in our tribe

In Episode 34 of in our tribe, Executive Director Imani Lucas shares about United and Guided--it's philosophy, approach, and reason for existence.

In Episode 33, we have a conversation with Library Director & CEO Rivkah Sass regarding The Sacramento Library - its offerings, its approach, challenges, and future endeavors.

In Episode 32, we are joined by YDN Youth Development Specialist/Trainer Meg Birmingham to discuss why there is a drop in youth engagement in school and community programs based on data from YDN's Sacramento Youth Engagement Report.

In episode 31 of in our tribe, we are joined by Paul Willis to discuss his new album Wonderland and his story as an educator, artist, and activist.

Thank you for listening to Season 3 of in our tribe. We hope you enjoyed listening as much as we enjoyed recording. Join Adrian Ruiz and Nicoda Adams in reflecting on Season 3 of in our tribe.

In episode 30 of in our tribe, Maria Madril Hernandez shares her story growing up and her advocacy in the community to assist Native American youth succeed despite a lack of supports and opportunities for them.

In Episode 29 of in our tribe, Alexsys Thompson discusses creating A White Space and it's goal of assisting white people and others become anti racist. Alexsys Thompson, MLC, BCC is the creator of the Trybal Gratitude Journal, a keynote speaker, executive coach, a certified Soul Language Practitioner, and member of the Forbes Coaches Council.

In Episode 28 of in our tribe, Kevin McCarthy emphasizes on how leaders can bring the public square back and what is the danger of a world without it. This episode also addresses how to navigate the vast sea of separate echo-chambers during this moment of disruption and agitation.

During this episode, Monica Blanco is referred to as the Interim Youth Division Manager. She has now taken the position and is officially the Youth Division Manager for the City of Sacramento's Department of Youth, Parks & Community Enrichment.

Listen in to hear Monica Blanco share what it takes to create and facilitate excellent social spaces and places for people to thrive and succeed in this time of disruption. We also touch on the challenges Sacramento's Parks and Rec department faces in the constantly-changing world during the pandemic and how to redesign and redefine programs and practices.

Garth Lewis serves as the Yolo County Superintendent of Schools. He was elected to this position in 2018. Over the course of his 23-year career in K-12 education, Superintendent Lewis has served as a para-educator, teacher, site and district administrator, and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Equity at the Yolo County Office of Education. Listen in as Yolo County Office of Education Superintendent Garth Lewis considers equitable education during a pandemic and the possibility of a Yolo County Master Plan for Youth.

During this episode, there is mention about the "equity metric" that California governor Gavin Newsom was on track to approve. This has been delayed pending further discussion. Again, we thank you for your grace and mercy during these fast-changing times.