Welcome Dr. Denise Woods to the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. Dr. Woods serves as our Assistant Vice Chancellor of Health, Counseling and Wellness here at UCR. Listen as Dr. Woods tells us about her experiences growing up in The Bay immersed in a strong Black Community and her pursuit of higher education which led her to public health. All of those experiences culminate in the work she does for our community here at UCR and her mission of approaching health holistically.

Welcome Tamica Smith-Jones to the Blue, Gold & BLACK. Tamica is no stranger to the world of higher education and the students these institutions serve. As the first Black Athletics Director at UCR, Tamica Smith-Jones works hard to create a welcoming and studious environment for all student athletes on campus. Her family oriented and hardworking upbringing along with her past experiences in collegiate athletics have proved extremely valuable for an Athletic Directors career. Hear as Tamika engages us with her heartfelt and inspiring story of success.

Welcome Dr. Jamal Myrick to the Blue, Gold and BLACK Podcast. Dr. Myrick services Black Scholars as the director of the African Student Programs. ASP was founded back in 1972 and serves as the dedicated resource center for students identifying within the African Diaspora. Listen as Dr. Myrick talks about his upbringing and what influences him to incorporate the philosophy of Village Business in the way that he and ASP supports Black Scholars at UCR.

Welcome Dr. Jamal Myrick to the Blue, Gold and BLACK Podcast. Dr. Myrick services Black Scholars as the director of the African Student Programs. ASP was founded back in 1972 and serves as the dedicated resource center for students identifying within the African Diaspora. Listen as Dr. Myrick talks about his upbringing and what influences him to incorporate the philosophy of Village Business in the way that he and ASP supports Black Scholars at UCR.

Welcome Dr. Brian Haynes to the Blue, Gold & BLACK Podcast. Dr. Haynes has decades of experience working in Senior Executive positions at public universities across the country. Listen as Dr. Haynes talks about formative experiences throughout his educational and professional career, and how he brings those experiences to his role as the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs here at the University of California, Riverside.

A brief introduction to the Blue, Gold and BLACK Podcast.