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 Nov 20, 2023
”Hopeful” - Elias G. Quiñonez - TRIO UB Alum
Monday Nov 20, 2023
Monday Nov 20, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elias G. Quiñonez who serves as Manager of Student Life and Diversity at Colorado State University's College of Agriculture.
Elias is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, importance of family, and working at Colorado State University.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Saturday Nov 18, 2023
”Persistent” - Horacio Aceves - TRIO Alum & Upward Bound Staff
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
Saturday Nov 18, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Horacio Aceves, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and now UB staff Associate Director at Occidental College (CA).
Horacio is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey, experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, and serving the very program that assisted him while in high school.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
”Adaptable” - Matt Bisek - Executive Director of Oregon TRIO Association
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
Wednesday Nov 15, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek who serves as the Executive Director for the Oregon TRIO Association.
Matt is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO, being involved with the Oregon TRIO Association, and being elected to serve as the Executive Director for Oregon TRIO Association.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Monday Nov 13, 2023
Monday Nov 13, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess who currently serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO).
Kurtis is on the podcast to discuss their personal and educational journey, the impacts of TRIO programs, serving as director for a TRIO Student Support Services program, and creating TRIOjoblist.com to connect people wanting a career in TRIO.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Saturday Nov 11, 2023
Saturday Nov 11, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elijah Sandoval, a participants of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University.
Elijah is on the podcast to discuss personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, joining the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program, involvement with the Associated Student of Colorado State University, degree of study, and much more.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
Wednesday Nov 08, 2023
In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO - The Council for Opportunity in Education's (COE) Past Presidents: Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler.
Listen as they both share their vision of COE, the impact of TRIO programs, the importance of making connections at the local, state, and federal levels, the history of the Council for Opportunity in Education, and words of advice to TRIO staff.



Saturday Nov 04, 2023
”Willing” - Joselynn Castillo - TRIO Student Support Services Alum
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
Saturday Nov 04, 2023
This is EPISODE #90 for Let's Talk TRIO!
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Joselynn Castillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound & Student Support Services program at Idaho State University.
Joselynn is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey through TRIO Upward Bound, attending Idaho State University, overcoming social expectations, and setting her sights to obtain a doctoral degree in dentistry.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair



Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
”Fun” - Cindy Gerhardt - TRIO Student Support Services Alum
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
Wednesday Nov 01, 2023
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Cindy Gerhardt, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College.
Cindy is on the podcast to discuss her professional journey, experience being a non-traditional student returning to college, discovering the TRIO Student Support Services programs, and what she hopes to accomplish with her degree.
A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).
Visit our sponsors at:
Student Access
TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
NOSOTROS Education Center
Help keep our podcast going:
Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio
Donate a one-time tip to our PayPal account: https://paypal.me/letstalktrio?country.x=US&locale.x=en_US
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team
Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell
Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda
Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas
Cover Artwork: Raul Perez
#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair