The Sages Among Us

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing invites Sienna Crawford to the microphone, the incoming Executive Director for Bright Futures for Youth, our local epicenter for serving Nevada County youth. They discuss returning back to Nevada County as contributing adults and why working with youth is crucial for change and reform. Sienna talks about her childhood and what brought her to non-profit work. 

Sages host April Glaser interviews Rachel Budde, herbalist, painter, teacher and founder of the Nevada City-based herbal skincare brand, Fat and the Moon.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews George Schureck, Director of Building for Nevada County.  George started his career in journalism as a sports writer, became a Master Certified Electrician, owned a business in Kentucky and moved to Nevada County post covid.  He is now the Director of Building and is out in the community involved with many non-profits.

Host Keith Porter brings us the life and career story of David Shield, a pioneer and patent holder with Intel in the field of microprocessors, a former Board President of KVMR, and a Master Gardner. 

Host Hollie Grimaldi Flores talks with Libby Woods a strength and balance coach, who is part of Sol Risers, a group who entertains with fire as well as a community activist who brings a free event to Nevada County each year on Christmas Day, feeding and coordinating services for those who are in need.

Armando Salud-Ambriz was born in Michoacán, Mexico, and immigrated to the United States with his family as an infant. Raised in a farmworking family in rural Northern California, Armando grew up working alongside his parents in the orchards an experience that shaped his commitment to public service and ensuring people from every background have a voice in their communities.

 His career in elections began more than 17 years ago with the California Secretary of State’s Office and has since taken him through election leadership roles in Sacramento, Yolo, and Nevada counties. In 2025, Armando was appointed Nevada County’s Clerk-Recorder/Registrar of Voters, where he now leads the county’s elections and clerk-recorder operations. His work has focused on election transparency and security, language accessibility, civic engagement, voter education, and finding innovative ways to make government more accessible to the people it serves.

 Armando is a first-generation college graduate and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of the Pacific’s McGeorge School of Law. He has also served in numerous state and national election leadership roles and is passionate about mentoring the next generation of public servants.

 Outside of work, Armando enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, giving back to his community, and finding just about any excuse to bring people together usually with good food, music, and plenty of good vibes.

Tonight, on The Sages Among Us, host Kimberly Ewing talks with City Manager of Nevada City Carrie Wright. She works alongside City Council and local businesses and community organizations to keep this small but mighty city moving forward. She talks of her passions, visions, and her backstory of how she came to be in Nevada County and why her civic engagement fuels her. 

Sages host April Glaser interviews the owner, founder and master Press woman of Full Circle Press, Judith Berliner.

Host Keith Porter introduces us to Robin Laverty Reves, and award winning speech therapist, former teacher and school administrator, and a very active community volunteer.

Host Lori Burkart Frank interviews Brian Stoltey, Chaplain and Director of Mission Integration & Community Health Equity Liaison at Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital.  Since Brian was a young boy he knew he wanted a job where he could focus on loving people.  Brian is the recipient of an ACTS of Humankindness Award for Inclusion.