The Zag

2016 NLC Philadelphia Fellow Jo Lin stops by to talk about her work diversifying the health care field. Tune in to hear more about how you can support a great cause.

Health Career Connection: https://www.healthcareers.org/More info on becoming a HCC partner/host site: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EEoBKY24M9Fk7oy_YmsjNKK6awyDwJgL/viewBook time with Jo: https://calendly.com/jlinhcc/30min

Natasha Baker, 2012 NLC Silicon Valley Fellow, returns to The Zag to talk about her new podcast, Natasha Explains It All, where she talks about current affairs, making the world a better place, and shares her perspective as a dual American and Brazilian citizen.

Natasha Baker is a lawyer, writer, and now podcaster based in Oakland, CA. She is a staff attorney at Equal Justice Under Law, where she litigates federal class action cases to end the criminalization of poverty. Outside of work, Natasha volunteers for various progressive causes and does capoeira.

links and social media:Instagram: @natasha.t.bakerWriting: www.medium.com/@natashatbakerPodcast: https://anchor.fm/natasha-t-baker

Sahil Patel, 2018 NLC Orlando, stop by The Zag to share a unique story of how he ended up in Florida as well as his work in the nonprofit world there. Don't miss it!

Zack Sheehan, 2017 NLC New Hampshire, stops by The Zag and shares about his work fighting for fair funding for schools in New Hampshire. Tune in to learn more about his advocacy efforts and how you can help the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project. https://fairfundingnh.org/

Jaime-Alexis Fowler, 2009 NLC Boston Fellow, returns to The Zag to talk about the challenges facing workers in this job market. She leads Empower Work, which is a national nonprofit on a mission to build healthy, equitable workplaces where people can thrive. They offer a confidential text line for workers. If you're dealing with harassment, job loss, work stress, you can connect with a trained peer counselor in minutes: 510-674-1414 or start a web chat at www.empowerwork.org. For folks who are going through a job loss, there is also a program to help you stay connected. Learn more about how you can get 3 months of cell phone coverage and support via Empower Work at www.empowerwork.org/connectionprotection.

Check it out.

2023 NLC Arkansas Fellow Dara Gaines joins The Zag to talk about your current NLC experience. We also hear from her about positive signs for political organizing in the state and what it's like trying to get a PhD to the finish line. Don't miss it.

2016 NLC San Antonio Fellow MaryEllen Veliz stops by to talk about her experience serving as a NLC LEAD Facilitator for the new crop of NLC Fellows. MaryEllen also talks about what's ahead in her new role as NLC Los Angeles Co-Chapter Director. The Zag is back. Tune in.

2020 NLC Arkansas Founding Fellow Leon Jones, III reflects on his NLC experience and the political landscape in his state right now. He's working comms for Democratic candidate for Governor Chris Jones.

Keep tabs on the race at:

chrisforgovernor.com IG: jonesforar Twitter: jonesforAR

2021 NLC Los Angeles Fellow Asabi Ifatunji joins The Zag to talk about how his NLC Capstone Project has evolved since it's conception last year. He takes restorative justice and community building our latest episode. Check it out.

Kyle Gracey, NLC Pittsburgh chapter founder, joins The Zag live from NLC Convention in Philly to talk about the origin story behind starting the chapter and more. We also dive into some of the things to watch for in PA politics before the midterms. Don't miss it.