Dr Aimee Evan, PhD

  
Senior Research Associate at WestEd; author of Student-Centered School Improvement

In this episode sit and chat with Dr Evans who is an experienced education researcher, practitioner, and school improvement specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the research industry. Strong research professional skilled in School Improvement, Data Analysis, Quantitative Research, Research Design, and Program Evaluation. Author of Student-Centered School Improvement.

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A Conversation with Mr. John Greene owner and Operator of a Local Chic Fila

This episode we will explore the values, journeys, and visions of those shaping our communities and leaving lasting impacts. 

From serving as a Parole Commissioner, to leading international training efforts, and now operating a successful Chick-fil-A franchise in Baltimore, Mr. Green exemplifies leadership through dedication, integrity, fairness, service, and loyalty. Today, we’ll dive into his story—his leadership philosophy, how he mentors excellence, and the legacy he’s building along the way.

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She’s a graduate of Stanford’s Latino Business Action Network, the Goldman Sachs 10K Small Business Program at Johns Hopkins, and the Inclusive Ventures Program. She serves as a Trustee at Anne Arundel Community College and sits on multiple boards—Leadership Anne Arundel, the Annapolis Police Foundation—and more. But more than her titles, it’s her impact we’re here to talk about today.

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Episode Title: Where Love Triumphs Over Hate – A Conversation with Rick Collins

On this powerful episode of Talking with Derek Matthews, we dive deep into a moving conversation about leadership, legacy, and love with a very special guest, Mr. Rick Collins—Co-Founder of the 2nd Lt. Richard W. Collins III Foundation and a man I hold dear to my heart and family.

Mr. Collins’ son, 1st Lt. Richard W. Collins III, was a courageous young leader whose life was tragically taken in 2017 by a white supremacist—just two days after his Army commissioning. Yet from that pain, a mission was born. Through the work of the Foundation, Mr. Collins and his family have turned their grief into a powerful force for justice, equity, and transformative leadership.

Together, we talk about Richard’s extraordinary legacy, the Collins family's deep tradition of service, and what it truly means to lead with resilience and love in the face of injustice.

This is more than a conversation—it’s a call to action for all of us.

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This exciting episode with a legendary guest is a powerful story to honor. As always our conversation will be centered around leadership, community, family, and service, Todays Talk is inspired by Mr. Galloway’s aka Poopies legacy and motto, “Family is Everything”:

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