Triad Regional Connections Podcast

Triad Regional Connections Podcast Episode: Shining a Light on Elder Abuse – Awareness, Prevention, and Action Join hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell for a powerful and timely conversation on a topic that touches families and communities throughout the Triad and beyond: Elder Abuse . In this episode, we welcome special guests Adrienne Calhoun and Heather Magill. Adrienne serves as the Director of...

In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast , co-hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell sit down with Jeanie Myers Schepisi , Field Operations Manager and Central Regional Manager for the Seniors' Health Insurance Information Program (SHIIP) at the North Carolina Department of Insurance. Jeanie shares valuable, unbiased information to help seniors and their families navigate Medicare...

Triad Regional Connections Podcast Episode: Fall Prevention – Expert Strategies for Safer Aging In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast, host Audra Adams is joined by experts from the Piedmont Triad Regional Council and Winston-Salem State University to discuss one of the most important topics for older adults and their families: fall prevention. Guests include: ● Christina Peopl...

Triad Regional Connections Podcast: Regional Planning Insights with Carter Spradling, AICP In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast, hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell welcome Carter Spradling, AICP, Assistant Planning Director at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). Carter shares his journey with PTRC, explains what the prestigious AICP (American Institute of Certified Pla...

Triad Regional Connections PodcastWorkforce and Economic Development In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast, co-hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell welcome Wendy Walker-Fox, Director, and Jessica Raby, Assistant Director of Workforce & Economic Development at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. Wendy and Jessica walk through how their team supports job seekers, employers, ju...

Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) Apprenticeship & Workforce Programs help employers build a skilled local talent pipeline while giving employees (and job seekers) paid,hands-on training combined with classroom instruction for in-demand careers. For Employers: PTRC’s Business Services team (including Jacob Thompson) connects businesses with customized training solutions, Registered Appren...

In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast , brought to you by the Piedmont Triad Regional Council, hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell sit down with two local transportation leaders to discuss the critical work happening to make our roads safer for everyone. Andrew Edmonds, Transportation Planning Administrator for the City of High Point and Director of the High Point Metropolitan P...

In this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast , hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell welcome Drew Corbett, Program Operations Manager at the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC). Drew joins us to discuss PTRC’s vital work in Weatherization, Housing Rehabilitation, and the Energize Carolinas Training Center. Drew shares insights into how these programs help improve energy efficiency, en...

In the inaugural episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast , hosts Audra Adams and Lamar Powell welcome Matthew Dolge , Executive Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council (PTRC) . Matthew provides an overview of the PTRC and the vision behind this new podcast. With more than 30 years in public administration, Matthew has extensive experience in both municipal and regional government...

Regional Housing Solutions is the topic on this episode of the Triad Regional Connections Podcast hosted by Audra Adams and Lamar Powell. Our Guests: Carter Spradling is the Assistant Planning Director of the Piedmont Triad Regional Council. Thanena Wilson is the Director of Community Development and Housing with the City of High Point, Our conversation includes details about the upcoming Piedmont...