iBuild America Podcast

Debbie partners with colleges and high school Hospitality programs that lead to an increased pool of knowledgeable and prepared potential employee candidates for Texas hotels. She is a former educator who works across the State of Texas helping people understand the Hotel Industry, while also helping organizations prepare and train employees to enter the Hotel Industry. She has proven success in p...

Nicole Overley serves as the Commissioner of Virginia Works, the Commonwealth's dedicated workforce development agency. In this role, she leads a team committed to supporting both employers and job seekers across Virginia, coordinating a broad ecosystem of workforce programs and services. Before her appointment, Nicole spent over a decade at Deloitte Consulting in Northern Virginia, where she incu...

Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt President Jarvis Christian University (Texas) On this week’s iBuild America Podcast, we sit down with Dr. Glenell M. Lee-Pruitt , President of Jarvis Christian University . From increasing enrollment to launching adult learning and graduate programs, Dr. Lee-Pruitt shares how she’s modernizing HBCU education while honoring legacy. Jarvis Christian University Board of Trus...

High school students with Michelin-level skills? YES. In this episode of iBuild America Podcast, Chef Devin Niederhauser shares how he turned a Texas high school culinary program into a launchpad for careers. His passion, creativity, and commitment to student success are changing lives. This week on the iBuild America Podcast, we welcome Chef Devin Niederhauser, educator and culinary innovator at...

Kevin MalonsonExecutive Director, Teach Plus Texas We’re proud to feature Kevin Malonson , Executive Director of Teach Plus Texas , on the iBuild America Podcast. With 30 years in education, Kevin brings a deep understanding of policy, college access, and instructional excellence. His voice is reshaping education equity and elevating teacher leadership across Texas. Kevin Malonson is the Executive...

Wes Jurey CEO Redemption Bridge (Texas) We’re honored to feature Wes Jurey, CEO of Redemption Bridge and workforce visionary, on the iBuild America Podcast. From shaping national workforce policy to pioneering education-to-employment models, Wes shares powerful insights on innovation, partnerships, and purpose in workforce development. Redemption Bridge, a non-profit intermediary, focused on establ...