Dr. Abeni El-Amin and Terry Dumphord present the next episode of The Ricochet Effect. Terry Dumphord is a dedicated leader and changemaker who profoundly impacts his community and beyond.

Dawn Walters is a celebrated former University of Kentucky (UK) cheerleader, coach, and entrepreneur whose contributions have left a lasting impact on and the cheer and dance community. As a student-athlete, Walters played a pivotal role in UK’s cheerleading history, helping the Wildcats secure their first national championship in 1985.

Belle Townsend (she/they) is a poet, advocate, political organizer, researcher, baker, and multi-media artist from rural Henderson, Kentucky. Now living in Louisville, KY, Belle uses poetry to make personal experiences accessible and relatable, offering comfort and connection to a broad audience. Her work is especially geared toward those with short attention spans, limited reading capacity, or no academic background, ensuring their stories are both digestible and meaningful.

Tanelle is currently Associate Vice President for Workforce and Economic Development for Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS), after previously serving as Executive Director of Workforce Talent Development. She serves as President of the Young Professionals Association of Louisville (YPAL) and was previously YPAL’s Director of Professional Development.

In this special edition of The Ricochet Effect Podcast, we celebrate the visionary leadership of Cynthia Bohn, the driving force behind Equus Run Vineyards located in Midway, KY.

Vera Mabson is Singer-Songwriter, Poet, Choir Director, Praise Dancer, DancerMother, Psychology educator, Paraeducator for Fayette County Public Schools and Seamstress from Lexington Kentucky

Join The Ricochet Effect to discuss developing new and innovative leaders through New Leaders Council Kentucky - Using the #BetterArguments framework from the Aspen Institute. Civic Suppers encourage participants to have vulnerable and productive conversations about partisan local elections.

Gareth Evans from The Tahlsound Music Festival joins the Ricochet Effect to discuss Tahlsound as a family friendly concert series that exists to celebrate, elevate, and recognize Central Kentucky’s musical and artistic vibrancy through an inclusive festival with emphasis on artists from surrounding communities. For more information about Tahlsound visit tahlsound.com.

Abeer Sikder, JD and Dexter Horne, MPA join The Ricochet Effect to discuss developing new and innovative leaders through New Leaders Council Kentucky and Equal Access Public Media.

Amanda Aday joins The Ricochet Effect to discuss women in the media, her various television and film roles, and her new podcast.