife works at the school and he previously served as an interim AD in the past. Today, we learn more about Lee. Welcome to Rocked Up, the story of the foundation and formation of the first Division I college wrestling program in Arkansas, starting in November of 2019 at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock. This is the 11th edition of this story. We started the journey developing the foundation of wrestling in the state of Arkansas and now we’ve moved on to the formation of the team, because to tell the full story of this program, you have to start at the very beginning. Lee’s background is on the financial side. While a fan of sports, he’s always been one of those administrators who didn’t have to make all the public appearances and address the people. Lee’s role is a requirement in college sports. If no one’s managing the money or asking “How do you expect to pay for that,” then you have balance sheets in the red and athletes potentially out in the cold. First, Lee explains how the campus has changed in size and stature since he attended in the 1980s. Rocked Up is a presentation of the Mat Talk Podcast Network and can be found on the web at GetRockedUp.com or at MatTalkOnline.com. SUBSCRIBE & LISTEN TO THE SHOW Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Stitcher | Spreaker | RSS SUPPORT THE SHOW And if you're a fan of the extensive and broad-based reach of the shows on the Mat Talk Podcast Network, become a TEAM MEMBER today. There are various levels of perks for the different levels of team membership. If you like wrestling content -- scratch that -- if you LOVE great wrestling content, consider becoming a team member and supporting the show. You'll get some cool stuff too.

Episode 303 Clay Martin is entering his fifth season as an NFL official, and his second as a referee. The former college point guard at Oklahoma Baptist University, is also a high school basketball coach at Jenks High School in Oklahoma.  Martin bias also a former NCAA Division 1 assistant basketball coach with Texas Pan-American under Bob Hoffman. His football officiating career began in 2005. He began his college career in 2007 with Conference USA as a line judge where he worked the 2011 Conference USA championship, the 2011 Outback Bowl, the 2012 Holiday Bowl, the 2014 Conference USA championship and the 2015 East-West Shrine Game.    During his time as a college basketball player with OBU, his team reach the NAIA championship game in 1997 and the quarterfinals in 1999. He was a third-team All-American in 1999 and an honorable mention All-American in 1998. Martin holds the OBU records for career assists and steals and scored 1,126 points in 122 games.  On this episode of the podcast, we talk to Clay about life as an NFL referee, how he became a football official after playing college basketball, what it looks like to incorporate his faith into his job, and his awesome story of coming to know Jesus as Lord. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

From former junior tennis pro to startup founder, publisher and Ph.D. candidate Abdo Riani's story might be something out of a fairy tale. As a young boy growing up in Tunisia, Abdo's passion and talent for tennis took him around the world to various professional junior tennis competitions. This exposure helped him catch the eye of an American college recruiter who offered him a scholarship to come and play tennis at the University of Texas Pan-American. While studying and playing tennis, Abdo caught the entrepreneurial bug and decided to try his hand at a few business ventures. Many failed, but eventually, he started to see success and gain some traction. Feeling that he had many lessons to share with aspiring entrepreneurs, he started Startupcircle. Co where aspiring and rising entrepreneurs can connect with and learn from successful founders over daily live Q&A sessions. This live mentorship program guides entrepreneurs to their first paying customers and beyond. So far, startup circle has on average resulted in cutting entrepreneurs' path to first paying customers by five months, reducing costs by 40%, generating over $10,000 from sales or pre-sales and connecting founders with over ten industry leaders. Feeling that his business model need something to kickstart it into a higher gear he launched the bootstrappers summit and invited 100 proven entrepreneurs to share their bootstrapping journey. The event was a huge success and helped showcase the power of online events and summits as a formidable driver for business development. In this episode, we cover his entrepreneurial journey and discuss the mechanics of hosting online summits with influencers as a growth hack for business success. We also talk about the productivity hacks he uses to manage his busy schedule as a startup founder, publisher of a daily show and Ph.D. candidate in Finance. www.abdoriani.com www.startupcircle.co www.getaspired.com

This episode represents the first time that LeBron James has been interviewed alongside his very below-the-radar, some might say top-secret, athletic trainer about details of training, recovery, diet, and even how much longer he hopes to play in the NBA.LeBron James (@KingJames) is widely considered one of the greatest athletes of his generation and regarded by some as the best basketball player of all time. James' accomplishments on the court include four NBA Most Valuable Players Awards, three NBA Championships and three NBA Finals MVP Awards, two Olympic gold medals, and an NBA scoring title. He is the all-time NBA playoffs scoring leader and has amassed fourteen NBA All-Star game appearances, twelve All-NBA First Team selections, and five All-Defensive First Team honors.Throughout his career, James has used his platform to inspire and empower others through his LeBron James Family Foundation that supports at-risk students in his hometown earn life-changing educations (culminating in the recent opening of his I PROMISE School); SpringHill Entertainment, the entertainment company he co-founded with Maverick Carter that produces compelling and aspirational content for a cross-cultural audience on a variety of platforms including digital, film, and television; and UNINTERRUPTED, the digital media company he and Carter co-founded that provides athletes a platform to tell their stories.James' diverse business portfolio of innovative endorsements and investments has established him as one of the most influential figures in all of sports. James has appeared on Forbes' list of the world's most powerful celebrities, TIME's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world, and Bloomberg BusinessWeek's 100 Most Influential People in Sports.LeBron, along with Arnold Schwarzenegger, Cindy Crawford, and Olympic gold medalist Lindsey Vonn, has founded Ladder, a health and wellness platform and brand launching today. The site, weareladder.com, is a resource for reaching fitness, nutrition, and health goals with tools and scientifically supported insights for addressing any frustrations or roadblocks along the way.Mike Mancias (@mikemancias1) is LeBron James' athletic trainer and recovery specialist, a position he's held for 14 years and counting. A veteran in the world of training professional basketball players, his experience also includes working with NFL, MLB, PGA, and top NCAA athletes. Throughout his tenure with LeBron, Mike has quietly developed a winning human-performance blueprint that encompasses everything from preventative medicine, strength training/rehab, nutrition, and the latest in recovery techniques. Mike's philosophy is one that is now commonly accepted by many athletes and trainers as the ideal 360-degree approach to wellness and performance. It was through this focus on nutrition to performance and recovery that Mancias aided in developing the Ladder brand and its products.Originally from Brownsville, Texas, Mancias attended the University of Texas-Pan American and graduated with a degree in Health Education. He is licensed and nationally certified by the Accredited National Athletic Trainers Association and is a 14-year member of The National Basketball Athletic Trainers Association.Please enjoy!This episode is brought to you by 99designs. 99designs is the global creative platform that makes it easy for designers and clients to work together. 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Imam Dr. Wazir Ali, Islamic Tradition Wednesday, November 7, 2018 In a national climate of increasing anger and hate, how does one even begin to consider the concept of reconciliation? In response to the barrage of hate incidents occurring across the country, most recently at the Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh, Imam Dr. Wazir Ali (Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an) reflected on forgiveness and reconciliation, and the many difficult questions we ask ourselves on this universal topic.  About the presenter:  Imam Dr. Wazir Ali is the Imam of the historic Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an in Houston, Texas. Imam Dr. Ali completed an eight year mentorship program in Islamic Studies, comparative religion and Masjid administration under the guidance of Imam Qasim Ahmed. Imam Ali is also a student of the preeminent American Muslim scholar, the late Imam Warithud-Deen Mohammed (may G-d have mercy on him). Imam Dr. Ali, an entrepreneur, kinesiologist and registered dietitian nutritionist owns a private nutrition consulting firm in Houston. Imam Ali holds a Doctorate degree in clinical nutrition from Rutgers University, a Master of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas Pan American, and Bachelor of Science degrees in nutrition and psychology from the University of Houston. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month at 12pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a contemplative practice focusing on different spiritual or faith traditions featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. This series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about specific spiritual and faith traditions and experience a contemplative practice.

Episode 183 Jason Eaker joined Oklahoma Baptist as their head men’s basketball coach in April 2018. Eaker, who spent one season in a Bison uniform before finishing his playing days at Hardin-Simmons University, grew up coming to OBU games. His father, Allen Eaker, is an OBU Athletics Hall of Famer who played on the 1966 OBU national championship basketball team. Eaker came to OBU from Mercer, where he has been an assistant coach since 2013. He has 15 years of coaching experience, including nine years as a NCAA Division I assistant coach. He has been in the postseason six times with three different programs and has recruited or developed 16 players that have earned All-Conference honors. Eaker previously worked as an assistant coach at Liberty University from 2007 to 2013 after being director of basketball operations for the Flames from 2005 to 2007. Eaker spent a year as Kelvin Sampson’s graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma in the 2004-05 season and started his basketball staff career as Hoffman’s video coordinator at Texas Pan-American in 2003-04. In part 2 of our two-part conversation, Jason opens up about a mistake he made that led to him stepping away from coaching. He shares why he did what he did, and the lessons he's learned from God about healing, reconciliation and redemption.  For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

Episode 182 Jason Eaker joined Oklahoma Baptist as their head men’s basketball coach in April 2018. Eaker, who spent one season in a Bison uniform before finishing his playing days at Hardin-Simmons University, grew up coming to OBU games. His father, Allen Eaker, is an OBU Athletics Hall of Famer who played on the 1966 OBU national championship basketball team. Eaker came to OBU from Mercer, where he has been an assistant coach since 2013. He has 15 years of coaching experience, including nine years as a NCAA Division I assistant coach. He has been in the postseason six times with three different programs and has recruited or developed 16 players that have earned All-Conference honors. Eaker previously worked as an assistant coach at Liberty University from 2007 to 2013 after being director of basketball operations for the Flames from 2005 to 2007. Eaker spent a year as Kelvin Sampson's graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma in the 2004-05 season and started his basketball staff career as Hoffman's video coordinator at Texas Pan-American in 2003-04. In part 1 of our two-part conversation with Jason Eaker, we learn about his coaching journey, what it meant to him to get his first head coaching job, his biggest adjustment going from assistant coach to head coach, what the grind of recruiting is like and how his faith shapes the way he goes about his job. For more, log on to http://SportsSpectrum.com 

In this episode, we explore the journey of Eddie Picasso,  Please sit back and enjoy learning how the power of choice, mindset, and conscious decisions shaped Eddie's journey.   Eddie Picasso is a second-generation immigrant tried and tested by the best South Texas has to offer. Raised in the Rio Grande Valley by a single mother, Eddie considers himself a life-long business student at heart. Eddie is now a Life and Business Coach at where he helps leaders transform their fears into relentless energy, courage, and passion. A former student at the University of Texas Pan-American, Devry University, and Arizona State University, Eddie completed a personal growth tour training in leadership from Tony Robbins, John Maxwell, Dave Ramsey, Mark and Magaly Peysha, and Grant Cardone. Eddie’s commitment to contribution has led him to connect with students as a guest speaker in Colleges in his community. Eddie is a content contributor across various platforms and you can catch his segments on leadership on “The 80: Eighty Seconds with Eddie,” on his official Facebook page @eddiepicassoofficial.     Produced by FivesSquared www.fivessquared.com 1-855-570-0055 Facebook 

The Rothko Chapel presented a meditation in the Islamic tradition led by Imam Dr. Wazir Ali of Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an. About the presenter: Imam Dr. Wazir Ali is the Imam of the historic Masjid Warithud-Deen Mohammed and Masjid Al-Qur’an in Houston, Texas. Imam Dr. Ali completed an eight year mentor-ship program in Islamic Studies, comparative religion and Masjid administration under the guidance of Imam Qasim Ahmed. Imam Ali is also a student of the preeminent American Muslim scholar, the late Imam Warithud-Deen Mohammed (may G-d have mercy on him). Imam Dr. Ali, an entrepreneur, kinesiologist and registered dietitian nutritionist owns a private nutrition consulting firm in Houston. Imam Ali holds a Doctorate degree in clinical nutrition from Rutgers University, a Master of Science degree in kinesiology from the University of Texas Pan American, and Bachelor of Science degrees in nutrition and psychology from the University of Houston. About the series: Since September 2005, on the first Wednesday of each month from 12-1pm, the Rothko Chapel hosts a meditation or contemplative practice focusing on a different spiritual or faith tradition featuring teachers and religious leaders from throughout the greater Houston community. The Twelve Moments: Experiencing Spiritual and Faith Traditions series provides opportunities for visitors to learn more about a specific spiritual or faith tradition, and experience a related meditation or contemplative practice, such as prayer, chanting, and more.

Many quantitative and qualitative tools are available to assess workplace climate. Panel members discuss tools that are tailored to academic workplaces, consider the strengths and weaknesses of each, and recommend strategies for disseminating and utilizing the assessment results. In addition, the results of an analysis of race/ethnicity and gender differences among STEM faculty in the experience of workplace climate using a cross-institution sample of COACHE data are presented. Panelists: Kiernan Mathews, Director, and Todd Benson, Associate Director, Surveys and Analysis; Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ala Qubbaj, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas-Pan American; Renée Navarro, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Outreach, and Professor, Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, UC San Francisco; Moderator: Amparo Villablanca, UC Davis School of Medicine. Series: "UC ADVANCE PAID" [Education] [Show ID: 28799]

Many quantitative and qualitative tools are available to assess workplace climate. Panel members discuss tools that are tailored to academic workplaces, consider the strengths and weaknesses of each, and recommend strategies for disseminating and utilizing the assessment results. In addition, the results of an analysis of race/ethnicity and gender differences among STEM faculty in the experience of workplace climate using a cross-institution sample of COACHE data are presented. Panelists: Kiernan Mathews, Director, and Todd Benson, Associate Director, Surveys and Analysis; Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education (COACHE) at the Harvard Graduate School of Education; Ala Qubbaj, Vice Provost for Faculty Affairs, and Professor, Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas-Pan American; Renée Navarro, Vice Chancellor for Diversity and Outreach, and Professor, Anesthesia and Perioperative Care, UC San Francisco; Moderator: Amparo Villablanca, UC Davis School of Medicine. Series: "UC ADVANCE PAID" [Education] [Show ID: 28799]

Zen Faulkes is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Texas-Pan American and science communicator at the blog, Neurodojo.  In this episode, guest host Sophie Bushwick talks with Zen about another project that he’s working on – the SciFund Challenge.  The SciFund Challenge is an organization of scientists who pitch their ideas for science […]

Thursday, March 8, 2012 Zen Faulkes (Assoc Professor, University of Texas Pan-American) discusses his work on characterizing nociceptors in crustaceans, and some of the issues surrounding ethical treatment of invertebrates that his work touches on. Visit Zen's blog Neurodojo.com for some fun content on neuroethology and beyond. Duration: 39 minutes Discussants:(in alphabetical order) Sakshi Puri (Student, UT Pan Am) Salma Quraishi (Res Asst Prof, UTSA) Denard Simmons (PhD student, UTSA) Todd Troyer (Asst Prof, UTSA) Charles Wilson (Prof, UTSA) acknowledgement: JM Tepper for original music.

Zach Messitte, Joshua Landis, and Suzette Grillot meet for a conversation on the best sources for international news online for information junkies in the United States. We also wish Suzette the best of luck as she joins us for the final time before she departs for a year as the faculty-in-residence at the University of Oklahoma’s campus in Arezzo, Italy. Three ethnomusicologists from Texas join the program for a conversation about how music defies borders in Latin America. Cathy Ragland is the author of Musica Norteña: Mexican Migrants Creating a Nation Between Nations, and a professor at the University of Texas-Pan American about 20 miles north of the U.S./Mexico border. She’s joined by UT-Austin professor Joshua Tucker, an expert in Peruvian chicha music, and Southern Methodist University music historian Jesus Ramos. His research focuses on Latin American colonialism and music in early modern religious culture.

Zen Faulkes is an Associate Professor of Biology at the University of Texas-Pan American.  In this episode, Zen talks about Senator Tom Coburn’s report that criticized the National Science Foundation’s funding of certain science research. Zen also talks aboutwhy it’s important for scientists to do replication work on other scientists’ research, as well as getting replication research published in science journals.  […]

The Hispanic Engineering, Science, and Technology Program at the University of Texas Pan American is an annual event that aims to encourage hispanics to pursue careers in Science and technology by showcasing successful people. Show notes.