In this episode, we discuss adult learner success stories, setting your advocacy goals for 2023, and why legislators need to hear from adult learners. Join us as we chat with 2022 California SAAEF fellow Karina Ravkina-Matousov and adult learner Brandy Martinez. You won’t want to miss their stories and insights as we head into 2023, the year of advocacy.

In this episode, we chat with Sharon Bonney and Jeff Abramowitz of COABE about how the nation celebrated AEFL Week this year. We also speak to Megan Linzy, adult education alumni and current COABE committee member, about her experiences in adult education and her advice to students.

In this episode, we talk to Laura Porfirio, an educator with a passion for civic engagement and activism and the creator of what is now the COABE Ambassador Program, and Jessica Wabler, a seasoned adult ed advocate and coordinator of COABE’s Ambassador Program. Our special guest, Haziel Lopez, is a former adult education student and graduate of the Ambassador Program who shares advice on how students can use their voices to be the change they want to see.

In this episode, we talk to Jackie Aguilera and Audrey Nelson, 2021 State Advocate for Adult Education Fellows from Texas, and Olivia Quintanilla, a former adult education student who is now an adult education coordinator. Jackie and Audrey share tips for how to craft a strong and impactful elevator pitch in preparation for AEFL Week. Olivia highlights the moments that lead to her success and how she pays it forward. Adult Ed #Advocast is hosted by State Advocates for Adult Education Fellows, Sara Haghighi and Erin Vobornik, and produced by Jeffrey Abramowitz.

In this episode, we talk to Tammy Brown and Patrick Brown of the Michigan Association of Community & Adult Education (MACAE) and adult education alumnus Erika Muñoz. Tammy and Patrick share how to create and implement effective advocacy through your state’s adult education association. Erika shares her story of how she came to adult education and her successes. Adult Ed #Advocast is hosted by State Advocates for Adult Education Fellows, Sara Haghighi and Erin Vobornik, and produced by Jeffrey Abramowitz.

In this episode we talk with Regina Suitt (COABE) and Maira Estefania Marroquin about the best strategies to create an efficient advocacy team and how to prevent burn out. Maira shares her experiences advocating to stakeholders and legislators and what helped her succeed as an adult ESL student.

In this episode, we talk with Laurie Kierstead-Joseph (Pima Community College) and Ana Chavarin. Laurie dives deep into how adult education is funded and how to advocate for more. The incredible Ana Chavarin illustrates how adult education changes the lives of adult learners by sharing her story and successes. Adult Ed #Advocast is hosted by State Advocates for Adult Education Fellows, Sara Haghighi and Erin Vobornik, and produced by Jeffrey Abramowitz.

In this episode, we speak with Sharon Bonney and James Bonnet of the Coalition on Adult Basic Education (COABE). Learn about why advocacy matters, how COABE has invested in advocacy, and how you can get involved! You won’t want to miss James Bonney as he shares his journey from adult education to COABE’s Creative Director. Adult Ed #Advocast is hosted by State Advocates for Adult Education Fellows, Sara Haghighi and Erin Vobornik, and produced by Jeffrey Abramowitz.

Join Sara and Erin as we introduce COABE’s Adult Ed Advocast. We are joined by Rachel Koch (Pima Community College), whose recommendation won and became our podcast’s name. Wondering what COABE’s Adult Ed Advocast is? Start here! Adult Ed #Advocast is hosted by State Advocates for Adult Education Fellows, Sara Haghighi and Erin Vobornik, and produced by Jeffrey Abramowitz.