Welcome to the Know Your Network Podcast!On the Know Your Network Podcast, we sit down with MCLA staff and faculty to highlight the departments, services, and people that support students throughout their college journey. This series gives departments a platform to share what they offer—and helps students build more personal connections with the people and resources available to them on campus.In this episode, we talk with the TRIO Student Support Services team, including Cassie Rochelo, Diana El Hariri Sai, Danielle Galietti, and Monica Thyme, a TRIO Scholar and Ambassador.Together, they discuss how TRIO supports first‑generation students, students from low‑income backgrounds, and students with disabilities through academic advising, financial and college navigation support, tutoring referrals, personal and professional development, cultural enrichment opportunities, and strong community building. The conversation also highlights the TRIO success advisor model, student‑driven goal planning, leadership development, and what it truly means to belong at MCLA.This episode offers an inside look at how TRIO helps students persist through college, reach graduation, and prepare for life beyond MCLA—while becoming part of a nationwide TRIO community.This podcast is produced and scheduled through the Student Access Media (SAM) Lab, located in Murdock Hall, Room 118.If you’d like to schedule a podcast, create a video, music project, or start something new, visit:lnk.mcla.edu/samlab and follow the instructions to book time with us.For updates on the SAM Lab and to stay connected with our latest projects, follow us on social media below:== Follow Us ==https://linktr.ee/MCLAMedia