The County Conversation: Recent Episodes
Fairfax County, Virginia
County Conversation features Fairfax County Government employees and subject matter experts discussing programs, services, and items of interest to residents.
LaVurne Williams, Service Director of Detoxification and Residential Services and a long-time CSB employee, talks about Opioid Addiction and Substance Use Disorders and how the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board has continued to serve our community with safe treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic
Michael Schut, Parent Support Specialist in the Children Youth and Families Division, Department of Family Services, provides Parent Support Services to fathers and mothers who are engaged in risky substance use or are struggling with addictions to drugs and/or alcohol. These Parent Support Services include Individual Peer Support for parents, Consultation and Training for staff, and Self-Management and Recovery (SMART) Groups for parents and families. He is the facilitator of this local chapter of this National Addiction Recovery program.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Tela Jones, foster care and adoption specialist with the Fairfax County Department of Family Services.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks Stormwater Management, Watershed and Stream Health
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Hans Christensen Director of Operations and Solid Waste Management Program
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Abby Picard of the Department of Family Services Domestic and Sexual Violence Services Hospital Accompaniment Program.
Charles Smith, Branch Chief, Department of Public Works and Environmental Services, Stormwater Planning Division, Watershed Projects Implementation Branch, talks about stream health and stream restoration.
Lauren Lochstampfor talks about the Disease Carrying Insects Program of the Fairfax County Health Department
Chris McGough, sustainable procurement coordinator, Department of Procurement and Materials Management (DPMM), and they talk about DPMM’s “responsible sourcing” program and how to sell to Fairfax County. Learn more at fairfaxcounty.gov/procurement or call 703-324-3201.
Kambiz Agazi talks about Fairfax County's new Office of Environmental and Energy Coordination.
February is Heart Month, and a good time to take stock of what we all are doing to keep our hearts healthy and beating strong. Leah is a seasoned nurse who has worked with patients in all parts of the age spectrum during her multi-decade career. And today she’s here to talk about heart health.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Judy McCullen, Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher at Herndon High School in Herndon. February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month and we’re going to spend our time today talking about this important topic.
Marla Zometsky discusses understanding adverse childhood experiences on this edition of the County Conversation.
Prevention specialist Katie Scipione discusses the Lock and Talk program on this edition of the County Conversation.
Theresa Brown discusses volunteer opportunities for older adults and adults with disabilities on this edition of the County Conversation.
2nd Lt. Chuck Riddle discusses financial crimes and holiday safety on this edition of the County Conversation.
Destiny Fritz talks about holiday caregiving with older adults on this edition of the County Conversation.
Jessica Moser talks about foster care and adoption on this edition of the County Conversation.
Robert Harvey talks about technological upgrades in the County Libraries on this edition of the County Conversation.
Angela Yeboah discusses Domestic Violence Awareness Month on this edition of the County Conversation.
Battalion Chief George Robbins and Marla Williams discuss Fire Prevention Week on this edition of the County Conversation.
Kevin Crisler talks onsite sewage, wells and water programs on this edition of the County Conversation.
Lt. Andrew Wehrlen of the FCPD Traffic Division talks back-to-school and pedestrian safety, on this edition of the County Conversation.
Paula Rosca of the Health Department discusses the Medical Reserve Corp, on this edition of the County Conversation.
Samantha Stettner discusses RCC Rides, a free transportation service in Reston, on this edition of the County Conversation.
Jesse Habourn of the Health Department discusses the Capital Fortitude Exercise on this edition of the County Conversation.
We talk about the Virginia Room with Head Librarian Laura Wickstead on this edition of the County Conversation.
Marcus Garr and Bennie Herron discuss the county’s Father Engagement Program on this edition of the County Conversation.
Speech pathologist Constance Bell talks about the county’s Speech and Hearing Clinic on this edition of the County Conversation.
The Library on Your Phone is the topic of conversation with FCPL’s Laurel Tacoma on this edition of the County Conversation.
The Community Emergency Response Guide is the topic of conversation with OEM’s Courtney Arroyo on this edition of the County Conversation.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Natalie Bailey from the Department of Family Services about the County’s parenting education programs.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Helen McDonald of the Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence Services about teen dating violence awareness month.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Sam Collins, Community Outreach Manager at the Health Department about community outreach work.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Colleen Armstrong from the Office for Women and Domestic and Sexual Violence about stalking.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to George Sachs, Executive Director of the McLean Community Center, about its $8million renovation.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Amanda Snow, Youth Services Information Assistant about the best books of 2018.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks about flu and flu vaccine with Maria Stock, Maternal and Child Health Nurse with the Health Department.
On this episode of County Conversation, Jim talks with Paul Douglas Michnewicz, Reston Community Center Arts and Events Director. We find out about events happening at the Reston Community Center, CenterStage, the Professional Touring Artist Series, and some upcoming holiday concerts.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Dawn Hyman with the Department of Neighborhood and Community Services about food collection, distribution and food insecurity.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks with Hannah Park, Foster Care and Adoption Specialist with the Department of Family Services, about Adoption Awareness Month.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Bill Delaney from the Fire and Rescue Department about fire prevention and safety and Fire Prevention Month.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Viki Kinsman to discuss absentee voting in Fairfax County.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Nanette Bowler director of the Department of Family Services and discuss the Kinship Program.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Michele Brookhart with the Health Department’s School Health Program.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know Deputy County Executive Tisha Deeghan as they talk about her role within the county and her vision for future of Health and Human Services.
On the County Conversation, Jim gets to know County Executive Bryan J. Hill as they talk about Fairfax county, future and present.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Ed Ryan, Fairfax Gang Prevention Coordinator, about what you need to know about gangs in Fairfax County.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to James Gillespie, director of Healthy Minds Fairfax, about mental health awareness of youth and young adults.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Bennie Herron of the Fatherhood Engagement Unit about Fatherhood Awareness Month.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Chrissy Anderson about the Neighborhood and Community Services Board Turning Point program.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Urban Forester Jack Bagget with the Department of Public Works and Environmental Services about the Emerald Ash Borer in Fairfax County.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Alisa Brooks from the Health Department’s Maternal Child Health program about National Infant Immunization Week.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Fairfax County Angela Acosta, a sexual violence outreach specialist about Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Reston Regional Library Branch Manager Katilyn Miller about library reference services, libraries in the age of Google, librarianship and much more.
On the County Conversation, Jim talks to Fairfax County Health Department’s Brittney Stretsbery, a senior public health nutritionist, about the WIC program (nutrition for mothers, babies and toddlers.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Sondra Eklund, youth services manager at the City of Fairfax Regional Library, Fairfax County Public Library system, about her election to the Newbery Award Selection Committee.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with LaTanja Jones, Reston Community Center, about the Diva Central prom dress drive and giveaway event.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Lori Naveda, a behavioral health specialist with the Wellness, Health Promotion and Prevention unit of the Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
On this edition of the conversation, host Jim Person talks with Zubair Saeed from the Health Department’s Community Outreach team, which conducts public health education and health promotion in multicultural communities.
Ecologist III, Maintenance and Stormwater Management, DPWES, Water Chestunuts have been found in Pohick Bay.
Silver Shield, Officer Young works specifically on cases of scamming involving older adults.
Silver Shield, Officer Young works specifically on cases of scamming involving older adults.
Fairfax County Public Library Director of Technology, Maker Events at Libary (Jewelry, Button making, 3-D Printing, Coding Programs,etc.
Land Development Services, Commercial Inspector who also does the amusement device inspections for Celebrate Fairfax.
Rehabilitation Services Manager, Speech and Hearing Program of the Fairfax County Health Department.
Adult Fiction Selector for the Library, Popular books in 2016, What's coming out in 2017.
Fairfax County Police, Financial Crimes Squad, Financial Crimes and Financial Fitness Training.
Landscape Archtect, Stormwater Planning Division, DPWES, Pollinators (bees) and a Planned Pollinator Meadow at the Govt. Center.
Director of Planning Division, Department of Planning and Zoning, Embark Richmond Highway Project.
Bicycle Program Coordinator, Fairfax County Dept. of Transportation; Bike to Work Day, Bikeshare in Reston and Tysons.
Caroline Couper, Registered Dietitian at Inova Cares WIC Clinic in Falls Church, Basics of Nutrition, Healthy Snacks, Food Labels.
Allan Hide, Communications Policy and Regulation Division, Making Sense of TV Free Consumer Seminar.
Mental Health First Aid, Mental Health Month, Fairfax-Falls Church Community Services Board.
Planning and Development Division, Park Authority, Completion of the Regional Master Plan for Sully Woodlands, Needs Assessment.
Edward (Ed) L. Long Jr., county executive Topic: Fairfax County budget and budget process.
On this edition of the conversation, we’ll talk with Anna Bentley, Fairfax County Park Authority, about the Parks’ needs assessment.
CSB Residential Treatment Services, Substance Use Treatment and Mental Health Treatment.
Deputy Director of the Libraries, Focus on Educational Resources, Support to Students, Home School Families and School Partnerships.
(Assistant Director of Patient Care Services, Fairfax County Health Dept., School Immunizations, Immunization Awareness Month/Back-to-school Immunizations.