Let’s Talk TRIO

Interview with Dr. Carmen Rivera - Talent Manager for Organizational Development at Colorado State University and Former TRIO Staff.

Sound Engineer and Transition Music: John Russell

Producer: Amelia Castañeda

Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas

Intro Music: "Morning Lights" by Niwel https://soundcloud.com/niwel-516897768

Our 20th Episode of Let's Talk TRIO!!! Interview with Erick Donlucas - Scholar Contact for the C4E Program at Colorado State University and TRIO Talent Search Alum.

Sound Engineer and Transition Music: John Russell

Producer: Amelia Castañeda

Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas

Intro Music: "Morning Lights" by Niwel https://soundcloud.com/niwel-516897768

Interview w/ Spencer Hall, a student at Colorado State University and participant of the TRIO Academic Advancement Center. Listen to Spencer's story as he navigates being a first generation student and finding a path to college. Hear Spencer's amazing story of perseverance and determination. Be inspired by Spencer's words of acceptance and adjusting to cultures different from our own. 

Executive Producer: Juan Rivas

Producer: Amelia Castaneda

Sound Technician Advisor: John Russell

Honorary Members: Scott Kendall and Rodrick Chambers

Beats by: Makhai Beats, track titled "Waves"

Interview with Trina Walley, Director of Student Support Services at Clovis Community College

We discuss her program, the participants, and the challenges of being a first generation college student. Trina also discusses the state of TRIO programs and the impacts it continues to make on college campuses.

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Executive Producer and Host: Juan Rivas

Producer: Amelia Castaneda

Sound/Technical Assistance: John Russell

Honorary Members: Scott Kendall and Rodrick Chambers

Brief Intro

Interview with Tyler Loven

Closing Thoughts

Inspirational Quote

Interview with Dylan, a participant of the Academic Advancement Center at Colorado State University.

Introduction: Amelia Castaneda

Transition/Filler Music: John Russell

Commentary: Juan Rivas

TRIO Day in Denver!

Interviews (in order of appearance):

Mitch (Staff for TRIO Academic Advancement Center - Colorado State University)

Kacelyn (Student for TRIO Student Support Services - Colorado Mountain College)

Damon (Student for TRIO Upward Bound and Student Support Services - Colorado Mountain College)

Monica (Student for TRIO Student Support Services - Colorado Mountain College)

Dio (Student for TRIO Upward Bound - Westminster High School)

Anahi (Student for TRIO Student Support Services - Metro State University)

Allie (President, Colorado Chapter of ASPIRE)

Kathia (Student for TRIO Student Support Services)

Tia (TRIO Student Support Services - Aims Community College in Greeley)

Marisela (TRIO Student Support Services)

Daniel (TRIO Student Support Services - Front Range Community College)

Angelica (TRIO Upward Bound)

Annie (TRIO Student Support Services - Colorado Mountain College)

Acknowledgements: Scott Kendall and Rodrick Chambers (advisors), John Russell (audio engineer and tech support), Amelia Castaneda (producer), and Juan Rivas (executive producer/host).

Special Thanks: Council for Opportunity in Education (COE), Colorado TRIO programs, and Colorado Chapter of ASPIRE (CCA)

Introductions: Amelia Castaneda

Commentary: Juan Rivas

Interviews (in order of appearance): Ally (Student, CSU TRIO Talent Search and Academic Advancement Center), Orelly (CSU TRIO Upward Bound alum); Sylvia (CSU TRIO Talent Search Alum and CSU Employee); Carla (CSU TRIO Upward Bound and CSU Employee); Zulitza (Zuli), Jasmine, and Mari (TRIO Talent Search Alumni); Sean (CSU TRIO Upward Bound Director) and Carolina (CSU TRIO Upward Bound alum and CSU Employee w/ TRIO Upward Bound); Tyler (CSU TRIO Academic Advancement Center); Kaila (CSU TRIO Academic Advancement Center and Fostering Success Program).

Closing Commentary: Juan Rivas

Acknowledgements: Rodrick Chambers and Scott Kendall (advisors), John Russell (Audio Engineer and Tech Specialist), Amelia Castaneda (Producer), Juan Rivas (Executive Producer/Host)

Special Thanks: Colorado State University's Access Center, Council of Opportunity in Education (COE) and the TRIO programs at Colorado State University

In this episode:

Program updates

Kayla Tejada - TRIO Talent Search Alum (Interview)

Acknowledgements: Juan Rivas (Host and Executive Producer), Amelia Castaneda (Producer), John Russell (Audio Specialist), Scott Kendall (advisor), and Rodrick Chambers (advisor)

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First Generation Panel 

• Panelists: Dr. Oscar Felix, Dr. Paul Thayer, Marilyn Thayer, and Andrea Reeve