KSBM Radio: The Voice of Townview

In this inspiring episode of our Alumni Spotlight series, we sit down with Vanessa Ramirez, a proud graduate of the Law Magnet Class of 2013.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• From Townview to Tech: How her Law Magnet foundation shaped her professional journey.

• Finding Purpose: Advice on career growth, perseverance, and making an impact through technology.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the School of Business and Management and 30 years of Townview Magnet Center excellence.

Keywords: Project Management, Women in STEM, Townview, Law Magnet, Career Advice, MBA, MPA, Goldman Sachs.

In this inspiring episode of our Alumni Spotlight series, we sit down with Vanessa Ramirez, a proud graduate of the Law Magnet Class of 2013.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• From Townview to Tech: How her Law Magnet foundation shaped her professional journey.

• Finding Purpose: Advice on career growth, perseverance, and making an impact through technology.

Join us as we celebrate 50 years of the School of Business and Management and 30 years of Townview Magnet Center excellence.

Keywords: Project Management, Women in STEM, Townview, Law Magnet, Career Advice, MBA, MPA, Goldman Sachs.

What does a business background bring to the legal field? In this special #SBM50 & #TMC30 alumni episode, we sit down with Joshua Galicia (Class of 2005), an attorney who took the skills he learned at the Business Magnet Center and applied them to a successful career in law.

Joshua breaks down his journey from Texas A&M Law to working as a criminal prosecutor, and his eventual pivot to civil litigation representing cities and governmental entities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Pivot: Navigating the transition from criminal prosecution to civil law.

• Transferable Skills: How BMC concepts like marketing and teamwork apply to winning cases in the courtroom.

• Public Sector Impact: The motivation behind representing governmental entities.

• Townview Legacy: Reflecting on 30 years of TMC and 50 years of SBM excellence.

Whether you are a pre-law student, a Townview alum, or interested in career pivots, this conversation is packed with insight.

Connect with us:Subscribe to KSBM Radio for more alumni stories!#KSBMWeLive #TownviewProud #LegalCareer #BMCAlumni

What does a business background bring to the legal field? In this special #SBM50 & #TMC30 alumni episode, we sit down with Joshua Galicia (Class of 2005), an attorney who took the skills he learned at the Business Magnet Center and applied them to a successful career in law.

Joshua breaks down his journey from Texas A&M Law to working as a criminal prosecutor, and his eventual pivot to civil litigation representing cities and governmental entities.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The Pivot: Navigating the transition from criminal prosecution to civil law.

• Transferable Skills: How BMC concepts like marketing and teamwork apply to winning cases in the courtroom.

• Public Sector Impact: The motivation behind representing governmental entities.

• Townview Legacy: Reflecting on 30 years of TMC and 50 years of SBM excellence.

Whether you are a pre-law student, a Townview alum, or interested in career pivots, this conversation is packed with insight.

Connect with us:Subscribe to KSBM Radio for more alumni stories!#KSBMWeLive #TownviewProud #LegalCareer #BMCAlumni

KSBM Radio: The Voice of Townview presents a special panel event: “Designing for Connection: How Architecture, Interiors, and Leadership Create Spaces That Bring People Together.”

Recorded live on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, this discussion features four talented professionals from the nationally recognized design firm Gresham Smith, a company dedicated to building healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities.

✨ Meet Our Panelists:

• Mr. Carlson — Architect (Aviation Division); specializing in sustainability and airport design.

• Ms. Espinoza — Interior Designer; whose borderland upbringing shapes her culturally expressive spaces.

• Mr. Tavarez — Project Leader; known for uniting teams and building strong community-focused environments.

• Ms. White — Water Resources Engineer; specializing in water systems and infrastructure.

In this episode, we explore:🔹 The personal journeys that led each panelist into design and engineering.🔹 How architecture, interiors, and leadership influence community connection.🔹 The collaboration behind large-scale projects like airports and hospitals.🔹 Balancing creativity with budgets, safety rules, and real-world limitations.🔹 The power of culture, identity, and innovation in shaping meaningful spaces.🔹 Mentorship and advice for the next generation of student designers.

From sustainability to storytelling, this discussion highlights how design is ultimately about people, not just buildings.

🎧 Produced by: KSBM Radio — The Voice of Townview🏫 Location: Townview Magnet Center

#Architecture #InteriorDesign #Engineering #GreshamSmith #KSBMRadio #TownviewMagnetCenter #FutureDesigners #LeadershipInDesign

KSBM Radio: The Voice of Townview presents a special panel event: “Designing for Connection: How Architecture, Interiors, and Leadership Create Spaces That Bring People Together.”

Recorded live on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, this discussion features four talented professionals from the nationally recognized design firm Gresham Smith, a company dedicated to building healthy, sustainable, and thriving communities.

✨ Meet Our Panelists:

• Mr. Carlson — Architect (Aviation Division); specializing in sustainability and airport design.

• Ms. Espinoza — Interior Designer; whose borderland upbringing shapes her culturally expressive spaces.

• Mr. Tavarez — Project Leader; known for uniting teams and building strong community-focused environments.

• Ms. White — Water Resources Engineer; specializing in water systems and infrastructure.

In this episode, we explore:🔹 The personal journeys that led each panelist into design and engineering.🔹 How architecture, interiors, and leadership influence community connection.🔹 The collaboration behind large-scale projects like airports and hospitals.🔹 Balancing creativity with budgets, safety rules, and real-world limitations.🔹 The power of culture, identity, and innovation in shaping meaningful spaces.🔹 Mentorship and advice for the next generation of student designers.

From sustainability to storytelling, this discussion highlights how design is ultimately about people, not just buildings.

🎧 Produced by: KSBM Radio — The Voice of Townview🏫 Location: Townview Magnet Center

#Architecture #InteriorDesign #Engineering #GreshamSmith #KSBMRadio #TownviewMagnetCenter #FutureDesigners #LeadershipInDesign

Meet Zandra Ellis Likens, MA, LCDC, MSW—a 1996 Townview Health Magnet graduate making a massive impact.In this episode, Zandra discusses her work as the Founder of Rise Above Counseling Services and Co-Founder of Foundation 45, a nonprofit that has provided free mental health care to thousands.Now pursuing her Doctorate at USC, she shares her expertise on trauma-informed care and her message for the next generation: "Never give up."#ksbmalumniseries #podcast #ksbmwelive #sbm50 #tmc30 #studentpodcast #healthmagnet #townview #businessmagnet #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialWork

Meet Zandra Ellis Likens, MA, LCDC, MSW—a 1996 Townview Health Magnet graduate making a massive impact.In this episode, Zandra discusses her work as the Founder of Rise Above Counseling Services and Co-Founder of Foundation 45, a nonprofit that has provided free mental health care to thousands.Now pursuing her Doctorate at USC, she shares her expertise on trauma-informed care and her message for the next generation: "Never give up."#ksbmalumniseries #podcast #ksbmwelive #sbm50 #tmc30 #studentpodcast #healthmagnet #townview #businessmagnet #MentalHealthAwareness #SocialWork

In this episode of KSBM Radio: The Voice of Townview, we continue the SBM 50 & TMC 30 Alumni Series, highlighting remarkable Townview graduates who are making an impact beyond the classroom. Our guest, Ms. Alycia Long, a proud SBM Class of 2007 alumna, has built an inspiring career journey. from the trades to entrepreneurship and now as a Spa Team Lead at Horseshoe Bay Resort. She shares how her experiences at Townview helped shape her success, the challenges of running her own business, and the rewards of leadership in the hospitality industry.

In this episode of KSBM Radio: The Voice of Townview, we continue the SBM 50 & TMC 30 Alumni Series, highlighting remarkable Townview graduates who are making an impact beyond the classroom. Our guest, Ms. Alycia Long, a proud SBM Class of 2007 alumna, has built an inspiring career journey. from the trades to entrepreneurship and now as a Spa Team Lead at Horseshoe Bay Resort. She shares how her experiences at Townview helped shape her success, the challenges of running her own business, and the rewards of leadership in the hospitality industry.