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How are the challenges that LGBTQ+ elders face different from youth? How can communities across the US better support them? We’re chatting with SAGE – one of the nation’s most prominent providers of services for the LGBTQ+ senior community in the US.
On a closer look at rural poverty, with guest: Lance Cheslock, Executive Director of La Puente.
On adult education, with guests: Earl Buford, President of CAEL (Council for Adult & Experiential Learning); Carey Harris, CEO of Literacy Pittsburgh; & Anthony Tassi, CEO of Literacy Partners.
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion about advancing diversity in STEM, with guests; Meredith Gibson, CEO of Association for Women in Science; Dr. Shirley Malcom, Board Chair of National Math & Science Initiative / Director of SEA Change at the American Association for the Advancement of Science; Dr. Allison Scott, CEO of Kapor Center Foundation; & Alaina Percival, CEO and Board Chair of Women Who Code.
On the importance of advancing Native American Art and Artists in America with guests: Della Warrior, Director of the Museum of Indian Arts & Culture; Lulani Arquette, President & CEO of the Native Arts & Cultures Foundation; and John Vanausdall, President & CEO of The Eiteljorg Museum of American Indians and Western Art.
Protecting and advancing rights for Asian Americans with guest: John Yang, President & Executive Director of Asian Americans Advancing Justice.
We’re chatting with Ann Wrixon, Executive Director of CASA of Contra Costa, about advocating for abused and neglected children and youth in foster care in their community.
On affordable housing with guests: Philip Hecht, President and CEO of Housing Up – in DC; Maria Devlin, President and CEO of Families in Transition in New Hampshire and Rob Cramp, Executive Director of Housing for Homeless Inc in Florida.
On the importance of African American Chambers of Commerce with guests: John Harmon, President & CEO of the African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ; Larry Ivory, President & CEO of the Illinois State Black Chamber of Commerce and Jay King, CEO and President of the California Black Chamber of Commerce.
African American history and culture museums play a center role in their communities and across the US. Watch this discussion with special guests: Terri Lee Freeman, Executive Director of Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History and Culture, & LaNesha DeBardelaben, President and CEO of Northwest African American Museum.
Host On taking care of our aging population, with guests: Suzanne Anderson, Executive Director of AGE of Central Texas, Rimas Jasin, Executive Director of Presbyterian Senior Services, & Linda Levin, CEO of ElderSource
In the Global South it is often difficult to access information and resources to create a self-sufficient and sustainable agricultural sector. Nonprofits play an important role in creating a path for thriving communities, we’re discussing with special guests: Maria Kasparian, Executive Director of Edesia; Kate Schecter, President & CEO of World Neighbors; & Bridget Carrington, CEO of Coffee Quality Institute
On Alzheimer’s Disease, with guests: Elizabeth Edgerly, Executive Director of Alzheimer’s Association (Northern California & Northern Nevada Chapters); Dr. Karen Gilbert, Vice President of Education & Quality Assurance of Alzheimer’s Community Care; & Kenneth C. Zaentz, President & CEO of Alzheimer’s New Jersey.
Host Mark Oppenheim interviews guest: Terra Foundation for American Art President & CEO Elizabeth Glassman.
How do GenZ and Millennials find the resources, support and platforms to have their voices heard in politics? Our special guest is Kristin McGuire, Executive Director of Young Invincibles.
On animal welfare and safety, with guests; Liz Skrobisch, Executive Director of Animal Rescue League of Southern Rhode Island Dr. Edward Schettino, President and CEO of Animal Rescue League of Boston & Kerri Burns, CEO of Santa Barbara Humane Society
On animal-assisted therapy, with guests: Annie Peters, President & CEO of Pet Partners; Dr. Edward Placke, Executive Director of Green Chimneys; & Amy Blossom, CEO of Eagala (Equine Assisted Growth & Learning Assoc.)
How did The Diary of Anne Frank become an Opera? We spoke with the three people who were able to bring this story to the operatic stage and discussed their ten year journey from idea to production. Our special guests are: Shulamit Ran, Composer & Andrew MacLeish Distinguished Service Professor in the Department of Music of the University of Chicago; Dennis Hanthorn, Principal for m/Oppenheim and Former General Director of The Atlanta Opera; & Arthur Fagen, Conductor & Professor of Music and Co-Chair of the Jacobs School of Music Department of Orchestral Conducting and Music Director of Indiana University & The Atlanta Opera.
On seafood farming, with guests;
George Chamberlain, President of Global Seafood Alliance
Jim Parsons, Board President of National Aquaculture Association
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Sebastian Belle, Executive Director of Maine Aquaculture Association
Mark Oppenheim leads a discussion on aquariums and ocean conservation during the pandemic with: Roger Germann, President & CEO of the Florida Aquarium; Vikki Spruill, President & CEO of the New England Aquarium and Keith Sanford, President & CEO of the Tennessee Aquarium.