On this episode, Sydnee connects with Gloria Aparicio Blackwell to discuss the importance of community, the collaboration between the Office of Community Engagement and Maryland Athletics, and how to get involved to leave an impact!  Gloria Aparicio Blackwell currently serves as the Director of Community Engagement,  from the Office of Community Engagement here on campus.

Looking for ways to give back to the community you live in? Check out the Office of Community Engagement website to get started leaving an IMPACT in your community.

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Office of Community Engagement

Website: https://oce.umd.edu/

IG: @umd_oce

Twitter: @UMD_OCE

UMD Campus Pantry

Website: https://dining.umd.edu/sustainability/campus-pantry

College Park Food Bank

Website: http://www.collegeparkfoodbank.com/

On this episode, Sophia sits down with another group of graduating student-athletes, including Brooke Weston and Kamryn Henderson, who are able to offer the perspective of women pursuing the STEM field. They are able to touch on their transition and overall experience at Maryland, what comes next for each of them, and advice they would share to other student-athletes when it comes to maximizing their opportunities and experiences both on and off the field! 

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On this episode, Sophia sits down with Maryland Made's fearless leader, Resa Lovelace, to discuss the important topic of identity. Resa tells us about her consulting firm, RBL Theory, and its fruition, while also sharing her experience as a LGBTQ+ student-athlete, the importance of living an authentic life, and more. 

This episode is being released one day before National Coming Out Day, which you can read more about here. As Sophia mentioned, National Coming Out Day was inspired by a single march. 500,000 people participated in the March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights on October 11, 1987. On this October 11, National Coming Out Day will continue to raise awareness for individuals within the LGBTQ+ community, and champion the idea that homophobia thrives in silence.

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On this episode, Nate sat down with the Worldwide Terps Leadership team which includes Ashley Germain, Vera Markovic, Karla Elena Vasquez Setzer. In this conversation they discuss the real experiences of our international-student athletes in this nation and touch on how although it is a great opportunity, it can also be challenging. 

Maryland Made is all about building an environment for ALL student- athletes and this conversation proves why the Worldwide Terps student-led organization is so important and necessary!

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On this episode, Sophia highlights some of our graduating student-athletes, including Thomas Eubanks, Mackenzie Morgan, and Jaiden Ritter. Each of these student-athletes offer a unique perspective and story when it comes to their journey at University of Maryland! 

Throughout the episode, they are able to touch on their transition to and overall experience at Maryland, what the future holds for them, give advice to their peers, and more! The best is truly yet to come and we are so proud to be able to amplify the voices and experiences of our student-athletes!

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On this episode, Nate connects with Dr. Yvette Rooks and Nathan Blanken to discuss the important topic of mental health & wellness. Dr. Rooks currently serves as the Head Team Physician and Assistant Director in the University Health Center. Nathan Blanken currently serves as the President of Active Minds Student Advisory Committee at University of Maryland. Both parties were able to give a lot of insight regarding mental health and the importance of awareness in the student athlete community.

University of Maryland Resources:

UMD Crisis counseling:

UMD Help Center:

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Crisis Text Line:

Active Minds Info:

Website: https://terplink.umd.edu/organization/active-minds

IG: @active_minds_at_maryland

Twitter:  @ACTIVEMINDSUMD

UMD Health Center, Wellness & Advocacy: https://health.umd.edu/wellness-advocacy

NCAA Shared Resources:

Substance Abuse & Mental Services

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health services administran Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7 crisis counseling and support to individuals experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human caused disasters.

800-985-5990 or text Talkwithus to 66746

Students of Color

For students of color, The Steve Fund and Crisis Text Line provide 24/7 free confidential support for mental health and well-being.

Text STEVE to 741741

LGBTQ+

For the LGBTQ+ copmmunity, the Trevor Project provides 24/7 counseling for crisis intervention and suicide prevention

Call 866-488-7386, text START to 678678

Suicide Prevention

The National Suicide Preventoion Lifeline provides 24/7. free and confidential support for individuals in distress.

Call 800-273-8255

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On this episode, you will meet the 2022-23 Maryland Made Student Athlete Development team! Resa, Nate, Sophia, Sydney, and Sydnee tell you a little bit about themselves and what they are looking forward to this year. You will learn about the different programs and initiatives we have that make us the #1 Student- Athlete Development Team in the world! 

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On this episode, Sydney and Sophia talk with Gerald Norgbe, of Men's Track and Field, and Keyera Wynn, of Women's Soccer. Gerald and Keyera recap their experience from the NYC Career Experiential Trip they attended this summer, sharing how they prepared, their favorite moments, what's next for them, and more! Sophia also talks about how this amazing trip came to fruition!

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Read more about the NYC Trip

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On the Spring 2022 season finale, the Maryland Made Team recap the Spring semester and look ahead to the summer and beyond. They discuss their favorite moments of the semester and some of the major accomplishments of the student-athletes in their programming. Later, they dive into their plans for the summer and explore what is next as Maryland Made is taking flight for bigger and better things.

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On this episode, Sophia catches up with Rainelle Jones of the Terps volleyball program. Rainelle shares her story, and discusses her journey from being a local Maryland recruit to finding her voice as a leader at Maryland and across the Big Ten Conference. She expresses the importance of using her platform and being an activist to stand up and educate others on social justice issues impacting our society. Rainelle and Sophia also look ahead to the inaugural Maryland Athletics Block Party, an event designed to build community among the Maryland student-athletes.

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