Let’s Talk TRIO

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...

In this episode we have Kimimila Simms, Director of the Student Support Services program at the University of New Mexico-Gallup. Kimimila is on the podcast to share her college journey, discuss the challenges of college going students, and talk about her role as a director for TRIO Student Support Services. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor...

EPISODE #40 for the Let's Talk TRIO podcast! In this episode we have Silvia Sanchez, TRIO Alum of the Student Support Services program at Idaho State University and recent graduate. Silvia is on the podcast to share her TRIO experience, her journey in college, and the various challenges she faced while receiving support to accomplish her dreams. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor: StudentAccess (ad w...

In this episode we have Maurice Pittman, TRIO Alum and TRIO Student Support Services program staff at Idaho State University. Maurice is on the podcast to discuss his college journey, discovering TRIO, some of the challenges he faced, and how education continues to play a role in his future. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  https://www...

In this episode we have:   Dr. Jamie D. Motley - Director of TRIO McNair at SLU Anthony Parker-Gills - Academic Coordinator for TRIO McNair at SLU Sunita Manu - McNair GA and Gateway (Pre-McNair) Program Coordinator Hope Conyers - Current McNair Scholar, SLU McNair Ambassador, and TRIO-SSS Participant Brandon Hughes - McNair Alumnus & rising Ph. D. student Derek R. McFarland, Jr. - McNair Alumnus...

In this episode we have Jennifer Ryan, TRIO Upward Bound alumna of Eastern New Mexico University. Jennifer is on the podcast to discuss her college journey, her memories of TRIO Upward Bound, the challenges that came with being a single parent in college, and her career path.   A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  https://www.studentaccess...

In this episode we have Magda Martinez-Baca who serves as the Director of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community College. Magda is on the podcast to discuss her journey through college, career experiences, and what inspired her to work for TRIO Student Support Services.   A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor a...

In this episode we have Ralph Parson III, alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Eastern New Mexico University. Ralph is on the podcast to discuss his journey through high school, the challenges he faced, the connections and networks he has made over the years, and his experience in college. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at:  https://w...

In this episode we have Jeff Kahlden, Director of the TRIO Upward Bound program at Weatherford College (TX). Jeff is on the podcast to discuss his journey through college, the current work/balance in the age of COVID19, what inspired him to work for TRIO Upward Bound, running a TRIO Upward Bound program, advocacy for TRIO programs, and guiding a TRIO Upward Bound through a pandemic. A HUGE thank y...

In this episode we have Jesika Alvarez Trujillo, Upward Bound TRIO Alumna from Clovis Community College and current works as a Pro Representative for Vivint Home Securities. Jesika is on the podcast to discuss her journey through education, her experience in the Clovis Community College TRIO Upward Bound program, her various work experiences, and share some advice for high school students post-gra...

In this episode we have Nicole Padilla, Upward Bound TRIO Alumna from Clovis Community College and graduate of Eastern New Mexico University. Nicole is on the podcast to discuss her own her memories of the Upward Bound program at Clovis Community College, her obstacles and triumphs, and her current journey toward a master's degree. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the po...

In this episode we have Angelica Vialpando, Vice-President of Programs and Professional Development with the Council for Opportunity in Education. Angelica is on the podcast to discuss her own educational journey, the challenges associated with college, and the path to led her to the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE). A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast...

In this episode we have Yuridia Leyva, Bio-statistician at the Center for Healthcare Equity in Kidney Disease (CHEK-D) at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and TRIO Alum of the Eastern New Mexico University TRIO Upward Bound program, University of New Mexico TRIO Student Support Services Program, and the TRIO Ronald E. McNair program. Yuridia is on the podcast to discuss her path...

In this episode we have Dawn Blue Sky-Hill, Director of the TRIO Student Support Services at the University of New Mexico. Dawn is on the podcast to share her origin story, her path in education, and the experiences in the TRIO programs. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: https://www.studentaccess.com/ Help keep our podcast going: Become...

In this episode we have Fabiola Mora, Director of the Academic Advancement Center (AAC) at Colorado State University. Fabiola is on the podcast to share her journey to college, talk about the challenges and obstacles in higher education, and her experiences within TRIO as a professional. A HUGE thank you to our sponsor:  StudentAccess  (ad within the podcast) Visit our sponsor at: https://www.stud...