#66 Building Community & Opportunity in West Texas | Victoria Santiago on BAM BizTalk Podcast

In episode #66 of BAM BizTalk, we sit down with Victoria Santiago, Dean of Continuing Education at Midland College, to explore how education, equity, and entrepreneurship intersect in West Texas.Victoria shares her inspiring journey from ESL instructor to leading one of the region’s most impactful community education programs. From helping families build better futures to creating inclusive opportunities for immigrants, women, and underserved communities, her story is a testament to what’s possible when you lead with heart and purpose.Whether you’re a business owner, educator, student, or advocate for change, this episode is filled with value.💡 Topics Covered:00:00 Why education transforms families 03:00 Victoria’s path from Venezuela to Odessa 08:00 Building ESL and workforce programs 14:00 CDL programs and empowering women 20:00 Serving underserved communities 25:00 Partnering with nonprofits like Casa de Amigos 32:00 Creating equity in education 38:00 The impact of AI on productivity 44:00 Community partnerships at Cogdell 52:00 Final thoughts on life, growth & leadership👤 Guest:Victoria Santiago — Dean of Continuing Education, Midland College#podcast #midlandtx #odessatx #bambiztalk #podcasting #westtexas #businesspodcast #business #entrepreneurship #education #ai #artificialintelligence #youthempowerment