Yavapai College Arts Podcast

In this episode of the YC & YOU Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with chefs Tony Burris and Amiee Novak from The Eatery at Yavapai College.  Tony and Amiee discuss their unique backgrounds and the impactful changes they’ve made to campus dining. The chefs share their vision of creating a community-focused eatery that emphasizes nutrition, local sourcing, and sustainability.  Listeners will...

In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Robyn Bryce and Ryan Gray engage with Dr. Punya Mishra from Arizona State University in a thought-provoking discussion about the evolving landscape of education.  This conversation with Dr. Punya was originally featured in the WIN Coalition’s What's Next speaker series. Dr. Mishra shares insights from his extensive experience in education, inc...

In this engaging episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina speaks with Robyn Bryce, the Special Programs Manager at Yavapai College.  Robyn shares her inspiring journey from a K-12 English teacher in Pittsburgh to a leader in immersive learning and technology at the college. She discusses her passion for integrating virtual and extended realities into education, highlighting the exciti...

In this episode of the YC & You podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Vincent Redgrave, Executive Director for Industry and Innovation at Yavapai College's Regional Economic Development Center (REDC).  Vincent shares insights into the numerous ongoing projects at the REDC, including the launch of an exciting new Entrepreneurial Institute aimed at helping aspiring business owners naviga...

– A Conversation with SGA’s Susanna Marcinek and Jackson James In this episode of the YC & You Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Susanna Marcinek and Jackson James, the President and Vice President of the Student Government Association at Yavapai College.  They discuss the vital role of student government in representing the student body, the history and evolution of the SGA, and their...

In this episode of the YC & YOU podcast, Katherine Anderson, the Career Services Manager at Yavapai College, shares her journey at the college, highlighting her decade-long commitment to connecting students with employment opportunities through job fairs and career services.  The discussion covers the importance of bridging the gap between students and local businesses, detailing how the newly...

In this episode of the YC & YOU Podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Tyler Rumsey, the Associate Vice President of Community Relations at Yavapai College.  Tyler shares insights into his diverse roles, which encompass marketing, athletics, government relations, and innovative immersive learning initiatives. He discusses the importance of community engagement, the impact of technology like...

In this episode, we special guests Alex Barber and Dawnette Polland, who share their inspiring journeys at Yavapai College. Dawnette, a coordinator in adult basic education, discusses her transition from a paralegal career to empowering students through workforce education. Alex, a retired military instructor, highlights his path from serving in the Army to teaching commercial driving and drone pr...

In this episode of the YC podcast, host Cadu Medina sits down with Dr. Doug Berry, the Provost at Yavapai College. Dr. Berry shares insights into his role, which involves supervising various academic support divisions, including humanities and STEM. He discusses his journey from a college athlete to an academic leader, emphasizing his passion for community colleges and the vital role they play in...

In this episode of the YC podcast, host Cadu Medina interviews Dr. Marylou Mercado, the Vice President of Workforce Development and Health Sciences at Yavapai College. Dr. Mercado shares her inspiring journey as a first-generation college student who started in a community college and eventually earned her doctorate. She discusses her passion for education and community service, emphasizing the vi...

In the inaugural episode of the YC podcast, host Cadu Medina interviews Dr. Lisa Rhine, the president of Yavapai College. Dr. Rhine shares insights from her 35 years in higher education, discussing her journey to Yavapai College and her passion for community colleges. She highlights the diverse and impactful initiatives at the college, including the introduction of baccalaureate degrees and effort...