Welcome to Season 3 of Level Up! In this episode, Antonio talks with Jodian Blake, Community Health Resource Coordinator for the UF Health Cancer Center. Jodian, a recent immigrant from Jamaica when she arrived for her first year at UF, shares how CaribSA, the Caribbean Student Association, gave her a feeling of home and helped her thrive. Today, Jodian finds joy through her family and connecting with the community.

In this episode of Level Up, Antonio talks with Herby Zephir, a 3rd year Haitian American student in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conversation. Herby shares the story of his journey from his urban upbringing in Homestead, Florida, to a life of adventure as a wildlife ecologist. We close out season 2 with a wide ranging discussion that touches on the experience of low-income students, code-switching, the Doris Duke Conservation Scholars program, and kayaking the Potomac.

In this episode, Antonio speaks with Anita Marshall, lecturer in the Department of Geological Sciences and Director of Operations for the International Association for Geoscience Diversity. Anita shares how a near-fatal accident led her to a new found passion for finding ways to say "yes" to geology students with disabilities. What is Anita's favorite volcano? Listen to the end to find out!

In this episode, Antonio speaks with Carrie Blanchard Bush, UF's Director of Strategic Initiatives. Carrie provides a glimpse into the future of the campus and how the university sets and evaluates its institutional priorities. She also offers her super practical strategies for cultivating joy in your daily life.

In this episode, Antonio sits down with Ron Anderson, University of Florida's ombuds. Ron talks about his student centered mission, the power of networks and the joy of having a lasting impact on students' lives. Ron closes with a powerful testimonial from an alumni that you won't want to miss.

In this episode, Antonio speaks with PhD candidates Ellen Bledsoe and Kelsey Lewis. Ellen, a 5th year graduate student studying wildlife ecology, and Kelsey, a 7th year graduate student researching the biology of sex determinants, discuss practical actionable steps to creating inclusion in the laboratory and why this makes for better science.

In this episode, Antonio welcomes new faculty member, Dr. Porchia Moore, assistant professor of museum studies in the School of Art + Art History. Dr. Moore discusses how engaging with her ancestry has evolved her sense of belonging and shares her enthusiasm for helping shape a new generation of museum professionals who are prepared to act as provocateurs, a role she herself relishes.

In this episode, Antonio speaks with UF Trustee Anita Zucker, Anita talks about her journey from being a student leader, to public school teacher, to CEO and member of the UF Board of Trustees. She shares her passion for early childhood education and for the "hidden gem" that is the University of Florida.

In this episode, Brittany Bryant, a third-year transfer student, talks to Antonio about how overcoming obstacles, finding her vocation and being the light for others fuel her journey at UF.

In this episode, Antonio welcomes Dr. Carlos de la Torre, the new director for the Center for Latin American Studies, back to the University of Florida. Dr. de la Torre talks about his plans to further diversify the Center and how his work studying populist regimes in Latin America informs his understanding of modern global politics.