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All The WavesFlavors of the Northshore - Tammany Taste of SummerIn this episode Katie and Zondra talk to the Lantrips from the English Tea Room, and Chef Pat Gallagher. In honor of Tammany Taste of Summer, Katie and Zondra ask these titans of the Northshore restaurant scene questions about how they started, and how they have stayed on top of the game. Both interviews also feature highly personal stories about these personalities that you may not have heard before. It is Tammany Taste of Summer. Make sure to check in with Visit the Northshore's website and social media so you can support this important period for our local restaurants. 2025-07-1845 minAll The WavesThings to Do on the NorthshoreIn this episode, Katie and Zondra talk to co-worker and Vice President of Sales & Services at Visit The Northshore, Tanya Leader, about things to do for groups who visit the Northshore, creating custom itineraries to suit every group, from family reunions to senior groups and corporate retreats. Then, they connect with industry expert Tico Soto, of Tourism Tactics by Tico, for a wide ranging conversation about the tourism industry, its economic impact on the Northshore, and how Visit The Northshore saves money for every St. Tammany household. 2025-06-3041 minAll The WavesCrafted with Care: Stories from Northshore MakersIn this episode Zondra and Katie celebrate some of the great makers of the Northshore when they talk to the mother-daughter duo behind Purple Elephant Bath & Body and The Earthly Elephant, and they get to talk, and taste, wine from Wild Bush Farm and Vineyard. 2025-05-2831 minAll The WavesNorthshore Music with Four Unplugged and Soul RevivalTurn it up! On this episode of All The Waves, Big Easy Rick (Ricky Windhorst) of Four Unplugged talks rocking the Northshore, dropping his first solo album Lucky Dog, and the stages he loves most. Plus, Fadra White of Soul Revival shares how a childhood of church gigs led to Carnegie Hall — and why every Soul Revival show feels like the ultimate party. You’re gonna want to dance along to this one.2025-04-2827 min
All The WavesRide and Paddle: Outdoor Adventures on The NorthshoreVisit the Northshore's award-winning* podcast returns with an episode that is on the move. Katie and Zondra sit down with Matt May from Canoe and Trail Adventures Tours & Rentals, and Captain Mike Jones from Louisiana Tours and Adventures, to talk about all the great outdoor opportunities that await visitors to The Northshore. And for their Wave Reviews segment, they talk to Sean Fitzsimmons of O'Wheelies Bicycle Company. These are some of the many reasons The Northshore is called "Louisiana's Easy Escape." *In February, All The Waves received the award for Tourism Campaign of the Year, Under $30K f...2025-03-3132 min
All The WavesCelebrating Black Excellence on The NorthshoreTo celebrate a little Black excellence this Black History Month, Zondra and Katie brought in Tonya and Rhegan Ramsey of Organically Wicked Candles & Tingz and Howard E. Harper, III of Black Flower Apparel & Records. Hear them provide some history about their businesses and why they love being on The Northshore. 2025-02-2139 min
All The WavesMardi Gras on the Northshore 2025In the first episode of their second season, Zondra and Katie explore Mardi Gras on the Northshore. They talk king cakes with Lauren Forjet of Nonna Randazzo's of Covington and learn more about the Krewe of Bogue Falaya with Larry Rolling. Hear all about this year's Mardi Gras on the Northshore in this episode. 2025-01-2439 min
All The WavesWhat's Brewing on the Northshore!Zondra and Katie are getting the best of both worlds in this episode, exploring coffee and beer on the Northshore. First, they talk to Bryisha "B" Lyons and her husband Mike, owners of Roots Plants and Coffee in Olde Towne Slidell. They discuss their decision to open a coffee shop that also sells plants and the great success it has been. And speaking of success, Katie and Zondra dive into the world of Abita Beer, one of the great business stories in the state, let alone The Northshore. Talking with Heidi Guerra and Chad Davis, they also focus on...2024-10-2934 min
All The WavesTwo Powerhouse Women in TourismIn this episode Katie and Zondra pick the brains of two huge names in Northshore tourism: Donna O'Daniels, President and CEO of Visit The Northshore; and Lisa Condrey Ward, the visionary behind the stellar Southern Hotel in downtown Covington. Both guests dive into the business of tourism and why it is so important for St. Tammany Parish. 2024-09-2630 min
Northshore Community ChurchChoose Your Foundation This Sunday is extra special at Northshore as we celebrate our launch weekend! We’re thrilled to mark the beginning of having two Northshore campuses in the region with the launch of Northshore Mill Creek. As Pastor Scotty shares the message with both congregations today, he’ll be diving into the powerful parable from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount about the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27. In this story, Jesus paints a picture of how we all build our lives and face storms along the way. The choices we make and the foundations we lay will shape what h...2024-09-2234 minNorthshore Community ChurchChoose Your Foundation This Sunday is extra special at Northshore as we celebrate our launch weekend! We’re thrilled to mark the beginning of having two Northshore campuses in the region with the launch of Northshore Mill Creek. As Pastor Scotty shares the message with both congregations today, he’ll be diving into the powerful parable from Jesus’ Sermon on the Mount about the wise and foolish builders in Matthew 7:24-27. In this story, Jesus paints a picture of how we all build our lives and face storms along the way. The choices we make and the foundations we lay will shape what h...2024-09-2234 min
All The WavesCulinary Adventures: Tammany TasteAs part of Tammany Taste of Summer, Visit The Northshore's culinary month, Katie and Zondra sit down with two pillars of the Northshore restaurant community. Nealy Frentz is one half of the duo behind Lola Restaurant in Covington and Liz Munson is the powerhouse behind Liz's Where Y'at Diner in Mandeville. Hear their powerful stories in this episode of All the Waves, brought to you by Visit The Northshore. 2024-07-2535 minAll The WavesTime Traveling: St. Tammany's Rich HeritageIn this episode, Katie and Zondra are getting "schooled" on all kinds of Northshore history from three great guests: Mark Johnson, Mayor of Covington, Alia Casborné, Director of Cultural Development & Events for the City of Mandeville, and Gregory Scott, Director of the Slidell Museum. There's no doubt you'll learn something new about The Northshore in this episode, just like Katie and Zondra did. 2024-06-1937 minAll The WavesFestin' on the NorthshoreFor their fifth episode, Zondra and Katie are all about the abudant festivals on The Northshore, starting with Miranda Parker, Director of Hospice House, who talks about the nonprofit's annual All-You-Can-Eat Crawfish Cook-off in Slidell's Fritchie Park. Next up is musician and bandleader Christian Serpas, who tells them about all the fests he's played along The Northshore in his career, and Roberta Carrow Jackson, Multimedia Content Manager for Visit The Northshore, shares her tried-and-true pointers for enjoying a festival. 2024-04-1631 minAll The WavesTucked Away Treasures on The NorthshoreIn their fourth episode of All the Waves, Katie and Zondra explore some of the hidden treasures across The Northshore of Louisiana. They talk with Jamie Roche of the Friends of the Dew Drop Jazz Hall, the historic rural jazz hall in Mandeville, Jim MacPherson of Maritime Museum Louisiana in Madisonville, and Anthony Lott of the Bayou Lacombe Museum in Lacombe. Hear some unknown facts about these local institutions as the ladies from Visit The Northshore hold court once again. 2024-03-2639 minAll The WavesDelivering the Good Life on The NorthshoreThe third episode of All The Waves is all about the people and places that make The Northshore unique. Katie and Zondra get a chance to chat with Chef Sal Impastato on his turf when they visit his iconic restaurant, Sal & Judy's in Lacombe. They discover that Mandeville native Amanda Shaw is as energetic during an interview as she is onstage with her fiddle, and Jennifer Wallace, General Manager of Fontainebleau State Park, tells the All The Waves crew about all the great things going on at that popular destination. So settle in, Wavers, and enjoy "Delivering the Good...2024-02-2232 minAll The WavesWelcome to All The Waves: Northshore's Mardi Gras Magic - Part 1Welcome to All The Waves, a podcast produced by Visit The Northshore! Founded in 1976 as the St. Tammany Parish Tourist and Convention Commission with a vision to establish St. Tammany Parish as a premier travel destination, Visit The Northshore is an award-winning destination marketing organization supported solely by lodgings in the parish. All The Waves is hosted by its Chief Marketing Officer, Katie Guasco, and Senior Sales Manager, Zondra White Jones. For their first episode, Katie and Zondra jump into Mardi Gras on The Northshore. They talk with a man who knows everything about this Louisiana tra...2024-01-1636 min
Skills 4 LifeOlivia Banks – Senior in the Assurance Practice, Ernst & Young LLPOlivia Banks is a Senior in the Assurance Practice at Ernst & Young. Her career started after graduating from Gonzaga University with a degree in accounting and finance. She is also a Woodinville High School graduate. Ernst & Young LLP Gonzaga University Gonzaga University – Hogan Entrepreneurial Leadership Program Kenmore Air American Institute of Certified Public Accountants A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Da...2023-06-0517 minSkills 4 LifeKatie McClintock – Supervisory Environmental Engineer, Environmental Protection AgencyKatie McClintock is a former Supervisory Environmental Engineer for the Environmental Protection Agency. She graduated from the University of Washington with a degree in chemical engineering and spent 19 years with the Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Protection Agency University of Washington A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecInterested in sponsoring the Skills 4 Life Podcast? Contact us: podcast@nsdfoundation.org Follow us on: 2023-05-2216 minSkills 4 LifeShawn Brenneman – Owner and Director; PT, DPT, FAFS, 3DMAPS, FGS, Lake Washington Physical TherapyDr. Shawn Brenneman discusses his path to become a physical therapist and how rewarding the job is. He also discusses various roles within a physical therapy practice. Lake Washington Physical Therapy University of Pittsburgh Eastern Washington University -Physical Therapy University of Washington – Physical Therapy University of Puget Sound – Physical Therapy A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this pr...2023-05-0816 minSkills 4 LifeHeath Keirstead – Communications and Education Specialist, Marion Soil & Water Conservation DistrictHeath Keirstead is responsible for educating people in the Marion Soil & Water Conservation District on environmental science. She shares what educational and work experiences are helpful for jobs in the environmental field. Marion Soil & Water Conservation Washington State University Extension Program King County Environmental Volunteer Opportunities A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Sc...2023-04-2416 minSkills 4 LifeNoah Bell-Cruz – Senior Graphic Design/Director, People PeopleNoah Bell-Cruz shares his experience as a graphic designer with a boutique design company, People People. Mr. Cruz shares how his love of art led to a career in graphic design. He also outlines educational and internship opportunities. Western Washington University Design Majors Cornish College of the Arts American Institute of Graphic Design (AIGA) School of Visual Concepts A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger 2023-04-1013 minSkills 4 LifeJuli Bacon- President, JB Consulting Kelly Reed – Chief People Officer, Freefly Systems (Part 1)This is a live-panel discussion with human resources professionals discussing the important communication and people skills required in all employment situations. The presenters share suggestions on how to effectively communicate in today’s workplace. Part one topics include: Preparation before searching for a job Interview presentation skills Workplace communication including conflict resolution JB Consulting Freefly Systems A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle Dolbec2023-03-2721 minSkills 4 LifeJuli Bacon- President, JB Consulting Kelly Reed – Chief People Officer, Freefly Systems (Part 2)This is a live-panel discussion with human resources professionals discussing the important communication and people skills required in all employment situations. The presenters share suggestions on how to effectively communicate in today’s workplace. Part two topics include: Developing clear writing skills Interview preparation Resume development JB Consulting Freefly Systems A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit. Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this program going. Donate...2023-03-2721 minSkills 4 LifeSteve McCarron – Anchor and Reporter, KOMO 4 NewsSteve McCarron is a morning anchor and reporter for KOMO 4 News. His interest in broadcast journalism began in 5th grade. He graduated from the Edward R. Murrow College of Communication at Washington State University. Mr. McCarron shares his experience in the broadcast industry. KOMO 4 News Site Steve McCarron Twitter Steve McCarron Facebook Steve McCarron Instagram Edward R. Murrow College of Communication, Washington State University University of Southern California Anneberg School for Communication and Journalism University of Missouri School of Journalism Medill School of Journalism...2023-03-1320 minSkills 4 LifeChristy Gibson – Founder of Gibson BookkeepingChristy Gibson founded Gibson Bookkeeping in 2005. Gibson Bookkeeping provides bookkeeping services to small businesses, including setting up online software, cleaning up financial records, software training and ongoing bookkeeping support. She is also the parent of NSD students. Gibson Bookkeeping American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers QuickBooks Proadvisor Program: https://quickbooks.intuit.com/accountants/training-certification/certification/National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers: https://nacpb.org/bookkeeping-school/certification/bookkeeping/bookkeeping-certification/The American Institute of Professional Bookkeepers: https://aipb.org/ A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Ra...2023-02-2716 minSkills 4 LifeYussef El Guindi – Playwright and Core Company Member, ACT TheaterYussef El Guindi is an internationally acclaimed playwright with the ACT Theater in Seattle. He shares his experiences creating a career in the arts and recommendations for how to follow a student’s passion. Yussef El Guindi biography ACT Theater A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! Interested in sponso...2023-02-1318 minSkills 4 LifeChris Holt – Vice President and Site Head - Cell Therapy, Bristol Myers SquibbChris Holt is responsible for the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Operations at the Bristol Myers Squibb site in Bothell, WA. Bristol Myers Squibb delivers personalized medicine to patients all over the world. Biotech industry career opportunities are discussed for high school and college graduates. Mr. Holt is a parent of a NSD student.Chris HoltBristol Myers Squibb Shoreline Community College – Project Biotech A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger...2023-02-0613 minSkills 4 LifeMichelle Hickey – Manager, Great ClipsMichelle Hickey is the manager at the Mountlake Terrace Great Clips. She began her career as a hair stylist 18 years ago. She is also a NSD graduate. Great Clips Evergreen Beauty College A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today! Interested in sponsoring the Skills 4 Life Podcast? Contact us: podcast@nsdfoun...2023-01-3012 minSkills 4 LifeDonald Evans - Lead Electrician, Snohomish County Solid WasteDonald Evans comes from a long line of electricians in his family. He is currently the Lead Electrician for Snohomish County Public Works, Solid Waste. Public Works is the largest department in Snohomish County and responsible for many services that affect residents’ lives on a daily basis. Those services are divided into two main categories:Roads: Developing and maintaining roads, bridges, traffic, and the general transportation system within unincorporated Snohomish County. Solid Waste: Overseeing the disposal of solid waste (trash and recycling) within all of Snohomish County.Public Works | Snohomish County, WA...2023-01-2309 minSkills 4 LifeCharla Griffy-Brown, PhD – Senior Associate Dean Executive and Part-Time Programs and Professor of Information Systems Technology Management, Pepperdine UniversityDr. Griffy-Brown is the Senior Associate Dean Executive and Part-Time Programs and Professor of Information Systems Technology Management at Pepperdine University. She works in the area of digital innovation helping organizations leverage new opportunities through analytics, risk evaluation, and emerging technology deployment to achieve their strategic objectives. Dr. Griffy-Brown is also the parent of a NSD student and a board member of the Northshore Schools Foundation. Dr. Griffy- Brown Pepperdine Business School Dr. Griffy-Brown LinkedIn Google Certifications CISSP Certification A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rat...2022-12-1216 minSkills 4 LifeDavid Earp - Mechanic and Owner, Village Transmission and Auto ClinicDavid Earp is a mechanic specializing in all phases of repair on all cars. He is also a small business owner and Bothell High School alum. Village Transmission and Auto Clinic is a family business in Edmonds Washington, operating since 1964. Edmonds Auto Repair - Village Transmission & Auto ClinicBottom-Line Impact Groups - RLO TrainingFord Telematics Drive AppA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production...2022-12-0511 minSkills 4 LifeShelley Kloba - Washington State Representative for the1st DistrictRepresentative Shelley Kloba serves as Chair of the Commerce & Gaming Committee as well as on the Rural Development, Agriculture & Natural Resources and Capital Budget committees. Representative Kloba is one of Washington’s foremost advocates for data privacy. As sponsor of the People’s Privacy Act, she is leading the fight for individuals to have the right to control their own data as well as for a meaningful avenue for recourse when those rights are violated. Other areas of interest include energy policy, multi-modal transportation, special education, broadband access, and economic development.Representative Shelley Kloba graduated from the Univ...2022-11-2817 minSkills 4 LifeTom Lorusso - Senior Research Manager, Device Design Group, Amazon.com IncTom Lorusso is a Senior User Research Manager working on Amazon Echo devices. User Research is the practice of applying social scientific methods (e.g., usability studies, interviews, surveys, statistics, data analysis) to include customer use cases and feedback into product development. Over the course of his 20+ year career, he has also worked on the Xbox platform and games, phones, operating systems and medical devices working across software, hardware and services questions and ideas to create an engaging user experience. Tom Lorusso talks and papersTom Lorusso industry learningsTom Lorusso on Twitter2022-11-2112 minSkills 4 LifeChristian MacMillan - Site Foreman, Cornerstone General ContractorsChristian MacMillan is a Site Foreman for Cornerstone General Contractors where he is responsible for leading, managing, and coordinating the construction for job sites, focusing largely on concrete pouring. Cornerstone provides pre-construction services and construction management for the public and private sectors. Their work ranges from gathering places such as performance arts, athletics, and visitor centers to facilities for justice, maintenance, healthcare, and education. Welcome to Cornerstone General Contractors. (cornerstonegci.com)Certificate in Construction Management - UW Professional & Continuing EducationA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Part...2022-11-1411 minSkills 4 LifeJesse Merriam - Executive Producer and Creative Director for Minecraft, MicrosoftJesse Merriam has worked on Minecraft for 8 years as an Executive Producer, Creative Director and Program Manager. He owns the program and success for areas or topics within the game, manages the production schedule, communicates and documents plans and pulls people together to facilitate good decision-making about making the game. Plus, he gets to demo Minecraft updates to fun people like Stampy, Mumbo Jumbo, and Ninja and interview all the different modders, skin makers, and YouTubers to understand how they use Minecraft and how to make it even better. Minecraft Official SiteJesse Merriam Twitter...2022-11-0715 minSkills 4 LifeAnders Alexander - General Manager, United Solar SeattleAnders Alexander is the General Manager of United Solar, where he manages company operations. He has a bachelor’s degree in Environmental Policy from Western Washington University and had held a wide variety of positions in the solar industry.Anders Alexander: Anders (An-Dish) Alexander | LinkedInUnited Solar Seattle:United Solar Seattle | LinkedInNABCEP Certification:Get Certified - NABCEPShoreline Community College Solar Program:Washington STEM Educator Solar Institute | Shoreline Community College A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-r...2022-10-3117 minSkills 4 LifeGeorge Ahearn - Registered Nurse and Owner of West Infusion NetworkGeorge Ahearn is the owner of West Infusion Nurses Network, which is a nursing solution specializing in IVIG, Subcutaneous IG, Prolastin, Cynryze, Hyzentra, and other specialty pharmacy biological drug needs. He is also a philanthropist and entrepreneur, founding EastWest Food Rescue and Evergreen Karate in Bothell, WA.George Ahearn: George Ahearn | LinkedInWest Infusion Nurses Network: www.winnfusion.co/home/EastWest Food Rescue: https://eastwestfoodrescue.org/https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/eastwest-food-rescue-one-year-anniversary-food-bank-donations-bothell-eastern-washington/281-aa241b0d-6259-4bca-8f3f-db83ccc740af Evergreen Karate: https://evergreenkarate.com/2022-10-2420 minSkills 4 LifeJames Turner - Operations Manager District 1 Road Maintenance, Snohomish County Public WorksJames Turner is the Operations Manager of District 1 of Road Maintenance for Snohomish County Public Works. His story began in the United States Air Force where he received formal training in taxi way/runway maintenance. This led to private sector work in Antarctica and eventually to the project manager position he has now with Snohomish County.Snohomish County Public Works:Public Works | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website (snohomishcountywa.gov) Commercial Driver’s License:An Introduction to CDL Training | DMV.ORGA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a T...2022-10-1711 minSkills 4 LifeDyana Berger - Retail Marketing Manager, The Pokemon Company InternationalDyana Berger is a Retail Marketing Manager at Pokemon where she heads retail marketing for Pokemon trading card game products and works with the license and video game teams to promote the Pokemon brand. Prior to Pokemon, Dyana held marketing roles at Nike and Brooks Running. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Communications and Political Science from University of Washington.The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV...2022-10-1012 minSkills 4 LifeLucy Hansen - Solid Waste Operations Supervisor, Snohomish CountyLucy Hansen is a Solid Waste Operations Supervisor with Snohomish County where she has held various positions in solid waste, working her way up to Supervisor. She is a high school graduate and former stay-at-home Mom. Snohomish County Solid Waste:Solid Waste | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website (snohomishcountywa.gov) Snohomish County Public Works:Public Works | Snohomish County, WA - Official Website (snohomishcountywa.gov)A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dor...2022-10-0314 minSkills 4 LifeChris Soriano - Head of IT Procurement, Epic Games (Fortnite)Chris Soriano leads technology procurement for Epic Games, maker of the infamous video game, Fortnite, as well as Unreal Engine. After earning a bachelor’s degree in Economics, he began his career in the banking industry which led to working in the video game industry.Epic Games is a leading interactive entertainment company and provider of 3D engine technology. Epic operates Fortnite, one of the world’s largest games with over 350 million accounts and 2.5 billion friend connections. Epic also develops Unreal Engine, which powers the world’s leading games and is adopted across industries such as film and te...2022-09-2615 minSkills 4 LifeVikram Kothari - Director of Supply Chain for Starship and Launch Avionics, SpaceXVikram Kothari is the Director of Supply Chain for Starship and Launch Avionics at SpaceX where he leads the Spacecraft and Avionics supply chain organizations to meet SpaceX product goals and company mission. He has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and a Master’s in Business Administration.SpaceX is an American company founded in 2002 by Elon Musk to revolutionize space transportation, with the ultimate goal of making life multiplanetary. It designs, manufactures and launches the world’s most advanced rockets and spacecraft. The company has gained worldwide attention for a series of historic milestones. It is the on...2022-09-1914 minSkills 4 LifeDavina Duerr - Washington State Representative for the 1st DistrictRepresentative Davina Duerr serves as Vice Chair of the Environment & Energy Committee, Vice Chair of the Local Government Committee, and is a member of the Transportation Committee. She has served as an Assistant Majority Whip since 2020. She has worked on preserving open space and addressing affordable housing and transportation needs, with a particular focus on environmental sustainability.Davina Duerr - https://housedemocrats.wa.gov/duerr/WA State House Environment and Energy Committee - https://leg.wa.gov/House/Committees/ENVI/Pages/default.aspxWA State House Transportation Committee - https://leg.wa.gov...2022-08-1514 minSkills 4 LifeKathie Bishop, Ph.D - Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Rare Disease, Acadia PharmaceuticalsKathie M. Bishop, Ph.D. is our Senior Vice President, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Rare Disease. Dr. Bishop has more than 20 years of experience in leading translational research and drug development, with a focus on novel therapeutics for the treatment of neurological and rare diseases. Dr. Bishop joined Acadia from LocanaBio, where she served as Chief Scientific Officer (CSO) and was responsible for research and development for RNA-targeted gene therapies for neurodegenerative and ocular diseases. Prior to LocanaBio, Dr. Bishop was CSO at Otonomy – where she led preclinical and clinical development of a pipeline of neurotology programs – and...2022-07-1812 minSkills 4 LifeMichael Matosich - Corporate Strategy Associate/Global Water Security, The Nature ConservancyMichael Matosich is a Corporate Strategy Associate for Global Water Security with The Nature Conservancy. His academic and professional pursuits have centered around environmental sustainability – from coordinating U.S. environmental, science, technology and health policy for 22 countries in Central America and the Caribbean, to advising some of the world’s largest multinational corporations on global water risk. He has earned degrees from Johns Hopkins University and UC Davis. Michael Matosich - http://michaelmatosich.strikingly.com/Nature Conservancy – https://www.nature.org/en-us/A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipi...2022-06-2015 minSkills 4 LifeBarry Glenn - Insurance and Financial Services Agent, State Farm – Barry GlennBarry Glenn is an Insurance and Financial Services Agent who owns and operates his own State Farm Insurance business. He worked in technology and sales before moving into insurance and financial services as a business owner. State Farm, Barry Glenn - https://www.barryglenn.com/A production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian Audio Editor: Allison Preisinger Production Manager: Danielle DolbecKeep this program going. Donate to the Northshore Schools Foundation today!In...2022-06-1313 minSkills 4 LifeDiane Andolsek - Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design Program, University of WashingtonDiane Andolsek leads outreach & communication for the interdisciplinary graduate program in Human-Computer Interaction + Design (MHCI+D) at the University of Washington. The Master of Human-Computer Interaction and Design is offered by four departments: Computer Science & Engineering, Human Centered Design & Engineering, the Information School and Division of Design in the School of Art + Art History + Design, along with faculty from other UW departments. These four units comprise the award-winning research group known as DUB (Design: Use: Build). This unique, cross-disciplinary approach seeks to educate a new generation of designers, engineers and researchers who can successfully combine the creative aspects of...2022-06-0612 minSkills 4 LifeLana Gochenauer - Virtual Design Construction Solutions Manager, MacDonald-Miller Facility SolutionsLana Gochenauer is a Virtual Design Construction and Design Solutions Manager in the field of Construction. She went to trade school to become a Drafter where she focused on the technology aspect of construction. She has multiple professional accreditations and certifications and has an experienced and interesting perspective on the field of construction and where it is going in the future. MacDonald Miller: https://macmiller.com/contact/locations/seattle/2030 District – Seattle: https://www.2030districts.org/seattleWomen in Bim: https://womeninbim.org/Hololens: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/hololensOcu...2022-05-2315 minSkills 4 LifeJohn Pollard - First Officer/Pilot, Alaska AirlinesJohn Pollard is a First Officer Pilot for Alaska Airlines with over a decade of experience in the Aerospace, lean manufacturing, and commercial aviation industries. He has flown small seaplanes to large Boeing 737’s and has worked on the production process for the Boeing Dreamliner and a Quality Inspector.Arlington Skyfest(largest fly-in in the PNW): https://www.arlingtonskyfest.com/Northwest Aviation Conference(largest aviation conference/tradeshow in the PNW) - https://www.washington-aviation.org/NACoverview.html Fly With Captain Joe(aviation influencer) - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC88tlMjiS7kf8uhPWyBTn_A2022-05-1613 minSkills 4 LifeJohanna Whitney - Medical Statistician, University College LondonJohanna is a statistician working in multi-drug resistant tuberculosis at UCL, London's leading multidisciplinary university currently ranked joint 7th in the QS World University Rankings. An Inglemoor High School graduate, she also has a BS in Mathematics from Western Washington University, certificate from the University of Washington in Statistical Analysis and a Masters in Medical Statistics from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. R Programming courses on CourseraA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira Dorrian...2022-05-0914 minSkills 4 LifeMichael Havrda - Wildlife Biologist and Graduate Student, University of WashingtonMichael Havrda has a B.S. in Environmental Science and Resource Management: Wildlife Conservation, with a minor in Quantitative Science, from the University of Washington’s School of Environmental and Forest Sciences. He is currently finishing up a M.S. in Wildlife Science in the Predator Ecology Lab at the same school. Michael spent several years working as a wildlife field technician (mostly with wolverines) before the Woodland Park Zoo offered him the opportunity to research how urbanization and human activity is affecting carnivores in western Washington.“Program Studies Wildlife through Camera Footage,” KIRO 7 News“Local Pr...2022-05-0214 minSkills 4 LifeKona Farry - Schedule Analyst, Community Transit and Creator/Developer, Pantograph Transit TrackerKona Farry has a degree in Community, Environment and Planning from the University of Washington. His interest in urban planning and public transit lead him to create PanTograph, a transit tracker for the greater Puget Sound and six other major regions across the US and Canada. Pantograph Transit Tracker: https://pantographapp.com/Community Transit: https://www.communitytransit.org/University of Washington – Community, Environment and Planning: https://cep.be.uw.edu/Transit Twitter: https://twitter.com/transitappCanadian Public Transit Discussion Board: https://cptdb.ca/A pro...2022-04-2513 minSkills 4 LifeScott Flatness - Aerospace Engineer, Aerojet RocketdyneScott Flatness is a Project Engineer at Aerojet Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA where he leads technical teams that design, build and test rocket engines to support human space flight. He is a Woodinville High School graduate with advanced degrees from Pacific Lutheran University and the University of Washington. He is currently working developing and building propulsion for the NASA Orion crew module. Aerojet Rocketdyne: https://www.rocket.com/NASA: https://www.nasa.gov/Orion Project: https://www.nasa.gov/exploration/systems/orion/index.htmlBlue Origin: https://www.blueorigin.com/2022-04-1812 minSkills 4 LifeNita Khandelwal, MD, MS - Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine, UW MedicineNita Khandelwal, MD, MS, is a board-certified anesthesiologist at Harborview and a UW associate professor of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. She earned her MD at Loyola University and is board certified in both Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine. Dr. Khandelwal's clinical interests include trauma, surgical critical care and neurocritical care. Her research interests include economics of critical illness, end-of-life care, critical care outcomes and resource utilization in the ICU.https://www.uwmedicine.org/bios/nita-khandelwal#about-tabA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of No...2022-04-1113 minSkills 4 LifeBrian Tuskan - Sr. Director, Chief Security Officer, Microsoft CorporationBrian Tuskan is the Chief Security Officer, Sr. Director for Global Security Operations in the Microsoft Global Workplace Services Organization, responsible for the physical security of all of Microsoft’s global corporate locations. Brian was named one of The Most Influential People in Security 2017. He founded Cop to Corporate, providing free advice for law enforcement professionals to plan their transition to the private sector. He is also a champion of diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting many Women in security associations and the International Organization of Black Security Executives (IOBSE). Brian spent 12 years in law enforcement with the Ci...2022-04-0415 minSkills 4 LifeAlicia McLaughlin - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, The Center for Bird and Exotic Animal MedicineDr. McLaughlin received her DVM degree from Oklahoma State University, and has practiced exotic animal medicine exclusively ever since. She is a managing veterinarian at CBEAM, as well as a relief veterinarian for the Seattle Aquarium. Dr. McLaughlin has been involved in veterinary leadership throughout her career, and has authored/co-authored articles in both professional journals and national conference proceedings. She frequently presents educational seminars to exotic animal groups, and is an annual speaker for the Pacific Science Center’s “Get Set To Be A Vet” summer children’s camp.Center for Bird and Exotic Animal Medicine Dr...2022-03-2817 minSkills 4 LifeTrailer - Carmin Dalziel, Executive Director, Northshore Schools FoundationSkills 4 Life PodcastA production by the Northshore Schools Foundation, a Top-Rated “Great Nonprofits” award-recipient, “Guidestar” Gold Participant, and Best of a “Best of Northshore” nonprofit.Host: Kira DorrianGuest: Carmin DalzielAudio Editor: Allison PreisingerThe career world has changed, and the horizon is changing significantly. The Northshore Schools Foundation will introduce opportunities that are out there for teens as they prepare to be adults, the steps they should take to pursue those opportunities and the skills they will need to be successful in the “real world.”2022-02-1208 min
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