In this episode, Dr. Anne Prisco, President of Holy Family University is joined by Sarita Brown, Co-founder & President of Excelencia in Education. They discuss the founding of Excelencia in 2001 with a focus on enhancing Latino student success in education. The dialogue covers various topics, including addressing post-2000 census stereotypes of Latinos, the importance of data for first-generation and financially constrained students, and the advocacy of the Association of Catholic Colleges and Universities. They share personal stories and insights into the efforts of Holy Family University to serve the Latino student population effectively. The conversation also touches on the significance of faith-based institutions in providing holistic education that integrates faith, family, and a commitment to serving, aiming to nurture the whole person. To learn more about Sarita and Excelencia in Education please visit edexcelencia.org And to learn more about Holy Family University please visit holyfamily.edu

In this engaging episode of Asked & Answered, Dr. Anne Prisco, President of Holy Family University, sits down with Zabeth Teelucksingh, President of the Global Philadelphia Association. Join them as they delve into Philadelphia's historic recognition as the first U.S. 'World Heritage City' by the United Nations in 2015. The conversation explores the profound impact of quality education, Global Philadelphia's vital partnerships with local educational institutions, and the city's active role in climate action with the Organization of World Heritage Cities. Gain insights into the importance of a global perspective in education, along with a deeper understanding of Philadelphia's rich culture and heritage.

Holy Family University athletics department is constantly growing and evolving, and we’re so lucky to have two Holy Family alums who have returned to their alma mater to spearhead and help shape our athletics department's future. Joining Dr. Prisco in this episode is Timothy Hamill, the Director of Athletics at Holy Family and Bernadette Laukaitis, Head Women's Basketball Coach and Assistant Director of Athletics. She is also the supervisor for the Student Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC).

At Holy Family University, we believe that it’s our job to lay the foundation for our students and put them on a career path, by exposing them to faculty experts and experiential opportunities.Our Biology program offers exciting opportunities for students. In this episode, Dr. Prisco is joined by two Holy Family Biology faculty members, Associate Professor, Dr. Jaclyn Myers, and Assistant Professor, Dr. Edward Waddell.

Holy Family University is an anchor institution, serving local communities in Philadelphia and Bucks County. An important aspect of serving these communities is education and helping to get important information out to the people who need it most. In this episode, Dr. Prisco introduces you to Dr. Cedric "Jamie" Rutland; a pulmonary and critical care physician and owner of West Coast Lung. He is a national Spokesperson for the American Lung Association along with the President and Founding member of the Association for Healthcare Social Media. While Dr. Jamie doesn't physically live in PA, he is playing a pivotal role in trying to combat misinformation in the healthcare space on a national scale through the tool of social media. To learn more about Dr. Jamie please visit westcoastlung.com And to learn more about Holy Family University please visit holyfamily.edu

Last month, Dr. Prisco had the distinct honor to join a panel for The Forum of Executive Women, speaking about Advancing Women in STEM. She was joined by Forum member Marta Villarraga who moderated the conversation, along with Laura Ipsen, President & CEO Ellucian and Kit Schumaker, Managing Director
 of Mancino Burfield Edgerton. Thank you to the Forum of Executive Women for allowing us to bring you this special episode, and part of the conversation about what we are doing in higher education and in the Philadelphia region to advance women in the growing fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. To learn for about the Forum of Executive Women please visit foew.com And to learn more about our programs at Holy Family University, please visit holyfamily.edu

Holy Family University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences is committed to transforming the lives of students through an innovative and cutting-edge nursing education. We train nursing professionals to be critical thinkers, collaborators, and professionals focused on patient-centered care. But being a nurse is also a calling, especially at Holy Family. Joining Dr. Prisco in this episode is Maggie Harkins, the dean of Holy Family’s School of Nursing.  To learn more about Maggie and Holy Family University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences please visit holyfamily.edu

Holy Family University is a diverse community made up of students and faculty from all different ethnic backgrounds and walks of life. One of our fastest-growing populations is our LatinX community and as we celebrated National Hispanic Heritage month, Dr. Prisco was thrilled to have Hernán Guaracao join her for this episode. Hernán is the founder, publisher, and editor of Al Día News. Hernán created Al Día as a home-based, one-man operation and has turned it into the largest American and Latino multicultural, bilingual multimedia company. To learn more about Hernán and Al Día News, please visit aldianews.com To learn more about Holy Family University, please visit holyfamily.edu

Ones college-aged years are a time of discovery and independence, but for a majority, it’s an anxious, confusing, difficult journey. In fact, a 2021 study found that 3 out of 5 college students meet the criteria for one or more mental health challenges. It is of the utmost importance here at Holy Family that we provide our students with easy access to resources and the tools should they need them to navigate difficult times. Joining Dr. Prisco in this episode is Holy Family University Alumni and current Program Director for Masters of Counseling Psychology, Dr. Patrick McElwaine or “Doctor Mac” as he’s known on campus. Doctor Mac is a national leader in suicide prevention. He’s also a columnist for both Psychology Today and Treatment Magazine. He’s a Faculty Member at Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy, involved with NAMI and is also a Holy Family University Professor and Alumni. In this episode, in addition to sharing all the mental health resources we have available for our students, Doctor Mac shares something very personal. He shares his own story of how a traumatic event in his childhood led to years of mental health issues and substance abuse, talk about how embracing his 13 year recovery not only saved his life, but led to it being a happy, successful and fulfilling life. To learn more about Doctor Mac please visit holyfamily.edu And if you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988 any time of day, seven days a week to receive support for suicidal, mental health, and substance use crisis.

Join Dr. Prisco’s very personal chat with Chelsea Sanders, @r29unbothered and @r29somos Vice President of multicultural brand strategy and development. Chelsea is also host of Unbothered’s podcast “GO OFF, SIS”. Chelsea speaks about the importance of community, advocating for yourself and don’t miss what advice Chelsea would give her college aged self!

Asked and Answered highlights entrepreneurs and leaders who are making a major impact in our communities. In this episode, Dr. Prisco is joined by Laura Ipsen, President and CEO of Ellucian,  an educational technology company used by colleges and universities across the country, including Holy Family. To learn more about Laura and Ellucian, please visit www.ellucian.com To learn more about Holy Family University please visit www.holyfamily.edu

The connections among the criminal justice and behavioral health systems can be complex, in part because there is no single entity responsible for caring for individuals with emotional and mental health crises. Intervention from various groups throughout a community – those with different cultures, different attitudes, and different behaviors – is even more crucial. In this episode, Dr. Anne Prisco speaks with Dr. Patricia Griffin, Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice at Holy Family University, about her transformational work within the criminal justice system in the communities surrounding Holy Family University in Northeast Philadelphia. To learn more about Dr. Griffin's work and Holy Family University please visit www.holyfamily.edu

Holy Family University’s School of Nursing and Health Sciences was ranked #3 in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania (and #2 in Philadelphia) by nurse.org in 2020. For this inaugural episode of Asked & Answered, Dr. Anne Prisco and Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake talk about why investing in nurses improves a community’s health, preparing nurses to lead in their communities, best practices in addressing mental health needs, and other critical public health issues intersecting directly with the nursing profession. The Rev. Dr. Marshall-Blake is the president of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation, a charitable, private foundation that has provided support to all 22 nursing schools in the Philadelphia region, and has awarded more than $15M for nursing student scholarships and to advance the nursing profession since its founding in 2011. Reverend Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake is also the vice president of community affairs at Independence Blue Cross, the largest health insurance provider in the Philadelphia region. To learn more about Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake and the amazing work the Independence Blue Cross Foundation is doing, please visit www.ibxfoundation.org To learn more about Holy Family University and its nursing program please visit www.holyfamily.edu

In this episode, Dr. Anne Prisco talks about ice cream with Dan Kilcoyne, the president and CEO of Mini Melts USA. Mini Melts are a unique ice cream treat sold in thousands of locations nationwide, including sports stadiums, amusement parks, Wawa, Walmart, and even the Philadelphia Zoo. Dr. Prisco talks with Dan about his rise from ice cream salesperson to CEO just five short years after graduating from Holy Family in 2004. To learn more about Dan and Mini Melts Ice Cream, please visit www.minimelts.com To learn more about Holy Family University please visit www.holyfamily.edu