Washington Game Changers

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Washington Game Changers with former League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey features leaders who give back to our community, drive innovative solutions, and inspire others in making our state more equitable and just. This podcast is a one-on-one conversation with these powerful leaders in a time when we need to hear about more good in the world.

  1. Dr. Tonya Drake, Chancellor and Regional Vice President of Western Governors University

    03/04/2023

    Dr. Tonya Drake, Chancellor and Regional Vice President of Western Governors University

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey interviews Dr. Tonya Drake, Chancellor and Regional Vice President of Western Governors University. Dr. Drake talks about higher education, equity, and the importance of lifelong learning.

    28 min
  2. Author Karen Pruett on Media and Amanda Knox

    11/10/2022

    Author Karen Pruett on Media and Amanda Knox

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey interviews Karen Pruett, who just co-wrote a book about Amanda Knox, a Puget Sound woman you may have heard of when she was accused of murder in Italy more than a decade ago. Pruett’s new book, Trial By Liar, looks at the injustice of Knox’s imprisonment, the news media, our tendency to gossip and share bad information on social media, and the inspiring positive outlook of Amanda Knox today.

    46 min
  3. Cindy Black of Fix Democracy First

    09/16/2022

    Cindy Black of Fix Democracy First

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey interviews Cindy Black, Executive Director of Fix Democracy First, an organization that is involved in everything from election reform to voter education for young people, from recruiting women to run for office to getting dark money out of politics.

    28 min
  4. Olgy Diaz of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington

    06/14/2022

    Olgy Diaz of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey interviews Olgy Diaz, a longtime lobbyist and advocate who is President of the National Women’s Political Caucus of Washington. Olgy talks about getting women of color trained and elected, working as a lobbyist during the pandemic, and how to still have hope in a challenging time.

    31 min
  5. Joe Hunter, Jr. and Tony Allison, founders of RARE (Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity)

    05/13/2022

    Joe Hunter, Jr. and Tony Allison, founders of RARE (Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity)

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey talks with Joe Hunter Jr. and Tony Allison. They were classmates at Roosevelt High School fifty years ago. But looking back all of these years later, they and many of their peers realized we have not progressed in truly creating schools that are equitable. They created RARE (Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity) to give parents and community members everywhere – not just at Roosevelt – a chance to face these difficult issues together, creating a documentary and participating in discussions such as this one. https://rhs4racialequity.org/

    33 min
  6. Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead, founders of Journeymen

    04/09/2022

    Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead, founders of Journeymen

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey talks with Nicky Wilks and Alex Craighead, founders of Journeymen. Journeymen cultivates transformational experiences for boys and men through nature-based rites of passage, mentorship, training, and community events. They discuss helping kids detox from social media, the challenges facing boys today, and what Journeymen does to give boys a connection through nature.

    35 min
  7. Regina Malveaux, Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission

    02/24/2022

    Regina Malveaux, Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey talks with Regina Malveaux, Director of the Washington State Women’s Commission. Lauri and Regina discuss the Women’s Commission, childhood poverty, early learning for kids, and International Women’s Day on March 8th.

    28 min
  8. Frank Abe, longtime advocate for Japanese-Americans, on the Day of Remembrance

    01/28/2022

    Frank Abe, longtime advocate for Japanese-Americans, on the Day of Remembrance

    In this episode, League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey talks with Frank Abe, author of the graphic novel We Hereby Refuse and longtime advocate for Japanese-Americans. He shares about the upcoming Day of Remembrance and a presentation he will be giving February 19, 2022 at 4pm on Vashon Island about the day President Roosevelt directed the internment of Japanese-Americans during World War II. More info on the We Hearby Refuse graphic novel: https://resisters.com/we-hereby-refuse/ Vashon Island Day of Remembrance Saturday, February 19, 2022, 4:00 pm PT Register: https://tinyurl.com/2p8acs96

    30 min
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Washington Game Changers with former League of Education Voters CEO Lauri Hennessey features leaders who give back to our community, drive innovative solutions, and inspire others in making our state more equitable and just. This podcast is a one-on-one conversation with these powerful leaders in a time when we need to hear about more good in the world.

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  • Creator
    League of Education Voters
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2023
  • Episodes
    19
  • Rating
    Clean
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