Experiential Development Resources, EDR, is your premier resource for mobile team building and group development services. With a commitment to excellence, our three facilitators, Leigh, Tony & KC, collectively bring over 60 years of experience in the experiential education industry along with multiple TAMU degrees and industry certifications.

Alyssa Duany serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy. She leads the Center's marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials, strategically planning and managing marketing campaigns, and coordinating with other MarCom departments.

SARAH, JAMIE, & ALYSSA CHAT ABOUT

The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) staff including William Brown, Kenneth Taylor, Nicole Collier, Denise Parker, Alyssa Duany, & Christopher Hudak join Coffee Talk to discuss Denise Parker’s retirement & reflect on working together.

The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) supports a vibrant nonprofit and philanthropic sector in Texas and beyond, through high quality research, professional outreach, and engaged learning.

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Denise Parker, Class of ‘77, joined the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service in October 2017. Prior to joining the Center, Denise worked for an international nongovernment organization, IMA World Health, from 2008 to 2017, where she gained extensive nonprofit experience. She was a senior finance officer,

Volunteering is also part of her schedule. She currently is on the Development Council for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the Board for the Texas A&M University Women’s Club as scholarship chair. She delivers Meals on Wheels and serves as secretary for the Friends of the Bryan College Station Libraries Board.

SARAH, JAMIE, & BRIELLE  CHAT WITH THE CNP STAFF ABOUT

• Denise Parker’s Retirement

• Center For Non Profit Events

• Team Culture within the CNP

• What has changed over the years at the CNP

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/dparker/

https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/

https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/ktaylor/

https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/ncollier/

https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/aduany/

Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors.

Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school. After graduation she decided to come to Texas A&M. On top of being a Peer Mentor, she is an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She is a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and works closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.  

Hilani is currently a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. She is from Brownsville, TX and on top of being a peer mentor she is a news reporter for The Battalion. Her future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media. 

Today we welcome Joe Recio. He is originally from Houston, Texas, graduated in 2009 with a BA in Sociology from Sam Houston State. Originally, he had planned to go into teaching at the junior college level, but after grad school didn't well (oops!), I went through a winding road of jobs inside and outside of academia. He joined The Bush School as our Undergraduate Recruiter on January 2nd of this year, and celebrated 10 years within TAMU on January 31st!

SARAH, TJ, & JOE CHAT ABOUT

• What is your position within the Bush School?

• How long have you worked here?

• What was the main draw to the School?

• What is your favorite part about your position?

• Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student?

RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

• https://bush.tamu.edu/advising/contact/

• https://www.shsu.edu/academics/sociology/

• https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/academic-advising

• https://bush.tamu.edu/

• https://visit.tamu.edu/

• https://collaborations.tamu.edu/admissions-undergrad/undergrad-recruitment.html

• https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/communication/

Clay Bryan grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He has no relation to Bryan, Texas; has definitely checked. Proud husband and father.  He joined the Air Force in 2005, spent 7+ year’s in Washington D.C. working for the Intelligence Community in varies capacities.  In 2013 he moved to San Angelo, TX where he was first introduced to Higher Education Administration.  He met is wife Kate in 2014, married in 2015 and left the Air Force. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University –Commerce, after receiving 3 Associates degree in Applied Science, Technology & Military Science, Applied Science, Intelligence Studies & Technology and Science, Psychology. In 2017, he had the opportunity to attend the Bush School’s event with Ambassador John Negroponte, former Director of National Intelligence, after this he joined the Bush School.  He had what he says is, “the opposite Bush School” experience; not pursing public service because of the Bush School, rather pursed the Bush School because of public service. He is currently working on his Masters of Business Administration and is a Senior Administrative Coordinator of the Dean’s Administration staff at the Bush School of Government & Public Service.

SARAH, TJ, & CLAY CHAT ABOUT

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Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University where she studied Communication with a minor in Business and earned a Strategic Communication certificate. She worked her way through school, while also becoming a marketing intern for a tech startup company. After graduation, she went to work at Disney World as the multicultural engagement and partnerships intern. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best food spots.

SARAH, TJ, & BRIELLE CHAT ABOUT

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