AFSPA Talks

In this episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton brings us through a discussion of going back to the classroom with elementary school teacher Kara Rosenfeld. Kara and Kyle talk about the challenges facing children and parents returning to the classroom amidst the pandemic, the benefits of schooling in person, and more. Kara Rosenfeld is currently in her 22nd year of teaching and is currently teach...

In this episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton brings us through a discussion of Foreign Service Benefit Plan (FSBP) incentives with AFSPA's CEO, Paula Jakub. Paula and Kyle talk about all the incentives offered to FSBP members, with an emphasis on the Simple Steps to Living Well Together program and other wellness programs.  Paula Jakub is Chief Executive Officer and Executive Vice Preside...

In this episode of AFSPA Talks we celebrate pride month as COO Kyle Longton brings you through a discussion of LGBTQ+ youth with Alyssa Clayden of the Truman Group. Listen in as Kyle and Alyssa cover everything from the coming out process for children, to parents' reactions to their children's identities, to gender dysphoria, and more.  Alyssa Clayden is a licensed independent social wor...

In this episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton brings us through a discussion of dental care and benefits with guests Dr. Wayne Silverman and Mark Haraway of Dominion National.  Dr. Wayne Silverman has more than 30 years of consulting, teaching and private practice experience. He helps design and review Dominion’s plans, policies and administrative procedures. Mark Haraway has been in the dental...

In this episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton takes us through a discussion of behavioral health and the AbleTo program with Aetna's Dr. William Gillis.  Dr. Gillis has over 22 years of experience as a California licensed clinical psychologist, initially in his early years providing direct clinical service and running large clinics.  He then transitioned to leadership roles with Magellan a...

In this episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton discusses Better Speech and Hearing Month with TruHearing audiologist Patty Greene.  Patty Greene is an audiologist with more than 30 years of experience in the hearing care industry. As TruHearing’s Director of Provider Engagement, Patty is responsible for building stronger relationships with the providers in the TruHearing network. She helps TruHe...

In our first ever episode of AFSPA Talks, COO Kyle Longton goes through a discussion on mental health with Dr. Julia Hoffman from Teladoc®. This episode does contain sensitive content and may not be appropriate for all listeners.  Dr. Julia Hoffman (PsyD) is VP of Mental Health Strategy at Teladoc® Health, a company empowering people everywhere to live their healthiest lives. Dr. Hoffman has led t...