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



Sunday Jun 07, 2020
Sunday Jun 07, 2020
In this episode we have Yuridia Leyva, Bio-statistician at the Center for Healthcare Equity in Kidney Disease (CHEK-D) at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and TRIO Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University TRIO Upward Bound program, University of New Mexico TRIO Student Support Services Program, and the TRIO Ronald E. McNair program. Yuridia is on the podcast to discuss her path in education, share her experiences in the TRIO programs, and talk about her career.
A HUGE thank you to our sponsor: StudentAccess (ad within the podcast)
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Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas



Sunday May 31, 2020
Sunday May 31, 2020
In this episode we have Dawn Blue Sky-Hill, Director of the TRIO Student Support Services at the University of New Mexico. Dawn is on the podcast to share her origin story, her path in education, and the experiences in the TRIO programs.
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 by donating monthly: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Make a one time donation to our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/letstalktrio
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas



Tuesday May 26, 2020
Tuesday May 26, 2020
In this episode we have Fabiola Mora, Director of the Academic Advancement Center (AAC) at Colorado State University. Fabiola is on the podcast to share her journey to college, talk about the challenges and obstacles in higher education, and her experiences within TRIO as a professional.
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 by donating monthly: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Make a one time donation to our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/letstalktrio
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manager - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas



Wednesday May 13, 2020
Wednesday May 13, 2020
In this episode we have Heath Alexander, Director of Grants and Program Evaluation at Study Smart Tutors. Heath is on the podcast to discuss his journey through TRIO and share his experiences as a professional.
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 by donating monthly: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Make a one time donation to our Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/profile/letstalktrio
Audio Engineer & Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer & Marketing Manger - Voiceover and Ad: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas



Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Interview with Various Students at Colorado State University's TRIO Day 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Thursday Feb 27, 2020
Pre-Recorded episode at the Paul Thayer TRIO House celebrating TRIO Day. Interview with the various TRIO students from various programs at Colorado State University in collaboration with the TRIO Upward Bound programs, Equal Opportunity Centers, GEAR Up, Talent Search, and Academic Advancement Center.
Sound Engineer and Transition Music: John Russell
Producer: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas
Intro Music: "Morning Lights" by Niwel https://soundcloud.com/niwel-516897768Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/morning-lightsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/owCr1X6lDvseda



Sunday Feb 23, 2020
Sunday Feb 23, 2020
The LIVE broadcast from the Wells Fargo Center in Denver, CO. Interview with the various TRIO Programs across the state of Colorado in collaboration with The Colorado Chapter of ASPIRE (CCA).
Sound Engineer and Transition Music: John Russell
Producer: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas
Intro Music: "Morning Lights" by Niwel https://soundcloud.com/niwel-516897768Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/morning-lightsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/owCr1X6lDvseda



Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
Wednesday Feb 19, 2020
The LIVE broadcast from the Washington's Music Venue in Fort Collins, CO. Interview with Colorado State University TRIO Upward Bound Program (UB17).
Sound Engineer and Transition Music: John Russell
Producer: Amelia Castañeda
Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas
Intro Music: "Morning Lights" by Niwel https://soundcloud.com/niwel-516897768Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/morning-lightsMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/owCr1X6lDvseda



Friday Feb 14, 2020
First Generation @ Colorado State University - November 2019
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Friday Feb 14, 2020
Interview with first generation students, staff, and special guests at the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University.