Encouraging Conversation

Guest and Bolivian native Gabriela Baker discusses cultural competency, volunteerism and her role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Jenny Wagner of the Northern Illinois Recovery Center discusses prevention and intervention and their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Michaelangelo Herrera, Real Estate Broker at Baird & Warner in Algonquin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Lorena Nuñez, Community Outreach Coordinator at Greater Family Health in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Maria Leon, Community Relations Coordinator at Familia Dental in Elgin, discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Carrie Schneider of the Boys & Girls Club of Elgin discusses their role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Linda Siete of the Reflejos Publications discusses media and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest (and host of Encouraging Conversation) Jack Wheatley of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin discusses faith and it's role in community-level change through the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. He is joined by co-hosts Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Sergeant Bernie Bajak of the Elgin Police Department's Drug Unit discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change there by reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.

Guest Jessica Reed of the Ecker Center for Behavioral Health  discusses prevention and it's role in community-level change thereby reducing underage drinking and substance misuse by youth. She is joined by hosts Jack Wheatley, III (Faith-Based; Pastor of Greater Grace Community Church in Elgin, IL), Jared Erickson (staff) and Gil Feliciano (staff) of the Coalition for a Safe & Healthy Elgin.