Shows
It Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 14 Rob LeverNEV's Senior Director of Operations Rob Lever joins the podcast to discuss how he got into the human services field and the different roles he's had over that time. Rob also talks about "We Love to Fish" a program he created which allows members of the IDD community to get on the water and go bass fishing. Finally, Rob talks about what he's brought to the table in his short time at NEV.
2025-06-0222 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 13 Kyle HarneyAssistant Manager of House 2 Kyle Harney joins the podcast to talk about his professional growth at NEV, his involvement in productions at NEV and his community engagement and why it's so important to him
2025-05-2321 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 12 Sean CarrNEV's Sollar Wellness Center's Aquatics and Music Instructor Sean Carr joins the podcast to talk about his over 20 years at NEV, how he started at NEV, the different roles he has and the impact that music has on the individuals NEV supports.
2025-03-3143 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 11 John EstabrooksNEV Facilities Manager John Estabrooks joins the podcast to discuss his diverse career before coming to NEV, what it's like working in the non profit sector, how he and his team manage projects and what he enjoys about working at NEV.
2025-03-1715 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep.10 Lan BakerThe Living Center (TLC) Program Manager Lan Baker joins the podcast to discuss what got her interested in human services, the opportunities TLC provides to the individuals who attend it. being recognized for her work in the field and what makes NEV a great place to work!
2025-03-1021 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep.9 Sean LCCEC participant Sean L joins the podcast to talk about what goes on at the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC), what his favorite outings are and what he likes to do when he's at home.
2025-02-1407 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 8 Keith EscandelAssistant Director of the Career and Community Exploration Center (CCEC) Keith Escandel joins the podcast to talk about how he got started in human services, going from working in residential programming to day programming and discusses the type of activities that go on at CCEC.
2025-02-1119 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 7 Jim ScottLongtime New England Village employee Jim Scott joins the podcast to talk about how he came to NEV, his role as a Direct Support Professional, work during the pandemic and why he's passionate about the work he does.
2025-01-2817 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 6 Kate KEfron Center for Enrichment participant Kate K joins the podcast to talk about what she likes to do at ECE, her passion for power soccer and why she loves playing it.
2025-01-2110 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 5 Melanie Rose-ZagwynNew England Village's Art Director Melanie Rose-Zagwyn joins the podcast to discuss how the art program has evolved in her 20 years at New England Village, the types of art opportunities offer at NEV and what's the one project she wants to do at NEV.
2024-12-1722 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 4 Jen PECE Participant Jen P. joins the podcast to discuss her favorite things at NEV's Efron Center for Enrichment and tells us what she would say to someone who has never visited it.
2024-12-1103 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 3 Liz CEfron Center for Enrichment participant Liz C joins the podcast to talk about her history at ECE, her passion for art and what she likes about the sensory room located at ECE.
2024-12-0505 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep.2 Kenny DLong time NEV Day Program participant and resident Kenny D. joins the podcast to discuss his history with New England Village, what he loves about being a part of NEV, his acting experience and lots of pop culture talk!
2024-10-2415 minIt Takes a VillageIt Takes a Village - Ep. 1 Sabrina NicholsonOn the debut episode of NEV's podcast "It Takes a Village" Vice President of Communications and Development Jonathan Grabowski sits down with NEV Board Chair Sabrina Nicholson to talk about how the role of the NEV Board of Directors, how the organization has evolved and why being involved in NEV is important to her family.
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