Let’s Talk TRIO

WE ARE BACK! In our return to podcasting we have Amaris Lopez, a participant of CSU-Monterrey Bay's TRIO Student Support Services program. This is an update episode featuring Amaris as they share their reflection from the first time they were on the podcast all the way through college graduation. Join us as Amaris shares their experiences in traveling during the time of COVID, opportunities in col...

This is very special episode of Let's Talk TRIO. Juan Rivas, host, had the honor of teaching podcasting to a group of students at the University of New Mexico-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program. Students learned about podcasting editing techniques, public speaking, and the history of broadcasting. Margelina Bahe, participant of UNM-Gallup's TRIO Upward Bound program, created this podcast pilot tit...

In this episode we have Anthony (Tony) Culpepper, Jr., an education doctoral candidate in Higher Education Leadership at Saint Peter's University and former TRIO staff member. Anthony is on the podcast to discuss his life experience, educational journey, working for the TRIO programs, being in a doctoral program, and reflecting on the purpose and impact of TRIO programs. A HUGE thanks to our spons...

In this episode we have Trent Ball, the Associate Vice-President for Equity and Access at Southeast Missouri State University. Trent is on the program to discuss his experience with the TRIO programs as a staff member, his own journey in education, mentoring students, and to talk about comics books (particularly the Dark Knight, also known as Batman). A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpa...

In this episode we have Ellen Scott, an alumna of the TRIO Student Support Services program at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. Ellen is on the program to discuss her experiences within the TRIO SSS program, he multiple board games, a desire and interest in nature, and her current career. Listen to her story about feeling connected finding ways to engage with campus resources. A HUGE t...

In this episode we have Austyn Richards, Alum and Advisor for the TRIO Education Talent Search program at Idaho State University. Austyn is on the podcast to discuss his educational journey, their TRIO Education Talent Search experience, and share his current career at Idaho State University. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast...

In this episode we have Dr. Brittany Murray, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program and graduate of the University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill. Dr. Murray is on the podcast to discuss her educational journey, her TRIO McNair experience, and share her current career at Davidson College. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Vis...

EPISODE #60 FOR LET'S TALK TRIO!! In this episode we have Dr. Rachel Renbarger, an alumna of the TRIO McNair Program from the University of Oklahoma and graduate of OU and Baylor University. Dr. Renbarger is on the podcast to share her educational journey, going to college, experiences with TRIO McNair, a researcher, and sharing her research on TRIO McNair Program. A HUGE thanks to our sponsors: A...

In this episode we have Kimberly Gomez, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound Math/Science program at Pasadena City College (CA). Kimberly is on the podcast to share her educational journey, experiences in TRIO UBMS, going to college, and working for a college access program at CALSOAPLA. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast) Vi...

In this episode we have Misty Burch, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University. Misty is on the podcast to share her journey as a person living with cerebral palsy, discuss her experience with TRIO Upward Bound at ENMU, and talk about the various projects she is involved with (podcast, writing a book, and a new clothing line). A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Ang...

In this episode we have Cynthia Martinez, an alumna of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Hope College (MI). Cynthia is on the podcast to share her educational journey, discuss her experience with TRIO Upward Bound, and talk about her documentary/project centered around the TRIO Upward Bound program at Hope College. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, StudentAccess a...

In this episode we have Araceli Ramirez, student at the University of New Mexico and participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program. Araceli is on the podcast to reflect on her life journey, share her experiences with TRIO, and discuss potential careers. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, &  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  h...

In this episode we have Janey Moran, a student at Colorado State University and participant of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services Program. Janey is on the podcast to reflect on her educational journey, share her experiences with TRIO, and discuss potential careers. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, &  StudentAccess  (ad within the pod...

In this episode we have Andrew Gonzalez, the former director of College Enrichment Programs at the University of New Mexico (Albuquerque, NM). Andrew is on the podcast to reflect on his educational journey, the importance of the TRIO programs, and having an impact on a student's college experience. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, &  StudentAccess  (ad within th...

In this episode we have Rob Carriaga, an achievement coach for TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College (Albuquerque, NM). Rob is on the podcast to share his educational journey, careers, and experience with the TRIO community. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, &  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  h...

In this episode we have Jacqueline "Jackie" Sanchez-Cruz, an educator for Portales Municipal Schools as a Junior High School teacher, alum of the TRIO Upward Bound Program at Eastern New Mexico University, and graduate of New Mexico Highlands University (Las Vegas, NM). Jackie is on the podcast to share her educational journey, her TRIO Upward Bound experience, and what it means to continue furthe...

In this episode we have Scott Cady, the counselor for Project Threshold, a TRIO related program at the University of Oklahoma. Scott is on the podcast to share his thoughts about post-secondary education, experience as a higher education and TRIO professional, and share his journey through college. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, &  StudentAccess  (ad within th...

In this episode we have Sergio Galvez, a TRIO Upward Bound alum and the current director for the TRIO Upward Bound program at California Lutheran University. Sergio is on the podcast to share his journey through the TRIO Upward Bound program at CLU, share his reflection about education, and what it means to be a member of the TRIO community. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando & ...

In this episode we have Inika Williams who is the CARE Assistant Director and Director of Pre-Collegiate Programs (TRIO Upward Bound) at Florida State University. Inika is on the podcast to share her experience in TRIO, educational journey, and the impact of a post-secondary education among first generation students. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando &  StudentAccess  (ad within...

In this episode we have Richard Robert Santiago an alum of the TRIO Talent Search at la Universidad del Turabo. Richard is on the podcast to discuss social issues, share his educational journey, and discuss opportunities found in communities. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando &  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help kee...

In this episode we have Soledad Jauregui an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University (Portales, NM). Soledad is on the podcast to discuss her path into college, persevering as a single mom in college, and being an educator in the Clovis Municipal School System. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando &  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our spo...

In this episode we have Alina Tovar an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Caldwell High School (Caldwell, ID) and Student Support Services program at the University of Idaho; she is also a current TRIO McNair Scholar. Alina is on the podcast to discuss her path into college, forming a TRIO club, and being part of the TRIO McNair program. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando &...

In this episode we have Alexandria Taylor Cervantes an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay and current TRIO McNair Scholar. Alexandria is on the podcast to discuss her college journey while at CSU-MB, going to grad school at the University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign, and her current career trajectory. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Ang...

In this episode we have Daniel Perez, TRIO Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University Upward Bound program and graduate of ENMU and Washington State University. Daniel is on the podcast to discuss his life growing up, share his TRIO journey, and talk about inspiration to follow music as a teaching career. A HUGE thank you to our sponsors: Angelica Vialpando &  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast)...

In this episode we have Amaris Lopez, participant of the TRIO Student Support Services program at California State University-Monterey Bay. Amaris is on the podcast to share her educational journey, living between two worlds of Mexico and the United States, and what it means to be in TRIO Student Support Services. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our s...