Let’s Talk TRIO

A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Program, Educational Opportunity Centers).
Episodes
Episodes



Monday Feb 15, 2021
Monday Feb 15, 2021
In this episode we have Jacqueline "Jackie" Sanchez-Cruz, an educator for Portales Municipal Schools as a Junior High School teacher, alum of the TRIO Upward Bound Program at Eastern New Mexico University, and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM). Jackie is on the podcast to share her educational journey, her TRIO Upward Bound experience, and what it means to continue furthering one's education.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalumni #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOgraduate



Monday Feb 08, 2021
Monday Feb 08, 2021
In this episode we have Scott Cady, the counselor for Project Threshold, a TRIO related program at the University of Oklahoma. Scott is on the podcast to share his thoughts about post-secondary education, experience as a higher education and TRIO professional, and share his journey through college.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast



Friday Feb 05, 2021
Friday Feb 05, 2021
In this episode we have Sergio Galvez, a TRIO Upward Bound alum and the current director for the TRIO Upward Bound program at California Lutheran University. Sergio is on the podcast to share his journey through the TRIO Upward Bound program at CLU, share his reflection about education, and what it means to be a member of the TRIO community.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalum



Thursday Feb 04, 2021
Thursday Feb 04, 2021
In this episode we have Inika Williams who is the CARE Assistant Director and Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs (TRIO Upward Bound) at Florida State University. Inika is on the podcast to share her experience in TRIO, educational journey, and the impact of a post-secondary education among first generation students.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOubmathscience #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalum



Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
In this episode we have Richard Robert Santiago an alum of the TRIO Talent Search at la Universidad del Turabo. Richard is on the podcast to discuss social issues, share his educational journey, and discuss opportunities found in communities.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOubmathscience #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalum



Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Interview with Soledad Jauregui - Alum of TRIO at Eastern New Mexico University
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
Tuesday Feb 02, 2021
In this episode we have Soledad Jauregui an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM). Soledad is on the podcast to discuss her path into college, persevering as a single mom in college, and being an educator in the Clovis Municipal School System.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalum



Friday Oct 02, 2020
Friday Oct 02, 2020
In this episode we have Alina Tovar an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Caldwell High School (Caldwell, ID) and Student Support Services program at the University of Idaho; she is also a current TRIO McNair Scholar. Alina is on the podcast to discuss her path into college, forming a TRIO club, and being part of the TRIO McNair program.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOmcnair #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOalum



Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
Tuesday Sep 22, 2020
In this episode we have Alexandria Taylor Cervantes an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay and current TRIO McNair Scholar. Alexandria is on the podcast to discuss her college journey while at CSU-MB, going to grad school at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and her current career trajectory.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOmcnair #TRIOpodcast #FirstGen