Let’s Talk TRIO
by Juan Rivas, Amelia Castañeda, John Russell
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FIRST-GEN RAMS (1 of 4): Barbara Prieto
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About this podcast
A podcast dedicated to the TRIO programs across the United States and its territories. TRIO programs are federally funded outreach initiatives that promote college access, equity, and success. The podcast highlights stories from staff, participants, alumni, and advocates from various TRIO programs (Educational Talent Search, Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Veteran’s Upward Bound, Student Support Services, McNair Program, Equal Opportunity Centers).
Episodes
The newest 20 of 173 episodes
- Connector - Antonio Soresh, Coordinator for Student Leadership & Development, Dallas College and TRIO Alum · 2 h 14 min · Season 8 Episode 6Interview with Antonio Soresh - Coordinator for Student Leadership & Development at Dallas College and TRIO Alum
- The TRIO Staff at Southeastern Oklahoma State University · 1 h 41 min · Season 8 Episode 5Interview with TRIO Staff at Southeastern Oklahoma State University
- Principled - Daphnis Schmidt - TRIO Alum & Middle School Educational Advisor for JCYC's College Access · 1 h 13 min · Season 8 Episode 4Interview with Daphnis Schmidt, Middle School Educational Advisor for JCYC’s College Access.
- Resilient - Al Bacon - Director of Education and Outreach Services at the Parris Foundation · 1 h 55 min · Season 8 Episode 3Interview with Al Bacon, Director of Education and Outreach Services at the Parris Foundation
- Insatiable - Alejandra Lopez Nestor - TRIO Upward Bound Alumna (Oregon) · 1 h 47 min · Season 8 Episode 2Interview with Alejandra Lopez Nestor, TRIO Upward Bound Alumna (Oregon)
- SEASON 8 PREMIERE: Chelsea Blanchard - TRIO Alum & Graduate of Idaho State University · 1 h 58 min · Episode 101Welcome to the SEASON 8 Premiere of Let's Talk TRIO! In our first episode for this season we feature TRIO Alum and Graduate of Idaho State University: Chelsea Blanchard. Listen…
- SEASON 7 FINALE: Mentor - James Alford, TRIO Alum & Advisor for the University of Illinois Chicago · 1 h 53 min · Season 7 Episode 39SEASON FINALE EPISODE - James Alford, TRIO Alum & Advisor at UIC
- Persistent! - William Herrera - TRIO Alum & Co-Founder of First Gen Legacy · 1 h 52 min · Season 7 Episode 38Interview with Will Herrera, co-found of First Gen Legacy and co-author of ”Dear First Gen.”
- Persistent - Jesus Maldonado, Director of Educational Talent Search & GEAR Up · 1 h 42 min · Season 7 Episode 37Interview with Jesus Maldonado (TRIO ETS, GEAR Up)
- Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals Conference 2026 (ISU at Pocatello, ID) · 2 h 46 min · Season 7 Episode 36Special event podcast episode featuring voices from the Idaho Association of TRIO Professionals (2026).
- Driven - Amante' Cunningham, TRIO Alum · 1 h 35 min · Season 7 Episode 35Interview with Amante’ Cunningham, TRIO Alum and TRIO Educational Talent Search staff at Eastern Kentucky University.
- Still Chaotic... - Elijah Mason (Part II) - TRIO Alum · 48 min · Season 7 Episode 34Follow up episode with Elijah Mason (CSU Grad and TRIO Alum)
- Creative - Bernadine Booky, Director of TRIO Programs at NMSU · 1 h 40 min · Season 7 Episode 33Interview with Bernadine Booky, Director of TRIO Programs at NMSU
- Resilient - Dr. Kevin David Linton, Director of TRIO SSS at Salem State University · 1 h 59 min · Season 7 Episode 32Interview with Dr. Kevin David Linton, Director of TRIO Student Support Services at Salem State University.
- Blessed - Jefferson Clemmons, Director of TRIO Educational Talent Search · 1 h 40 min · Season 7 Episode 31Interview with Jefferson Clemmons, Director of the TRIO Educational Talent Search program at Lone Star College-Tomball.
- Growing Roots - Catherine Ybarra Returns · 1 h 9 min · Season 7 Episode 30A catch-up episode with Catherine Ybarra, Director of the TRIO Upward Bound Math and Science program at the College of the Sequoias.
- Hopeful - Cassandra Puletapuai, TRIO McNair Staff at Colorado State University · 1 h 6 min · Season 7 Episode 29Interview with TRIO McNair staff member: Cassandra Puletapuai
- FIRST-GEN RAMS (4 of 4): Maria de Jesus, CSU Student · 35 min · Season 7 Episode 28Interview with Maria de Jesus, CSU Student
- FIRST-GEN RAMS (3 of 4): Janeth Gurrola, Student at Colorado State University · 22 min · Season 7 Episode 27FIRST-GEN RAMS, Series 3 of 4 featuring Janeth Gurrola
