Civic Warriors: Recent Episodes
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Leaders in the nonprofit industry share their stories from the front lines of adversity. Where innovation meets determination, they withstand all odds to drive their mission forward and effect change. Each story's unique, each struggle's worth the fight, but the goal is constant - to make an impact. Join us on our journey to find the stories that are hidden beneath the corporate veil. Our guests open up on how they try, fail and overcome in their fight to fulfill their mission. Through their experiences, we can join forces to become civic warriors in our communities.
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Donald Overton, National Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association.
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Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with James Corbett, Co-Founder of Project Refit.
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Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Melany Duval, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.
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Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Sherry Wheelock,
President and CEO of Special Olympics Florida, and Maryann Gonzalez, a Coordinator
of Sports and an athlete in Special Olympics Florida.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rob Zochowski, President and CEO of International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI).
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Vince Giardino, Founder of The Wake Up Project.
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Join us for an exciting episode of Civic Warriors with our guest Larry Abrams, Founder of BookSmiles, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that distributes new and gently used children's books to children and families living in underserved communities.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Valerie Sellers, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP).
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Tom Tice, Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Strong.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with David Manchon, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director, and Lissette Diaz, Legal Director, of The Waterfront Project, Inc.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Angela Krukauskas, Founder and Director, of No1HungryinEHC.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, and Stephanie Mansour, Senior Manager at Withum and Board member of the Alzheimer’s Association.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Maria Spina, Manager of the PSEG Foundation.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Elizabeth Yntema, President and Founder, of Dance Data Project (DDP).
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Stacy Kreizman, Senior Manager of Patient and Community Outreach, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS).
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rebecca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, of Independent Community Bankers of America - ICBA.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Amanda Ferraro, a two-time cancer survivor and patient advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Sheri Kirkpatrick, Campaign Development Manager, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Cindi Love, CEO, from Out for Undergrad(O4U). We are also joined by Bill Bradshaw, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Withum.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Bob Hutchins, CEO, from Ellavoz Impact Capital
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Megan Golden, Co-Founder & CEO, from Mission:Cure.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Arthur Aston, Executive Director, from Build Jake’s Place. Listen to learn how Build Jake’s Place spreads awareness through education and advocacy efforts, the costs associated with building an inclusive playground, and how they raise funds to build these playgrounds.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Hailey Breitenfeld, Founder & Executive Director of Strong Starts for Success.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Dot Sheehan, Founder & President of Operation Hat Trick.
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On this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Assistant Chief, Jon Kessler, of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. October is fire prevention month – so he shares some top fire prevention tips everybody should know.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Mike O’Connell, President & CEO, and Dave Raetz, Vice President & COO, from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Adam Nash, Co-Founder and CEO of Daffy about how Daffy encourages and facilitates giving to not-for-profits in an effortless and efficient way.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rose Cushing, President and CEO of YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carmine Deo, Executive Director and Peggy Banko, Development Director of Community Hope.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Joe Agoada, Founder & CEO of Sostento.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with James Lawrence Co-Founder and CEO of Engiven.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC).
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Khafre Jay, founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Kathy Rivera, Executive Director and CEO, and Elissa Smilowitz, Director of Triage, Emergency & Suicide Prevention Services, from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Nasser Diallo, CEO of Clinic+O, a tech-enabled network of medical providers and partners that offer primary care services to marginalized communities in West Africa.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with owner of PULSE night club and founder and CEO of nonprofit onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma, as well as Scott Bowman, Chief Communication and Government Relations Officer.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Caroline Cecil, Chief Financial Officer at The Prentice School. Check out this episode to find out more about how Prentice gracefully combines thoughtfulness into their day to day operations.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Darryl McDaniels, "DMC", co-founder of the Felix Organization and Corinne LeBaron CEO of Embrella Academy.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Bhavana Chilukuri, Director of Programs at Dalberg Catalyst.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Harrison Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Soldiers to Sidelines.
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Brad and Ashley chat with Eric Stiles, CEO and President of New Jersey Audubon about the major benefits of being in nature and how time spent in nature is needed now more than ever not only for the people, but for the economy and for the health of communities as a whole. Understanding wildlife around you is for more than the local bird enthusiast. As a fundamental right, it is meant for and benefits all people impacting generations to come.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Leslie Slingsby, Executive Director and Michelle McDyre, Prevention Education and Outreach Manager at Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center.
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Embrace Kids Foundation supports families whose children are facing serious health issues. Glenn and Armaan talk with us on how they have become a trusted source for families and children during some of the most daunting times they may face in their lives. Families find themselves in hospitals where stress levels and worry are high and Embrace Kids takes their time to get to know the families and through their genuine compassion, have become a beacon of hope in the hospital, an extension of family. Embrace Kids makes themselves present and understands that hard times aren't meant to be and never have to be faced alone. "We're going to uplift every one of our patient families, everyone in our community together".
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Her passion? Music education for all. In this episode we talk with Tamar
Kaprelian who tells us about how Nvak Foundation is shaping the lives of women
and young adults around the world. Giving those who may not otherwise have
opportunities the chance to share their voice, we hear how the introduction of
music has brought communities and individuals immense positive change. Tamar
shares her own journey, and how her quest to create equal opportunities within
an industry have made an impact in more ways than one.
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Making a significant positive impact on the lives of others around the world, Artolution has programs in over 30 countries on 500 different projects, and over 70 artists executing on these programs every day. Max and Stephanie talk with us about what role the arts have in crisis response settings, ways in which they have inspired facilitated opportunities for art to be used as an educational tool, and moreover, the ways art has been used as a vessel for immense healing within communities.
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Newark Trust for Education believes that the right partnerships and continuous desire for improvement are both keys to which children’s development and success is accessed. In this Civic Warriors episode ,we speak with Ron and Natasha on what it takes to create an environment which focuses on maintaining the student’s mental, physical and emotional well-being. As well as what they are doing to help enable students to be the best people they can be, even in times of uncertainty.
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In her home state of Florida, Ashley Vann created the Victory Cup Initiative and has successfully connected over 2,000 business leaders to nonprofit organizations. Tune in to find out how this organization is uplifting, and inspiring others to connect with what’s most important, giving back.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors you'll hear from Sheria McRae and Graig Weiss, Chief Academic Officer and Chief Executive Officer at Foundation Academies located in Trenton, NJ.
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Nourish.NJ has transformed into an organization addressing food insecurity, poverty and homelessness, and much more within the community. Implementing outreach programs that stretch far beyond the surface, Nancy Rudgers states, “everyone deserves access to healthy food, a place to live and a job”. The impact is deep. Change starts in the community, and that change starts first, with food. Civic Warriors.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from Jeff Mullins, Vice President of Operations at nonprofit Rebuilding Warriors, as we dive into the realities veterans within our country face and what this organization is doing to make a positive impact.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from Alden Stoner, CEO of Nature Sacred, as she speaks to the powerful influence nature can have on uniting communities everywhere, especially now.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from a 4th generation Phillipsburgion, as she puts it, and the Executive Director of a nonprofit serving the youth of her community.
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In today's times, supporting one another and the local community is more important than ever. In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from Withum's Managing Partner and CEO on how he's creating a corporate culture of philanthropy and continuing The Withum Way legacy.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from the President and CEO of an organization providing financial aid and counseling to the men and women in blue. John Natale of USLEO, touches on his humanitarian relief efforts.
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In this bonus episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Willi Frank, President of Families of Fallen Night Stalkers Organization, a group who maintains support for families who have lost a loved one while assigned to the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne). They also educate the public on the Night Stalkers memorial wall located at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The names of Night Stalkers who have died in training or combat operations, while assigned to the 160th, are etched in the memorial granite. Tune in and help support those that gave their life in support of our freedom.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from the Executive Director of a nonprofit whose mission of ending homelessness in the world, and more specifically in Middlesex county, has fostered impactful relationships and made significant progress for those in need.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from the co-founder of an organization who's doing a lot with a little. Social media and the power of people has expanded the reach of a childhood-started nonprofit to make a significant impact in the lives of youth within his community.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from the President and CEO of an organization serving those with development disabilities on how implementing an employee recognition program has created a positive culture shift within the organization.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from three former U.S. Army Night Stalkers who are laser-focused on their mission of 'serving those who serve.' Chairman LTG Kevin Mangum, Board Member LTC Bill Golden and Executive Director Brian Supko from the Night Stalker Foundation share how their tenure in the service enabled them to create a foundation that reconnects the significance of sacrifice to the members and families of the 160th Airbone Division.
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In this episode of Civic Warriors, you'll hear from a CEO of an organization that's undergoing a transformation to bring more opportunity to the community it serves.
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Listen in as we uncover what it takes to keep a mission alive and fight for a cause every day. In our first episode, through the eyes of a young woman entrepreneur, Tamar Mardirossian, Founder/CEO Nvak Foundation.
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We're excited to introduce our latest podcast series, Civic Warriors! Bi-monthly episodes will feature a leader in the nonprofit industry who influences change. For them, defeat is never an option.
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