Bedste Changemaker High School-podcasts (2024)

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S3 Ep4: Graduation Season; Changemaker Cady Ching, Summit Public Schools; Best In Class Series feat. Lighthouse Community Public Schools 43:41

4M ago43:41

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Season 3 Episode 4 - Graduation Season It’s Graduation time in California! The CharterNation Podcast celebrates with a new segment called Best in Class which highlights exceptional charter schools in the Golden State. Our first series of interviews focuses on 10 exceptional charter high schools that are sending a significant number of historically …

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S3 Ep3: Film Club Edition - A School Grows In Watts (Watts Learning Center); La Lucha: Getting Schooled in America (Learn4Life) 31:10

5M ago31:10

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Season 3 Episode 3: Film Club Edition We shine a spotlight on two documentaries about two charter public schools that are working to educate some of the most vulnerable student populations in California. First, Watts Learning Center (WLC) is the focus of A School Grows In Watts which offers an intimate and powerful portrayal of how WLC is changing …

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S3 Ep2: Women's History Month Special - Changemaker Myrna Castrejón; Female Leadership feat. Larchmont Charter's Amy Held; CalPac's Katelyn West is Skating to Success 47:04

6M ago47:04

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Season 3 Episode 2 - Women’s History Month Special: March is Women’s History Month and in this episode, you hear from some amazing women in California’s charter school movement who are standing tall. Changemakers Interview Series: The tables are turned on CCSA’s fearless leader Myrna Castrejón. Instead of hosting our Changemakers segment, she’s our…

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S3 Ep1: Black History Month Special - Changemaker Maya Woods-Cadiz; An Affirming School Culture at Learning By Design; The Living Legacy of Julia Lee 42:30

8M ago42:30

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CCSA's CharterNation Podcast is back with Season 3 in 2024! In February, we bring you a special Black History Month episode featuring perspectives of dynamic Black charter school leaders in California. Changemakers: CCSA President and CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Maya Woods-Cadiz, Superintendent of AIMS K-12 College Prep Charter District in Oakla…

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S2 Ep10: Changemakers feat. Marcos Aguilar, Anawakalmekak; Spreading the Joy of Tiny Houses; Learn4Life's Skip Hansen on Personalized Learning 24:35

10M ago24:35

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Episode 10: Changemakers: To cap CCSA's observance of Native American Heritage Month, we’re bringing back a special Changemakers interview from Season 1 in which CCSA’s President and CEO Myrna Castrejon sits down with Marcos Aguilar, Head of School at Anawakalmekak International University Preparatory of North America. Anawakalmekak is a charter pu…

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S2 Ep9: Changemakers feat. Brian Bauer, Granada Hills Charter; Charter School Facilities; Hispanic Heritage Month Student Profile 36:10

1y ago36:10

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Episode 9: Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Brian Bauer, CEO and Superintendent of Granada Hills Charter, a TK-12th grade charter public school that gained its independence 20 years ago and grew to be an academic and athletic powerhouse. Gain insight as he reflects on how his school broke away from district control to…

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S2 Ep8: Best of CharterNation Podcast feat. Antonio Villaraigosa, Nina Rees & Dr. Cristina de Jesus 31:17

1+ y ago31:17

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The 2022-23 academic year has officially come to a close in California. We reflect on the past year by bringing back three of the most popular Changemaker interviews on the CharterNation Podcast featuring: Dr. Cristina de Jesus, president and CEO of Green Dot Public Schools CA. Antonio Villaraigosa, former Mayor of Los Angeles and charter school al…

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S2 Ep7 Changemakers feat. Dr. Ana Ponce, GPSN; The Face of Charter School Teachers Report; Dr. Steve Olmos, Visions In Education 37:05

1+ y ago37:05

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Episode 7: Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Ana Ponce, Executive Director of GPSN, a nonprofit intermediary organization working to improve the public school system in Los Angeles. She discusses the importance of measuring the effectiveness of programs in LAUSD, engaging students outside the school day, and how famili…

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S2 Ep6: What is Personalized Learning? Changemakers feat. Cameron Curry, The Classical Academies 29:04

1+ y ago29:04

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What is Personalized Learning? It can mean different things to different people within the charter public school movement. In this episode, we get a better understanding of personalized learning through the perspectives of three people at three different kind of personalized learning schools: Cameron Curry, CEO, The Classical Academies (San Diego) …

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S2 Ep5: SPECIAL EPISODE Changemakers feat. former CA Governor Jerry Brown 22:09

1+ y ago22:09

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Episode 4: Special Episode featuring exclusive Changemakers Interview with former California Governor Jerry Brown. Changemakers: Former CA Governor Jerry Brown brings his no-nonsense philosophy on education policy and politics as a guest on the CharterNation Podcast this month. Brown, who also served as the Mayor of the City of Oakland, sits down w…

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S2 Ep4: SPECIAL EPISODE Changemakers Interview feat. CA Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber 30:51

1+ y ago30:51

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Episode 4: Special Episode featuring exclusive Changemakers Interview Changemakers: We’re capping Women’s History Month by bringing you an exclusive interview with one of California’s most fearless female political leaders and education equity champions: Secretary of State Dr. Shirley N. Weber. Dr. Weber is California’s first Black Secretary of Sta…

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S2 Ep3: Changemakers feat. Cristina de Jesus, Green Dot Public Schools CA; GALS L.A. Empowers Charter School Girls; 2020 Bragato Winner Jose Aguirre 32:38

1+ y ago32:38

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Episode 3: Women's History Month Special Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Cristina de Jesus, President & CEO of Green Dot Public Schools California. De Jesus is one of the most influential female leaders of charter schools in the Golden State. She talks about the evolution of Green Dot in CA, lessons learned, and how …

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S2 Ep2: Changemakers feat. Dr. Helen V. Griffith, The Preuss School UCSD; HBCUs Recruit AIMS H.S. Students; How to Honor Black History Month 23:49

1+ y ago23:49

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Episode 2: Black History Month Special Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Dr. Helen V. Griffith, Executive Director of The Preuss School UC San Diego, about this school's unique partnership with UCSD and the need to grow more UC-charter public schools in California. Charter Spotlight: We venture to AIMS High School in O…

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S2 Ep1: Changemakers feat. Mike Madrid; Describing Charters As Public Schools; Sac-based Charter School Teaches Punjabi 26:04

1+ y ago26:04

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Episode 1 Rundown: Charter School News: CCSA's Senior Vice President of Government Affairs Colin Miller provides analysis regarding CA Governor Gavin Newsom's budget proposal and what it means for charters. Changemakers: CCSA's President & CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Mike Madrid, a CA political analyst who explains the power of the Latino voting…

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40. Meet an Expert: Wes Michael, President at Rare Patient Voice 30:10

2+ y ago30:10

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Show Notes: In this episode, I chat with Wes Michael, President at Rare Patient Voice. Wes Michael, President and Founder of Rare Patient Voice, has been involved in rare and orphan diseases since 1998, interviewing and surveying patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses and advocacy leaders. Wes has more than 40 years experience in marketing resear…

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39. What's to Come + Meet an Expert: Ben LeNail, Healthcare Investor & Consultant 54:12

2+ y ago54:12

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Show Notes: In this episode, I chat with Ben LeNail, Healthcare Investor & Consultant. Ben Lenail, based in Palo Alto CA, has consulted with biotech companies such as Minoryx Therapeutics, Autobahn Therapeutics, and Deep Genomics. Ben is an investor in 15 early-stage healthcare companies with HealthTech Capital. He is a mentor with the Chan Zuckerb…

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#ChartersAt30 Part 3: Change Makers feat. Nina Rees, NAPCS President/CEO; St. HOPE's PS7 Elementary; The Multicultural Learning Center 26:57

2+ y ago26:57

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In #ChartersAt30 Part 3, we bring you a special Change Makers interview featuring Nina Rees, the President and CEO of the National Alliance for Public Charter Schools. For the past nine years, Nina has deepened bipartisan relationships in Washington D.C. to secure political support for charters across the country. CCSA's Myrna Castrejón sits down w…

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#ChartersAt30 Part 2: Change Makers feat. Jed Wallace; CCSA's Portrait of the Movement Report; Face of Charter School Success Series 21:45

2+ y ago21:45

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In #ChartersAt30 Part 2, we bring you a special Change Makers interview featuring Jed Wallace, the longest serving president and CEO of the CCSA. Jed was instrumental in building the charter school movement in California. Also, you’ll hear key takeaways from this year’s Portrait of the Movement Report, the annual study produced by CCSA. This year t…

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#ChartersAt30 Part 1: Change Makers feat. Caprice Young; Remembering State Sen. Gary Hart; Face of Charter School Success Series 28:28

2+ y ago28:28

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Thirty years ago, the 1992 California Charter Schools Act made its way through the legislature and was signed into law, launching a public education movement that has benefitted millions of students statewide. To celebrate this milestone CCSA’s CharterNation Podcast is releasing three special podcast episodes beginning this week featuring interview…

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38. GA RDAC Update + Meet an Expert: Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, Founder & Director at COMBINEDBrain 49:23

2+ y ago49:23

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Show Notes: In this episode, I chat with Dr. Terry Jo Bichell, Founder & Director at COMBINEDBrain. Terry Jo Bichell worked as a documentary filmmaker in the early days of videotape, then became a public health nurse-midwife after filming a difficult birth in West Africa. When her youngest child, Lou, was diagnosed with Angelman syndrome, she switc…

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Change Makers feat. Laura McGowan Robinson, Diversity in Leadership Institute; Charter School Students Tackle Tiny House Project 24:01

2+ y ago24:01

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Ensuring more Black educators are leading and teaching in public schools. That’s the topic of this week’s episode as we honor of Black History Month in February. Our special guest is Laura McGowan-Robinson, the founder and CEO of the Diversity in Leadership Institute based in Los Angeles. Her organization is working to build an effective pipeline o…

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37. Rare Disease Week + Meet a Fighter: Daniel Dry Dock Shockley, Retired Navy & 10-year Hereditary Colon Cancer Warrior 53:19

2+ y ago53:19

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Show Notes: In this episode, I chat with Daniel Dry Dock Shockley, a retired Navy, a veteran, and a 10 year hereditary colon cancer warrior. Daniel serves as a member of the University of Michigan Genetic Hereditary Testing (Might) Advisory Board and of the University of Texas Health Center, San Antonio, Texas, where he does live-case presentations…

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36. Welcome Back + Meet an Expert: Beth Nguyen, Founder at Rare Strides & GA NORD Ambassador 49:54

2+ y ago49:54

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The episode we've all been waiting for, and it's finally here! In this episode, I'm so honored to chat with Beth Nguyen. Beth is the Managing Director; Founding Partner, and President of Rare STRIDES. Beth is a seasoned registered nurse with a diverse background in critical care, transplant, and emergency room; Honored Atlanta AJC Nurse of the Year…

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Change Makers feat. Ted Lempert, Children Now; Gov. Newsom's 2022-23 budget proposal; Para Los Ninos' Digital Literacy for Parents 21:06

2+ y ago21:06

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Happy New Year 2022 from the California Charter Schools Association! It’s the start of a new legislative season in Sacramento. Governor Gavin Newsom kicked things off by releasing his proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year. We hear from CCSA’s Vice President Colin Miller who gives us more details about the proposed spending plan – and what it…

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Special Episode: Are the Kids OK? CCSA Facebook LIVE Rebroadcast 31:51

3y ago31:51

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In this special episode of the CharterNation Podcast, we bring you a rebroadcast of a CCSA Facebook Live Event that took place on Dec. 9th and focused on how charter public schools are supporting the mental health and wellness of student amid the pandemic. The event was timed to the release of CCSA's 2021 Portrait of the Movement report called Are …

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Change Makers feat. Sen. Scott Wilk (R); Larchmont Charter School's Talking Circles; CCSA Report "Are the Kids OK?" 21:59

3y ago21:59

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In this episode, host Ana Tintocalis takes listeners to Larchmont Charter School in Los Angeles to learn about a simple yet powerful social and emotional strategy: talking circles. We also preview an upcoming report produced by the California Charter Schools Association called "Are the Kids OK? How California Charter Public Schools Support Social-E…

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Freshman 101 Series: Episode #0 | Is your scholar Freshman Ready? 23:34

3y ago23:34

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Freshman 101 Series: Episode #0 | Is your scholar Freshman Ready? (español) 19:04

3y ago19:04

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Freshman 101 Series: Episode #1 | CMHS Freshman Habits For Success! 27:10

3y ago27:10

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35. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Cure Rare Disease ft. Rich Horgan, Founder & President 17:10

3y ago17:10

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In this episode, I chat with Rich Horgan, the Founder and President of Cure Rare Disease. Cure Rare Disease is developing custom therapeutics that are as unique to the individuals they are meant to treat. Their mission is to offer effective, life-saving treatments developed through collaborations with world-renowned researchers and clinicians, and …

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Change Makers feat. Lance Izumi, Pacific Research Institute; Amelie's Story; The Need for COVID Response Teams 24:36

3y ago24:36

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Is homeschooling the next wave in education? That's the topic of this week's Change Makers interview on the CharterNation Podcast Episode 5. CCSA's President/CEO Myrna Castrejón interviews Lance Izumi, Senior Director of the Center for Education at the Pacific Research Institute about his new book, "The Homeschool Boom: Pandemic, Policies and Possi…

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34. Meet a Fighter: Partial Trisomy Of 8q ft. Saida Mahoney 12:57

3y ago12:57

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In this episode, I chat with Saida Mahoney, a fighter of Partial Trisomy Of 8q. Saida Luvenia Mahoney is 25 years old and lives in Oakland, California. She is an author and a proud student at Modesto Junior College, San Joaquin Delta College, and Merced College. Saida is a performing arts major and creates music, does dance, and performs in theatre…

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33. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Ella Balasa, Patient Advocate, Speaker, and Consultant 42:11

3y ago42:11

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In this episode, I chat with Ella Balasa, a Patient Advocate, Speaker, and Consultant. Ella is passionate about amplifying the patient voice in healthcare. Having a background in biology, Ella has experienced both sides of the research spectrum - as a patient and a scientist. Examining antibiotic resistant bacteria in the environment, which is the …

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32. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Patients Rising ft. Terry Wilcox, CEO 25:35

3y ago25:35

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In this episode, I chat with Terry Wilcox, the Founder and Executive Director of Patients Rising and Patients Rising Now. Formed in 2015 as a 501(c)3, Patients Rising has developed a significant following of over 110,000 patients and caregivers and has guided more than 25,000 of them on their journeys to advocate for themselves and their loved ones…

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Change Makers feat. Jay Artis-Wright, Parent Revolution; Resolute Academy's "Ms. CD"; Magnolia's Portrait of a Graduate 24:15

3y ago24:15

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PEOPLE POWER! That's the theme of Episode 4 of CharterNation. You'll hear from three individuals who are working in the trenches of Los Angeles to make sure students can access high-quality school options or get the social and emotional support they need. First, as part of our Change Makers interview series, CCSA's President/CEO Myrna Castrejón int…

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31. Meet a Fighter: Familial Adenomatous Polyposis & Short Bowel Syndrome ft. Jenny Jones 20:18

3y ago20:18

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In this episode, I interview Jenny Jones, a fighter of Familial Adenomatous Polyposis and Short Bowel Syndrome. Jenny was diagnosed with the rare, hereditary colon cancer syndrome Familial Adenomatous Polyposis at age 8 and had her first surgery to remove her colon at age 9. After experiencing life-threatening complications, Jenny required 4 more s…

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30. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Global Genes ft. Parvathy Krishnan, Foundation Alliance Manager 26:34

3y ago26:34

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In this episode, I chat with Parvathy Krishnan, a rare mom and the Foundation Alliance Manager at Global Genes. Global Genes provides hope for the more than 400 million people affected by rare disease around the globe. They fulfill their mission by helping patients find and build communities, gain access to information and resources, connect to res…

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29. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X YARR ft. Courtney Felle, Patient Engagement Fellow 28:02

3y ago28:02

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In this episode, I chat with Courtney Felle, a Patient Engagement Fellow at EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases. The EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering the rare disease patient community to advocate for impactful, science-driven legislation and policy that advances th…

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Latino Heritage Month Special: Change Makers feat. Marcos Aguilar; Latino Academic Performance; CTEC in Fresno 29:27

3y ago29:27

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In honor of Latino Heritage Month, we dedicate an entire episode to understanding how charter public schools are working to transform the lives of Latino students in California. In a special Change Makers segment, CCSA's Myrna Castrejón interviews Marcos Aguilar, one of the visionaries behind Anahuacalmecac International University Preparatory of N…

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28. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Georgia Bio ft. Maria Thacker-Goethe, CEO 18:38

3y ago18:38

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In this episode, I chat with Maria Thacker-Goethe, the CEO of Georgia Bio. Maria Thacker-Goethe has more than 13 years of experience in non-profit management and development. She was appointed president and CEO for Georgia Bio and the Georgia BioEd Institute in February 2019. Maria has helped build the organization into one of the top state bioscie…

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27. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Dr. Sarah McCool 16:45

3y ago16:45

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Sarah McCool, who is a Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Undergraduate Programs at the School of Public Health at Georgia State University. In this podcast, Dr. McCool discusses various projects she has completed, causes she is passionate about, her extensive background and experience, and much more! Dr. …

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Change Makers Series feat. Maria Echaveste; CA Charter School Enrollment Trends 22:31

3y ago22:31

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How can we transform the state’s public education system so kids get the wraparound services they desperately need? That’s one of the topics in Episode 2 of the CharterNation Podcast which features a Change Makers interview with Maria Echaveste, the President and CEO of the Opportunity Institute based in Berkeley. Ms. Echaveste was a former aide to…

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Change Makers Series feat. Antonio Villaraigosa and CCSA's Myrna Castrejón 18:08

3y ago18:08

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In this inaugural episode, Myrna Castrejón, President/CEO of the California Charter Schools Association (CCSA), interviews former Mayor of Los Angeles Antonio Villaraigosa in a regular segment called Change Makers featuring trailblazers and champions of educational equity in the Golden State. Villaraigosa's interview is part of a special series of …

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26. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Dr. Monkol Lek 52:15

3y ago52:15

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In this episode, I chat with Dr. Monkol Lek, who is an assistant professor of genetics at Yale University, and an avid researcher with his own established lab, the Lek Lab, at Yale Medical School. He is also part of the research team at Cure Rare Disease, an organization with a mission to develop custom therapeutics that are as unique to the indivi…

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25. Meet an Expert: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Rare Disease Innovation Institute ft. Tara Britt, CEO 26:00

3y ago26:00

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In this episode, I chat with Tara Britt, who is the Associate Chair of the North Carolina Rare Disease Advisory Council and Founder and President of the Rare Disease Innovations Institute. Rare Disease Innovations Institute is a global non-profit focused on educating, engaging and equipping the rare disease community. Through policy, tools and data…

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24. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X R is for Rare ft. Annie Watson, Host 50:55

3y ago50:55

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In this episode, I chat with Annie Watson, a high school student, aspiring journalist and podcaster who has a rare sleep disorder called narcolepsy. She was diagnosed at 6 years old, and finally stepped into the rare disease community as a freshman in high school. She has been involved with Narcolepsy Network since 2018, and started her podcast, R …

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23. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Our Odyssey ft. Anna Laurent, Head of Programs 35:11

3y ago35:11

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In this episode, I chat with Anna Laurent, who is the Head of Programs and Initiatives at Our Odyssey, an organization which aims to connect young adults impacted by a rare or chronic condition with social and emotional support in the hope of improving their quality of life. Our Odyssey's vision is to establish a national organization with a platfo…

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22. Meet a Partner: The Rare Disorder Podcast X Emory University JScreen ft. Melanie Hardy, Genetic Counselor 47:28

3y ago47:28

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In this episode, I chat with Ms. Hardy, a licensed, certified genetic counselor at JScreen, which is a national-nonprofit offering genetic testing and education. JScreen is a national non-profit public health initiative, based out of the Department of Human Genetics at Emory University, is now offering cancer genetic testing for BRCA and 60 other c…

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Introducing CharterNation, a new podcast by CCSA 1:45

3y ago1:45

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Recent history has made one thing clear: charter school communities up and down the state are leaving us feeling inspired and uplifted. And as families navigate yet another challenging school year, it’s also apparent that they, and educators, need a trusted source of news, information, and research that is impacting charter school policies at the l…

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21. Meet a Fighter: Freidreich's Ataxia ft. Hasitha Illa 19:20

3y ago19:20

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In this episode, I interview Hasitha Illa, who is a fighter of Freidreich's Ataxia. Hasitha was diagnosed with a super rare disease called Friedreich's Ataxia. This is a genetic, progressive, neurodegenerative movement disorder, characterized by unsteady posture, frequent falling, and progressive difficulty of walking due to impaired ability to coo…

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