The Connector

In this episode, we focus on "What NC Can Do About Hunger" with guests Shevani Metha, Hunt Intern and NCSU Senior; Ron Dumas, UNC-Asheville  and Ronnie Smith, past President of NCACC  and Martin County Commissioner. They discuss the work of IEI's Pilot 21 focus on hunger. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and Tune...

In this episode, we focus on "Mental Health Reaches Critical Mass" with guests Chris Suggs, Founder Kinston Teens  and Dr. Nora Dennis, Director, Behavioral Health, BCBSNC. They discuss making progress on mental health challenges. Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn+Alexa. The Connector podcast explores connec...

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Amy Huffman; Policy Director, National Digital Inclusion Alliance. IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide as well as opportunities for digital equity and inclusion in North Carolina and promising best practices.  F...

In this episode, we focus on "The Future of Telehealth" with guest host Maggie Woods - IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director and guests Kim Schwartz - CEO of Roanoke Chowan Community Health Center, NC Representative Donny Lambeth and Dr. Sebastian Gimenez of the DHHS Office of Rural Health .  Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts...

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Bruce Clark; Executive Director, Digital Charlotte about Charlotte's Innovative Digital Navigator Program. IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital divide as well as opportunities for digital equity and inclusion in No...

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore how faith leaders are engaging in honest conve...

In this episode, we focus on "How Churches & Faith Organizations are Recovering" with guests Kylie Foley, IEI Rural Faith Coordinator; Rev. Kimberly Clarke Turner, Pastor, Triad Native American UMC and director, Institute for Early Career Clergy Development, Hood Seminary; and Rev. Andy James Director of Small Church Ministries and Technology, New Hope Presbyterian.  Find this also o...

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Layla Garms; Program Officer of Equity in Education with Winston Salem Foundation and Martha Allman; Senior Assistant Provost and Dean of University Collaborations at Wake Forest University about building a community-wide digital equity plan in Forsyth County...

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore how faith leaders are engaging in honest conve...

In this episode, we focus on "After the Flood Waters Recede" with guests Jim Fox, former Director of NEMAC; Mayor Zeb Smathers of Canton NC; Jeff Howell, Yancey EMC; and NC House of Representatives Majority Leader, John Bell.   Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube, as well as Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio, and TuneIn+Alexa. The Connector podcast explores connectio...

In this episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Natalie Rivera (NCFHP Internet Connectivity Project Coordinator with NC DHHS) about the sustainable initiative to bring internet to migrant farmworker housing across North Carolina. IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges of the digital...

The Institute for Emerging Issues presents a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We are having deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We explore how faith leaders are engaging in honest conve...

In this episode, we focus on the "Power of Local Support of Educational Attainment" with guests Dale Jenkins, former CEO Curi and co-chair, myFutureNC Commission; Dr. Laura Leatherwood, President Blue Ridge Community College; Rev. James Gailliard, Senior Pastor Word Tabernacle and member, NC House of Representatives.   Find this also on Facebook, LinkedIn or YouTube. The Connector podcas...

The Institute for Emerging Issues introduces a brand new podcast series: “Faith and Community” with host Kylie Foley, Rural Faith Communities Program Manager. We will have deep conversations with faith leaders & partners about topics that matter to faith communities, from mental health and aging, to digital inclusion and food insecurity. We’ll explore how faith leaders are engaging in honest c...

In this inaugural episode of the “Connected” podcast series, host Maggie Woods (IEI Policy and Program Manager and BAND-NC Program Director) speaks to Kenny Sherin (Randolph County Extension Director and the Broadband Access and Education Coordinator for NCCooperative Extension) about Cooperative Extension’s role in digital inclusion.  IEI's “Connected” podcast series explores the challenges...