CaseyCast - the monthly podcast of The Annie E. Casey Foundation

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Welcome to the Annie E. Casey Foundation podcast. A monthly conversation focusing on how all of us can work together to build a brighter future for kids, families and communities. Hosted by Lisa Hamilton, the Foundation's President & CEO.

  1. Adriana Galvan and Lisa Lawson on Using Brain Science to Help Gen Z Thrive

    May 13

    Adriana Galvan and Lisa Lawson on Using Brain Science to Help Gen Z Thrive

    This episode of CaseyCast is adapted from a live conversation at the 2026 Adolescent Brain Development Summit hosted by the UCLA Center for the Developing Adolescent. Foundation President and CEO Lisa Lawson joined Adriana Galván for a fireside chat about how to better support young people as they navigate the path to adulthood.

    27 min
  2. Michele Jacobs on Helping Young People Earn, Learn and Thrive in Atlanta

    Apr 6

    Michele Jacobs on Helping Young People Earn, Learn and Thrive in Atlanta

    On the lat­est episode of CaseyCast, the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Pres­i­dent and CEO Lisa Law­son talks with Michelle Jacobs, asso­ciate vice pres­i­dent of col­lege and career ready at Unit­ed Way of Greater Atlanta, about how Career Ready ATL is reimagining pathways to work for young people. Career Ready ATL is a youth apprenticeship program designed to support young people ages 16 to 24 who are furthest from opportunity — including those involved in foster care, the juvenile justice system or disconnected from school and work. Through partnerships with employers, schools and community organizations, the initiative combines paid, on-the-job learning with education and wraparound supports to help young people build sustainable careers.

    36 min
  3. Nicole Clifton on How Employers Can Help Young People Thrive

    10/09/2025

    Nicole Clifton on How Employers Can Help Young People Thrive

    Nicole “Nikki” Clifton, president of social impact at UPS and president of the UPS Foundation, joins the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Lisa Lawson to discuss how companies can support young people through jobs, mentoring and community partnerships — from delivering vaccines to fighting trafficking to creating career pathways.

    31 min
  4. Adriana Galván on the Adolescent Brain, Stress and Systems that Support Young People

    09/18/2025

    Adriana Galván on the Adolescent Brain, Stress and Systems that Support Young People

    Adolescence is a time of both vulnerability and possibility. UCLA professor Adriana Galván — a leading researcher on the adolescent brain — joins Casey Foundation President & CEO Lisa Lawson to discuss how brain science can guide education, justice, and social systems to better support young people on their path to adulthood.

    32 min
  5. Introducing Thrive: A Special CaseyCast Episode With Lisa Lawson

    09/16/2025

    Introducing Thrive: A Special CaseyCast Episode With Lisa Lawson

    Lisa Lawson, president and CEO of the Annie E. Casey Foundation, introduces her new book Thrive: How the Science of the Adolescent Brain Helps Us Imagine a Better Future for All Children. In this special short episode, Lisa shares why adolescence is not just a challenge to navigate but an opportunity to help young people ages 14 to 24 flourish — and previews upcoming CaseyCast conversations inspired by the book.

    2 min
  6. How Medicaid and EMS Corps Are Creating New Futures for Young People | Alex Briscoe on CaseyCast

    07/06/2025

    How Medicaid and EMS Corps Are Creating New Futures for Young People | Alex Briscoe on CaseyCast

    What if Medicaid could do more than cover doctor visits? What if it could change lives? In this episode of CaseyCast, public health expert Alex Briscoe joins host Lisa Lawson to explore how rethinking Medicaid can unlock better mental health care, build a more diverse workforce and empower young people. Alex shares the story of EMS Corps, a program he helped launch that trains young adults — many with experience in foster care or juvenile justice — to become emergency medical technicians. With mentorship, stipends and real career options, EMS Corps is proving that workforce development can be a healing intervention. Hear how this model is scaling nationally — and what it takes to turn policy into purpose.

    31 min
  7. The Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Artis Stevens

    01/28/2025

    The Power of Mentorship: A Conversation with Artis Stevens

    Artis Stevens, CEO of Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, joins the Annie E. Casey Foundation's Lisa Lawson to discuss how mentorship transforms lives. From breaking cycles of poverty to promoting equity and inclusion, Stevens highlights BBBSA’s innovative programs and vision for the future. Tune in to hear how mentorship creates opportunity and empowers youth to thrive. Learn more at https://www.aecf.org/blog/mentorship-as-a-pathway-to-opportunity-a-conversation-with-artis-stevens

    41 min
  8. Insights from Lawrence Katz on CaseyCast

    12/11/2024

    Insights from Lawrence Katz on CaseyCast

    In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton speaks with Lawrence F. Katz, Harvard economist and co-founder of J-PAL North America, about the transformative role of research and evidence in addressing poverty and inequality. They discuss sectoral employment training, the power of randomized control trials to shape effective social policies and groundbreaking programs like Moving to Opportunity. Katz shares insights on building pathways to economic mobility, the importance of neighborhood effects and how partnerships between researchers, communities and policymakers can drive meaningful change. Tune in to explore how data and collaboration are creating a brighter future for kids and families. Learn more at https://www.aecf.org/blog/lawrence-katz-on-how-research-and-evidence-drive-social-change

    40 min
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