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Voices of Colibri

The Colibri Collective and integral members of the community discuss topics and share insights on making a positive impact. Stay active and up to date on how to continue to make these changes.

  1. Insights from Arizona Democratic Party Leaders: Chair Raquel Terán and Deputy Political Director Francisca Gil

    07/22/2022

    Insights from Arizona Democratic Party Leaders: Chair Raquel Terán and Deputy Political Director Francisca Gil

    Listen in for insights into the 2022 election season and other political goings-on. Guests: Chair Raquel Teran and Deputy Political Director Francisca Gil of the Arizona Democratic Party.

    24 min
  2. The State of LGBTQ+ Workplace Safety & Rights ft. Angela Hughey

    06/21/2022

    The State of LGBTQ+ Workplace Safety & Rights ft. Angela Hughey

    Angela Hughey is the President and Co-Founder of ONE Community, a coalition that moves diversity, inclusion, and equality for all Arizonans forward. Her perspective on LGBTQ+ issues as a community leader is incredibly valuable; everyone could learn a bit more about inclusivity from Angela. Listen in to hear her story and thoughts about the state of LGBTQ+ workplace protections.  This episode is hosted by Gaby Cardenas and co-hosted by Genevieve Leach.

    41 min

  3. 05/24/2022

    Ageism: What It Is and Why It Matters ft. AARP of Arizona’s Dana Kennedy

    Dana Kennedy, State Director for AARP of Arizona, has been a voice for people 50+ for nearly a decade at AARP. But advocacy has been in her DNA since her career began, when she was a social worker at a hospice. Dana joins us to teach us about ageism and its dangers.

    40 min
  4. Let's Save the Bees! Ft. Nika Forte'

    04/18/2022

    Let's Save the Bees! Ft. Nika Forte'

    In this episode, we talk with Baehive and ABC Mobile founder, urban gardener, and all-around environmental role model Nika Forte'. Nika talks to us about her experience as a Black woman in a white male dominated field, as well as the empowering spaces she's created. You can find out more about Nika at baehive.org, on Instagram @baehive_beekeepers and @nika_abcmobile, and on Facebook at ABC Mobile Education Center LLC.

    28 min
  5. Nursing Shortage Roadmap: How We Got Here and How We Get Out

    03/21/2022

    Nursing Shortage Roadmap: How We Got Here and How We Get Out

    As Vice President Strategic Business Development for Unitek Learning, Karilyn Van Oosten is an accomplished leader who has created innovative opportunities for collaboration in the healthcare education niche. Her perspective on the nursing shortage is based in decades of dedication to solving the crisis. Listen in to hear her takes on the impact of travel nursing, the importance of diversity in nursing, and the surprising opportunities that an education in nursing can lead to.

    34 min
  6. Repro 101 ft. Planned Parenthood Arizona's Brittany Fonteno

    02/23/2022

    Repro 101 ft. Planned Parenthood Arizona's Brittany Fonteno

    Planned Parenthood Arizona CEO, Brittany Fonteno, joins us to discuss the nuances of repro work—reproductive health, rights, and justice, that is. She talks us through these terms, legislative items Planned Parenthood Arizona is keeping an eye on, and her perspective as a Black woman and member of the LGBTQ community in a leadership position.

    30 min
  7. A Primer on Arizona's Legislative Session with Senator Raquel Terán

    01/20/2022

    A Primer on Arizona's Legislative Session with Senator Raquel Terán

    Arizona Democratic Party Chair and State Senator Raquel Terán is leading an impactful career. She discusses the political landscape as we head into the legislative session for 2022 and shares stories about her journey in politics. Time Stamps:  02:12 Before we dive in, could you give us a primer on what “legislative session” means? 06:37 What’s the role you’re going to play this year?  11:07 What bills are you paying close attention to this session?  18:58 What policies are you watching on the national scale and how do they roll over on the local scale?  21:00 Tell us a little bit more about the Arizona Democratic Party agenda for the year ahead.  26:00 Tell us a little bit about your story. What inspired you to start running for office?

    36 min

  8. 12/21/2021

    Defining #BorderHumanity with ACLU's Norma Chávez-Peterson

    ACLU of San Diego and Imperial County's executive director, Norma Chávez-Peterson, recently received the 2021 Ohtli Award for her tireless work defending immigrants' rights. Norma shares stories about asylum seekers as well as her own story as a lifelong organizer. You can learn more about the ACLU's Border Humanity Project at borderhumanity.org.  Time stamps 00:00 Introduction 01:04 As an Mexican-American woman at the helm of an ACLU affiliate, how has your background impacted your perspective on advocacy and leadership?  05:48 Tell us a little bit more about the Border Humanity Project. 08:49 What issues are happening right now with asylum and immigrants’ rights that the general public should be aware of? 14:08 What can the everyday person do to make a difference for asylum seekers? 17:29 Is there any story that has stuck with you the most over your decades of advocacy work?   30:10 Are there any words you’d like to share with young people who look up to you as a role model?

    35 min
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The Colibri Collective and integral members of the community discuss topics and share insights on making a positive impact. Stay active and up to date on how to continue to make these changes.

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  • Creator
    The Colibri Collective
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © The Colibri Collective
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