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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Hawaii Chapter President Angela White
14 november 2023 · 26 min
Aloha, Penn Staters, and welcome to the newest episode of The Football Letter Podcast! Lees meer
In this episode, we're joined by our Hawaii Chapter President Angela White to hear her Penn State story and discuss how the chapter aims to keep alumni and friends connected thousands of miles from a Penn State campus
Angela detailed the Hawaii Chapter's football watch parties hosted at locations across the state on fall Saturdays, the year-round activities hosted by the chapter, her career as an event planner, how she developed leadership skills at Penn State, and much more.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Bob Ceh / John Black
7 november 2023 · 41 min
From team manager to starting long snapper, letterman Bob Ceh had quite the journey as a part of the Penn State Football program. Lees meer
On this week's episode, Bob took us through that experience, what it was like working with Brad "Spider" Caldwell, memories as the long snapper for the game-winning kick to upset No. 1 Notre Dame in 1990, his career in education, and the life lessons he learned from Joe Paterno.
Our conversation with Bob starts at the 6:20 mark of the episode.
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To open the show, we took a look back at the 2013 4 OT win over Michigan with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black.You can listen to our segment with John at 0:51.
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Episode 47 — Penn State Field Hockey Legend, Char Morett-Curtiss '79
2 november 2023 · 44 min
Both a United States Field Hockey Hall of Fame and a National Field Hockey Coaches Association Hall of Fame inductee, as well as an inductee of the Pennsylvania Sports Hall of Fame, Char Morett-Curtiss is a Penn State coaching legend. Lees meer
Having led Penn State Field Hockey for 36 seasons, she compiled 541 victories, eight Big Ten regular-season titles, seven Big Ten Coach of the Year honors, 30 NCAA Tournament appearances and six Final Four appearances.
Char retired as the program's head coach this past spring, but her commitment to Penn State was far from over. She is now serving as an advisor for Penn State Athletics and the Chair of Teammates For Life. Teammates For Life is a women’s athletics initiative created to celebrate, elevate and engage past, present and future women student-athletes at Penn State.
Char was gracious enough to stop by The People of Penn State for an enlightening conversation on topics such as:
- Competing at the 1984 Summer Olympics;
- Her retirement from coaching;
- The lessons she learned and shared with fellow Nittany Lion coaching legends such as Joe Paterno, Russ Rose and Erica Dambach;
- Teammates For Life and its purpose;
- The Penn State Field Hockey Complex being dedicated in her honor.Connect with Char on X.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Hunter Kelly / Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey
31 oktober 2023 · 48 min
Welcome to this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast! On today's show, we're joined by letterman offensive lineman Hunter Kelly (0:56) and Baltimore Chapter President Hunter Davey (20:49). Lees meer
Hunter Kelly was a member of the 2016 Big Ten Championship squad, a two-time Academic All-Big Ten selection, and most recently played for the Massachusetts Pirates in the Indoor Football League.
He discussed what it was like to get the chance to play football at Penn State after growing up as a huge fan of the Nittany Lions, how he excelled as an athlete and as a student, the work he put in to earn a scholarship, his experiences in arena football, and the significance of alumni support.
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-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Hunter Davey has been heavily involved as an alumni volunteer since graduating from Penn State in 2019 with a degree in chemical engineering. Having been named as a member of our Young Alumni Ambassador class of 2019-20, Hunter is now serving as the President of our Baltimore Chapter.
We talked with Hunter about what made Penn State the school for him, the many events and activities of the Baltimore Chapter, his role as chapter president, how our alumni chapters can be a bridge to connect Penn Staters with each other, and what he's up to professionally as an account manager with Ecolab.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: College Football Writer Matt Fortuna and Letterman Johnathan Thomas
24 oktober 2023 · 40 min
Week 9 of the college football season is here and so is a new episode of The Football Letter Podcast! Lees meer
This week, we first talked with Matt Fortuna, Founder of The Inside Zone, college football’s newest online community. Matt has previously covered college football for ESPN and The Athletic. In 2019 at the age of 30, Matt served as the president of the Football Writers Association of America, becoming the youngest president in the FWAA’s 80-year history.
During our conversation with Matt (0:51), we covered topics such as:
- His time working for The Daily Collegian.
- Manny Diaz's Penn State defense.
- Big Ten realignment.
- The changing landscape of college football.
- The best games he's covered.
- Getting back to Happy Valley with his family.Visit The Inside Zone's website and follow Matt on X.
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Johnathan discussed (19:17):
- What his recruiting process with former head coach Bill O'Brien and Penn State was like.
- How he stayed patient and prepared as a redshirt player.
- His impact as a kick returner.
- Being recognized by teammates and coaches at a team awards banquet.
- What he's up to professionally, working with Quest Healthcare Solutions In Atlanta.
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Episode 46 — Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Education With Christina Parle '16
19 oktober 2023 · 47 min
It's a pivotal time for justice and equity in the United States. In episode 46 of The People of Penn State, we discussed this critical topic with Christina Parle (she/they), an equity, inclusion, and diversity (EID) educator and consultant with her company, Social Responsibility Speaks. Lees meer
Much of Christina's work with Social Responsibility Speaks is rooted in unlearning, conflict resolution, and effective communication. Christina’s particular interest is in language and its impacts, with specific experience in behavioral conduct, curriculum writing, and leadership education.
Here's what Christina discussed on today's show:
- Developing as a leader during her time as a student at Penn State;
- Serving as the Director of Chapter Services and Conduct for Zeta Beta Tau Fraternity (ZBT);
- The inspiration behind Social Responsibility Speaks;
- Justice, equity, inclusion, and diversity strategies and education;
- What it was like being honored as an Alumni Achievement Award recipient in 2022;
- and moreVisit Social Responsibility Speaks' website
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Garrett Sickels and Jeff Hartings
17 oktober 2023 · 52 min
Another great episode for you this week on our Football Letter Podcast, as we were pleased to be joined by two standout lettermen in Garrett Sickels and Jeff Hartings. Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black also stopped by to look back at the series history between Penn State and Ohio State. Lees meer
We talked to Garrett (0:56) about what it was like being a part of the Nittany Lions' upset over Ohio State in 2016, memories from that magical season, the lessons he learned as a student-athlete at Penn State, and what he's up to now professionally in Nashville as President of Construction at Creative Development Partners.
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John Black stopped by (19:06) to look back at the series history between the Nittany Lions and Buckeyes, with a special focus on that upset at Beaver Stadium in 2016.
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To wrap up the show, Jeff joined us (23:13) to discuss the togetherness of the offensive line unit for the 1994 season, his NFL career and finding his faith, coaching high school football, and his connections with fellow alumni.
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Episode 45 — Medical Director For Health Equity Of The Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia, Katie E. McPeak, M.D.
12 oktober 2023 · 35 min
On this episode of The People of Penn State, we speak with Katie McPeak, M.D. Lees meer
Katie is a primary care pediatrician and Medical Director for Health Equity of the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.
She is also an associate professor of Clinical Pediatrics at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. Katie has extensive experience in quality improvement, system redesign, and primary care management in predominantly Medicaid-insured/underserved communities.
During our conversation with Katie, she talked about her time at Penn State, her career, pediatric health care, health care disparities, the importance of trust between patients and physicians, and more.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Matt Zanellato / Florida Gulf Coast Chapter
10 oktober 2023 · 56 min
This week on The Football Letter Podcast, we were joined by letterman wide receiver Matt Zanellato (2011-15) and Florida Gulf Coast Chapter President Nick Bocci. Lees meer
Now the wide receivers coach at UMass, Zanellato will be returning to Beaver Stadium this weekend as a member of the Minutemen staff. Previous coaching stops for Matt include time at Lock Haven (Pa.), Davenport (MI.), Saginaw Valley State (MI.), and Western Michigan.
In part one (0:56), we spoke with Matt about choosing to stay at Penn State, when he knew he wanted to get into coaching, the bond between football lettermen, and the emotions of returning to Beaver Stadium on the opposing sideline this weekend.
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In part two (31:49), Nick joined the program to discuss why he chose Penn State, the Florida Gulf Coast Chapter's football watch parties, an overview of how the chapter keeps Penn Staters in their area connected year round, receiving the fundraising award from the Penn State Alumni Association through our Volunteer Awards, and more.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Rudy Glocker / Greater Chicago Chapter
26 september 2023 · 52 min
On this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we talk with Greater Chicago Chapter President Courtney Jackson and letterman defensive lineman Rudy Glocker! Lees meer
In part one (0:55), Courtney discussed how she became a Penn Stater, her work to bring together the population of Indigenous students at Penn State during her time as an undergrad, becoming the Chicago Chapter President, the many events and activities put on by the chapter, and more.
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In part two (25:47), Rudy joined us to talk about why he chose Penn State, the emphasis of student in "student-athlete," his time on Wall Street, founding his outdoor apparel company Burgeon Outdoor, the lessons he learned from playing for Joe Paterno, and other topics.Connect with Rudy on LinkedIn
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Episode 44 — Performing In The Broadway Version Of "Frozen" With Caroline Bowman '10
21 september 2023 · 41 min
Fans of Broadway and the hit Disney film series "Frozen" won't want to miss this episode of The People of Penn State, as we're joined by Broadway and Theatre Actress, Caroline Bowman '10! Lees meer
Caroline is currently starring in Disney’s "Frozen" North American Tour as the role of Elsa. Her Broadway credits include Elphaba in "Wicked" and Nicola in "Kinky Boots" (Opening and Closing cast).
During our conversation with Caroline, she discussed being a part of the renowned musical theatre program at Penn State, why she wanted to pursue a career in acting, getting her start on Broadway, what it's like playing a character as popular as Elsa, working alongside her husband Austin Colby on stage, and more.
She has been seen on tour and around the world in "Evita" (Eva Perón, Helen Hayes Award Nominee), "Spamalot" (Lady of the Lake), "Grease" (Rizzo), and "Fame - The China Tour" (Carmen).
Caroline has also performed with multiple symphonies including the North Carolina Philharmonic, the Dayton Philharmonic and in numerous cabarets and concerts in and around New York City, including her own solo show.
Having graduated from Penn State in 2010 with a BFA in musical theatre, she was one one of 10 honorees to receive the University's 2014 Alumni Achievement Award, which recognizes alumni 35 years of age and younger for their extraordinary professional accomplishments.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Brandon Bell / Houston Chapter
19 september 2023 · 55 min
The 2016 Big Ten Championship squad is undoubtedly one of the most memorable teams in Penn State history. In part one (0:55) of this week's episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by one of the 2016 team captains, Brandon Bell! Lees meer
Having worn the iconic No. 11 jersey, Brandon finished his Nittany Lion career with 225 tackles, 11.5 sacks, 4 fumble recoveries and 4 interceptions.
Brandon joined the show to discuss his post-playing career in the media industry -- he now works as Broadcast Assistant with the National Basketball Association -- memories from that iconic 2016 season, how Penn State prepared him for the NFL, and much more.
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In part two (25:49), we caught up with Football Letter Editor Emeritus John Black to look back at the series history between Penn State Football and this week's White Out game opponent, Iowa.
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In part three (32:00), we talked with President of our Houston Chapter, Chad Washington.
A graduate of the Donald P. Bellisario College of Communications, Chad is a dedicated alumni volunteer, having worked his way up to becoming Houston Chapter President after holding other roles within the group. Professionally, he works as a Digital Producer for KIAH-TV in Houston.
Chad discussed why he chose Penn State, the many events and programs offered by the Houston Chapter, how Penn Staters can get involved with the chapter, football watch parties, and more.
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Nick Eury / Greater Pittsburgh Chapter
12 september 2023 · 51 min
On this week's episode of The Football Letter podcast, we're joined by letterman running back Nick Eury and President of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter, Kristen Conti. Lees meer
In part one, we talk to Nick about the process of becoming a walk-on for the football team, the emotions of earning a scholarship, his work as a District Manager for ALDI, staying connected to fellow lettermen, and more.
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In part two, Kristen joined us to provide an overview of our Greater Pittsburgh Chapter's many events and programs, the Chapter celebrating its 125th anniversary this year, how Franco Harris became such a close friend of the Chapter, and memories that pop up for her whenever she gets back to campus.In addition to her role as an alumni volunteer, professionally, Kristen is also a Marketing Research Assistant with the Anheuser-Busch Division at Frank B. Fuhrer Wholesale in Pittsburgh.
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0:00 — Intro
0:56 — Welcoming Nick Eury to the show
1:35 — Choosing to attend Penn State
3:26 — Emotions of being added to the team as a walk-on
4:39 — Earning a scholarship / (Watch Nick being honored at the 2019 team banquet)
6:35 — Being a part of the team
7:40 — Growing as a player and a person at Penn State
9:01 — Scoring a touchdown vs. Idaho in 2019 / (Watch the touchdown run)
11:01 — Nick's work with ALDI
13:00 — Staying connected with fellow lettermen
14:00 — Getting back to Happy Valley
15:59 — Memories of the 2019 Cotton Bowl
17:50 — Nick's favorite flavor at the Creamery
18:35 — Nick's message to the 2023 Penn State Football team
20:08 — Thanking Nick for his time
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Episode 43 — The Role Of A Child Life Specialist With Katie Taylor '07
7 september 2023 · 32 min
Katie Taylor '07 is the Co-founder and CEO of Child Life On Call, a digital platform revolutionizing pediatric healthcare by putting parents at the center of the medical journey. With over 13 years of experience as a certified child life specialist, Katie has made significant contributions to the field of child life and the families she’s served with over a decade of working at the bedside. Lees meer
She is an accomplished author, an engaging speaker on child life and entrepreneurship, and the host of the Child Life On Call Podcast.
Katie's work emphasizes the vital role of child life services in supporting caregivers and enhancing children's medical journeys.
On episode 43 of The People of Penn State, Katie joined us to discuss how Penn State helped prepare her to become an entrepreneur and enter the “helping profession," the role of a child life specialist, and much more.
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0:00 — Intro
1:42 — Welcoming Katie to the show
2:57 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:48 — Involvement as a student, including being a member of the Lionettes Dance Team and participating in THON
5:41 — Initial career goals
7:46 — Ad Read 1 - LionPerks
8:40 — How Penn State prepared Katie for her career in helping others
10:21 — Katie's path to becoming a child life specialist
15:05 — What a child life specialist does
17:23 — How storytelling and imagination can help children cope with their illnesses
18:56 — Growing as a professional/entrepreneur
24:15 — Ad Read 2 - Alumni Travel Program
24:55 — Child Life On Call Podcast information
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: Beaver Stadium PA Announcers Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam
5 september 2023 · 33 min
Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast in our People of Penn State podcast series, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life. Lees meer
In episode two of The Football Letter Podcast, we spoke to new Beaver Stadium public address announcers, Rodney Martin and Joe Putnam!
Many Nittany Lion fans are already familiar with Rodney and Joe, with each of them having been a part of the communications/broadcasting scene in Happy Valley for several years. Rodney is the voice of Penn State Ice Hockey at Pegula Ice Arena, while Joe has worked as a co-commentator for Penn State Lady Lion Basketball.
The duo also has significant experience working together for minor league baseball team, the State College Spikes, where Rodney is the PA announcer and Joe is the Director of Communications/play-by-play lead.
During this conversation, Rodney and Joe discuss the personal significance in earning their new roles, what the production process has been like, the importance of their chemistry on game days, and a lot more.
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Timestamps0:00 — Intro
0:56 — Welcoming Rodney and Joe to the show
2:53 — Personal significance in earning this role
8:41 — The importance of the game day chemistry between Rodney and Joe
10:12 — Production process and preparation
15:01 — Working with the "architect of the Penn State White Out," Guido D'Elia
17:00 — Ad Read: Alumni Association Membership
18:05 — Rodney's expanded role with Penn State Athletics
21:12 — What makes Penn State so special
28:15 — What Joe and Rodney are …
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The Football Letter Podcast Special: OJ McDuffie / New York City Chapter
28 augustus 2023 · 50 min
The People of Penn State is expanding! Lees meer
Each week during the Penn State Football season, we're bringing you a bonus podcast, featuring interviews with Nittany Lion lettermen and volunteer leaders who bring the mission of the Alumni Association to life.
The Football Letter Podcast will live right here in The People of Penn State universe and can be found in all of the same places you already listen to the flagship show!
In our debut episode of The Football Letter Podcast, we're joined by OJ McDuffie, Penn State football letterman, nine-year NFL veteran, Miami Dolphins Walk Of Fame honoree, and founder of the Catch 81 Foundation.
OJ takes us through his many memories of playing at Penn State and in the NFL, the purpose of his Catch 81 Foundation, the impact the University has had on his life, and much more.
We also talk with Kevin Cei, President of our New York City Chapter, about why he chose Penn State, his role as president, and the chapter's NIL initiatives.
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Listen to his Miami Dolphins podcast "The Fish Tank" hereGet involved with the New York City Chapter by visiting its website
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0:00 — Intro
0:55 — Welcoming OJ McDuffie to the show
1:53 — Connecting with Penn Staters at the Rose Bowl
3:05 — Why OJ was drawn to Penn State as a recruit
5:34 — The evolution of Penn State's offense in the 1990s
8:24 — Memories of the 1992 Fiesta Bowl win over Tennessee
11:03 — Becoming a 1st round pick of the Miami Dolphins
12:20 — Transition from Penn State to the NFL
14:15 — Ad Read - The Penn State Alumni Association Game Day Page
15:10 — The mission of the Catch 81 Foundation
17:35 — West Virginia is back on the schedule
18:37 — What makes Beaver Stadium so special…
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Episode 42 — Pennsylvania Secretary Of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin
24 augustus 2023 · 46 min
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, we're pleased to be joined by Pennsylvania Secretary of Education, Dr. Khalid N. Mumin. For over 25 years, Dr. Mumin has served in various capacities as a teacher, dean of students, principal and central administrator. Lees meer
Most recently, Dr. Mumin served as the Superintendent of Schools at Lower Merion School District. Prior to Lower Merion, he was the Superintendent of Reading School District for seven years. Beginning as a Secondary English teacher in Scotland, Pennsylvania, in 1997, Dr. Mumin rose through the leadership ranks of the education system in Pennsylvania.
Dr. Mumin is committed to promoting and sustaining student achievement, equity and access to educational programming for all students, as well as creating plans that are fiscally responsible. Dr. Mumin is also the author of the book "Problem Child: Leading Students Living in Poverty Towards Infinite Possibilities of Success."
He earned a Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of Pennsylvania, a Master of Education in Teaching & Curriculum from Pennsylvania State University, a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary English Education from Shippensburg University, and an Associate of Arts in English from Northeastern Christian Junior College.
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----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------0:00 — Intro
0:50 — Welcoming Dr. Khalid N. Mumin to the show
2:21 — How Dr. Mumin and Paul first got connected
3:24 — Dr. Mumin's Penn State story
7:15 — Ad Read - Penn State Alumni Association Travel Program
8:05 — Where a passion for education for began for Dr. Mumin
13:26 — The importance of educators who care about …
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Episode 41 — Private Coach and Meditation Instructor, Nick Gancitano '82
3 augustus 2023 · 27 min
On today's episode of The People of Penn State podcast we speak with former Penn State Football placekicker, Nick Gancitano (1986 – Biomechanics), who was a part of the Nittany Lions' 1982 National Championship team. Lees meer
After his NFL career was interrupted by injury, he went into the business world at A.L. Williams, where he led high-performance sales teams as a regional vice president and public speaker. Nick went on to teach physics, anatomy-physiology honors and biology while privately developing 55 collegiate place-kickers, including 13 All-Americans and three professionals. He later left the public schools to focus on a concentrated spiritual pursuit through meditation and the inner journey of self-realization.
Professionally, he is now a private coach, meditation instructor and bioresonance therapist. Nick has written two books, "The Awakened Athlete" and "Be Still and Know I AM God," a number one Best Seller and International Book Award Finalist.
We talk with Nick about all of this and more on this edition of The People of Penn State!
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0:00 — Intro
1:00 — Welcoming Nick to the program
3:10 — Becoming a Penn Stater
4:10 — Memories of the 1982 National Championship season for Penn State Football
6:03 — Studying biomechanics at Penn State
7:41 — Keeping connected with fellow lettermen
10:03 — Ad Read - PSAA Presents
10:55 — Experience kicking in the NFL
15:01 — Nick's journey to enlightenment
18:32 — Published work
20:20 — Returning to Happy Valley and opening up the "Good Vibes" office
23:27 — Lightning Round Q&A
25:35 — Outro
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Episode 40 — 83rd President Of The Penn State Alumni Association, Anand Ganjam '15
26 juli 2023 · 42 min
Anand Ganjam (2015 – Finance) is the 83rd President of the Penn State Alumni Association and began his 2-year term as President on July 1, 2023. At the age of 30, he is the youngest President in the Association’s history. Lees meer
Professionally, Anand is a Strategy & Consulting Senior Manager with Accenture, where he focuses on helping large organizations navigate change and develop talent.
As a student, Anand was involved in a number of student organizations and served as President of the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) from 2014-2015. He has served on the Alumni Council since 2014.
Anand is passionate about travel, personal finance, and of course – all things Penn State.
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0:00 — Intro1:50 — Welcoming Anand to the show
2:10 — How Anand became a Penn Stater
4:23 — Involvement as a student
6:20 — Experiences during time with the University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA)
9:09 — Initial career goals
11:52 — Ad Read #1 - Alumni Association Chapters/Affiliate Groups
12:55 — Working with Accenture to help organizations navigate change
18:20 — Purpose behind serving Penn State
19:56 — Vision as president of the Penn State Alumni Association
23:41 — Passion for financial wellness and financial literacy
27:16 — Traveling around the world
29:40 — Connection to the Alumni Association's FastStart Program
32:35 — Ad Read #2 - Alumni Association Travel Program
33:17 — Lightning Round Q&A
39:10 — Outro
40:21 — Alma Mater
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Episode 39 — Sports Broadcasting And Production With Hannah Mears '20
28 juni 2023 · 45 min
Hannah Mears (2020 - Bellisario) is a sports broadcaster and producer located in Pittsburgh, currently working as an on-air host for the Pirates, sports producer at KDKA-TV, betting host for Picks&Parlays and as a freelance sideline reporter for the Big Ten Network. Lees meer
Hannah stopped by the show for a great conversation about getting her start in broadcasting as a student at Penn State, launching her career in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, hosting her own podcast "Beers With Mears," and a whole lot more!
"Beers With Mears" has featured guests in the world of sports such as Roman Bravo-Young, Sean Clifford, Noah Eagle, Jay Bilas and Sam Coffey.
Connect with Hannah on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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0:00 — Intro1:15 — Welcoming Hannah to the show
1:35 — Hannah's Penn State story
5:00 — Involvement as a student
9:56 — Broadcasting and reporting opportunities at Penn State
14:04 — Ad Read #1 - Alumni Association Chapters/Affiliate Groups
15:05 — Launching a career during the COVID-19 pandemic
20:17 — The importance of mentors
24:27 — Meeting NFL Films Emmy winning Producer & Director, Shannon Furman
27:05 — Working through barriers as a woman in sports broadcasting
30:44 — Covering the sport of wrestling
32:15 — The story behind "Beers With Mears"
37:16 — Ad Read #2 - Alumni Association Travel Program
38:00 — Lightning Round Q&A
42:05 — Outro
43:10 — Alma Mater
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Episode 38 — Managing Director of Strategy And Innovation At Wells Fargo Advisors, Joe Nadreau '93
22 juni 2023 · 34 min
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, we're joined by Joe Nadreau (1993 - Smeal), who recently retired from his position of Managing Director of Strategy and Innovation at Wells Fargo Advisors. Lees meer
Joe discussed a variety of topics on the show, including being a part of the ROTC program at Penn State, the importance of mentors and mentees, driving strategy and innovation at Wells Fargo, privacy and cyber security at the company, what his retirement plans are, and much more!
In addition to his core responsibilities of driving corporate strategy and ongoing innovation, Joe was responsible for the firm’s independent advisor businesses (Wells Fargo Advisors Financial Network, First Clearing, and the launch of the RIA model). He also lead the Digital & Automated Investing group, which consisted of the self-directed (WellsTrade) team, and the Digital Advice (Intuitive Investor®) offerings.
His group was responsible for the continued evolution of the business platforms for the company’s financial advisors and clients. He also led the Firm’s merger integration activities consisting of 12 separate integrations, including Prudential Securities, AG Edwards, and Wachovia Securities.
Joe is on multiple nonprofit boards in the St. Louis community, including serving as chairman of the American Red Cross in St. Louis, and he served as the executive sponsor of the Wells Fargo Advisors United Way campaign.
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0:00 — Intro1:25 — Joe's Penn State story
2:32 — Being a part of ROTC at Penn State
3:15 — Other student activities
4:37 — Initial career goals
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Episode 37 — Athlete Representation With NFL Player Agent Jim Ivler '90
7 juni 2023 · 40 min
Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State! On today's show, we're joined by NFL Player Agent, Jim Ivler (1990 - History)! Lees meer
He takes us inside the world of athlete representation, breaking down what it's like to work with NFL stars of the past and present.
Jim's clients include Penn State letterman Tamba Hali, Robbie Gould, and Brenton Strange, who was recently drafted in the second round of the 2023 NFL Draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Since joining Sportstar, in 1997, Jim has been instrumental in building the company into one of the largest NFL Agencies in the country, and has distinguished himself as an expert contract negotiator, one who has an excellent understanding of the NFL and its policies, and as an agent who works diligently and tirelessly for the best interests of his clients.
After graduating from Penn State in 1990 with his Bachelors of Arts in History, and Widener University School of Law in Harrisburg in 1993 with his Juris Doctorate, Jim practiced for four years at the renowned law firm of Spadoro & Hilson in Woodbridge, New Jersey.
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0:00 — Intro2:07 — Becoming a Penn Stater
2:53 — Studying history
4:27 — Ad Read - LionLink
5:38 — Becoming a sports agent
6:53 — Practicing law
8:22 — What it was like that first year of pursuing clients to represent
11:15 — The accuracies and inaccuracies of the movie "Jerry Maguire"
12:43 — Representing Penn Staters such as Tamba Hali and Robbie Gould
18:19 — How Jim measures success for his clients
20:12 — The process of becoming a player's agent and working with Brenton Strange
24:35 — The influence of agent's for a player's NFL Draft s…
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Episode 36 — Founder Of Black Doctors Consortium, Center For Health Equity, And R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine, Dr. Ala Stanford
25 mei 2023 · 38 min
Start your weekend off with another episode of The People of Penn State! Lees meer
Today, we welcome alumna Dr. Ala Stanford to the program for an insightful conversation about medicine and health equity.
Dr. Stanford discussed her time at Penn State, (including her days as a Lion Ambassador), her career path, transforming her private practice into a Covid-19 testing center during the height of the pandemic, what it's like to become a public figure, working with Will Smith, and disparities in healthcare.
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She gained national recognition during the COVID-19 pandemic using the infrastructure of her pediatric surgery practice to create a grassroots organization to focus on testing, contact tracing and vaccination in communities devoid of access to care and resources.Dr. Stanford has been a practicing physician for over 25 years. She is former director of the Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities of Temple University School of Medicine, a member of the Philadelphia Board of Health, Philadelphia Department of Health COVID19 advisory board and a trusted national leader and public health advocate. In addition to opening a Center for Health Equity to improve health outcomes in communities with the lowest life expectancy, her organization was responsible for providing over 100,000 COVID-19 tests and vaccinations.
She earned two degrees from Penn State — a Bachelor of Science degree from the Eberly College of Science and a doctor of medicine degree from the College of Medicine — and went on to become the first African American female pediatric surgeon trained entirely in the United States.
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Episode 35 — NIL Special With Michael Mauti '12: Letterman Founder Of Lions Legacy Club
4 mei 2023 · 35 min
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the most talked about topics in college athletics and has drastically changed the landscape of sports at the collegiate level in the United States. In a special two-part series on The People of Penn State, we take a close look at NIL, with a strong focus on its impact at Penn State. Lees meer
In part two of our two-part NIL series, we caught up with Penn State Football legend, Michael Mauti '12. Michael was a standout linebacker for the Nittany Lions, serving as a two-time team captain, earning a first-team All-Big Ten selection, and winning the Big Ten's Butkus-Fitzgerald Linebacker of the Year award in 2012.
After wrapping up a five-year career in the National Football League, Michael has since transitioned into a leadership role within the NIL space, serving as the Letterman Founder of the Lions Legacy Club collective. Lions Legacy Club is a fan-driven and alumni-led NIL program for Penn State University football student-athletes, alumni, and fans.
We chatted with Michael about his playing career at Penn State, the overview of Name, Image, and Likeness in college athletics, the mission of Lions Legacy Club, and more.
To get involved or learn more about Lions Legacy Club, visit https://lionslegacyclub.com.
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0:00 — Intro2:05 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:40 — Memories of being a student
4:57 — Michael's decision to stay at Penn State during unprecedented times for the football program
8:02 — Re-recruiting teammates to stay with the program
11:10 — Trusting in former head coach Bill O'Brien
13:52 — "Saving The Roar" documentary
17:32 — If NIL was around when Michael was a student-athlete
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Episode 34 — NIL Special With Kerry Small '87: Executive Director of Success With Honor
4 mei 2023 · 28 min
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the most talked about topics in college athletics and has drastically changed the landscape of sports at the collegiate level in the United States. In a special two part series on The People of Penn State, we take a close look at NIL, with a strong focus on its impact at Penn State. Lees meer
In part one of our NIL deep-dive, we talk with Kerry Small '87, the Executive Director of Success With Honor. Success With Honor is an NIL collective that seeks to support student-athletes for all 31 varsity sports at Penn State by helping them represent businesses, build valuable life lessons, impact charitable organizations, and more.
Kerry joined us to provide insight on the origins of NIL, its role in college athletics and at Penn State, Success With Honor's mission, what it's like working with student-athletes, and more.
To get involved or learn more about Success With Honor, visit https://successwithhonor.com.
You can also follow Success With Honor on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
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0:00 — Intro1:30 — Becoming a Penn Stater
2:17 — Involvement as a student
4:35 — Memories of the 1986-87 Penn State Football season
5:49 — Kerry's initial career path
6:45 — Ad Read - Penn State Bakery
7:39 — Working with small businesses
9:20 — What is NIL?
10:40 — NIL Collectives
12:46 — Success With Honor's Role in the NIL space
16:02 — How alumni can get involved with Success With Honor
18:45 — The impact NIL can have on student-athletes
22:43 — Learning more about Success With Honor
23:40 — Lightning Round Q&A
25:10 — Outro
26:40 — Alma Mater
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Episode 33 — Director For Operations And Exercise Director For The Tactical Training Group, Pacific, Captain Thomas Ulmer '96
19 april 2023 · 39 min
Captain Thomas Ulmer '96 is a commissioned Naval Officer with 27 years of experience. A Surface Warfare Officer, he has commanded two Navy warships and led diverse work forces through routine operations to crisis while circum-navigating the globe and conducting operations worldwide. Lees meer
Throughout his service, Tom has participated in operations that responded to natural disasters by providing humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, evacuated thousands from war zones, and conducted operations in support of national security.
Tom joins us to talk about his military service, missions for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief, his strong family ties to Penn State and why he continues to give back to the University.
All of that and a whole lot more on this episode of The People of Penn State!
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Intro2:27 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:15 — Involvement as a student
3:57 — Original career goals
6:25 — Family connections to Penn State
7:53 — Stories about Tom's brother Dave Ulmer
8:58 — Being a part of the Disney College Program
11:50 — The rare occasion where Tom's Penn State pride got him in trouble
13:00 — "Top Gun's" influence on Navy recruitment
14:15 — Lessons from Tom's Naval service
15:55 — Humanitarian missions
20:53 — Tom's call sign
23:25 — What it's like commanding a ship
25:05 — Responsibilities for the Tactical Training Group, Pacific
27:38 — Tom's new upcoming role in education
29:00 — Service to Penn State and giving back
30:23 — Ad Read - Alumni Shop
31:39 — Lighting Round Q&A
35:55 — Outro
37:10 — Alma Mater
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Episode 32 — Film And Video Production With Dawn L. Manning '00
30 maart 2023 · 37 min
Through her work in video and film production, alumna Dawn L. Manning '00 has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and music industry. Lees meer
Some of the stars she has worked with include Will & Jada Smith, Beyoncé, Lady Gaga, Madonna, Terrell Owens, Common, Jason Derulo, Nicki Minaj, and more.
On this episode of The People of Penn State, Dawn takes us through her passion for entertainment, music and sports, the projects she's worked on in her career, the challenges she's faced in production as a black woman, advice to new producers, and more.
Dawn is currently working as an EP/EIC over numerous projects at Westbrook Media -- Will and Jada Smith’s production company -- with projects ranging from documentary, scripted, VR and branded content.
Her previous work is highlighted by being EIC of "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air Reunion," Line Producer of Showtime’s three-part sports documentary series “Shut up and Dribble,” Production Manager of Beyoncé’s Visual Grammy performance 2017 and “Vice World of Sports," Vineland’s PGA award winning series for Best Produced Sports Programing. Her Film Producing credits include “LUV” starring Common, “Dysfunctional Friends” starring Terrell Owens and Stacy Dash and “Eden” starring Nate Parker.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:50 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:30 — Involvement as a student
4:40 — Initial career goals
6:40 — Getting a start in the entertainment industry
11:56 — Being a cheerleader for the Washington Wizards
13:21 — Sports, entertainment and music
16:03 — Working with Terrell Owens
17:00 — Overcoming challenges in the workplace as a black female producer
21:43 — The imp…
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Episode 31 — Cybersecurity Training With Dr. John N. Just '01
15 maart 2023 · 29 min
Ever received one of those pesky phishing emails or phone calls from someone trying to scam you by pretending to be someone else? Then you'll find this episode of The People of Penn State to be pretty insightful! Lees meer
In Episode 31 of the podcast, we're joined by Dr. John N. Just '01, the Chief Learning Officer at KnowBe4, the world's largest cybersecurity awareness training organization.
John talks about his role at KnowBe4, how the organization is aiming to provide cybersecurity education with companies, and what everyone can be doing to combat phishing and other forms of online scams.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:15 — John's Penn State story
4:04 — Initial career goals
7:47 — Ad Read - LionLink
9:10 — Experiences with Fortune 500 listed companies
12:15 — KnowBe4
14:54 — Email phishing
19:10 — Education on cyber security
21:30 — How John stays connected to Penn State
23:55 — Being the parent of a first-year Penn State student
24:30 — Lightning Round Q&A
27:00 — Outro
28:10 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 30 — A Passion Of Storytelling With Shadé Olasimbo '12, Producer, Editor, and Videographer
23 februari 2023 · 40 min
Shadé Olasimbo (2012 - Broadcast Journalism) is an Emmy-nominated video producer, editor, and videographer based in Atlanta where she runs FCOlasimbo Productions, LLC. She is also a Senior Video Producer at HubSpot, where she's the lead producer behind the newly launched Hustle YouTube Channel. Lees meer
In our 30th episode, Shadé joined the show to talk about her role with HubSpot, why she has such a big passion for telling the stories of others, her work with our African American Alumni Organizations, and how she's been inspired by Black Penn Staters of the past and the present.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:19 — Intro
2:50 — Becoming a Penn Stater
4:40 — Being involved as a student
8:14 — Experience as a tour guide with the The Student Minority Advisory and Recruitment Team (SMART)
10:35 — Initial career goals
13:50 — Ad Read #1 - Penn State Bakery
14:50 — Shadé's career path
17:53 — Overcoming life's challenges
21:50 — Role with HubSpot
25:57 — Staying involved with Penn State / Working with our African American Alumni Organizations
28:45 — Helping other people share their stories
31:22 — Being inspired by Black Penn Staters of the past and the present
33:57 — Lightning Round Q&A
38:35 — Outro
39:43 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 29 — Co-Founder of Saint Rocco’s Treats, Kolby Rush '21
9 februari 2023 · 28 min
Saint Rocco’s Treats aims to foster freshness, quality, and transparency in the dog food and treat industry. Founded by alumnus Kolby Rush (2021 - Finance) and his brother Kaleb, Saint Rocco's is striving to put furry friends' long-term health and happiness first. Lees meer
Kolby appears on episode 29 of our podcast to talk about the origin story of Saint Rocco's, the growth of the company, what makes it stand out in the industry, and more.
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0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
1:25 — Kolby's Penn State story
2:05 — Philadelphia Eagles talk
2:31 — Involvement as a student
4:39 — Career trajectory
5:55 — Starting Saint Rocco's Treats
10:27 — What makes Saint Rocco's stand out
13:11 — Growth of the company
16:07 — Kolby's passion for dogs
18:10 — Entrepreneur advice
21:07 — Ad Read - LionLink
22:06 — Lightning Round Q&A
25:50 — More information on Saint Rocco's
26:39 — Outro
27:54 —Alma Mater Close
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Episode 28 — Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs, Katie Kemmerer '18
26 januari 2023 · 39 min
Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State -- a podcast by the Penn State Alumni Association. Lees meer
In this episode we're joined by Katie Kemmerer (2018 - Bellisario), Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs. In her fifth season with the club, Katie manages the international expansion of the Chiefs brand as well as oversees brand activations in the Kansas City area. Previous and ongoing projects within the Chiefs organization include Super Bowl Championship Rings, Chiefs Fit, Chiefs Style Lounge, and Chiefs Charity Game. Prior to her current position, Katie interned in the Community Outreach department.
On the show, Katie discusses her career path working in sports, her day-to-day responsibilities in Kansas City, the work expanding the brand of the Chiefs internationally, how Penn Staters have helped her throughout her career, and more.
Follow Katie on Twitter: @katie_kemmerer.
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Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:15 — Becoming a Penn Stater
3:46 — Involvement as a student
8:40 — Launching a career in sports
11:13 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink
12:15 — Day-To-Day Responsibilities with the Kansas City Chiefs
14:28 —International expansion of the Chiefs brand
21:02 —Marketing strategies in the U.S.
23:42 — Aligning other brands with the Chiefs
25:00 — Working with Tamba Hali at an event
25:57 — Building a career with the Chiefs
29:20 — The role of the Penn State network in professional growth
33:51 — Lightning Round Q&A
37:03 — Outro
38:00 — Alma Mater Close
For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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Episode 27 — Princeton University Social Media Specialist, Maddy Pryor '13
11 januari 2023 · 42 min
Our first episode of 2023 is a fun one, as we talk with Maddy Pryor '13, a Social Media Specialist at Princeton University! Lees meer
Joined by our host, Paul Clifford '20g, Maddy discusses her extensive experience in content creation, crisis communications and community management. Maddy and Paul also talk about her time as a student, her love for Penn State basketball, what it was like running the Nittany Lion's Twitter account and her involvement with THON's Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group.
In addition to her Penn State degree in AD/PR, Maddy also holds a master’s in PR from Kent State. She could hold an entire conversation using just GIFs and will live-tweet about pretty much anything. She loves stand-up comedy, college hoops, and the New York Mets.
Follow/Connect with Maddy on Social Media:
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https://www.dmaig.orgTimestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:25 — How Maddy became a Penn Stater
4:15 — Involvement as a student
6:45 — THON memories
9:20 — Areas of study in school
13:05 — Ad Read #1
14:08 — Experiences as a student in 2011
18:20 — Crisis communications
18:57 — Giving back to Penn State
20:37 — Handling the Nittany Lion's official Twitter account
25:00 — What a career in social media is like
28:15 — Dance Marathon Alumni Interest Group
31:35 — Maddy's connection with former Penn State men's basketball head coach Pat Chambers
34:05 — Penn State men's basketball head coach Micah Shrewsberry Giving Tuesday Story
35:55 — Lightning Round Q&A
40:10 — Outro
41:26 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 26 — Writing About Wine, Spirits, Food, and Travel With Brian Freedman
16 november 2022 · 54 min
Are you a big fan of wine and spirits? How about food and travel? This episode of The People of Penn State combines all of those things into one great show as we talk to accomplished author, consultant and speaker, Brian Freedman. Lees meer
Brian is a wine, spirits, travel, and food writer, restaurant and beverage consultant, wine and spirits educator, and event host and speaker. He regularly contributes to Food & Wine digital, Forbes.com, and SevenFifty Daily.He has also contributed to Travel + Leisure online, Departures online, Whisky Advocate Magazine, Wine Enthusiast, The Bourbon Review, and more.
He consults with restaurants on their beverage programs, regularly hosts virtual and in-person wine and spirits tastings for corporate and private clients, and has traveled to more than 50 countries and territories around the world, and extensively throughout the United States, to experience the food, drink, and culture for his work.
Follow/Connect with Bill on Social Media:
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LinkedInVisit Brian's website and check out his book "CRUSHED: How A Changing Climate Is Altering The Way We Drink"
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:22 — Intro
2:23 — Brian's Penn State story
8:30 — Ad Read #1 - LionLink
9:30 — Career path
18:05 — Day to day life as a wine, spirits, food and travel writer
27:05 — Brian's book on Climate Change altering the way we drink
38:22 — Producing a video series on Instagram
41:25 — The process for choosing which wine and spirits to feature
43:33 — Lightning Round Q&A
53:00 — Outro
53:42 — Alma Mater #2
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Episode 25 — #OnTheStacks Podcast Host Bill Corcoran Jr. '11
27 oktober 2022 · 41 min
Alumnus Bill Corcoran Jr. '11, is the Founder and Host of the #OnTheStacks Podcast. Since its inception in 2020, the podcast has ranked in the top 2% of podcasts worldwide, with thousands of listeners in 34 countries, reaching all seven continents. Lees meer
Bill is an outside the box thinker and creator, always willing to try new things and stand out from the crowd. He is passionate about writing, branding, social media, and helping small businesses build their brand and reputation through engaging online content.
He joins us for episode 25 of The People of Penn State for an engaging conversation on the origins of #OnTheStacks, the growth and expansion of his show, a recent partnership with the Times Leader Media Group, and much more.
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/OnTheStacksPodcast
Instagram - @onthestackspodcast and @billcorcoranjr
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/OnTheStacksPodcast
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/onthestacks and https://www.linkedin.com/in/billcorcoranjr/
Twitter - @onthestackspod https://twitter.com/onthestackspod and @OTSprez https://twitter.com/OTSprez
Website: www.OnTheStacks.com
Times Leader https://www.timesleader.com/onthestacks
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:17 — Intro
2:10 — Becoming a Penn Stater
2:50 — Involvement as a student
4:33 — Family printing business
6:22 — Ad Read #1 - Football Letter
7:40 — #OnTheStacks Podcast origin
14:22 — Themes of the podcast
15:53 — Memorable guests on the show
20:15 — Episode featuring Paul
21:28 — Expanding the reach of the podcast
27:09 — Ad Read #2 - The Alumni Shop
28:10 — Story on how Paul and Bill met
34:20 — Lightning Round Q&A
36:00 — Bill's recent involvement in NIL
39:10 — Outro
40:10 — Alma Mater Close
For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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Episode 24 — Creator Of #LightUpMBC Live, Tami Eagle Bowling
5 oktober 2022 · 28 min
Tami Eagle Bowling is the creator of #LightUpMBC Live, a virtual broadcast that shines a light on the importance of awareness and funding for Stage 4, metastatic breast cancer (MBC) research. Lees meer
#LightUpMBC Live provides a platform for people affected by MBC to share their stories at illuminated landmarks around the country and inspires thousands to live each day with purpose.
On this episode of The People of Penn State, Tami joined us to discuss her own personal battle with breast cancer, working with #LightUpMBCLive, her career path in advertising and marketing, and the founding of her organization The EAGLE Method, a framework for building resilience to create a healthy state of mind.
Connect with Tami on LinkedIn.
Follow #LightUpMBC on Instagram.
Learn more about The EAGLE Method on its website.Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:25 — Intro
2:15 — Tami's Penn State story
3:00 — Involvement as a student
3:30 — Career path
4:09 — Ad Read - LionLink
5:22 — Career path cont.
6:55 — The sales process for print advertising
8:05 — Differences in digital and print advertising
9:40 — #LightUpMBC Live
17:30 — The EAGLE Method
22:50 — Advice for Penn State graduates
23:47 — Lighting Round Q&A
25:30 — Learning more about Tami's work
26:30 — Outro
27:25 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 23 — Aesthetic Care With Albert Ko M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery
7 september 2022 · 33 min
Albert Ko, M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery, is our guest for Episode 23 of The People of Penn State. Dr. Ko is highly qualified and experienced in the field of plastic surgery and aesthetic care, with over 30 years of experience and thousands of completed surgical procedures. Lees meer
Topics of discussion with Dr. Ko include memories of watching Penn State Football in the 1980s, the process of medical school, misconceptions about the field of plastic surgery, procedures that he remembers the most and more.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:20 — Becoming a Penn Stater
4:15 — Involvement as a student
6:05 — Penn State Football in the 1980s
8:20 — Medical School goals
9:36 — Ad Read #1 - The Penn State Bakery
10:30 — Medical School processes
15:05 — Reconstructive/plastic surgery
17:45 — Cases that Dr. Ko remembers the most
20:08 — Ethical considerations
22:45 — Ad Read #2 - The Football Letter
24:10 — Family ties to Penn State
26:25 —Lightning Round Q&A
31:07 — Outro
32:13 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 22 — Economic Development And Climate Resilience With Sebastian Africano '99
28 juli 2022 · 35 min
Sebastian Africano '99 has spent the past 23 years working on making the world more hospitable for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. He’s worked on the front lines of economic development and climate resilience in 14 countries and with several Indigenous nations since graduating from Penn State. Lees meer
Most of that time has been spent with Colorado-based impact organization, Trees, Water & People, which aims to improve lives by helping communities to protect, conserve, and manage their natural resources.
Sebastian joined The People of Penn State for a lengthy discussion on the organization, its goals, support and impact around the world.
Visit Trees, Water & People at https://treeswaterpeople.org.
Connect with Sebastian on LinkedIn: Sebastian Africano.Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
2:10 — Sebastian's Penn State story
4:33 — Ad Read - The Football Letter
5:55 — Discussing Trees, Water & People
26:00 — Support for the organization
30:27 — Lightning Round Q&A
33:00 — Outro
34:15 — Alma Mater Close
For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com
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Episode 21 — Multilingual Communication Services With Wendy Pease '85
14 juli 2022 · 42 min
You'd best describe Wendy Pease '85 as a cultural wordsmith. On today's episode of The People of Penn State, Wendy joins us to discuss her role as Owner and President of Rapport International, which provides written translation, spoken interpretation and multilingual communication services for local and global companies. Lees meer
She also talks about her early interest in marketing language, the types of services her company offers different partners, her new book, and more.
Connect with Wendy and her organization:
Website: www.RapportTranslations.com
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wendypease/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wendypeas
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wendy.pease/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/RapportIntl
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@wendy_pease
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:20 — Intro
3:00 — Wendy's Penn State story
4:07 — Involvement at Penn State
4:45 — Working at WPSU
5:40 — Ad Read #1 - The Alumni Shop
6:40 — The origins of Rapport International
8:35 — Using a Penn State degree
10:37 — Companies Wendy has worked with
13:41 — Importance of closed captioning accuracy
16:20 — Engaging audiences in an authentic way
19:45 — Exporting services
22:20 — Wendy's book "The Language of Global Marketing"
25:00 — Wendy's "Global Marketing Show" Podcast
27:20 — Podcasting broadens conversations
28:30 — Helping companies with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion strategies
30:35 — Bridging language gaps
34:15 — Slang and its challenges as a part of global marketing
36:07 — Ad Read #2 - Penn State Bakery
36:58 — Lighting Round Q&A
40:20 — Outro
41:33 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 20 — Award-Winning Journalist, Jeff Ballou '90
30 juni 2022 · 43 min
Jeff Ballou '90 has reached some incredible heights as an award-winning journalist and currently serves as News Editor for the Al Jazeera Media Network's English language channel. Lees meer
In episode 20 of The People of Penn State, Jeff discusses the foundations of his passion for journalism, covering current events around the globe, how his love for Penn State started, and other topics.
Accomplishment's of note include Jeff being the National Press Club’s first elected international broadcaster. Likewise, he also became the first African-American-male President to lead the 114-year-old, 3,000-member, 110-employee storied private club. Jeff has been recognized by many bodies including the U.S. Congress, the City of Pittsburgh, the body that governs the Emmy awards, legacy news organizations such as the Associated Press the trade association for historically African American newspapers, The National Eagle Scout Association, his high school and collegiate alma maters.
You can connect with Jeff on social media:
Twitter: @jpballoujourn1
Instagram: @Everylioncounts OR @jpballou
LinkedIn: Jeff BallouTimestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Open0:18 — Intro
0:55 — Choosing Penn State
5:25 — Involvement as a student and beyond
9:45 — Diversifying THON
13:58 — Ad Read
14:50 — Jeff's passion for journalism and media
19:00 — Day to day life as a news editor at Al Jazeera
22:48 — Covering current events around the world and in the U.S.
29:50 — Domestic issues in the U.S.
34:45 — Lightning Round Q&A
40:55 — Outro
42:15 — Alma Mater Close
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Episode 19 — Covering The American Presidency With Ben Feller '92
20 juni 2022 · 34 min
This is the audio recording from our special episode of The People of Penn State, originally aired as a livestream as part of We Are Weekend. Lees meer
Our guest for the episode is Ben Feller '92. Ben is a communications advisor who covered two presidents and now helps people and organizations tell their own stories. Ben’s most important title – as Sam Feller’s dad – is the one that drove him to write his first book: "Big Problems, Little Problems," a father-son tale about solving life ’s frustrations.
Ben is also a partner at maslansky + partners, the leading language strategy firm in the world. He is also a moderator, public speaker and media adviser. A native of State College, Ben graduated with distinction from Penn State in 1992 with a degree in journalism, and he has been honored as an Alumni Fellow recipient by the University.
He talks about his relationship with Sam, the process of writing a children's book, his new career venture in language strategy, and more.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Verse #10:18 — Intro
2:10 — Conversation starts
3:40 — Morning show appearance
5:43 — Relationship with his son Sam
11:29 — "Big Problems, Little Problems" book
16:47 — Sam's opinion on the book
18:40 — The best aspects of writing a children's book
23:40 — Further information on the book
24:40 — Language strategy
26:55 — Differences between storytelling and marketing
28:38 — Lighting round Q&A
32:37 — Outro
34:25 — Alma Mater Verse #2
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Episode 18 — Director Of The Ruth Matthews Bourger Women With Children Program, Katherine Pohlidal
2 juni 2022 · 45 min
Another great story to share on this episode of The People of Penn State, as Katherine Pohlidal joined us to discuss her work as the Director of the nationally recognized Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program at Misericordia University. Lees meer
The Women with Children Program (WWC) is one of only eight such programs in the United States. Its goal is to empower economically disadvantaged single mothers by providing the opportunity to complete a college degree, creating brighter futures for themselves and for their children. Through the program the roadblocks to higher education are removed and the completion of a college degree becomes a reality.
BOURGER WWC STUDENT FAMILIES RECEIVE:
Free on-campus housing in safe, secure homes for up to 4 years
Free books and academic supplies for both mother and children
Priority placement for child care and federal work study jobs
Support with all subsidies including; SNAP, ELRC, WIC
Family enrichment programming, children’s libraries, playgrounds and garden
WWC Scholarships awarded annually for tuition assistance
Learn more about the Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program by clicking here.
Katherine also talked about her family's strong ties to Penn State, which include many alumni:
Edwina Pohlidal (mother), Rich Pohlidal (brother - former men’s rugby player), John Pohlidal-(brother), Elizabeth Pohlidal (sister - former national champion with the women's rugby team) Regan Palfey Pohlidal (sister in law -Blue Band alum), and Kristi Pohlidal (sister in law).Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Verse #10:18 — Intro
2:10 — The Pohlidal family's strong Penn State roots
4:35 — Katherine's experiences as a student
6:32 — Meeting Joe Paterno story
9:25 — Ad Read #1
10:30 — The Ruth Matthews Bourger Women with Children Program
24:50 — The power of higher education to make an impact
30:35 — Future of the Women with Children Program
34:20 — Further information on supporting the program
35:00 — Ad Read #2
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Episode 17 — How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur With Marc Kramer '91
11 mei 2022 · 40 min
Looking to become an entrepreneur or just simply interested in entrepreneurship? Listen to today's episode of The People of Penn State! Lees meer
Marc Kramer '91, President of The Best Business Minds and host of a podcast of the same name joins the show to discuss his early days as an entrepreneur, founding the country's first organized investor angel network in 1989, his work through Penn State's Technology Development Center, and more.
Marc has also written six business books published by major publishers McGraw Hill, Prentice Hall, Entrepreneur Press and Adams Media. His Best Business Minds podcast now has listeners from 61 countries since starting the show in March 2020.
Visit The Best Business Minds website to listen to episodes today!
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Verse #1
0:23 — Intro
2:10 — Becoming a Penn Stater
4:32 — Getting started in entrepreneurship
6:24 — Ad Read
7:18 — Attending West Virginia
8:35 — Memories of West Virginia/Penn State Football matchups
10:10 — Sports writing days
12:25 — Taking a different career path
17:20 — Penn State Technology Development Center
20:42 — Angel Venture Fair
22:20 — The role of investors
24:10 — Being intentional about helping others
27:25 — The podcast boom
32:15 — Best Business Minds podcast
35:22 — Lightning round Q&A
38:48 — Outro
39:43 — Alma Mater Verse #2
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Episode 16 — Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center, Brandon Carter '14
13 april 2022 · 47 min
Brandon Carter's passion is Shakespeare. His mission is to “Break the Legacy” of what Shakespeare roles look and sound like, especially at an epicenter of culture surrounding Shakespeare and his early modern contemporaries. Lees meer
He is the Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center. Located in the Shenandoah Valley, Virginia’s premiere classical theatre is at once intimate in scale and epic in imagination— creating vital, sophisticated, and accessible seasons built around a company of versatile actors performing in repertory all year round. The Center illuminates the plays of Shakespeare and his contemporaries, classic and new, refreshing the individual, fostering civil discourse, and creating community in the Blackfriars Playhouse and beyond.
Brandon, who earned his MFA in acting from Penn State in 2014, joined The People of Penn State for an in-depth conversation on his career journey to the Shakespeare Center, using his role as an avenue for activism, and more.
Visit Brandon's website and the website for the American Shakespeare Center. You can also follow Brandon on Instagram: @mistercart3r.
Timestamps:
0:00 — Alma Mater Verse #1
0:16 — Intro
2:10 — Becoming a Penn Stater
5:20 — Earning an MFA in acting from Penn State
8:45 — Career journey to the American Shakespeare Center
13:00 — Wanting to be an actor
15:35 — Ad Read #1
16:45 — Using his platform for activism
26:00 — 2020 interview on Social Justice movement
30:20 — Leading through the COVID-19 pandemic
36:15 — What draws people to Shakespeare
40:00 — Shakespeare's Sonnets
41:47 — AD Read #2
43:35 — Lightning round questions
45:30 — Outro
46:35 — Alma Mater Verse #2
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Episode 15 — Attorney At Law And Author Of "Just in the Nick of Time," David Savitz '65
17 maart 2022 · 42 min
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, Attorney at Law and accomplished author David Savitz '65 joins the show. Lees meer
David chatted with us about his role in the highly publicized Ross Carlson Case; the impact of mental health in the criminal justice system; his work with The Kempe Foundation, which invests in the people and programs that build better futures for children; his fondest experiences as a Penn Stater; and other topics.
Throughout his more than fifty years as an attorney, David has lectured and published articles related to the field of psychiatry, child abuse, and mental health and the law, including an in-depth analysis on the legal defense of persons diagnosed with multiple personality disorder, published in the psychiatric journal, Dissociation. His newest book, "Just in the Nick of Time," has been published by the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Check out The Kempe Foundation's website and learn more about "Just in the Nick of Time" here.
Learn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu.
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0:00 — Alma Mater Verse #10:20 — Intro
1:55 — Becoming a Penn Stater
2:50 — Growing up in Northeast Pennsylvania
3:35 — Time as a student at Penn State
7:20 — Early interest in the law
8:55 — "Just in the Nick of Time" and the Ross Carlson Case
20:50 — Issues of mental disease in the court of law
28:10 — Trial lawyer
31:35 — The Kempe Foundation
36:00 — Where to purchase David's book
36:55 — Lighting Round Questions
40:40 — Outro
41:40 — Alma Mater Verse #2
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Episode 13 — Owner Of Hoagies & Hops Of Indianapolis, Kristina Mazza '02
23 februari 2022 · 28 min
We don't advise you listen to this episode of The People of Penn State on a hungry stomach! We're joined by Kristina Mazza '02, the owner of Hoagies & Hops restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana! Lees meer
With bread coming from South Jersey, meat, pickles and chips coming from Philly and the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, through Hoagies & Hops, Kristina hopes to give Indy a taste of what Southeast PA comfort food is all about.
In the show, Kristina discusses how her passion for food got started, what it's like running her own restaurant, bringing Pennsylvania foods to Indy, the excitement behind hosting Penn State watch parties, and a lot more.
Timestamps:
0.00 — Alma Mater Verse #11:15 — Intro
1:25 — Beginnings at Penn State
2:35 — Penn State relationships
3:20 — Kristina's passion for food
8:00 — Running a business
8:30 — Hoagies & Hops' signature item
10:50 — Winning "Best Cheesesteak in Indiana"
12:20 — Giving back to the local community
15:00 — Serving craft beer
17:50 — Penn State/Eagles Game Watch Parties
20:35 — Hosting Penn Staters for the 2016 Big Ten Championship Game
22:03 — Ad Read
23:00 — Lighting Round Questions
26:45 — Outro
27:45 — Alma Mater Verse #2
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Episode 12 — Writing A Series Of Children's Books With CEO and Author of "Gameday In The USA," Marnie Schneider '90
9 februari 2022 · 34 min
Marnie Schneider '90 as taken her experiences attending Penn State Football and Philadelphia Eagles games, and turned them into a highly successful series of children's books called "Gameday In The USA." Lees meer
This series includes 8 books that focus on a city and its football team, including the Eagles and the Steelers. It follows lovable characters, Football Freddie and Fumble the Dog, and the rich history and culture of each city they visit.
In this episode of the podcast, Marnie discussed the book series; the lessons and memories she learned from her grandfather Leonard Tose, who was the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles and founded the Ronald McDonald House; the impact her mother Susan (the first female GM in NFL history) has had in her life; and more.
Timestamps:
0.20 — Intro2:15 — Choosing Penn State
3:20 — Stories/lessons from Marnie's grandfather's ownership of the Philadelphia Eagles
4:40 — Favorite Penn State memories
6:07 — Involvement with THON as a student
7:30 — Ad Read #1
9:05 — Family connection to the Ronald McDonald House
11:32 — "Gameday In The USA" book series
14:45 — Reliving the Eagles Super Bowl win in 2018
16:25 — Life as a CEO
17:30 — The impact of Marnie's mother
20:14 — Importance of "showing up" every day
22:00 — Giving to get
23:40 — What's next for "Gameday In The USA"
26:08 — Ad Read #2
27:00 — Lightning Round questions
32:40 — Outro
Visit the "GameDay In The USA" website.
Connect with Marnie on:
Twitter - @MarnieSchneidr
Facebook - @marnieschneider
Instagram - @marnieschneider1
LinkedIn - Marnie SchneiderLearn more about the Penn State Alumni Association: alumni.psu.edu.
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Episode 11 — The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
3 februari 2022 · 46 min
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company was the brainchild of Penn State alumni James P. Jimirro and Robert W. Schneider. The company presents professional revivals of worthy Broadway musicals; in doing so it provides an opportunity for patrons to re-visit these shows and, in some cases, experience them for the first time. The Company chooses shows that it deems deserving of continued exposure. The company, as part of its casting, will introduce audiences to emerging artists within the New York theatrical community. Lees meer
In this episode of The People of Penn State, Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford is joined by Jim, Robert and another of the company's talented leaders (and fellow Penn State graduate) Ben Nissen, to take us through each of their individual Penn State stories, why they formed J2 Spotlight, the mission of the company, some of their favorite works, and more!
Visit J2 Spotlight's website to learn more about the company and to check out some of their upcoming shows.
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James P. Jimirro (Executive Producer and Co-Founder, J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company) is the creator and founding President of The Disney Channel and Walt Disney Home Video. He received his BA in Radio-Television from Penn State, and a Masters in Mass Communications from Syracuse. He is a voting member of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences (Oscars). He has been honored as Distinguished Alumnus by Penn State, and was the Vision Fund of America honoree for achievement in the entertainment industry. He co-founded The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company, which presents revivals of worthy Broadway musicals.Robert W. Schneider (Co-Founder/Artistic Director, J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company) holds academic appointments at Penn State University, New York Film Acad…
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Episode 10 — The Hope Gala
26 januari 2022 · 33 min
The NYC Hope Gala is a 100% volunteer-led annual gala and year-round fundraising organization established to support the fundraising efforts of Penn State Dance Marathon (THON). Since 2008, The Hope Gala has raised over $1.5 million towards the mission of conquering childhood cancer. Lees meer
In episode 10 of The People of Penn State, Co-Executive Directors of The Hope Gala, Sara Leary Swanson '14 and Ema Gaubaite '10 discussed the origins of the gala, how they each got involved with it and overviewed how the organization has grown in a more virtual world.
Timestamps
0:25 — Intro3:02 — Choosing Penn State
4:38 — Activities at Penn State
6:12 — Hope Gala Overview
8:06 — Getting involved with The Hope Gala
10:15 — Information on the 2022 Hope Gala
11:21 — Year-long efforts for the organization
13:00 — The gala in a virtual world
15:15 — Annual fundraising efforts
16:30 — Favorite aspects of leading the gala
19:04 — Relationship building through volunteering
20:30 — Ad Read
21:38 — Lighting Round Questions
31:30 — Outro
Visit The Hope Gala's website or follow it on social media:
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Sara Leary Swanson is a User-Experience Design Lead at JP Morgan. Her leadership style centers around mentoring and advancing women in the fintech industry and the inclusivity and accessibility of technology.A 2014 graduate, Sara received her B.A. in Integrative Arts and B.A. in Communications from the Pennsylvania State University. She is now pursuing her MBA from Stevens Institute of Technology. She lives in New Jersey with her husband, Richard Swanson (PSU class of 2014), and mini Goldendoodle, Brie.
Ema Gaubaite is a Vice President at Capital Group Private Client Service. She works closely with clients providing wealth management services and valuable solutions to high-net-worth fami…
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Episode 9 — Education Activism And Inspirational Speaking With Brian Anthony Davis '18
13 januari 2022 · 54 min
Brian Anthony Davis '18 is an Educator Activist and Inspirational Speaker, and he joined us for a great conversation on The People of Penn State. Lees meer
He joined Alumni Association CEO Paul Clifford '20g to talk about the special relationship that he has with Penn State President Eric Barron, being able to speak at multiple TED Talk events, and his experiences as the Associate Director of Equity and Inclusion at a high school in San Francisco.
Brian also discussed issues of inequality and racism, staying involved with the College of Liberal Arts as a volunteer, why he is a big proponent of Yoga for self-exploration, and a whole lot more.
Timestamps
2:10 — Intro2:55 — Penn State journey
6:41 — Being a student leader at Penn State
10:55 — Study abroad experiences
15:30 — TED Talks
20:45 — Relationship with Penn State President Eric Barron
27:04 — Teaching high school students in San Francisco
31:30 — The role of mentors and mentorship
34:00 — PhD candidacy at the University of San Francisco
37:20 —Journal of Black Educology
50:40 — Quick-hitter questions
52:47 — Outro
Connect with Brian on LinkedIn: Brian Davis.
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Episode 8 — Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Ryan K. Brown, Jr., '13, '21g
6 januari 2022 · 40 min
If alumnus Ryan K. Brown, Jr. '13, '21g, were to ever write a book, it'd be titled "Staying Busy." Lees meer
Since graduating from the Penn State College of Arts and Architecture in 2013, Ryan has served in the United States Navy as a Lieutenant, co-founded his own Trinidadian Hot Pepper Sauce company, joined the Military Leadership Development Program at Johnson and Johnson, became a member of Alumni Council, earned his master's degree from the Smeal College of Business, and more.
Ryan joined us in Episode 8 of The People of Penn State to discuss his time at Penn State where he held a leadership position for Black Caucus, his experience serving in the U.S. Navy, working with his wife in founding the "We Are Wonderfully Made" sauce company, among other topics.
Timestamps:
2:10 — Penn State journey4:40 — Involvement with Black Caucus and UPUA
12:30 — U.S. Navy service
16:57 — Johnson and Johnson's Military Leadership Program
19:35 — We Are Wonderfully Made sauce company
27:50 — Involvement with Alumni Council
32:16 — Quick-hitter questions
Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn.
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