Do Good Well Podcast

Annabelle interviews Elizabeth Merkouris Syslo- the Director of Strategic and Philanthropic Partnerships for Make a Wish Metro New York- on this week's episode of Do Good Well. Elizabeth, has gone through the rank of Make a Wish from starting as an intern to now being a director. In this episode, they discuss Make a Wish, Elizabeth's dedication to nonprofit work, charity, and teaching future public servants. Listen now to learn about working for this national nonprofit organization.

Join Victoria in an interview with recent Binghamton MPA alum, Margarita Potapova, going into depth about her experience as a current fellow with the Port Authority. Learn about what being a fellow means, the port authority work experience and how to apply for this opportunity!

In this episode of the Do Good Well Podcast, Victoria interviews staff members Christine Battisti, Executive Director, and Haley Roma, Assistant Director of Education & Training, of the Crime Victims Assistance Center (CVAC), a local Binghamton non-profit. The episodes overviews CVAC as an organization, some of the challenges they face as a non-profit organization, and the moments which make the work Battisti and Roma do feel rewarding. Both interviewees also have obtained their master degrees at Binghamton University, Battisti being an MPA alum herself and Roma having an MS in Student Affairs Administration. Tune in to learn all about CVAC, non-profit work, and how the Binghamton MPA degree prepares you for the job force.

*Before listening, please be aware that CVAC’s work focuses on victims services, often related to domestic and sexual violence. Programs within CVAC discuss the above topics.*

MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviews Paula Perna, Lindsey Mott, and Tom Connors of United Way of Broome County on their organization. This episode details the mission of United Way of Broome County- a subset of an international network of nonprofit organizations- and our interviewees' roles at United Way.

Learn more about the Binghamton MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Listen to a diverse public administration career experience as Binghamton MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviews New York State Commissioner of Human Rights Maria Imperial. They discuss Commissioner Imperial's education in public administration, previous work, and how she continues to be a public administrator in her role at the NYS Division of Human Rights.

Learn more about the Binghamton MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

As the Binghamton semester returns to full swing, MPA students Victoria Barics and Annabelle Bangs want to welcome everyone back to Season 4 of Do Good Well. They discuss their semesters ahead, the goals of the podcast for this season, and a brand-new podcast committee. Keep listening to learn more about everything related to public administration at the Binghamton MPA program. Until future episodes, keep doing good well!

Join the Do Good Well Podcast Committee: https://forms.gle/4zBvMCRRb74hCsr97

Learn more about the Binghamton University MPA program at: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Internships can feel scary, daunting, and overwhelming, but they don't have to be. A core part of the MPA curriculum is centered around a 300-hour internship which can be an invaluable opportunity for students if approached the right way. Join host Victoria Barics as she gets first-hand tips, tricks, and reflections about the importance of the MPA internship and how to succeed in it. 

Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

On this episode we discuss all things Party with a Purpose- the Binghamton MPA Program's largest philanthropy event of the year. Join MPA student Annabelle Bangs as she interviews MPA professor Dr. Dula and the co-chairs of the Philanthropy Committee: Lauren Kidd, Maddy McClenahan, and Leo Jimenez.

Buy a ticket for Party with a Purpose here: https://www.bconnectalumni.binghamton.edu/s/1796/interior.aspx?sid=1796&gid=2&pgid=2821&content_id=3497

MPA student Annabelle Bangs interviewed Mayor Jared Kraham- the youngest mayor in the history of Binghamton. In today's episode they discussed what public service is to the mayor. We examine both his past influences and future aspirations for public service in the city of Binghamton and beyond. Listen to learn from a public administrator himself on what it means to be apart of public service at a young age.  

Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html

Today Annabelle Bangs interviewed the Vice President of the MPA GSO: Emily Orminski. We discuss everything needed to get involved in the MPA program from the GSO, to GA positions, and making connections with professors. The MPA program has everything necessary to gain skills inside and outside of the classroom so make sure to get involved!

Learn more about Binghamton University's MPA program here: https://www.binghamton.edu/public-administration/index.html