We Are Chattin'

In the season one finale of We Are Chattin' , Natalie sits down with Ava, who shares her experience at Penn State Brandywine and what her time on the podcast and in the strategic communications office meant to her. As she prepares to walk the stage at graduation, Ava talks about the Penn State Brandywine experiences that shaped her - from studying abroad in the south of France and Monaco, to writi...

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with the people behind the podcast - Brandywine's Office of Strategic Communications! Christina Billie (strategic communications specialist) and Bill Tyson (director of strategic communications) talk about how they got into communications, what a day in their roles looks like and what it's like being on the opposite side of the camera.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Tatiana Lewis, a third-year psychology major who is very involved on campus - most notably, she is the incoming president of Penn State Brandywine's Student Government Association. Tatiana talks about what led her to become a student leader on campus, why she chose to run for Student Government president and where her favorite spot...

In this episode of We Are Chattin', Ava and Natalie sit down with Blondell Reynolds Brown, a Penn State alumna (class of 1974), former Philadelphia City Councilwoman and author of her memoir, "Walking on a Tightrope Backwards in High Heels." Blondell talks about her time as an educator in Philadelphia, what led her to run for City Council and what inspired her to write her memoir.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Dr. Austin Duckett, Brandywine's new Director of Student Affairs! Dr. Duckett talks about what inspired him to have a career in student affairs, getting his doctorate in education, what advice he has for students in college and what song he loved to play during his time as a DJ!

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Dr. Joshua Phillips, teaching professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Brandywine. Dr. Phillips talks about his path to teaching, what inspired him to write his book Homeless: Narratives from the Streets , and how he became an assistant wrestling coach!

In this week's episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Addison "Addy" Stanton, a second-year aerospace engineering student who came to Brandywine all the way from Las Vegas! As she's preparing to transition to University Park to complete her major, Addy talks about her favorite memories from the women's soccer team, her time in the Air Force ROTC and what exactly the Math Club d...

In this episode of We Are Chattin', Ava and Natalie sit down with Farrell Everett, a Penn State Brandywine alumna (class of 2023) who achieved her lifelong dream of being a ball girl for the Philadelphia Phillies. Now that her time as a ball girl has come to an end, Farrell talks about how she got the role, how her time on the Brandywine softball team prepared her for the role and more.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Charles Carlini, Morgan Gallagher and Joey Pretti, three Penn State Brandywine students who danced during THON Weekend on February 20-22. Hear about their favorite meals, how they kept busy and who they wanted to win the THON Pep Rally!

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Zibo Senome-Bridgers, a second-year biochemistry major and student leader at Penn State Brandywine. Zibo talks about how his time and involvement at Brandywine have shaped who he is today, how he's preparing to transition to University Park in the fall, and his dream to go to medical school and work in osteopathic medicine.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with David Rosenberg, a Penn State alumnus, member of the Penn State Brandywine Advisory Board and full-time philanthropist. David talks about participating in Penn State's first THON, his unexpected path through law school, founding the David and Marjorie Rosenberg Foundation and more.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Sara Hallahan, a third-year human development and family studies major and student leader at Penn State Brandywine. Sara talks about her involvement on campus and how her work and fundraising for THON have impacted her college experience.

In this episode of We Are Chattin’, Ava and Natalie sit down with Kenneth Murphy, Penn State Brandywine alum and leader of the Center for Social Impact. Kenneth shares how the Center partners with local organizations, empowers students to engage with their communities and turns service into meaningful, long-term change.

In this episode of We Are Chattin', Ava and Natalie sit down with Meaghan Daly, a Brandywine alumna and fashion entrepreneur. From discovering her creative passion as a student to launching her own fashion brand and showcasing designs at New York and London Fashion Week, Meaghan shares the real highs, lows and lessons of building a business from the ground up.

In this episode of We Are Chattin’ , Ava and Natalie chat with Dr. Marilyn Wells, Regional Chancellor for Penn State Brandywine, Mont Alto and York. Dr. Wells reflects on her journey into higher education leadership, the mentors who inspired her and her people-centered approach to leading through change. She also shares her vision for campus growth, student success and community connection.

In this episode of We Are Chattin’ , Ava and Natalie sit down with Michael Yatauro, associate professor of mathematics at Penn State Brandywine, whose passions extend far beyond the classroom. Known to students as Dr. Yatauro, he shares his journey into teaching, his passion for heavy metal music and how he connects drumming and math with a member of the Penn State Blue Band!

In this episode of We Are Chattin', Ava and Natalie sit down with Joey Cairy, a Penn State Brandywine alumnus who turned a love for sports, creativity and taking chances into a full-time career in content creation. From winning national championships on the soccer field to building a massive online following as part of The Highland Bros - a viral social media group known for playing games - Joey s...

In this episode of We Are Chattin’ , Ava and Natalie are chattin' with Angela Putman, associate professor of communication arts and sciences at Penn State Brandywine. Known to students as Dr. P, this energetic, opera-singing, board-game-loving professor has shaped the minds (and confidence) of countless Penn State Brandywine students. Dr. P opens up about her journey from Michigan to Texas to Bran...

In this episode of We Are Chattin’ , Ava and Natalie sit down with the true MVP of Penn State Brandywine — Director of Athletics and proud Brandywine alumna, Bobbi Caprice. From her days as a student to her leadership of the campus’s athletics program, guiding Brandywine to NCAA Division III, Bobbi shares the experiences, lessons and full-circle moments that have shaped her journey.

In this episode of We Are Chattin' , Ava and Natalie sit down with Drew Anderson, a part-time instructor of meteorology and Earth science at Penn State Brandywine and a meteorologist at FOX 29! Drew shares the story behind his passion for weather, what inspired him to step into the classroom, and how forecasting on TV and teaching on campus end up being more alike than you might think.

In the first episode of We Are Chattin’ , Ava and Natalie sit down with Amanda Paez, a fourth-year business major focusing on accounting. Amanda shares her journey as a Navy veteran, mom, and business owner, and how she balances it all while pursuing her degree at Penn State Brandywine.