UTSA Alumni Association

Birds Up Podcast

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The UT San Antonio Alumni Association’s Birds Up Podcast showcases the voices, stories, and experiences that shape the UT San Antonio Community. Recorded in San Antonio, each episode features conversations with alumni and special guests who share their journeys on one of our campuses, the paths their careers have taken, and the lessons they have learned along the way. From inspiring milestones to unexpected turns, these stories highlight the passion, resilience, and impact of alumni everywhere. Hosted by Andrew Addison & Melissa Adame. Produced Josh Amparan and Lost in Sound Recording Studio....

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S3E3: Child Advocates San Antonio (CASA) - Emilio Arriola c/o 2011, Ashley Stutes c/o 2011 & Samantha Barton (MPA Current Student) 15.09.2023 1:02:16

CASA Website CASA FAQs Become a CASA Advocate Donate to CASA Emilio LinkedIn Ashley LinkedIn Samantha LinkedIn UTSA Alumni Association Tailgate Coupons Tailgate Volunteer Signup Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S3E2: UTSA Football QB1 - Frank Harris c/o 2021 & 2023 01.09.2023 1:06:35

UTSA Football UTSA Sports Frank Harris - Be Bold Frank Harris - Wiki Roadrunner Athletic Fund City Fans 210 - UTSA NIL Runners Rising - UTSA NIL 210 Inspired - UTSA NIL UTSA Alumni Association Tailgate ACOB Alumni Council RACE Facility Lunch & Learn Tickets Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S3E1: The Alamo Audible Podcast co-host and fellow alumni Jared Kalmus - 2023/2024 UTSA Football Season Preview 18.08.2023 1:06:37

Alamo Audible Website Alamo Audible Membership Sign Up Alamo Audible Merch Alamo Audible Blog UTSA vs UH - Roadrunner Section Tickets UTSA Alumni Association Gift In Memory of Pamela Smith, Ph. D Gala Tickets , Auction, and Tables ACOB "Business of Sport" Lunch & Learn Tickets Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E24: EPISODE 50 & Season 2 Wrap Up Episode with the "Birds Up" Podcast Team 21.07.2023 28:57

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S2E23: UTSA Professional & Continuing Education (PaCE), Associate Vice Provost of Extended Education Affairs - Melissa Mahan, PhD 07.07.2023 51:40

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S2E22: Best Selling Author, Founder and Chief Storysmith at Key Ideas - Carlos Maestas 23.06.2023 46:25

Carlos LinkedIn Carlos Instagram Key Ideas Book Order - "Mommy Lied to God": Life Lessons in Authentic Storytelling Podcast - "Authenticity" UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E21: Senior Executive Director of the UTSA Center for Professional Excellence - Kathryn Keeton, Ph.D. 09.06.2023 53:01

Dr. Keeton's LinkedIn The UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business Minerva Work Solutions ACOB Center for Professional Excellence CSM Alumni Council Mixer UTSA Pre-Freshman Engineering Program (PREP) Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E20: Dean of the UTSA Carlos Alvarez College of Business - Jonathan Halbesleben, PhD 26.05.2023 54:55

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S2E19: UTSA Alumni Association's New Assistant VP of Alumni Engagement - Russell Wagner 12.05.2023 52:46

Russell's LinkedIn UTSA Today Article TAMU-CC Article UTSA Alumni Association San Antonio Alumni Mixer Tickets Houston Chapter Alumni Family Day RSVP UTSA SWAG June Mixer Tickets UTSA Baseball Game Tickets UTSA Men's Rugby National Championship Fundraiser Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E18: Singer/Songwriter, Multi-Instrumentalist, and Festival Owner - Tori Allen 28.04.2023 52:13

Tori Allen Website Tori Allen - Spotify "Colors" by Tori Allen Official Video Undiscovered Nashville - Tori Allen Full Circle Music GirlBilly Tree Vibez Music Big Loud Records Rusty Reel Lake Jam Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E17: Fire Engineer & Investigator: San Antonio Fire Department - Joe Alderete III c/o 2014 14.04.2023 53:33

Joe's LinkedIn The National Fire Protection Association The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association - Local 624 The Rose Boutique SA San Antonio Fire Department Women's Rugby Fundraiser Raffle Alumni Mixer Registration UT Systems Chancellor's Centurions Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E16: Published Associate Professor at Iowa State University - Dr. Erin Doran Ed.D. c/o 2006, 2008, & 2015 31.03.2023 1:01:48

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S2E15: Schriver, Carmona & Company - Chris Carmona c/o 2002 & Derek Schriver c/o 2005 and 2007 17.03.2023 55:19

Chris LinkedIn Derek LinkedIn Schriver, Carmona & Company Carivino Centre Club San Antonio City Fans 210 KIPP Texas Public Schools Nonprofit Council Eva's Hero's The Big Give S.A. UTSA Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity Students of Service (SOS) San Antonio Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E14: Geekdom Programs Director & Local Business Calendars Founder - Matthew Espinoza c/o 2016 03.03.2023 55:04

Matt's LinkedIn Local Business Calendars UTSA CITE Competition Startup Grind SA Freelancers Union Cafe Commerce UTSA Small Business Development Center CodeUp San Antonio Startup Week 1 Million Cups TechStars Geekdom Dog Guide Events UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E13: BirdsUp.com Publisher/Owner - Javier Cardenas c/o 2015 17.02.2023 45:23

Javier Cardenas LinkedIn BirdsUp.com The Pulte Group UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E12: Morgan's Inclusion Initiative, Chief Development Officer - Brooke Kearney c/o 2007 03.02.2023 57:38

Brooke's LinkedIn Morgan's Wonderland Morgan's Inclusion Initiative Morgan's Wonderland MAC Down Syndrome Association of South Texas San Antonio Area Foundation Andeavor Fellows Program Arc of San Antonio D&S Community Services Alamo Area Council of Governments UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E11: Texas State Board of Education Member, District 3 - Marisa Perez-Diaz c/o 2016 & 2023 20.01.2023 57:56

Marisa LinkedIn UTSA Today Article Texas Education Agency Firstmark Credit Union Foundation UTSA Alumni Association Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E10: Bold New Year with the "Birds Up" Team - 2022 Recap 30.12.2022 22:13

Happy Holidays and Happy BOLD New Year! In this episode the "Birds Up" Podcast team comes together to share their individual favorite 2022 moments with the University and on the show. We are truly thankful to be able to be able to share the stories of so many alumni and faculty with Runner Nation. So many amazing things happened this year, and we are all so very proud of the trajectory that is in...

S2E9: Hearing Loss Advocate & Talent Development Professional - Anna Garza c/o 2010 16.12.2022 47:27

Anna Garza LinkedIn Habitat for Humanity SA Mexican American Unity Council Compassion International (Children in Poverty) Mission City Church Association for Talent Development SA Chapter Cochlear Hearing Center Aid the Silent Sunshine Cottage School for Deaf Children Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E8: Smart Talk: Public Relations Essentials All Pros Should Know - Melissa Vela-Williamson, Chief Communication Architect & Owner of MVW Communications 02.12.2022 53:30

Melissa's LinkedIn MVW Communications Order Her Book Here! Melissa's Blog Get PR Swag Here! UTSA Alumni Association Alumni/Zoo Membership Special ACOB Alumni Council January Mixer RSVP Alumni Event Volunteer Sign Up Fall 2022 Ring Ceremony Fall 2022 Commencement Diploma Dash Thanks for tuning in! Don’t forget to like, follow, and subscribe for more great content! Birds Up!

S2E7: Alumni Association Scholarship Graduate - Hafsa Ali, ACOB c/o 2018 & 2023 18.11.2022 53:22

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S2E6: UTSA Rugby - Coach Peter Lewis, Flyhalf Caleb Ackerson - c/o 2021, & Prop, David Phillips - c/o 2020 & 2022 04.11.2022 51:58

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S2E5: Be Bold: A Campaign for Our Future - Dr. Taylor Eighmy, President of UTSA 21.10.2022 1:01:50

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S2E4: The Dog Guide & The Dog Guide San Antonio - Amy Lynn Johnson, Founder & CEO 07.10.2022 50:32

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S2E3: Roadrunner Athletic Fund - Joy Grimsley, Director 23.09.2022 1:00:55

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