Dwana Bradley joins us today on the Bankers Trust Community Difference Makers podcast to talk all things Iowa Juneteenth Observance and their 2022 Neighbor's Day!

Nu Huynh kicks off Season 2 to share all about her work at the Iowa Asian Alliance, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and gives listeners a preview of the upcoming 2022 CelebrAsian festival. 

In our final Quick Community Insight of Season 1, Suku Radia, retired CEO of Bankers Trust, joins the podcast to share why it's so important to "pay your civic rent," how he first got involved in the community and much more.

In our last episode of Season 1, Will Keeps speaks with Emily about empowering youth through music, starting over and changing lives through his work at Starts Right Here.

Sara Kurovski, President and CEO of Make-A-Wish Iowa joins the podcast to talk about how the organization provides hope, joy and strength to kids at a time they need it most. 

This week, Shannon Cofield, president of the MercyOne Des Moines Foundation, talks with Emily about the philanthropic arm of MercyOne, including the recently completed Richard Deming Cancer Center, the popular Game Show Gala and more.

Urban Dreams Executive Director and Bankers Trust Community Board Member Izaah Knox joins the podcast this week to talk about his organization's mission to break down barriers within the community, how a walk home led to his current role and his vision for Urban Dreams. 

This week on Community Difference Makers, David Kilpatrick, executive director of the Des Moines Community Playhouse, talks with Emily about the human connections fostered by community theatre and how The Playhouse is enriching lives for people of all ages.

Oakridge Neighborhood President and CEO Teree Caldwell-Johnson joins the podcast today to talk about her 18-year journey with Oakridge and the great impact this organization has on the individuals and families it serves. 

In our second Quick Community Insights, Emily walks through everything you need to know about joining a board, including how to get started and what to expect.