In this episode: Cove Johnson, TRIO Upward Bound participant and TRIO Talent Search alum from the University of North Dakota.

Cove is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, interests in high school, potential career paths, and so much more.

A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters:

• Dr. Jamie Motley
• Dr. Ryan Barone
• Dr. Jeff Nepute
• Angelica Vialpando
• Angelica Valdez
• Rosario Riley
• Felicia Rivera
• Eric LaMaster
• Jeff Kahlden

A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors:

• TRIOjoblist.com
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• StudentAccess
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Email: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Support the podcast:

• Patreon: Let's Talk TRIO (monthly support)
• Corporate Sponsorship (options available): Contact us at letstalktrio@gmail.com
• Make a One-Time Donation via PayPal

Art and Voice overs

Raul Perez: Cover Art

Karla Sandoval: Voice over ad for NOSOTROS Education Center

Amelia Castaneda: Voice over ad for StudentAccess

The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

John Russell: Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Music Performer, and Post-Production Editor

Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, and Producer

Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host

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In this episode: Dr. Lydia Perez, Director of TRIO Programs at Mesa Community College and TRIO Alum.

Dr. Perez is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, her path to college (which started with attending a football game!), pursuing a doctoral degree, and receiving the Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity. Listen as Dr. Perez talks about her experience being a TRIO participant, following the path to college, working for TRIO programs, and so much more.

A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters:

• Dr. Jamie Motley
• Dr. Ryan Barone
• Dr. Jeff Nepute
• Angelica Vialpando
• Angelica Valdez
• Rosario Riley
• Felicia Rivera
• Eric LaMaster

A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors:

• TRIOjoblist.com
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• StudentAccess
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Email: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Support the podcast:

• Patreon: Let's Talk TRIO (monthly support)
• Corporate Sponsorship (options available): Contact us at letstalktrio@gmail.com
• Make a One-Time Donation via PayPal

Art and Voice overs

Raul Perez: Cover Art

Karla Sandoval: Voice over ad for NOSOTROS Education Center

Amelia Castaneda: Voice over ad for StudentAccess

The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

John Russell: Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Music Performer, and Post-Production Editor

Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, and Producer

Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host

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In this episode: Natalie DeMarco, Researcher and Participant of the TRIO McNair program at Montana State University-Bozeman.

Natalie is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, her path to college, joining TRIO McNair, and more. Listen as Natalie talks about her experience being a TRIO participant, participating in research opportunities, establishing a first-generation organization at MSU-Bozeman, and so much more.

A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters:

• Dr. Jamie Motley
• Dr. Ryan Barone
• Dr. Jeff Nepute
• Angelica Vialpando
• Angelica Valdez
• Rosario Riley
• Felicia Rivera
• Eric LaMaster

A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors:

• TRIOjoblist.com
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• StudentAccess
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Email: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Support the podcast:

• Patreon: Let's Talk TRIO (monthly support)
• Corporate Sponsorship (options available): Contact us at letstalktrio@gmail.com
• Make a One-Time Donation via PayPal

Art and Voice overs

Raul Perez: Cover Art

Karla Sandoval: Voice over ad for NOSOTROS Education Center

Amelia Castaneda: Voice over ad for StudentAccess

The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

John Russell: Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Music Performer, and Post-Production Editor

Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, and Producer

Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host

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In this podcast episode: Kellyann Weber, TRIO Upward Bound Director at Clovis Community College in New Mexico.

Kellyann is on the podcast to discuss how she followed her current path to TRIO as a career. Kellyann shares what initially got her to go to college and how her interests evolved over time. Listen as Kellyann shares her educational and professional journey.

A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters:

• Dr. Jamie Motley
• Dr. Ryan Barone
• Dr. Jeff Nepute
• Angelica Vialpando
• Angelica Valdez
• Rosario Riley
• Felicia Rivera
• Eric LaMaster

A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors:

• TRIOjoblist.com
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• StudentAccess
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Email: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Support the podcast:

• Patreon: Let's Talk TRIO (monthly support)
• Corporate Sponsorship (options available): Contact us at letstalktrio@gmail.com
• Make a One-Time Donation via PayPal

Art and Voice overs

Raul Perez: Cover Art

Karla Sandoval: Voice over ad for NOSOTROS Education Center

Amelia Castaneda: Voice over ad for StudentAccess

The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

John Russell: Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Music Performer, and Post-Production Editor

Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, and Producer

Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host

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Visit the Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Website

In this podcast episode: Celestina Munoz-Bryant, TRIO Alum and TRIO Student Support Services Director at the University of Southern Indiana.

Celestina is on the podcast to talk about her TRIO journey. From joining a TRIO program to now leading as a director for TRIO Student Support Services. Listen as Celestina shares her educational and professional journey.

A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters:

• Dr. Jamie Motley
• Dr. Ryan Barone
• Dr. Jeff Nepute
• Angelica Vialpando
• Angelica Valdez
• Rosario Riley
• Felicia Rivera
• Eric LaMaster

A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors:

• TRIOjoblist.com
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• StudentAccess
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Email: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Support the podcast:

• Patreon: Let's Talk TRIO (monthly support)
• Corporate Sponsorship (options available): Contact us at letstalktrio@gmail.com
• Make a One-Time Donation via PayPal

Art and Voice overs

Raul Perez: Cover Art

Karla Sandoval: Voice over ad for NOSOTROS Education Center

Amelia Castaneda: Voice over ad for StudentAccess

The Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

John Russell: Audio Engineer, Music Producer, Music Composer, Music Performer, and Post-Production Editor

Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Media Manager, and Producer

Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host

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In this podcast episode: Daniel Krhin, Director of TRIO at Ripon College and Financial Instructor.

Daniel is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Daniel shares his experience in college, overcoming adversity and self-doubt, serving TRIO programs, and teaching students how to better think of their finances.

Contact Daniel Krhin:

• Email djkrhin@gmail.com
• Call 920-279-2466
• Website www.capstone-consulting.org

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Eric LaMaster, Jaded Electronics, TheTRIOStore.com Powered by Proforma, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

The information provided in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice.

It's important to note that investing involves risk, and past performance is not indicative of future results. Any investment decisions should be made based on your own research and with the guidance of a qualified financial advisor.

The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are solely those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the views or opinions of any affiliated companies or organizations.

Visit our corporate sponsors:

• Student Access
• TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
• NOSOTROS Education Center
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  • Visit their website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Contact: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

Help keep our podcast going:

Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

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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

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In this podcast episode: Jennifer Franco, Entrepreneur, Board Member for several non-profit organizations, and TRIO staff.

Jennifer is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Jennifer shares her experience in college, the challenges of being a single mother, going to college as a non-traditional student, and so much more.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TheTRIOStore.com Powered by Proforma, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our corporate sponsors:

• Student Access
• TRIOjoblist.com (for careers in TRIO!)
• NOSOTROS Education Center
• TheTRIOStore.com powered by Proforma
  • Visit their website: https://www.thetriostore.com/Category
  • Contact: TRIO@PROFORMAGREEN.COM

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

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this podcast episode: Mercy Herrera, TRIO Alum of the McNair Program. Mercy is the Founder and Lead of Equip Academy of New Mexico in Albuquerque.

Mercy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Mercy shares her experience in college, her experience in education, starting a new charter school, and so much more.

• Click on the link to learn more about Equip Academy of New Mexico in Albuquerque
• Connect with Mercy Herrera via LinkedIn

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our corporate sponsors:

• 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

Follow us on Instagram or Facebook

#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair