Best Commissioned Corps Podcasts (2024)

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#51 - Riley Essert of Groundwork New Orleans 18:09

3h ago18:09

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Riley Essert is the Youth & Environmental Programs Manager at Groundwork New Orleans, an organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in the City of New Orleans. Groundwork New Orleans works to achieve the mission we share with Groundwork USA, which is to work to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the p…

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#50 - Chett Chiasson of Greater Lafourche Port Commission 23:34

6h ago23:34

23:34

Chett Chiasson is the Executive Director of the Greater Lafourche Port Commission (GLPC), a political subdivision of the state of Louisiana that facilitates the economic growth of the communities in which it operates by maximizing the flow of trade and commerce. GLPC encompasses both Port Fourchon and the South Lafourche Airport. Greater Lafourche …

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#49 - Todd Reynolds of Groundwork New Orleans 24:02

20d ago24:02

24:02

Todd Reynolds is the Executive Director of Groundwork New Orleans. Groundwork New Orleans works to achieve the mission we share with Groundwork USA, which is to work to bring about the sustained regeneration, improvement and management of the physical environment by developing community-based partnerships that empower people, businesses and organiz…

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#48 - Sandy Ha Nguyen of Coastal Communities Consulting 28:13

27d ago28:13

28:13

Sandy Ha Nguyen is the founder and Executive Director of Coastal Communities Consulting, Inc., also known as CCC. CCC is a non-profit organization that provides technical assistance, economic development, social support services, and continued disaster assistance to rural entrepreneurs and their families. Established in September 2010, CCC builds o…

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#47 - Ryan Mattingly of LA Green Corps 19:29

1M ago19:29

19:29

Ryan Mattingly is the Executive Director at Louisiana Green Corps, an organization dedicated to providing career building opportunities for people aspiring to improve their lives and community. LA Green Corps offers pathways to upward mobility and civic participation through job training and education services, advocacy and environmentally restorat…

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#46 - Dani DiIullo of Louisiana Sea Grant 20:55

1M ago20:55

20:55

Dani DiIullo is the Director of Education and Engagement at Louisiana Sea Grant, an extension of the National Sea Grant College Program, located at LSU. In this position, Dani helps to provide urgently important science education, especially as it pertains to the stewardship of coastal environments and natural resources. Dan became LSG’s Education …

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#45 - Tina Freeman, photographer 22:17

2M ago22:17

22:17

Tina Freeman is a New Orleans-based photographer. For the past forty-five years, Tina Freeman’s photography has focused on revealing interior subjects through the exploration of physical environments and natural light. In addition to architecture and interiors in her native New Orleans and around the United States and Europe, Freeman’s subjects inc…

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#44 - Sage Michael Pellet of Healthy Gulf 26:52

2M ago26:52

26:52

Sage Michael Pellet is the New Orleans Climate Justice Organizer at Healthy Gulf, an organization focused on supporting a thriving ecosystem on the Gulf Coast. Sage Michael is a local and established community activist and organizer working to better the quality of life in his hometown of New Orleans. His work is centered on community building with…

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#43 - Heidi Irwin of the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office 13:00

2M ago13:00

13:00

Heidi Irwin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the Victims’ Assistance Department of the Lafourche Parish District Attorney’s Office. This department is designed to aid victims and their family members as they move through the criminal justice system. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Heidi provides emotional support services to aid in the…

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#42 - Julie Lively of Louisiana Sea Grant 14:46

2M ago14:46

14:46

Julie Lively is the Executive Director of Louisiana Sea Grant, an extension of the National Sea Grant College Program, located at LSU, that works to promote stewardship of the state’s coastal resources through a combination of research, education, and outreach. Julie’s research background centers around commercial fisheries, marine chemical cue eco…

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#41 - Captain Karla Beck of the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office 11:04

3M ago11:04

11:04

Captain Karla Beck is the Director of Programming and Reentry at the Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office, as well as the Director of Project COPE, a comprehensive effort to battle opioid addictions in Lafourche Parish. Captain Beck also has a strong background in mental health and crisis care. Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office: https://www.lpso.net/ …

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#40 - Andy Sternad of Waggonner & Ball 20:26

3M ago20:26

20:26

Andy Sternad is the Principal & Business Unit Leader at Waggonner & Ball, an internationally active architecture and environment practice based in New Orleans. Andy is a leader of Waggonner & Ball’s resilience practice at the intersection of architecture, landscape, and urban design. He focuses on urban- and building-scale solutions that reveal the…

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#39 - Nicole Bourgeois of Lafourche Parish Brief Therapy Center 21:52

3M ago21:52

21:52

Nicole Bourgeois is a Development Specialist at the Lafourche Parish Brief Therapy Center, a free counseling service launched by the Lafourche Parish Government. This initiative offers eight sessions of behavioral health counseling and therapy services at no cost to all residents of Lafourche Parish. Nicole is also a licensed Marriage and Family Th…

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#38 - Jaime Ramiro Diaz of Waggonner & Ball 22:46

3M ago22:46

22:46

Jaime Ramiro Diaz (Rami) is the Urban Design Director at Waggonner & Ball, an internationally active architecture and environment practice based in New Orleans. He is also the leader of Waggonner & Ball’s resilience and Living With Water® practice. Rami is a client liaison, senior project designer, and collaboration leader for climate adaptation pr…

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#37 - Chef Dana Honn of Carmo 27:07

3M ago27:07

27:07

Dana Honn is the the Executive Chef and Owner of Carmo, a New Orleans-based tropical café with an emphasis on fresh, local ingredients and sustainability. The menu is built upon the rich, multi-cultural culinary influences found throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America, West Africa, Southeast Asia, the Gulf South, and beyond. Dana has al…

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#36 - David Waggonner of Waggonner & Ball 24:50

4M ago24:50

24:50

David Waggonner is the founding principal of Waggonner & Ball, an internationally active architecture and environment practice based in New Orleans. In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, David saw an opportunity for New Orleans to reinvent itself as a sustainable city that embraces its lifeblood: water. He championed a process that examines histor…

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#35 - Jacqueline Richard of Nunez Community College 21:11

4M ago21:11

21:11

Jacqueline Richard is the Director of Coastal Studies & GIS Technologies at Nunez Community College, where she has led the program since 2022. She has decades of experience in the field and the classroom studying Louisiana’s disappearing coast. Jacqueline was also recently named among the winners of the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana’s (CRC…

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#34 - Jessica Dandridge-Smith of The Water Collaborative 22:14

4M ago22:14

22:14

Jessica Dandridge-Smith is the Executive Director for The Water Collaborative, an organization dedicated to urban water management in the Greater New Orleans region. As Executive Director, Jessica focuses on community led adaptation and mitigation as the core to water justice and climate resiliency strategies. Today The Water Collaborative focuses …

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#33 - Peter Waggonner of GNO Inc. 25:19

4M ago25:19

25:19

Peter Waggonner is the Public Policy Director for Greater New Orleans, Inc., Southeast Louisiana’s regional economic development organization. His portfolio encompasses infrastructure, insurance, and the environment at local, state, and federal levels. He also manages the Coalition for Sustainable Flood Insurance (CSFI) and GNO, Inc.’s resilience w…

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#32 - Halle Parker of WWNO 16:22

5M ago16:22

16:22

Halle Parker is the Coastal Desk Reporter for WWNO - New Orleans Public Radio. She reports on a wide range of environmental topics including Louisiana’s coastal landloss crisis, the energy sector, environmental justice issues, and much more. She is also the co-host of WWNO’s Sea Change podcast. WWNO’s Coastal Desk - https://www.wwno.org/coastal-des…

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#31 - Dan Favre of Greater New Orleans Foundation 17:30

5M ago17:30

17:30

Dan Favre is the Director of Environmental Programs at the Greater New Orleans Foundation, an institution dedicated to driving positive impact through philanthropy, leadership, and action in the Greater New Orleans Region. Dan has spent many years working in environmental advocacy. In this position, Dan works to ensure equitable climate change adap…

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#30 - Scott Ancar of Jennie V’s Seafood 12:06

5M ago12:06

12:06

Scott Ancar is the Owner and Manager of Jennie V’s Seafood, an oyster distributor based in Houma, Louisiana. Scott is a pillar in the oyster industry, bringing over 35 years of oyster harvesting and farming experience. He runs Jennie V’s Seafood together with his wife, Jennie V Ancar. Jennie V’s Seafood: https://www.jennievsseafood.com/ To watch ou…

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#29 - Renee Collini of The Water Institute 19:14

5M ago19:14

19:14

Renee Collini, Ph.D., Director of the Gulf Center for Equitable Climate Resilience at The Water Institute, brings years of experience in providing tools and support to federal, state, and local entities pursuing adaptation and resilience strategies. In her position, Renee draws from on-the-ground experience working in underserved communities and na…

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Food & Fighting with UFC Fighter Jim Miller 41:02

5M ago41:02

41:02

Jim Miller is an MMA and UFC legend. He currently holds the record for most UFC fights at 43 Octagon appearances and is preparing to be the first fighter to compete at UFC 100, 200, and 300 on April 13th at the T-Mobile arena in Las Vegas, Nevada where he will face fellow UFC veteran Bobby Green. While Jim everyone knows Jim takes his fighting seri…

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#28 - Erik Johnson of Audubon Delta 22:48

6M ago22:48

22:48

Erik Johnson is the Director of Conservation Science for the Audubon Delta office of the National Audubon Society. Audubon Delta works across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi to conserve and restore natural ecosystems, focusing on birds and their habitats. Erik joined Audubon in April 2011 as a Conservation Biologist for the Mississippi Flyway …

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AC Bryant III and the "San Antonio Snipers" Boxing Team 21:10

6M ago21:10

21:10

Coach and MSG(Ret) AC Bryant III is back to discuss season 2 of Team Combat League as he leads the San Antonio Snipers. We discuss the evolution of the TCL and how Coach Bryant plans to win a world title with his team. Follow Coach Bryant on Instagram @bryantboxing @sanantoniosnipers_ @shin_yoo_sub @teamcombatleague…

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#27 - Jessica Henkel of The Water Institute 23:16

6M ago23:16

23:16

Jessica Henkel is the Deputy Director to the Chief Scientist at the Water Institute as well as the Director of the RESTORE Act Center of Excellence for Louisiana. Jessica brings 15 years of research, collaborative science and planning to her role coordinating technical teams at The Water Institute. Her areas of expertise include science advising an…

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2LT Isis Bello Hernandez and National Nutrition Month 30:27

6M ago30:27

30:27

LT Isis Bello Hernandez discusses her journey to the Master's Program in Nutrition and everything going on for National Nutrition Month. Follow @militarynutrition on Instagram for National Nutrition Month activities. @hots_cots_app mentioned for assessing food and barracks @mops_n_moes mentioned for being an awesome podcast 2LT ISIS BELLO HERNANDEZ…

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#26 - Dean Wilson of the Atchafalaya Basinkeeper 27:02

6M ago27:02

27:02

Dean Wilson is the Executive Director and Founder of Atchafalaya Basinkeeper. A member organization of Waterkeeper Alliance, Atchafalaya Basinkeeper’s mission is to protect and restore the swamps, lakes, rivers, streams and bayous of the Atchafalaya Basin for future generations. Dean is deeply passionate about the Atchafalaya Basin. When he is not …

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#25 - Beaux Jones of the Water Institute 32:43

6M ago32:43

32:43

Beaux Jones is the President and CEO of the Water Institute, an independent, non-profit applied research organization that works across disciplines to advance science and develop integrated methods used to solve complex environmental and societal challenges. Beaux has extensive experience in environmental and coastal law and previously served as th…

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CPT Dustin Lee- The direct commission experience 29:50

6M ago29:50

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#24 - Alisha Renfro of the National Wildlife Federation 13:37

7M ago13:37

13:37

Alisha Renfro is the Senior Manager for Science Policy & the Gulf Program at the National Wildlife Federation, a conservation organization that’s part of the Restore the Mississippi River Delta’s 5-group coalition. At the National Wildlife Federation, Alisha works to ensure the best available science is used to highlight the ecological and economic…

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#23 - Mark Schexnayder of Batture 15:42

7M ago15:42

15:42

Mark Schexnayder is the Senior Biologist at Batture, a civil engineering and land surveying firm based in New Orleans that specializes in coastal projects. Mark is a career biologist who has previously held respected roles at the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries and LSU AgCenter. Mark also helped craft the Bayou St. John Management Pl…

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2LT Joe Dzubak MPN Student's Perspective 25:08

7M ago25:08

25:08

Joe Dzubak is a multidisciplinary professional specializing in both strength and conditioning as well as performance nutrition. With a Master of Science in Strength and Conditioning already under his belt and another Master's degree in Nutrition nearing completion, he possesses a unique blend of academic rigor and practical experience. His ultimate…

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#22 - Katie Brasted of the Woodlands Conservancy 20:55

7M ago20:55

20:55

Katie is the Executive Director of the Woodlands Conservancy, a nonprofit land trust organized to preserve and restore forested wetlands and other ecologically or historically significant lands in Louisiana. The vision of Woodlands Conservancy is to be the regional model for the conservation of hardwood forests, and a leader in the advocacy and pre…

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#21 - John Sabo of Tulane ByWater Institute 13:44

7M ago13:44

13:44

John Sabo is the Director of the Tulane ByWater Institute, a research institute dedicated to advancing the resilience of water resources in New Orleans, the Mississippi River Basin and in tropical river basins in the developing world. He is also a Professor in the Department of Coastal & River Science and Engineering in the School of Science and En…

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#20 - Susan Russell of Keep Louisiana Beautiful 21:11

7M ago21:11

21:11

Susan Russell is the Executive Director for Keep Louisiana Beautiful, an anti-litter and community improvement non-profit organization focused on achieving a clean and beautiful Louisiana. Susan has served in this position since 2014. Before leading the state office, she served as the local affiliate director for Keep Mandeville Beautiful. Keep Lou…

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LTC Joetta Khan-Deputy Nutrition Dietetics Consultant Army Medical Specialist Corps 33:23

7M ago33:23

33:23

LTC Joetta Khan was born in New Mexico and was raised in a farming community on the southern boarder of New Mexico until she attended New Mexico Military Institute for high school graduating in 1999. She earned her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dietetics from The University of New Mexico in 2004 and completed her Internship at Walter Reed Army Medi…

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#19 - Darilyn Turner of Zion Travellers Cooperative Center 22:19

8M ago22:19

22:19

Darilyn Turner is the Executive Director for the Zion Travellers Cooperative Center, a faith-based nonprofit and community development corporation that serves the communities of lower east Plaquemines parish. Zion provides services that are centered around educating, community organizing and leadership, and advocates for healthy, restored wetlands.…

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#18 - Sal Sunseri of P&J Oysters 15:54

8M ago15:54

15:54

Sal Sunseri is the Owner and Director of P&J Oysters, a New Orleans-based oyster company that has been processing and distributing oysters since 1876. P&J has long been a family-run business, with Sal following in the footsteps of several generations of Sunseri’s. P&J Oyster Co.: http://oysterlover.com/index.html For more information and past episo…

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#17 - Seth Blitch of Nature Conservancy 33:26

8M ago33:26

33:26

Seth Blitch is the Louisiana Director of Conservation for the Nature Conservancy, a global environmental nonprofit organization that impacts conservation in 79 countries and territories. Previously the Louisiana Director of Coastal and Marine Conservation, Seth has worked at the Nature Conservancy for over 13 years. Louisiana Nature Conservancy: ht…

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#16 - Dr. Alex Kolker of LUMCON 24:46

8M ago24:46

24:46

Dr. Alex Kolker is an Associate Professor at the Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium (LUMCON). LUMCON is a hub for Louisiana marine science through its dynamic and community-oriented research center. Alex is an oceanographer, geologist, and climate scientist and that has worked across the world. LUMCON: https://lumcon.edu/ Dr. Alex Kolker: htt…

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#15 - Khai Nguyen of Song Community Development Corp. 19:41

9M ago19:41

19:41

Khai Nguyen is the Co-Executive Director for the Song Community Development Corporation, a nonprofit organization serving New Orleans East that works to improve the quality of life of residents through their justice work in health, climate, environment, food, education, housing, workforce as well as the culture and arts. Song Community Development …

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#14 - Simone Maloz of Restore the Mississippi River Delta 25:38

9M ago25:38

25:38

Simone Maloz is the Campaign Director for Restore the Mississippi River Delta, a 5-group coalition consisting of the Environmental Defense Fund, the National Audubon Society, the National Wildlife Federation, the Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana, and the Pontchartrain Conservancy. Restore the Mississippi River Delta: https://mississippiriverd…

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#13 - Reggie Ferreira of Tulane Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy 14:56

9M ago14:56

14:56

Regardt (Reggie) Ferreira, Ph.D., is the Director of Tulane University’s Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy, Executive Director of the Consortium for Equitable Disaster Resilience, and Associate Professor of Social Work at Tulane University. Disaster Resilience Leadership Academy: https://tssw.tulane.edu/disaster-resilience Consortium for Equit…

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#12 - Austin Feldbaum of New Orleans Hazard Mitigation 23:35

9M ago23:35

23:35

Austin Feldbaum is the Director of Hazard Mitigation for the City of New Orleans. The Hazard Mitigation office aims to lessen the damaging impact of future disasters for the city by taking action now to reduce risk and by working with other local, state, and federal partners to ensure a resilient future for New Orleans. Hazard Mitigation Office, Ci…

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#11 - Patty Ferguson-Bohnee of the Indian Legal Clinic 31:09

10M ago31:09

31:09

Patty Ferguson-Bohnee is an attorney at Sacks Tierney, a clinical professor of law, and the Director of the Indian Legal Clinic at the Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law at Arizona State University. She is also a member of the Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe and has substantial experience in Indian law, election law and policy matters, voting rights, …

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#10 - James Karst of CRCL 21:17

10M ago21:17

21:17

James Karst is the Director of Communications for The Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana (CRCL), which was Louisiana’s first statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to coastal restoration. James is also a former journalist in New Orleans, having worked for many years as an editor at The Times-Picayune. He was on the newspaper’s staff that wo…

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#9 - April Newman of the CPRA 14:01

10M ago14:01

14:01

April Newman is a Project Manager at the Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority of Louisiana, where she oversees multiple coastal restoration projects for the State of Louisiana. Her academic background is in process hydrology with published research in wetlands, landscape-scale hydrologic connectivity, and soil carbon cycling. Coastal Protec…

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#8 - Polly Glover of Restore or Retreat 17:45

10M ago17:45

17:45

Polly Glover is the Project Coordinator for the non-profit coastal advocacy group, Restore or Retreat, where she plans and executes a variety of volunteer events in the field. Her family roots run deep in the Louisiana wetlands, with her father, John Edgar Land, involved in designing the state’s first large engineered river-diversion project. Resto…

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