Communities Forward

Today’s guest is the honorable Nikylan Knapper. Ms. Knapper is an administrative judge for the U.S. Department of Agriculture, as well as the first Black mayor in the year history of Maplewood, MO. Judge Knapper’s legal career has spanned more than 16 years and includes stints as a trial lawyer for the U.S. Department of Labor, a solo practitioner, and public defender. Prior to being elected as mayor she served on the Maplewood Richmond Heights school board.

On today’s episode, which is part-1 of a 2-part interview, judge Knapper discusses her 16-year journey to become an administrative judge for the USDA.

Today's episode is part 2 of our interview with Chris Krehmeyer, President and CEO of Beyond Housing. In this episode, Chris outlines the path that organizations like Beyond Housing can blaze to create equitable housing and community development opportunities.

Chris Krehmeyer has served as President/CEO of Beyond Housing since 1993. Beyond Housing’s mission is to help entire communities become better places to live.

Beyond Housing fulfills its mission by producing and managing serviced enriched affordable rental housing, operating a Homeownership Center, engaging in a comprehensive Community Building Initiative called 24:1 and leading the region’s Foreclosure Intervention Work. The strategic vision of Beyond Housing is to make entire communities better places to live.

In part 1 of our 2-part interview, Chris outlines the path he followed towards becoming a leader and how Beyond Housing fulfills its mission.

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our interview with Glenn Burleigh, Community Engagement Specialist at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC). Glenn was born in Pine Bluff, AR, and moved to St. Louis in 1997 to attend Saint Louis University. Since 2004, Glenn has been an active part of the Missouri progressive movement and has provided leadership within multiple organizations including Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition, SEIU, CWA, and ACORN.

Today’s podcast guest is Glenn Burleigh, Community Engagement Specialist at the Metropolitan St. Louis Equal Housing and Opportunity Council (EHOC). Glenn was born in Pine Bluff, AR, and moved to St. Louis in 1997 to attend Saint Louis University. Since 2004, Glenn has been an active part of the Missouri progressive movement and has provided leadership within multiple organizations including Missouri Progressive Vote Coalition, SEIU, CWA, and ACORN.

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our interview with Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored, Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It. Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication. 

Today’s guest is Maryanne Dersch, principal of Courageous Communication. Maryanne has almost thirty years’ experience working in the nonprofit world helping organizations communicate more effectively internally and externally. From those experiences she authored, Courageous Communication: Why Codependence is Making Your Nonprofit Brand Boring and What to Do About It. Maryanne understands that you can’t change how your organization communicates without changing the culture that supports the communication. On today’s episode, which is part one of a 2 part interview, she talks about her experience helping organizations and leaders become more courageous.

Today’s podcast is part 2 of our 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje continues discussing his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Today’s podcast is part 1 of a 2-part interview with FBI special agent Darren Boehlje. Agent Boehlje works out of the bureau’s St. Louis office. In the interview, special agent Boehlje discusses his personal background in law enforcement investigation and how agencies like the FBI seek to help keep communities safe.

Today's interview is the second part of our conversation with Kim Yawitz. We hope that you enjoy the episode.