In our second episode, Marianne Oleson, Executive Assistant at EXPO Wisconsin (Ex-incarcerated People Organizing), tells us her story as a person who was formally incarcerated to her journey to studying Criminal and Social Justice at the University of Arizona and working at EXPO. Along the way, we tackle themes surrounding restorative justice, what reconciliation really means, incarceration in Wisconsin, and different solutions to how we can reform the criminal legal system in the United States. With her passion for learning and understanding the world around her, Marianne seeks to learn as much as possible to have a direct hand in ending mass incarceration. In doing so, her work is driven by a desire to honor the humanity of all people.

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Trigger Warning: this episode contains a discussion on suicide. "Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support. Call or text 988 Chat at 988lifeline.org" - CDC Suicide Prevention

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The first official episode of The Collective Impact Podcast features Aaron Bird Bear, a citizen of the Mandan, Hidatsa & Diné nations and the former Director of Tribal Relations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Here, Aaron teaches us about the experiences of many First Nations throughout history and in present-day life. Join us in this educational journey and discover how parts of Aaron's life, such as his childhood, culture, endeavors, and work in social change, made him who he is today!

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The Collective Impact Podcast's Demo Tape "Change is a Constant" features Justice Castañeda, a University of Wisconsin-Madison Ph.D. student, educator, and economic specialist, who shares insight on his background in social justice and why he believes change is a constant. Justice’s professional and academic work explores the intersections of housing policy, economic development, and community violence, looking at the role these intersections play in educational & life outcomes for youth who have experienced traumatic events in early childhood and adolescence. Here we learn how his unique life experiences have shaped who he is and how it has inspired him to make change in his community. Change is a Constant was first published on WSUM Student radio and, for the first time ever, is now accessible on multiple platforms!

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