Best Women S Leadership Initiative Podcasts (2024)

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Project 2025 & Climate – Rachel Frazin, The Hill Energy & Environment Reporter 35:59

2h ago35:59

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“I think some of the biggest themes throughout (Project 2025) are a sort of reorganization or dismantling of some of our environment agencies. They literally use the word ‘dismantled’ for what they would like to do to NOAA, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The others are a little bit more subtle, but they talk about shifting sen…

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BTM179 – Past, Present and Future for LGBTQIA+ Veterans - Webcast Replay 51:24

5m ago51:24

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a replay of a recent PsychArmor Conversations Webcast, an engaging conversation on the past, present, and future of the LGBTQIA+ community in service and beyond. We hosted a diverse panel of individuals with lived experience in both the military and the LGBTQIA community About Today’s Guests Allison Jaslo…

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BTM178 - Robin "Phoenix" Johnson - Healing Veterans through Humor 26:57

7m ago26:57

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Retired Army Lieutenant Colonel Robin Johnson, CEO of the Best Medicine Brigade and Executive Director of Heal*arious a nonprofit offering therapeutic humor programming for improved psychological performance. About Today’s Guest Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Johnson served over twenty y…

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From Internship to Impact: A Data Scientist’s Journey 28:21

13d ago28:21

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Sydney Hazen, a Privacy Data Scientist at Ford, shares her journey from a college intern to a full-time role. She highlights how internships can lead to job offers and the importance of real-world experience and corporate navigation. Sydney emphasizes applying technical skills with a socially conscious approach, understanding problems before diving…

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BTM177 - Jenn Kerfoot - Access to Healthcare for Veterans 33:22

22d ago33:22

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Jenn Kerfoot, Chief Strategy & Growth Officer at DUOS. We talk about accessing healthcare for veterans and a partnership with Humana and a collaborative program to enhance the healthcare experience and improve health outcomes for Louisiana Veteran members of Humana with ch…

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The Catalyze podcast: So you’re thinking of taking a gap year, with Sachi Akmal ’28 29:23

3h ago29:23

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Sachi Akmal ’28 visited campus during a break in her International Gap Year to speak with Catalyze host Allyson Horst ’27. So far, Sachi has traveled to ten countries over the span of nine months. From climbing Mount Kilimanjaro with fellow incoming scholars to exploring Italian monasteries, Sachi shares some of the highlights from her time abroad.…

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Performing Our Femininity & Values – Joan Michelson Speaks At Parlay House DC 30:21

10d ago30:21

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“Sustainable fashion has … given us more permission to wear our values, to choose what reflects our personalities and our values…We have a lot more choices. We have a lot more agency, we have a lot more resources and authority and influence…We can choose to make our impressions the way that we want to…Think about it, because you're sending a messag…

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Ensuring Electricity With Long Duration Storage – Julia Souder, Long Duration Energy Storage Council 54:26

4d ago54:26

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“We look at how long sharing storage can really fill in the gaps when you don't have wind and solar 24 /7. ….(There are) four families of long sharing storage.….different ways you can store for multiple hours, days, and seasons. This diversity is really important, because whether you're an island nation, and you maybe have floating solar or offshor…

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BTM176 - John Pray - Operation Homefront 28:32

4d ago28:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with John Pray, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret), CEO of Operation Homefront. Operation Homefront provides relief and recurring family support programs and services throughout the year to help military families overcome short-term difficulties so they don’t become long-term hardships About Today’s Gu…

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BTM175 – Recap of Year One of the Behind the Mission Podcast 28:41

18d ago28:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we take a look at year one of the Behind the Mission Podcast, as well as provide listeners with an opportunity to provide feedback on the show Provide Feedback As a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this…

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Reducing The Government’s Carbon Footprint – Anna Siefken, Federal Energy Management Program 54:13

19d ago54:13

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“We work with this entire portfolio of buildings of the federal government, as you mentioned, about 350,000 buildings, also including 600,000 cars and trucks in the fleet, all of them looking towards decarbonization…We do it through policy and planning. So, we analyze the management mandates, the energy management mandates that come out, and we hel…

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BTM174 - Emma Payne - HelpTexts for Mental Health and Wellness 32:56

25d ago32:56

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Emma Payne, Founder and CEO of HelpTexts, a company that delivers asynchronous grief, caregiver and mental health support via text message. About Today’s Guest Emma Payne is a seasoned technology entrepreneur, MIT graduate, and award-winning change-agent, who started building online co…

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Unusual Career Advice – Powerful Insights From 5 Renowned Electric Ladies Guests 35:14

1M ago35:14

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“Women often have far more skills than their resumes translate into. And actually we're going into a good period now where I think employers and organizations are looking for the skillset that you have more than the job titles that you have. And that's good for women because we have a lot of skills that we will have acquired in different arenas. Br…

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Patton McDowell ’89 of PMA Nonprofit Leadership on the strategies that empower change makers in philanthropy 29:27

1M ago29:27

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Patton McDowell ’89 is the founder and president of PMA Nonprofit Leadership. The firm provides philanthropic and organizational consulting services. Patton is also the host of the podcast Your Path to Nonprofit Leadership, a career development series focused on philanthropy. Patton shares with Catalyze host Charles McCain ’27 how interning at Spec…

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BTM173 - Andrea Norton and Erika Hoover - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Series 33:38

1M ago33:38

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we conclude our mini-series of four episodes on LGBTQIA+ Veterans with returning guests, veterans Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton, as part of public awareness campaign developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Members, Veterans and their Families About Today’s Gu…

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Making A Difference Where You Are – Laur Hesse Fisher, MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative 54:08

1M ago54:08

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“There are those individual actions that we can take. But if I can work with my community or work inside of my company, or if I can work inside of my house of worship and we can build some community and some action that way, it will have a much bigger impact than anything that I can do as an individual… The communities that they're already a part o…

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BTM172 - Dr Alan Teo - VA S.A.V.E. Training for Veteran Families 31:21

1M ago31:21

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Alan Teo, a Psychiatrist and Researcher with the VA Portland Health Care System and Associate Professor at Oregon Health & Science University. We talk about a recent article that he and colleagues published on the effectiveness of online VA S.A.V.E. training for veteran families. A…

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BTM171 - Ale Hernandez - Myths and Misconceptions about LGBTQ+ Veterans 31:05

2M ago31:05

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we continue the LGBTQIA+ Veteran Public Health Awareness series with a conversation about myths and misconceptions about members of the LGBTQIA+ community with veteran Ale Hernandez About Today’s Guest Alejandra Hernandez served in the United States Marine Corps for four years a Food Service Specialist with Marine C…

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BTM Extra - Memorial Day 2024 - wear blue run to remember with Lupe Urdaneta 30:58

2M ago30:58

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we have a conversation with Gold Star family member Lupe Urdaneta, surviving spouse of Sergeant First Class Dennis Urdaneta, and her journey with wear blue: run to remember, an organization that honors the service and sacrifice of the American military through active remembrance and programs to support all those who…

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Accessing Inflation Reduction Act Tax Credits – Rachel McLeery, Senior Advisor, Dept. of Treasury 43:05

2M ago43:05

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“We like to break (the tax credits) down by industries and audiences...On the industry side, we have energy efficiency, energy generation, manufacturing, vehicles, fuels, and carbon capture. Now, overlaying all of those are a handful of cross crosscutting bonuses and requirements that can greatly affect, in many cases, increase the amount of the un…

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Nandini Kanthi ’27, CEO and co-founder of Sensible, on increasing women’s access to cervical screenings 23:32

2M ago23:32

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Nandini Kanthi ’27 is the CEO and co-founder of Sensible, a startup that provides an affordable menstrual hygiene product that screens for cervical diseases. The diagnostic device uses naturally discharging menstrual blood. The scholar shares with Catalyze host Allyson Horst ’27 about her entrepreneurship journey, from competing on a high school de…

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BTM170 - Ellen Gustafson - We the Veterans and Military Families 35:54

2M ago35:54

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with military spouse and family member Ellen Gustafson, the Co-Founder and Executive Director of We the Veterans and Military Families, a non-partisan, non-profit organization that empowers the veteran and military family community to strengthen democracy. We’re going to talk about their wo…

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#86 - Celebrating 10 Years: Reflections on the DATA Act and the future of open data 50:29

3M ago50:29

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--- GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes introduces highlights from the organization’s recent event marking the DATA Act’s 10th anniversary --- In the latest episode of GovEx Data Points from the Bloomberg Center for Government Excellence, GovEx Executive Director Amy Holmes, a key figure in the passage and implementation of the 2014 DATA Act, refle…

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BTM169 - MaCherie Dunbar and Ashley Carothers - LGBTQIA+ Veteran Healthcare 32:45

3M ago32:45

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131 Empowering Mothers in Corporate Leadership: Navigating Dual Roles with the R.E.A.L. Talk Conversation Series™ 6:31

3M ago6:31

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Navigating the journey to corporate leadership is a challenge that requires significant dedication, skill, and resilience. For mothers, this journey is further complicated by the added responsibilities of family care, which often require a delicate balancing act. Despite these challenges, mothers in leadership roles bring invaluable perspectives an…

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Energy Transition Is In Full Swing - Lisa Jacobson, BCSE & Tara Narayanan, Bloomberg New Energy Finance 54:13

2M ago54:13

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“The economic information on clean energy is amazing…We're decades deep in it now, where you're seeing the cost competitiveness of renewable technologies on an unsubsidized basis…We can do this. We can grow the economy and we can use more clean energy.” Lisa Jacobson on Electric Ladies Podcast The facts in the new Sustainable Energy 2024 Factbook, …

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BTM168 – Jennifer Ballou – The Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation 27:47

3M ago27:47

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Army Veteran and Gold Star Family Member Jennifer Ballou, Chief of Staff of the Global War on Terrorism Memorial Foundation, an organization that is guiding the development of a national memorial that honors the service and sacrifice of all who have contributed to global counterterrori…

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Wave Energy & Second Chances – Inna Braverman, Eco Wave Power 46:12

3M ago46:12

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"I went for wave energy just because I saw a field that has huge demand, that has huge potential for positive impact on the world, and that nobody's succeeding in. So, that kind of was for me, I don't know, maybe a feeling of destiny here. I got a second chance in life and maybe I can make something for the first time in the world, so maybe my seco…

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BTM167 - Kate DeBartolo - The Conversation Project 30:32

3M ago30:32

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature Kate DeBartolo, a senior director for the Institute for Healthcare Improvement and the leader for the conversation project. IHI has public engagement initiative to help people share their wishes for care through the end of their life About Today’s Guest Kate DeBartolo is a Senior Director at the Institute…

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130 Showing Care Through Innovative Well-Being Programs 6:23

3M ago6:23

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Our next podcast for diversity month highlights the shift in forward thinking companies towards prioritizing employee well-being over traditional productivity measures. It highlights the need for innovative wellness programs, covering physical, emotional, mental, and social health, especially during diversity month. By showcasing initiatives like t…

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129 Candid Conversations with Phenomenal Executive Women: Dr. Adaira Landry 1:15:40

4M ago1:15:40

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Hello, beautiful listeners! This week, we have the honor of having a very informative and candid conversation with the absolutely phenomenal Adaira Landry. Dr. Landry was raised in Rialto, California. While she had the love and support of her parents, she lacked mentorship and training on how to navigate the educational system and the workplace. Th…

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BTM166 - Erika Hoover and Andrea Norton - LGBTQ+ Veterans Public Health Awareness Campaign 26:43

3M ago26:43

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Erika Hoover and Air Force Veteran Andrea Norton about their experiences as both veterans and members of the LGBTQ+ Community, as well as a public awareness campaign being developed in partnership with the Michigan Governor’s Challenge to Prevent Suicide among Service Memb…

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The Power of Linguistics in Large Language Models and AI 42:46

4M ago42:46

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Highlights LLMs (1:46) AI systems (3:25) The need for humanness in AI (20:17) Transitioning to independent consultant (28:31) Bio Karin Golde, is the Founder of West Valley AI. She helps businesses and technical leaders navigate the rapidly developing landscape of AI and Large Language Models by sharing her expertise which has ranged from executive…

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128 Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared Experiences 6:14

4M ago6:14

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In our inaugural podcast for diversity month, Representation Matters – Connecting Through Shared Experiences, we delve into the pivotal role of representation and leadership, particularly its transformative impact on organizations. By exploring why employees connecting with leaders who share their experiences and backgrounds is beneficial and essen…

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Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. 1:08:02

4M ago1:08:02

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Financial Support For Exporting, Trade – Judith Pryor, Export Import Bank of U.S. “We help anyone in the United States who wants to sell their good or service overseas through short, medium, and long-term financing tools for international buyers. It's usually medium term and long term. We provide foreign buyers with the ability to purchase U.S. goo…

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BTM165 - Virginia Wimmer - CalVet Women Veteran's Division 31:41

4M ago31:41

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Deputy Secretary for Women Veterans of the California Department of Veterans Affairs, Air Force Retiree Virginia Wimmer, in which we discuss the importance of supporting women veterans and the services available in California About Today’s Guest Virginia Wimmer was appointed on August …

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#85 - Teaching Mayors to Tap Data’s “Sneaky Super Power”: Bringing People Together 42:55

4M ago42:55

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--- The Data Track at Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative helps leaders to the see the people behind city-level data. --- Today, we’re throwing a spotlight on the Data track of the Bloomberg Harvard City Leadership Initiative, a collaboration between Bloomberg Philanthropies, Harvard Kennedy School, Harvard Business School, and GovEx. Laun…

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Meet some of the new scholars through the Morehead-Cain Sophomore Intake Initiative 17:20

4M ago17:20

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Morehead-Cain launched the Sophomore Intake Initiative in fall 2023 to identify current sophomores at Carolina who have demonstrated exceptional scholarship, leadership, and character. Fifteen students joined the Program as members of the Morehead-Cain Class of 2026. Four members of the class joined Catalyze co-host Allyson Horst ’27 to share about…

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BTM164 - Ronald Rutherford - VA's Whole Health Program 31:15

3M ago31:15

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Show Summary On today’s episode, we feature a conversation with Navy Veteran Ronald Rutherford, the Lead for the Whole Health Outreach program for the Veterans Health Administration. Whole Health is VA’s approach to care that supports the health and well-being of veterans they serve, and focuses on self-care, skill building and support. About Today…

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SEC Climate Rules Unlock Business Value – Kristen Sullivan, Deloitte Audit, Sustainability 50:08

3M ago50:08

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“Regulation can really be a catalyst for transformation, for business transformation, because this is so much more than a disclosure and compliance exercise. “When you think about the mechanisms, the infrastructure, the data that will emerge from instituting more discipline and rigor around these disclosure objectives, (it) is absolutely critical t…

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BTM163 - Frederick Marx - Veterans Journey Home Film Series 31:11

3M ago31:11

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Frederick Marx, an internationally acclaimed Oscar and Emmy nominated filmmaker with over 40 years in the film industry. We have a conversation about a recent project, a series of five films called Veterans Journey Home, which features the stories of veterans who are working to transit…

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BTM162 - Josie Beets - DoD Spouse Education and Career Opportunities Program 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Show Summary On today’s episode, I’m having a conversation with Josie Beets, the Program Manager for the Department of Defense Spouse Education and Career Opportunities program, which provides education and career guidance to military spouses worldwide About Today’s Guest Links Mentioned In This Episode BTM Episode 54 with Josie Beets – Connecting …

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#84 - Women’s History Now: The Women Behind the Coronavirus Resource Center 44:49

5M ago44:49

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--- In this episode, we celebrate Women’s History Month by talking to some of the women who made history by leading the development of the Coronavirus Resource Center, or “CRC.” Launched in January 2020, the CRC became the indispensable source for data about COVID-19 for government officials, academics, journalists, and the pubic, surpassing 2.5 bi…

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Transforming America’s Transportation System – Polly Trottenberg, Deputy Secretary, US DOT 45:57

4M ago45:57

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“We have on our website what's called the DOT Navigator. Sounds wonky, but go take a look. It is a wealth of information about all our grant programs, and you can answer a series of questions and it can help point you in the right direction. We also have a team of folks here who are dedicated to technical assistance and capacity building. So, if yo…

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Kevin Guskiewicz, UNC–Chapel Hill Chancellor Emeritus, on his legacy at Carolina 31:33

5M ago31:33

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Today’s guest is Kevin Guskiewicz, the twelfth chancellor of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Food for Thought speaker at Morehead-Cain. The chancellor emeritus spoke with Catalyze as his final engagement on campus before moving to East Lansing, Michigan, to serve as president of Michigan State University. Guskiewicz shares wit…

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BTM161 - Dr Jason Higgins - Veteran Involvement in the Criminal Legal System 30:42

4M ago30:42

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation with Dr. Jason A. Higgins, Assistant Professor at Virginia Tech University and author of the recently released book, Prisoners After War: Veterans in the Age of Mass Incarceration About Today’s Guest Dr. Jason A. Higgins is the Digital Scholarship Coordinator for Virginia Tech Publishing and a…

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127 Empowering Women Through Professional Development: A Catalyst for Change 11:55

5M ago11:55

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Next in our Women’s History Month article series, we will dive into a compelling journey of empowerment and transformation where professional development isn’t just a pathway to success… It’s a revolution in the making. Learn how targeted coaching and growth opportunities are unlocking unparalleled potential in women, particularly those of color, r…

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Women Voters, Climate & This Critical 2024 Election 33:11

5M ago33:11

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“Women are very worried about these (extreme weather) events, and they're the ones that really worry about the impact on communities.…They want to leave a better country for their children...They will say that climate change is something that really is on my agenda more because my children talk to me about it and they listen to their children and g…

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BTM160 - Tara Wright - New Sesame Street Resource for Military Families 26:09

4M ago26:09

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Show Summary On this episode, we feature a conversation Tara Wright, Senior Manager of Content Design on the Research, Education, Data and Impact (REDI) team at Sesame Workshop, on newly developed resources for Military Families to address isolation, disconnectedness, and the impacts of family separation due to military duty About Today’s Guest Tar…

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126 Innovative Women-Driven Initiatives that Transformed Corporate Cultures 8:51

5M ago8:51

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Welcome to our special Women’s History Month podcast series! This week, we are sharing innovative women-driven initiatives that transform corporate cultures. As we look into the remarkable journey of women who have redefined the corporate landscape, we celebrate the extraordinary power of female leadership. Through empathy, innovation, and a relent…

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