Welcome back to another episode of FutureBuilt. Today our host, Ben Wiggins, speaks with guest, Jaimie Masterson, Director of Texas Target Communities (TCC) at Texas A&M University. Watch along as Jaimie talks about how TCC is impacting communities with the collaboration of faculty, the university, and students - leaving an impact worth over $12 million dollars and being recognized nationally. From innovations to good decision-making and team dynamics, this conversation captures the level of detail that makes TCC such a great organization. 

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Guest: Jaimie Masterson, Director of Texas Target Communities 

Host: Ben Wiggins

Time stamps: 

(00:00 - 01:27) Introduction and Teaser

(01:28 - 02:23) How Jaimie Found Her Way to the School of Architecture

(02:24 - 03:24) Connecting with Community Partners

(03:25 - 06:40) Let’s Talk about Nolanville, Opportunity, and Autonomous Vehicles

(06:41 - 07:44) Preparing a Success and Listening to All Perspectives 

(07:45 - 10:13) How to Get Involved With Us - Students and Communities 

(10:14 - 12:00) What Communities Are We Looking for? What Makes a Good Fit

(12:01 - 13:35) Texas A&M Is Winning the Community Engagement Award 

(13:36 - 16:09) Success Is About Shifting the Focus to the Community 

(16:10 - 17:34) Program Numbers and Sharing the Knowledge

(17:35 - 18:26) Texas A&M Foundation and the Good Neighbor Fund

(18:27 - 18:51) Outro & Check us out!

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