Policy Chats

In this episode, San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters Bob Page talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about secure, safe, and efficient voting options in this upcoming election . About Bob Page : Mr. Page is responsible for all aspects of the election process for the county’s residents.  He administers all local, state, and federal elections in the County...

In this episode, Assistant Professor of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, Dr. Cesunica Ivey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about environmental racism . About Cesunica Ivey : Cesunica Ivey has a background in mathematics, civil engineering, and environmental engineering, and she received her Ph. D. from Georgia Tech in 2016. Her research interests include so...

In this episode, public policy student Sana Jaffery, real estate lawyer Scott Talkov, and Fair Housing of Riverside County program manager Nathan Cieszynski talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about options and resources for students who wish to terminate their leases due to COVID-19. About Sana Jaffery : Sana Jaffery recently found herself facing a housing issue, onl...

In this episode, Val Verde Unified School District Superintendent Mike McCormick talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the challenges school districts face as the academic school year begins and distanced learning continues. About Mike McCormick: Superintendent McCormick carries over 20 years of experience in the field of education. Beginning as a teacher at Home...

In this episode, City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield, Greg Stepanicich talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about "police power" and the legality of the shutdown.   About Mr. Stepanicich:  Mr. Stepanicich is the City Attorney for Mill Valley and Fairfield. He previously served as the City Attorney for Agoura Hills, Beverly Hills, and Seal Beach. He jo...

In this episode, psychology professor Aerika Loyd talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about how the COVID-19 pandemic has disproportionately affected minority communities in the United States and laid bare the deep roots of systemic racism in America ranging from healthcare inequity to lack of access in education. About Aerika Loyd: Dr. Aerika Brittian Loyd is an inte...

In this episode, Managing Director at the American Institutes for Research , Tracy Gray talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy, about the challenges and opportunities faced by distanced learning, as well as depending on technology in education now, and in the future . About Tracy Gray : Dr. Gray is a Managing Director at the American Institutes for Research, and currentl...

In this episode, former California Insurance Commissioner, Dave Jones talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the implications and challenges the American system of employer-based insurance is currently facing due to COVID-19. About Dave Jones: Mr. Jones is a member of the UCR’s School of Public Policy Advisory Board. He previously served as California’s Insurance C...

In this episode, Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, Steve Christensen talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the important contribution of batteries in daily life, but specifically during a pandemic. About Steve Christensen: Steve Christensen is the Executive Director of Responsible Battery Coalition, a nonprofit  coalition of companies, acad...

In this episode, retired CEO of San Bernardino County, Greg Devereaux talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the different roles and responsibilities of counties versus cities in general, but especially amid a pandemic. About Greg Devereaux: Greg Devereaux has served in state and local government for nearly 40 years, holding various administrative leadership positi...

In this episode, Chairman of the California Workforce Development Board, Dr. Angelov Farooq talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about state strategies and policies to combat historic unemployment, a struggling economy, and distance learning amidst a statewide shelter-in-place order. About Angelov Farooq: Angelov Farooq is the owner of AVM Innovation Consulting, LLC, a...

In this episode, Feeding America Riverside San Bernardino Philanthropy Director, Carolyn Solar talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy to discuss food insecurity amid this pandemic. About Carolyn Solar: Carolyn Solar currently serves as the Philanthropy Director for Feeding America in Riverside and San Bernardino. She joins Feeding America with experience running her...

In this episode, various UCR students talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about their unique perspectives in regards to motivation, policies and more during COVID-19. COVID-19 has impacted college students across the nation, and the world. The overnight transition to online learning has left some students vulnerable and worried about what is to come. These four student...

In this episode, Group Manager of the Water Resource Management at Metropolitan Water District of Southern California, Brad Coffey talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the safety, reliability, and affordability of water during this pandemic. About Brad Coffey: Brad Coffey serves as Group Manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California. He leads...

In this episode, former Administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration, Michael Huerta talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the possibilities of the airline industry facing bankruptcy due to COVID-19. About Michael Huerta: Michael Huerta served as a former administrator for the Federal Aviation Administration between 2013 and 2018. He was nominated by forme...

In this episode, President of Filament Strategies LLC and former member of the California State Legislature, Lloyd Levine talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the effects of COVID-19 on students, legislation, and non-essential business. About Lloyd Levine: Lloyd Levine ('92) is a UC Riverside alumnus and one of the state’s leading experts on energy, telecommunica...

In this episode, population health scientist and medical sociologist, Professor Richard Carpiano talk with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the short term and long term impacts on public health and daily life during COVID-19. About Richard Carpiano: Richard Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside. He is also the...

In this episode, Professor Richard Carpiano talks with students from the UC Riverside School of Public Policy about the severity of COVID-19 in relation to public health in general, as well as in comparison to other global infectious diseases, such as measles or SARS. About Richard Carpiano: Richard Carpiano is a Professor of Public Policy and Sociology at the University of California, Riverside....