In this podcast episode: Sam Blanco III (SB3), TRIO Alum and Associate Director of Pre-College TRIO Programs at the University of California-Davis, and former Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). Sam is on the podcast to share his educational journey, professional career, and personal life. Listen as Sam talks about mentorship, the importance of family, following the path to education, working for a TRIO program, and being a Board Chair for COE. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services (Demo)CE Tours (Demo) Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Catalina Arana Mendoza, recent graduate of Eastern New Mexico University (Spring 2024), TRIO Alum, and podcaster. Catalina is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catalina shares about her life experience, experiences in college, preparing for college, opportunities while in college, being a podcaster, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services (Demo)CE Tours (Demo) Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Dr. Christopher Baca, TRIO Staff with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. Dr. Christopher Baca is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Dr. Baca shares about his own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, pursuing a doctoral degree, and being a TRIO professional. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, CE Tours, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services (Demo)CE Tours (Demo) Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Jasper Wojtach, TRIO Alum of Student Support Services and Transitional Advisor for SUNY-Ulster. Jasper is on the podcast to share their educational, personal, and professional journey. Listen as Jasper shares their college experience, identifying their career, challenges they've had to overcome, serving TRIO, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services (Demo)CE Tours (Demo) Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Sandra Carmona Jobe, graduate of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, TRIO staff member, and consultant. Sandra is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Sandra shares about her own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, transitioning to a professional role, serving TRIO, and being a consultant. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Laquanna Sledge, former TRIO Student Support Services staff member at Halifax Community College (North Carolina), PhD student at Liberty University, and Director of Institutional Research at Halifax Community College. Laquanna is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Laquanna talks about being a staff member for the TRIO Student Support Services program, pursuing a PhD, and finding ways to strike a balance in life. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Micah Autry - motivational speaker, entrepreneur, published author, finance coach, and media producer. Micah is on the podcast to discuss his personal journey, educational path, and how he became an entrepreneur. Listen as Micah shares about attending college, his experience as an entrepreneur, working with large brands, and joining the motivational speaker circuit. For more information on Micah Autry or to book this presenter, visit his website: https://www.dirmicahautry.com/ A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Nelsy Montes-Romero, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Nelsy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Nelsy shares about attending college, her experience as a participant of the TRIO SSS program, and looking ahead to future career opportunities. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our corporate sponsors: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Catherine Ybarra, TRIO Upward Bound Alum & TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science Director at the College of the Sequoias (CA). Catherine is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catherine talks about being part of a TRIO program as a student then a staff member, her experience as an undergraduate and graduate student, holding the position of Director for TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science, and serving pre-college students. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez Follow us on Instagram or Facebook #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode: Yosiah Davila, TRIO Upward Bound/Talent Search Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Yosiah is on the podcast to share their personal and educational journey. Listen as Yosiah discusses their academic experience, discovering your own identity, how TRIO influenced their educational path, family support, starting their own small business, and working for the Department of Transportation in New Mexico. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode: Amaris Lopez, TRIO Student Support Services Alum from California State University-Monterey Bay. Amaris, three-time guest and friend of the podcast, returns to share life updates and discuss life overseas. Listen as Amaris discusses culture, life in a foreign country, teaching, and much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education CenterCambridge Educational Services Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

THIS IS EPISODE #100 OF LET'S TALK TRIO! In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kim Jones, President of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Kim is on the podcast to share her personal and educational journey, discuss educational access, the role of COE, and taking on the role of President of COE. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Lisa Retamozo, the founder & CEO of NOSOTROS Education Center. Lisa is on the podcast to share her own personal, professional, and educational journey. Listen as she shares about going to college, working for TRIO programs, and founding NOSOTROS Education Center. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO: The sounds of First Generation Day at Colorado State University. Listen as a multiple students and staff at CSU share their experience being a first generation student.  Special Guest appearance with Dr. Ryan Barone within the podcast. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), First Generation at CSU, the Academic Advancement Center, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Danielle Pacheco, an alumni of the TRIO Student Support Services program of AIMS Community College, graduate of University of Colorado-Boulder, and University of Northern Colorado. Danielle is on the podcast to discuss her personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, her experience with the TRIO Student Support Services program, working for Colorado State University, and moving out to California. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elias G. Quiñonez who serves as Manager of Student Life and Diversity at Colorado State University's College of Agriculture. Elias is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, importance of family, and working at Colorado State University. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Horacio Aceves, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and now UB staff Associate Director at Occidental College (CA). Horacio is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey, experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, and serving the very program that assisted him while in high school. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek who serves as the Executive Director for the Oregon TRIO Association. Matt is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO, being involved with the Oregon TRIO Association, and being elected to serve as the Executive Director for Oregon TRIO Association. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess who currently serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO). Kurtis is on the podcast to discuss their personal and educational journey, the impacts of TRIO programs, serving as director for a TRIO Student Support Services program, and creating TRIOjoblist.com to connect people wanting a career in TRIO. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elijah Sandoval, a participants of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University. Elijah is on the podcast to discuss personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, joining the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program, involvement with the Associated Student of Colorado State University, degree of study, and much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast). Visit our sponsors at: Student AccessTRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)NOSOTROS Education Center Help keep our podcast going: Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrioDonate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas Cover Artwork: Raul Perez #TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair