Yale College Voices: Exploring Diverse Roles and Innovative Projects of Our Staff

In this episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey welcomes Dr. Lauren Carpenter, Associate Director and Lecturer in the Education Studies Program at Yale University, for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about the heart of teaching and learning. Lauren shares her journey into education, from an unexpected start in the classroom to her early experiences teaching English language learne...

In this episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers, Professor of Psychology at Yale University, affiliated with Psychiatry, the Child Study Center, the Law School, and the Wu Tsai Institute, and Head of Silliman College. Together, they explore the journey that shaped her path into studying human behavior, from early exposure to conversations about c...

In this inspiring episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Maurice Harris, Deputy Director of the Yale Schwarzman Center, musician, and creative leader whose career spans corporate communications, nonprofit work, higher education, and music. Their conversation moves easily across these worlds, offering listeners an inside look at how leadership, creativity, and ethics show...

In this inspiring episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Pam Schirmeister, Deputy Dean of Yale College and the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences, as well as Dean of Undergraduate Education. Pam Schirmeister shares her fascinating journey from writing for the Yale Daily News and working as a journalist for Time magazine in Paris, to becoming a beloved teacher and leader...

Join Darice Corey as she sits down with Carolina Davila, director of La Casa Cultural at Yale, for an inspiring and heartfelt conversation about leadership, belonging, and building community. Carolina Davila shares her journey from Puerto Rico to Boston, her experiences as a first-generation, low-income college graduate, and the powerful lessons learned from her upbringing and career in higher edu...

In this episode of Yale College Voices, Darice Corey sits down with Dr. Matthew Suttor, whose path from a lively childhood in New Zealand to more than two decades at Yale has been anything but ordinary. Matthew shares how a bustling household of ten, a stubborn commitment to piano lessons, and a deep love of Bach set him on a course toward music, teaching, and experimentation. That early mix of cu...

In this thoughtful episode of Yale College Voices, Darice Corey welcomes Stanley Willard Jr., MSEd, Assistant Director in Yale’s Office of Career Strategy, who helps students find purpose-driven paths in common good and creative careers. Stanley shares his journey from Brooklyn to Wesleyan University and beyond, reflecting on how his experiences as an introverted student-athlete and his early ment...

In this episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Dean Burgwell “Burgie” Howard, Senior Associate Dean of Yale College and Associate Vice President for Student Life. Known for his guiding philosophy—“Take care of yourself, take care of each other, take care of our community”—Dean Howard shares how his New England upbringing, formative summers at camp, and years of leadership...

In this inspiring episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Dr. Joliana Yee, Assistant Dean of Yale College and Director of the Asian American Cultural Center (AACC). Born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Dr. Yee shares her remarkable journey from being a first-generation international student at Miami University to becoming a campus leader dedicated to fostering inclus...

Season 4 of Yale College Voices opens with an inspiring conversation between host Darice Corey and Rachel Fine, Executive Director of the Yale Schwarzman Center. Rachel’s journey began at the piano, where years of disciplined practice instilled resilience and creativity. When a hand injury forced her to step away from a performance career, she found new purpose in arts leadership — a pivot that le...

In this dynamic season finale of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey sits down with John Ferraiuolo, Director of Information Systems for Yale Summer Session, for a conversation brimming with personal insight, professional wisdom, and reflections on service and community. As John marks over 24 years at Yale, the episode peels back the layers of a career that spans human resources, ce...

In this captivating episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey sits down with D.S. Fahmeed Hyder, a distinguished Professor of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging and Biomedical Engineering at Yale, who also carries the esteemed role of Head of Trumbull College. Together, they explore the fascinating journey of a man whose life has been dedicated to pushing the boundaries of medica...

In this captivating episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey sits down with Timeica Bethel ‘11, the dynamic Director of the Afro American Cultural Center and Assistant Dean of Yale College. Timeica shares her remarkable journey from the housing projects of Chicago to the prestigious halls of Yale, a narrative that resonates with triumph, resilience, and community impact. Throu...

In this enlightening episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Jeanine Dames, a visionary leader in career strategy and student engagement at Yale College. Jeanine oversees the Office of Career Strategy and the Office of Fellowships, guiding students, graduate scholars, and postdoctoral fellows as they navigate their academic and professiona...

In this episode of the Yale College Voices Podcast, host Darice Corey sits down with Dr. Anjelica Gonzalez, Head of Davenport College, Professor of Biomedical Engineering, and Faculty Director at Yale's Tsai Center for Innovative Thinking. Dr. Gonzalez shares her remarkable journey from growing up in Las Vegas to becoming a leader in STEM education and biomedical research. Through her inspiring st...

In this wonderful episode of Yale College Voices, we sit down with Samantha Gambardella, Assistant Director of Operations at Timothy Dwight College, to explore her remarkable journey from chef to campus leader. Samantha’s story is deeply rooted in family traditions, her Italian heritage, and a lifelong love for food. Growing up on a farm in North Haven, she learned the value of community and the i...

In this fascinating episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey sits down with Risa Sodi, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs for Yale College, to embark on an enlightening discussion that spans Risa's impressive career and rich personal story. Listeners are invited into a realm where academic administration intersects with personal passion, highlighting how one's journey through education...

In this engaging episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey sits down with Emma Rose, the dynamic leader of the Office of Fellowships at Yale College. Emma Rose has played an essential role in advising and mentoring students through a myriad of fellowship opportunities. Her dedication to fostering exploration and curiosity has profoundly impacted how students engage with their academic an...

In this episode of Yale College Voices, host Darice Corey sits down with Dr. Wendell Wallace-Juedes, Senior Assistant Director of Yale College Admissions, to explore his diverse experiences and dynamic background. He reflects on his early school days and how his behavior evolved over time, setting the stage for a deeper discussion on his transformation during college, where he became more vocal an...

In this uplifting episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey welcomes two extraordinary contributors to the Yale community: Fafa Van Ha, the Lazarus Fellow in Food and Agriculture at the Yale Sustainable Food Program, and Ryan Huynh, the Woodbridge Fellow at the Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration. They share their unique journeys and transformative expe...

In this enriching episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey engages in a deep and thoughtful conversation with Joel Silverman, the Director of Academic and Educational Affairs for Yale College and former dean of Morse College. As they traverse Joel's extensive and diverse experiences within the realm of education and administration, listeners are offered a profound insight into the compl...

In this enriching episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey welcomes Aubrey Ellis, an experienced theater production professional and prop-making specialist, for a detailed conversation about the world of theater arts and prop creation. Aubrey recounts her early interests stemming from her upbringing in Syracuse, New York, and how her college experiences fueled her passion for making pro...

This captivating episode of “Yale College Voices” welcomes Thomas Near who is Saybrook Head of College, Professor and Chair of the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, and the Bingham Oceanographic Curator of Ichthyology at the Yale Peabody Museum. Listeners will explore Tom Near's remarkable journey from his difficult youth, marked by personal challenges, to becoming an influential lea...

In this captivating episode of "Yale College Voices," host Darice Corey welcomes Charmayne Allen, Assistant Director of Student Affairs at Yale College, for a deep dive into her life and career. Born and raised on a Navajo reservation, Charmayne shares her educational journey, which includes overcoming academic challenges and discovering her passion for higher education through influential experie...

In this captivating episode of "Yale College Voices," host, Darice Corey, is joined by Kripa Bhagat, Senior Associate Director, Richard U. Light Fellowship, Office of Fellowships. Kripa is an enthusiastic advocate for language immersion and cross-cultural interaction who shares her journey from a first-time language learner to an expert in global education programs. She begins by recounting her su...