Let’s Talk TRIO

SEASON 6 FINALE! Hear from Nelsy Montes-Romero, a current TRIO Student Support Services participant at California State University-Monterey Bay. Nelsy joins us to share her inspiring journey, including her academic progress, exciting personal experiences, and how TRIO is supporting her on her path to success. A heartfelt thanks to our individual supporters: Dr. Jamie Motley Dr. Jeff Nepute Dr. Rya...

From Poverty to the World Stage: Michael Dillard, a TRIO Upward Bound alum, shares his incredible journey. This 'accidental' diplomat, author of "Accidental Success," reveals how education transformed his life. Learn how TRIO Upward Bound helped him navigate college, discover his passion for finance, and ultimately, find his voice on the global stage. Listen now! Contact our Guest, Michael Dillard...

In this episode: Dr. Renee Delgado-Riley, TRIO McNair Alum from the University of New Mexico and Director of Research and Assessment within the Office of Student Life at the University of Oregon. Dr. Delgado-Riley is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, being an alum of the TRIO McNair program, her interest in research, and so much more. A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters: Dr....

In this episode: Cove Johnson, TRIO Upward Bound participant and TRIO Talent Search alum from the University of North Dakota. Cove is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, interests in high school, potential career paths, and so much more. A heartfelt thank you to our individual supporters: Dr. Jamie Motley Dr. Ryan Barone Dr. Jeff Nepute Angelica Vialpando Angelica Valdez Rosario Riley Felici...

In this episode: Dr. Lydia Perez, Director of TRIO Programs at Mesa Community College and TRIO Alum. Dr. Perez is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, her path to college (which started with attending a football game!), pursuing a doctoral degree, and receiving the Walter O. Mason Jr. Award for Exceptional Contributions to Educational Opportunity. Listen as Dr. Perez talks about her experienc...

In this episode: Natalie DeMarco, Researcher and Participant of the TRIO McNair program at Montana State University-Bozeman. Natalie is on the podcast to share her TRIO journey, her path to college, joining TRIO McNair, and more. Listen as Natalie talks about her experience being a TRIO participant, participating in research opportunities, establishing a first-generation organization at MSU-Bozema...

In this podcast episode: Kellyann Weber, TRIO Upward Bound Director at Clovis Community College in New Mexico. Kellyann is on the podcast to discuss how she followed her current path to TRIO as a career. Kellyann shares what initially got her to go to college and how her interests evolved over time. Listen as Kellyann shares her educational and professional journey. A heartfelt thank you to our in...

In this podcast episode: Celestina Munoz-Bryant, TRIO Alum and TRIO Student Support Services Director at the University of Southern Indiana. Celestina is on the podcast to talk about her TRIO journey. From joining a TRIO program to now leading as a director for TRIO Student Support Services. Listen as Celestina shares her educational and professional journey. A heartfelt thank you to our individua...

In this podcast episode: Daniel Krhin, Director of TRIO at Ripon College and Financial Instructor. Daniel is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Daniel shares his experience in college, overcoming adversity and self-doubt, serving TRIO programs, and teaching students how to better think of their finances. Contact Daniel Krhin: Email djkrhin@g...

In this podcast episode: Jennifer Franco, Entrepreneur, Board Member for several non-profit organizations, and TRIO staff. Jennifer is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Jennifer shares her experience in college, the challenges of being a single mother, going to college as a non-traditional student, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our...

In this podcast episode: Mercy Herrera, TRIO Alum of the McNair Program. Mercy is the Founder and Lead of Equip Academy of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Mercy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Mercy shares her experience in college, her experience in education, starting a new charter school, and so much more. Click on the link to learn more...

In this podcast episode: Melinda and Seferino Gurule, former TRIO staff members for different institutions and currently serve two different institutions of higher education. Melinda Gurule - Success Coach and Advisor for the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) Seferino Gurule - Academic Advisor for Colorado State University Online (Fort Collins, CO) Melinda and Seferino are on the podca...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kamakshi Velamuri, TRIO Student Support Services participant at North Carolina Central University and CEO and Founder of Universal Vidya.   Listen as Kamakshi shares her educational journey, her path to TRIO SSS at NCCU, and founding her own non-profit organization. Hear Kamakshi's wonderful story about perseverance, dedication, and remaining optimistic through...

In this podcast episode: Emmanuel Lopez, Director of the Latinx Resource Center at Governors State University. Emmanuel is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen in as Emmanuel shares his experience in college, the challenges and barriers facing first generation professionals, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vi...

In this special edition of Let's Talk TRIO: A TRIO Podcast Crossover! Yo TRIO! x Let's Talk TRIO. Juan interviews E. Jim Oree and Rod Adams, hosts of the Yo TRIO! podcast. E. Jim Oree and Rod Adams talk about the Yo TRIO! podcast, their own educational and professional journey, thoughts about the TRIO programs, and so much more. Listen to Yo TRIO! anywhere you listen to podcasts. A HUGE thank you...

In this podcast episode: Sam Blanco III (SB3), TRIO Alum and Associate Director of Pre-College TRIO Programs at the University of California-Davis, and former Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). Sam is on the podcast to share his educational journey, professional career, and personal life. Listen as Sam talks about mentorship, the importance of family, following the pat...

In this podcast episode: Catalina Arana Mendoza, recent graduate of Eastern New Mexico University (Spring 2024), TRIO Alum, and podcaster. Catalina is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catalina shares about her life experience, experiences in college, preparing for college, opportunities while in college, being a podcaster, and so much more. A...

In this podcast episode: Dr. Christopher Baca, TRIO Staff with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's TRIO Educational Opportunity Center. Dr. Christopher Baca is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Dr. Baca shares about his own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, pursuing a doctoral degree, and being a TRIO professional. A...

In this podcast episode: Jasper Wojtach, TRIO Alum of Student Support Services and Transitional Advisor for SUNY-Ulster. Jasper is on the podcast to share their educational, personal, and professional journey. Listen as Jasper shares their college experience, identifying their career, challenges they've had to overcome, serving TRIO, and so much more. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors:...

In this podcast episode: Sandra Carmona Jobe, graduate of the University of Arkansas in Little Rock, TRIO staff member, and consultant. Sandra is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Sandra shares about her own experiences in higher education, preparing for college, transitioning to a professional role, serving TRIO, and being a consultant. A HUG...

In this podcast episode: Laquanna Sledge, former TRIO Student Support Services staff member at Halifax Community College (North Carolina), PhD student at Liberty University, and Director of Institutional Research at Halifax Community College. Laquanna is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Laquanna talks about being a staff member for the TRIO S...

In this podcast episode: Micah Autry - motivational speaker, entrepreneur, published author, finance coach, and media producer. Micah is on the podcast to discuss his personal journey, educational path, and how he became an entrepreneur. Listen as Micah shares about attending college, his experience as an entrepreneur, working with large brands, and joining the motivational speaker circuit. For mo...

In this podcast episode: Nelsy Montes-Romero, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Nelsy is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Nelsy shares about attending college, her experience as a participant of the TRIO SSS program, and looking ahead to future career opportunities. A HUGE th...

In this podcast episode: Catherine Ybarra, TRIO Upward Bound Alum & TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science Director at the College of the Sequoias (CA). Catherine is on the podcast to discuss her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Catherine talks about being part of a TRIO program as a student then a staff member, her experience as an undergraduate and graduate student, holding...

In this episode: Yosiah Davila, TRIO Upward Bound/Talent Search Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. Yosiah is on the podcast to share their personal and educational journey. Listen as Yosiah discusses their academic experience, discovering your own identity, how TRIO influenced their educational path, family support, starting their own small business, and working for the Department...