Let’s Talk TRIO

In this episode: Amaris Lopez, TRIO Student Support Services Alum from California State University-Monterey Bay.

Amaris, three-time guest and friend of the podcast, returns to share life updates and discuss life overseas. Listen as Amaris discusses culture, life in a foreign country, teaching, and much more.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Dr. Jeff Nepute, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), Cambridge Educational Services, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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THIS IS EPISODE #100 OF LET'S TALK TRIO!

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kim Jones, President of the Council for Opportunity in Education.

Kim is on the podcast to share her personal and educational journey, discuss educational access, the role of COE, and taking on the role of President of COE.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Lisa Retamozo, the founder & CEO of NOSOTROS Education Center.

Lisa is on the podcast to share her own personal, professional, and educational journey. Listen as she shares about going to college, working for TRIO programs, and founding NOSOTROS Education Center.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this special episode of Let's Talk TRIO: The sounds of First Generation Day at Colorado State University. Listen as a multiple students and staff at CSU share their experience being a first generation student. 

Special Guest appearance with Dr. Ryan Barone within the podcast.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), First Generation at CSU, the Academic Advancement Center, and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Danielle Pacheco, an alumni of the TRIO Student Support Services program of AIMS Community College, graduate of University of Colorado-Boulder, and University of Northern Colorado.

Danielle is on the podcast to discuss her personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, her experience with the TRIO Student Support Services program, working for Colorado State University, and moving out to California.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elias G. Quiñonez who serves as Manager of Student Life and Diversity at Colorado State University's College of Agriculture.

Elias is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, importance of family, and working at Colorado State University.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Horacio Aceves, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound program and now UB staff Associate Director at Occidental College (CA).

Horacio is on the podcast to discuss his personal, educational, and professional journey, experience in TRIO Upward Bound, attending college, and serving the very program that assisted him while in high school.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek who serves as the Executive Director for the Oregon TRIO Association.

Matt is on the podcast to discuss his professional journey and educational journey, his experience in TRIO, being involved with the Oregon TRIO Association, and being elected to serve as the Executive Director for Oregon TRIO Association.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess who currently serves as the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community College (Sedalia, MO).

Kurtis is on the podcast to discuss their personal and educational journey, the impacts of TRIO programs, serving as director for a TRIO Student Support Services program, and creating TRIOjoblist.com to connect people wanting a career in TRIO.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair

In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Elijah Sandoval, a participants of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program at Colorado State University.

Elijah is on the podcast to discuss personal and academic journey, being a transfer student, joining the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support Services program, involvement with the Associated Student of Colorado State University, degree of study, and much more.

A HUGE thank you to our patrons and sponsors: Angelica Vialpando, Rosario Riley, Angelica Valdez, Dr. Jamie Motley, Dr. Ryan Barone, Felicia Rivera, Jaded Electronics, TRIOjoblist.com, NOSOTROS Education Center (ad within the podcast), and StudentAccess (ad within the podcast).

Visit our sponsors at:

• Student Access

Help keep our podcast going:

• Become a Patron of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/letstalktrio

Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

#TRIOworks #LetsTalkTRIO #TRIOvoices #TRIOpodcast #TRIOprograms #TRIOstudentsupportservices #TRIOstaff #TRIOprograms #TRIOupwardbound #TRIOtalentsearch #TRIOmcnair