Season 3, Episode 1 | 26 minutes

How do you lead with impact when the stakes are

community-wide?

Pennsylvania State Senator Jay Costa joins Carlow

University President Kathy Humphrey, PhD on A More

Just & Merciful World Podcast to discuss lessons from

decades in public service—collaboration, expanding

opportunity, and building partnerships that move

communities forward.

What you'll take away:

• Practical insights on coalition-building and bipartisan

collaboration

• The role of education in creating equitable opportunity

• How thoughtful leadership shapes stronger, more just

communities

If you lead people, teams, or organizations, this

conversation is for you.

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