in our tribe

Garth Lewis serves as the Yolo County Superintendent of Schools.  He was elected to this position in 2018.  Over the course of his 23-year career in K-12 education, Superintendent Lewis has served as a para-educator, teacher, site and district administrator, and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Equity at the Yolo County Office of Education. Listen in as Yolo County Office of...

In Episode 25 of in our tribe, Adrian is joined by Greg Garcia of Cities Rise to discuss mental health in the climates in which young people live, learn, play, and work. Tune in for dialogue that dreams, designs, and disrupts while also incorporating how hip hop collective action movements are related to mental health.

Dr. Addie Ellis is a committed sustainability-focused, systems transformation leader. She has successfully led schools, governmental agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations. Listen in to hear Dr. Addie Ellis share on navigating and leading the world of education during this perfect storm of racism, a pandemic, and unemployment. 

In Episode 23, the James B McClatchy Foundation's CEO Priscilla Enriquez helps us take a look at the world of philanthropy and the hurdles that are faced in order to create more equitable communities. We also touch on opportunities that have surfaced due to this moment of disruption we are experiencing.

In Episode 22, Adrian is joined by Doni Blumenstock and Larry Garcia to discuss leadership best practices and the establishment of a new latinx leadership network in the Sacramento Region. Thank you for tuning in to "in our tribe" podcast.   In this episode you will hear from two leadership masters.   Please keep in mind that this was recorded in the early stages of quarantining using basic record...

Improve Your Tomorrow's Michael Lynch and Michael Casper engage in a real transparent conversation with Adrian regarding their journey as Co-Executive Directors of IYT and how they are ushering the next wave of boys and men of color who will contribute to society greatly.

Adrian and Nicoda sit down and talk about the roller coaster of creating season three and the rockstars who joined us during this monumental moment of change.

Join Adrian and Nicoda as they reflect back on Season Two of in our tribe.

In this episode of  in our tribe we continue investigating youth active civic participation with guest Jesse Salinas. Jesse oversees the Yolo County Assessor/ Clerk-Recorder/ Registrar of Voters Department for all of Yolo County in California. Tune-in to see how Jesse and his community partners are engaging youth of Yolo county in the voting process in a new and exciting way.  Make no mistake abou...

In Episode 19 of in our tribe we shine a light on what it takes to create a strengths-based culture on campus with Principal of Montgomery High School, Louie Zumstein. Principal Zumstein has dedicated the last three years to sharpening his skills as a strengths-based leader and creating a school culture where all can be there best and valued for who they are and where they want to go in life. If y...

In episode 18 of in our tribe we shine a light on the powerful work of LGBTQ Plus Youth Advocates P.R.I.D.E P.A.K. with Founder Lori Vine, Coordinator of Equity and Student Achievement for San Juan Unified School District. Listen in to hear how she amplifies student voice and makes decisions based on what students need to be successful. P erspective R espect I ndividuality  D iversity  E quity  wi...

In episode 17 of in our tribe we are joined by Jose Gonzalez, Founder of Latino Outdoors. During our time together Jose shared how Latino Outdoors is fulfilling a vision where all Latino communities enjoy nature as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place- a world where the outdoors is a place to share and celebrate stories, knowledge, and culture, while growing leadership and an active community of...

Have you ever went to a party and the DJ was so good that they took the people on an emotional musical journey that you will soon not forget? Similarly, have you ever gone to a training or learning community when the facilitator was so dynamic that they changed the course on how you do things and think about your field? Turns out that both the DJ and the facilitator tap into the same dynamics of h...

Consider Episode 15 (season two) of  in our tribe  a love letter to the community of North Highlands/Foothill Farms. Nestled in on the Northside of Sacramento County- North Highlands/Foothill Farms has often been overlooked by local government and seen as "just outside the lines" to participate as an active partner in regional youth development efforts. Gladly all of that seems to be changing and...

In Season 2 Episode 14 in our tribe welcomes the superintendent of Galt Joint Union Elementary School District--the incomparable Mrs.  Karen  Schauer.  Karen  shares her insights on creating a strengths-based school district that pays attention to the engagement of its students and staff. We also touch on the lessons learned from The Galt Youth Master Plan and what's next for the wonderful City of...

In season two - episode 13 of in our tribe we sit down with Frank  Pisi ,  Director of History-Social Science for Sacramento County Office of Education to discuss how the school subject of History has advanced in the last decade or so. It turns out that this isn't our grandmothers' history lessons anymore. In California History has become more engaging, equitable, and relevant. Enjoy our conversat...

Welcome back to another episode of  in our tribe , a podcast brought to you by YDN. If you are new to our show thanks a million for tuning in! In Episode #12, we spend time with Brandon Miller, CEO of 34 Strong and author of Play to Their Strengths, discussing parenting through a strengths-based lens.

We are back! In episode 11, we sit down with G.A.B.Y. program representatives Heidi Elneil and Solana Torres to explore the world of youth philanthropy.

A quick thank you from our host.

Yolo County is in the midst of a strengths renaissance. With over 700 of its employees trained and properly uploaded, Makayle Leigh sits down with us to share why strengths is catching on and what Yolo County is doing to make sure that the strengths culture they are creating is sustainable. It has been a blast for YDN to be part of this journey with Yolo County and we are sure that you will gain v...

Welcome to another episode of  in our tribe , a podcast brought to you by YDN. If you are new to our show thanks a million for tuning in! In Episode #9, we are joined by YDN's trainers and youth specialists Trao Thao and Heidi Elneil who help us take a look at youth voice and choice--the how's, why's, what's, and buts of it all. Get ready for dialogue that dreams, designs, and disrupts. 

In episode #8 of in our tribe, Dr.  Tico  Zendejas gives us his unique insight into the Latino  leadership pipeline in Yolo County. What are the lessons learned, opportunities missed, and the new hope for an emerging leadership pathway for Latinos? As a non-profit executive, former school board member, and entrepreneur - Dr. Zendejas studied the current state of Latinos in leadership while receivi...

As Sacramento anxiously awaits the District Attorney's decision relating to the deadly officer involved shooting of young Stephon Clark,  in our tribe  sat down with Board Member of Sacramento ACT- Pastor Les Simmons to learn more about what is being done to strengthen the weakened relationship between the community and law enforcement. What is the dream moving forward? How do we design it? And ho...

Episode #6 is for all the leaders out there who are trying to figure out how to adapt to a world where change is fast, constant, and furious.  Joining us to make sense of it all and to give you  The 4 Keys of   Agile Leadership  is Dr. Jessica Kriegel. Dr. Kriegel works as a Senior Organizational Development Consultant. She acts as an adviser and strategist in matters of organizational development...

Welcome to another episode of  in our tribe , a podcast brought to you by YDN. If you are new to our show thanks a million for tuning in! In episode#5 of  in our tribe   Jennyann Gallo, Program Coordinator at First Star, shares her background growing up  in  Sacramento and her adventures all over the west coast using the Youth Development Network approach and the strengths approach.