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



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



Sunday Sep 13, 2020
Sunday Sep 13, 2020
In this episode we have Daniel Perez, TRIO Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University Upward Bound program and graduate of ENMU and Washington State University. Daniel is on the podcast to discuss his life growing up, share his TRIO journey, and talk about inspiration to follow music as a teaching career.
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/letstalktrioMake a one time donation to our Kickstarter: http://kck.st/30q4a9t
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 #FirstGen



Sunday Sep 06, 2020
Sunday Sep 06, 2020
In this episode we have Amaris Lopez, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Amaris is on the podcast to share her educational journey, living between two worlds of Mexico and the United States, and what it means to be in TRIO Student Support Services.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsor: 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/letstalktrioMake a one time donation to our Kickstarter: http://kck.st/30q4a9t
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 #TRIOpodcast #FirstGen



Sunday Aug 30, 2020
Sunday Aug 30, 2020
In this episode we have Kimimila Simms, Director of the Student Support Services program at the University of New Mexico-Gallup. Kimimila is on the podcast to share her college journey, discuss the challenges of college going students, and talk about her role as a director for TRIO Student Support Services.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsor: 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/letstalktrioMake a one time donation to our Kickstarter: http://kck.st/30q4a9t 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 #TRIOpodcast #FirstGen