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Courageous Public HealthCPH 08 - Living Her Best Life, Anchored in Purpose: A Conversation with Dannette R. SmithIn this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Dannette R. Smith—longtime public health and human services leader and current Behavioral Health Commissioner for the state of Colorado—reflects on a lifetime of courageous leadership. She shares how she has navigated high-profile roles across the country with authenticity, strategy, and deep values. From leading public health messaging during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nebraska to mentoring the next generation of BIPOC women, Dannette speaks with clarity about the importance of standing in your power—especially when no one is standing with you. She opens up about the influence of her mother...2025-06-1036 min
The Bold and the Brave: A Parent Leader PodcastPresidential Debates, Supreme Court Decisions, & Civic EngagementJoin parent leader hosts Melvette Hill and Zulema Gomez on The Bold & The Brave Podcast as they dive into the current state of affairs, including the recent presidential debate between former President Donald Trump and current President Joseph Biden. They discuss the importance of debates in the democratic process, the implications of recent Supreme Court decisions, and the need for civic engagement at every level. Zulema and Melvette also touch upon their experiences at the most recent American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) conference where they presented on the importance of Language Justice. Additionally, they reflect on the complexities...2024-08-1634 min
Management Matters with James-Christian BlockwoodThe Challenges of Human Service Delivery with Tracy Wareing EvansIn this episode, we welcome Tracy Wareing Evans, former CEO and President of the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA) and Academy Fellow, to discuss the challenges facing the public workforce responsible for delivering human services. Support the Podcast Today at:donate@napawash.org or 202-347-3190Music Credits: Sea Breeze by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.comCreative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licensehttps://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_2024-05-2731 min
NCSEA On LocationChild Support & APHSA Collaboration -- The Times They Are A-Changin’ (Bob Dylan)Oftentimes child support is left out of the conversation with other social safety net programs and we miss out on opportunities to collaborate to better serve our customers. Well, as Bob Dylan
sang, The Times They Are A-Changin’. There is a now a robust collaboration between many child support professionals and the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA). In this episode, we host a panel discussion outlining progress that has been made and where we need to go in the future. On Location comes to you today from New Mexico, Wyoming and California. Listen as Veronica Riley (Veronica Riley Training & Consu...2024-01-3154 min
Our Dream DeferredBuilding Strong Muscles of Cross-PartisanshipFor our season finale, we’re joined by Layla Zaidane, President and CEO of the largest nonpartisan organization of young lawmakers in the US, the Millennial Action Project (MAP). As we bring season 2 to a close, Zaidane brings an abundance mindset to help us all see a pathway to a more equitable future. As a millennial and a “third culture” American with ties to American culture and her parents; home country of Morocco, Zaidane emphasizes the need to work toward solutions to social challenges from a perspective that values and finds ways to connect across differences. Her...2023-10-1843 minOur Dream DeferredCultural Mindsets: Understanding the Lenses that Shape the Way We See the World – Part 2In this episode, we continue our conversation with Nat Kendall-Taylor, Chief Executive Officer at the FrameWorks Institute. A long-time collaborator with the American Public Human Services Association (APHSA), he introduces the insightful world of narrative framing and its potential power in driving cultural change. Be sure to listen to part 1 if you haven’t already done so! ____ Be a part of Our Dream Deferred: use the hashtag #OurDreamDeferred or write to us at jgaron@aphsa.org. Our Dream Deferred is produced by APHSA. Editing and sound design for this episode was done by Bea Mitchell.2023-09-2027 min