Steve Adubato is joined by Ali A. Houshmand, PhD, President, Rowan University, to discuss the logistics of the vaccination process and the need to use pharmacies and universities to help with getting communities vaccinated.  

Recorded on 2/2/21

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato talks with Danielle Gletow, Founder and Executive Director of One Simple Wish, to discuss the mission of the organization, her personal connection to the foster care system and the impact of COVID-19 on the organization, community partners and children they serve. Danielle also shares the impact of being a 2017 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded on 12/8/20

Steve Adubato is joined by Indu Lew PharmD, Senior Vice President & Chief Pharmacy Officer, RWJBarnabas Health, to discuss the state of COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S., how the vaccine works to prevent COVID-19 and common questions surrounding the safety of the vaccine.  

Recorded on 2/2/21

Steve Adubato sits down with Jodi O'Donnell-Ames, Founder of Hope Loves Company, to talk about how her organization educational and emotional support to children and teens who have a loved one battling ALS. Jodi also shares the impact of being a 2018 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded 11/24/20

Steve Adubato speaks with Reverend Stephen Rozzelle, Founder, Curbing Hunger, about the mission of Curbing Hunger, the ways his ministry has been impacted by these uncertain times, and the importance of being a 1997 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded 11/24/20

Steve Adubato sits down with Angelica Berrie, President, Russell Berrie Foundation Board of Trustees, to talk about the purpose of the Making A Difference Awards (MADA), the qualities that makes a MADA hero, and reflects on four specific honorees who made a life-changing impact in their communities.  

Recorded 12/10/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Vincent Mann, Turtle Clan Chief of the Ramapough Lunaape Nation, who reside atop the Ford Superfund site and the surrounding areas, and his tireless advocacy for a cleaner and safer environment. Vincent also shares the impact of being a 2016 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded 11/24/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato speaks with Sandra Ramos, Founder & Executive Director of Strengthen Our Sisters, that shelters and provides supportive services for homeless, battered women and their dependent children. Sandra also talks about the impact of being a 2001 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award honoree.  

Recorded 11/24/20

As part of the “25 for 25” series celebrating the Russell Berrie Foundation’s Making a Difference Awards 25th Anniversary, Steve Adubato sits down with Dominique Lee, Founder and CEO of the BRICK Education Network, that leads and operates 4 BRICK schools and provides support for children from cradle to career. Dominque also shares the importance of being a 2015 Russ Berrie Making a Difference Award winner.  

Recorded on 11/24/20

Steve Adubato speaks with Maria Vizcarrondo, President & CEO, Council of New Jersey Grantmakers, about the impact of COVID-19 on the philanthropic community and the importance of creating the Racial Equity Task Force to help confront institutional racism in New Jersey.  

Recorded on 12/4/20