Let’s Talk TRIO

In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO - The Council for Opportunity in Education's (COE) Past Presidents: Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler. Listen as they both share their vision of COE, the impact of TRIO programs, the importance of making connections at the local, state, and federal levels, the history of the Council for Opportunity in Education, and words of advice to TRIO staff.

This is EPISODE #90 for Let's Talk TRIO! In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Joselynn Castillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound & Student Support Services program at Idaho State University. Joselynn is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey through TRIO Upward Bound, attending Idaho State University, overcoming social expectations, and setting her sights to obtain a doctoral degree...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Cindy Gerhardt, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Cindy is on the podcast to discuss her professional journey, experience being a non-traditional student returning to college, discovering the TRIO Student Support Services programs, and what she hopes to accomplish with her degree. A HUGE thank you to ou...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Armando Maqueda, a current participant with the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University. Armando is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with TRIO Upward Bound, his experiences with TRIO SSS, serving TRIO, future career and goals, and future graduation. A HUGE thank you to our patron...

In this podcast: Jazmin Trujillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound and Talent Search program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. Jazmin is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her time with the TRIO Talent Search and Upward Bound, serving as a teacher and mentor to TRIO Upward Bound students, attending graduate school, and being an...

In this podcast: Dekendrick Murray, a multi-Alum of TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Educational Talent Search, and the Ronald E. McNair Program), and graduate of the University of Florida and Jacksonville University. Dekendrick is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, his time with the various TRIO programs, serving TRIO, graduating from college, his passion ab...

A special edition of the Let's Talk TRIO Podcast as host, Juan Rivas, was on-site at the ASPIRE Wyoming/Colorado (WYCO) Conference 2023 to visit with various staff members of TRIO programs across Colorado and Wyoming. Listen as guests share their conference experience, their reason for working in TRIO, provide great advice, and demonstrate why TRIO works. Thank you to the ASPIRE Colorado & Wyo...

In this podcast: Pablo Rosas, a spring 2023 graduate of Colorado State University. Pablo is alum of the Academic Advancement Center's (AAC) TRIO Student Support Services program. Listen as Pablo shares his educational journey, experience as a transfer student, his inspiration to learn more about finances, pursuing their undergraduate degree, and reflecting on his time with TRIO SSS at CSU. A HUGE...

In this podcast: Doria Wormbly, former TRIO SSS staff and CEO/Founder of the Sailor Justice Project. Listen as Doria shares her educational journey, her work experience in the TRIO Student Support Services program, her inspiration to begin the Sailor Justice Project, and sharing her story on persistence. A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Dr. Jamie Mot...

In this podcast: Angelica Valdez, Program Manager for the Colorado Trust. Angelica is alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and Student Support Services programs at Adams State University. Listen as Angelica shares her educational journey, her experiences in the TRIO programs (Talent Search, Upward Bound, Student Support Services) at Adams State University, the inspiration to get a higher educatio...

In this podcast: Nohemi Lara-Miller, Director of Title V at Clovis Community College (NM) and former TRIO Upward Bound Staff at Eastern New Mexico University. Listen as Nohemi talks about her educational journey, serving TRIO Upward Bound, reflecting on her career, being a parent, moving around from town-to-town, volunteering her time to support military families, being a bilingual learner, and so...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Yesenia Sanchez, Alum of the TRIO McNair Program at St. Louis University. Yesenia is an alum of the TRIO McNair program at St Louis University and graduate of Columbia University. Join us as Yesenia shares her educational journey, her experience with the TRIO McNair program at St. Louis University, her passion for traveling, working at NASA, getting her research...

In this podcast: Lauren Sisneros, Director of Programs at the Prosperity Denver Fund and TRIO Alum. Listen as Lauren discusses her educational journey, leading a non-profit organization, experience as a counselor for GEAR Up programs, discussions on her experience in the TRIO Upward Bound program, and all the decisions that have led her to her current career. More information about the Prosperity...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Amber Myren. Amber is an educator from Maryland and a strong TRIO advocate. Amber teaches high school history and social studies. Amber owns Myren Education, LLC which assists with education planning and provides workshops to education programs like TRIO. Listen as Amber shares her journey in education, her teaching career, owning a company and her inspiration t...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Myria Davis. Myria is an alum of the TRIO McNair program from the University of Oklahoma and graduate of University of Oklahoma and the University of Northern Colorado. Myria is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, career as a counselor, reflecting on her time with TRIO McNair, and her upbringing. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpand...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Alee Landeros, alum of the Academic Advancement Center and graduate at Colorado State University. Alee is on the podcast to share her educational journey while at Colorado State University, joining the Academic Advancement Center, forming meaningful connections while in college, being a single mother, finding a career after college, the ups and downs throughout...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Felicia Rivera. Felicia is an alum of TRIO Upward Bound at Eastern New Mexico University and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University (NMHU). Felicia shares her educational journey, her love for coffee, discusses her career as a counselor and therapist, being a mom, and memories of TRIO Upward Bound. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosar...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Ellie Chavez, graduate of Eastern New Mexico University and alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program (ENMU). Ellie is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, being a mom while completing college, perseverance, and being a TRIO professional for the very program that served her in high school. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Ro...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Sol Sandoval, former Democratic congressional District-3 candidate, 2022 Emerge Colorado's Trailblazer Award Recipient, TRIO Alum SSS at Colorado State University-Pueblo, currently serves the Board of Education at D60 (Pueblo), full-time mom, and community organizer. Listen as Sol shares her campaign experience, discuss the importance of education, memori...

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO we have Kelvin Weathers, a motivational speaker and student mentor, sharing his life experience, educational journey, and professional career. Kelvin is a TRIO advocate and believes in all the great that TRIO professionals do to assist students in attaining a college education; in addition, Kelvin has served as a guest speaker for a variety of TRIO programs. A HU...

In this episode we have a former TRIO staff member of Talent Search and Upward Bound from Palo Alto, TX: Luis Perez, Jr. Luis is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, challenges and successes, reflecting on his career, starting their own educational consultancy business and providing great advice to TRIO staff and students. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario...

In this episode we have Rachel Yazzie, a Navajo student and alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Rachel is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, being an advocate for the Navajo tribe, and the importance of community support. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and  StudentAccess (a...

Recorded: November 2021 In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and CEO and founder of TIME with Janelle: Janelle Seward. Janelle is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, TRIO experience, and starting a consultancy business. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: Student Access: htt...

Episode Recorded: November 2021   In this episode we have TRIO Talent Search Alum and Associate Director of Alumni Relations at the University of Northern Colorado: Cristobal "Chris" Garcia. Cristobal joins Juan in the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to discuss a variety of topics. From Chris's upbringing, handling the pandemic and quarantine, views on education and leadership, the importance of connectin...

In this episode we have the Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at the University of New Mexico-Gallup: Brittany Tabor. Listen to Brittany's story about her upbringing, her educational journey as she shares her experience working for TRIO programs and adjusting to a virtual space in higher education then returning to on-campus activities at UNM-Gallup. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angel...