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Agents of Humanity
by The Nicholas Center | Launchpad 516 Studios
The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”
Episodes
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Community Affairs at Landmark on Main Street Theater - Amanda Kowalczuk
Amanda Kowalczuk serves as Manager of Community Affairs at Landmark on Main Street, a local theater in Port Washington, NY. In her role, Amanda connects the community to the arts and provides opportunities for the community to come together to discuss current affairs and topics of interest…
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Your Local Bookstore - Fostering Curiosity and Connection - Mara Silverstein
Today's guest on Agents of Humanity is Mara Silverstein, Co-Founder of Book RePort with Katheleen Schechter - bringing books, coffee, and community programming to the heart of Port Washington, NY. Book RePort was created in response to the closure of a beloved neighborhood bookstore that once...
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Cultivating Compassionate Clinicians - Dr. Dale Coffin
Dr. Dale Coffin, Ed.D.,D, OTR/L is a Clinical Professor and Chairperson of the Occupational Therapy Program at Stony Brook University. Dr. Coffin ensures that Service & Scholarship are embedded throughout the OT Program at Stony Brook University to produce empathetic and compassionate...
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The People of Port Helping the People of Port - Bobby Keller
Bobby Keller is the Executive Director of The Community Chest of Port Washington. For over 75 years, Community Chest has been the driving force behind unified fundraising, raising and distributing funds to 28 essential nonprofits, directly benefiting over 7,000 Port Washington residents each…
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Broadening Awareness Around Neurodiversity through Art - Matt Ross
Matt Ross is the Founder of One River School of Art + Design. Since 2012, One River has grown from one location in Englewood, NJ to fifteen schools in six states with a goal to “transform art education” across America. Prior to One River School, Matt was the CEO of School of Rock, a nationally...
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A Space for Community to Gather - Megan and Scott Vaccaro
Megan and Scott Vaccaro, husband and wife and owners of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company - Westchester’s largest craft brewery, with locations in Elmsford and Mt. Kisco. Celebrating their 20th anniversary this year, Captain Lawrence is a Westchester staple with a commitment to giving back to the...
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Fostering Lifelong Learning at The Nicholas Center - Dave Kaufstein
Once a teacher in New York City, Dave Kaufstein is now the Director of Educational and Clinical Services at The Nicholas Center in Westchester. He also previously worked right here with some of us at TNC Port Washington! For more information on TNC: https://tncnewyork.org Today's podcast is…
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Westchester Soccer Club: It Came Together Magically - Mitch Baruchowitz
With a background in pharmaceuticals and business, Mitch Baruchowitz is now Majority Owner and CEO of Westchester Soccer Club. WSC is a homegrown pro soccer club in USL League One. The team, which is now entering its second season, was built from the ground up, fueled by the spirit of Westchester...
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You Never Go Wrong Doing the Right Thing - Joe D'Alonzo
Joe D'Alonzo serves as the President of Cow Bay Contracting, having worked as a laborer, foreman, field super and project manager over the past 30+ years in the business. He is an avid supporter of the Autism community and most recently, was elected Sewer Commissioner of Port Washington. For more...
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Every Circus is Unique & Wonderful - Lisa Lewis
Lisa Lewis has a Master’s Degree in Clown & Circus History from NYU, co-founded the Super Scientific Circus, and spent many years working with the Big Apple Circus in multiple capacities, including helping create the Big Apple Circus Embraces Autism show. She is the founder and executive director...
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Happiness: The Cure for Stress - Sostheng Kituyi
Born in South Africa and raised in Kenya, Sos is a man of many talents. An investigative journalist, Sos is also a children’s book author, Musician, and more. Most recently, Sos has worked as a storyteller at local libraries and is a direct support professional right here at TNC! For more...
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A Fisherman's Tale - Sam Timothy
Sam Timothy, an avid fisherman who first held a rod when he was just 4 years old, cultivating a passion that has taken him to lakes, oceans, ponds, and rivers around the country and the world! Based in Denver, Colorado where he recently moved, Sam now enjoys the focused practice of fly fishing…
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The Piano Man - Pat Farrell
Patrick Farrell is a pianist, vocalist and 6-time Grammy Award contender. Pat leads the Cold Spring Harbor Band, which performs a Billy Joel Tribute Show around the country and also performs with international recording artist D.S.B.. They have performed the National Anthem at Carnegie Hall, Shea...
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All in the Family: Generational Giving - Cory Levine, Eric Smith, Mitchell Smith
For the first time ever, we are joined by 3 guests! Our first guest is Cory Levine, Director of Licensing and Partnerships at IMG Licensing and brother to one of our fellow participants at The Nicholas Center, Emily. Joining Cory are his cousins, Eric & Mitchell Smith. Eric is the President & COO...
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5L's - The Gift of a Balanced Life - Mike Mannix
Through his company, Unparalleled Performance, and their trademarked “5Ls – The Gift of a Balanced Life” program, Mike is fulfilling his lifelong desire of changing people’s lives by giving them real tools to find true work- life balance. With over 30 years of business experience across multiple...
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Helping People Through: The Job of a Police Officer - Sean McCarthy
Sean McCarthy serves as Commissioner of the Port Washington Police District. Elected in 2024, Commissioner McCarthy brings experience from 33 years working for the Nassau County Police Department where he held many different positions, rising through the ranks from Patrol Officer to Chief of...
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Everyone Can be a Hero - Roz Nowicki
Roz Nowicki is a global brand development and licensing executive with more than 30 years of experience. Her impressive resume has included serving in executive leadership roles for Fortune 500s and other iconic companies, such as “Mattel Inc.”, “Peanuts Worldwide LLC”, “20th Century Fox”, “4Kids...
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Town Pride Promoter & Children's Librarian - Rachel Fox
A resident of Port Washington, NY for over 30 years, Rachel is a staple in our community. Her position as head librarian of the Children’s department at Port Washington Public Library is just one of the many things she does. She is also the creator of “Rachel’s Merchant Monday”, a social media...
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Tikkun Olam..Healing the World at Shemesh Farms - Nicole Pitman
Nicole Pitman or “Nicky” is Director of Shemesh Farms in Malibu, California. Shemesh Farms is a small herb farm with a big impact. Built in connection with The Shalom Institute on a foundation of inclusivity, sustainability, and interconnection, they offer employment, programming, and community…
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Artist and Musician Visits The Podcast - Manuel "Manny" Villalobos
Manny is a Fine Artist, Musician and Art Educator, who has exhibited his art work in a number of galleries across Long Island. Manny is also a co-founding member of the alternative hip-hop group “A Side Of Darkness”, where he goes under the stage name OGManny G and has performed in NYC and Long...
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Making the World More Colorful - Tracy Lefkowitz
On today's very special episode of Agents of Humanity, the co-hosts are joined by Tracy Lefkowitz. Tracy serves as Art Director & Program Director of The Art Guild in Port Washington, NY. Previously, she has worked as an Art Director at Golden Books after working at Scholastic Publishing, Early...
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Growing Up Together - Program Director Brooke Mellett
On today's very special episode of Agents of Humanity, the co-hosts are joined for a fun-filled chat with our friend, Brooke Mellett. Brooke is the proud Program Director of The Nicholas Center, where she has worked for the past decade, watching our co-hosts blossom through the program. She is…
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You Gotta Laugh...Through Cancer - Comedian John Ziegler
John Ziegler, a Long Island native who uses his comedy to raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. John dreamed of going into stand-up comedy as a child. He made it a reality when he switched careers at age 40. But everything changed after more than a decade on stage when at age 54 he was…
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The Nonprofit Sector Connector - Tommy DiMisa
Tommy DiMisa, "Tommy D" is “the Nonprofit Sector Connector!” - a philanthropic activist, he serves on multiple nonprofit Boards and hosts a weekly live program, “Philanthropy in Phocus,” interviewing nonprofit leaders -to share their story and amplify their message. Tommy D is active with the...
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Shining a Spotlight on All Abilities - Maria Dente-Higgins
Maria Dente-Higgins is the founder and director of “Dente’s Dreamers”, an inclusion-based production company through which she creates theatrical experiences that are nothing short of magic—where every voice is heard, every talent is honored, and every ability shines. Additionally, Maria is a...
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Creative Steps to Inclusion - Lisa Szilagyi
Lisa Szilagyi began her career in special education after the birth of her daughter Emily who was born with “Tuberous Sclerosis Complex” or TSC. An award winning Special Education Teacher, Lisa has been involved with the TSC Alliance, created multiple programs connecting people with and without...
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Disabled Does Not Mean Unable - Kevin Schultze
Kevin Schultze joins us from the Farmingdale Public Library, where he works through Helen Keller Services’ work experience program. One of his many duties at the library is creating and hosting their first ever podcast, “Beyond the Rotunda”, where Kevin interviews authors, people of interest from...
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Keeping Our Community Clean - Nadine Delmonte
Nadine Delmonte is 3 years into her 1st term as Port Washington Garbage District Commissioner. A Port Washington native, she attended Boston University and is a former owner of LaMotta’s Waterside Restaurant in Port Washington. https://pwgarbagedistrict.com/home-page Today's podcast is hosted by...
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Dream Creator - Stacey Saltzman
Stacey Saltzman, and her “My Style Camp” studio invites viewing fashion as a vehicle for self-expression. At the start, it was Pop-Up workshops and utilizing her garage for classes! Today, a thriving studiowhere children, tweens and adults learn to design, sew and upcycle and repurpose clothing…
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Being the Mayor : It's all about problem solving - Mayor John Popeleski
Having previously worked for the Water District, the Fire Department and more, Mayor John Popeleski of the Village of Manorhaven, New York has worked in the public sector for over 30 years. Affectionately known as “Mayor Pop,” he has served on the Village board as a Trustee since 2016 and Mayor...
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Mission Accomplished: Serving Those in Need - Sister Kathy Somerville
For over four decades, Sister Kathy has served as Director of Parish Outreach at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Port Washington. As a primary advocate for those in need, particularly the most vulnerable and those without a voice, OLF Parish Outreach assesses and meets the specific needs of…
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Paintbrush In-Hand Wherever She Goes - Michelle Shain
Michelle Shain has lived in Port Washington, NY for 28 years with paintbrush-in-hand wherever she goes- on the road, on a boat, train or plane. Michelle’s art ranges a variety of mediums and topics from graphic design and ad campaigns, to murals, children’s books and so much more. Shain was...
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Take Your Library Wherever You Go - Keith Klang
Keith Klang - Born & raised in Port Washington, NY, Keith earned a Masters Degree in Library Science from Queens College, Queens, NY. He began working at the Port Washington Public Library (PWPL) in 2009 and has served as Library Director since 2018. Under Keith’s leadership, the PWPL has focused...
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Rebel Culture & Leveraging Your Passion - Michael Sonbert
Michael Sonbert is bestselling author, speaker, performance coach, educator and Founder and CEO of Skyrocket Education and Rebel Culture. Michael is the author of the Amazon best-seller, "Skyrocket Your Teacher Coaching" and Co-Host of the Podcast, "Informal Observations." He is Founder and CEO…
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FBI Agent or Superhero - Richard Frankel
Richard M. Frankel served for more than 25 years in public service, the majority of his career with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). A recognized authority in complex investigations, asset recovery, cyber issues and crisis management, Richard also provides regular insight on terrorism,...
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The Power of Storytelling - Dana Arschin Kraslow
Dana Arschin Kraslow is a native Long Islander, Port Washington resident and 3 time Emmy-Winning journalist who spent 12 years reporting on-air for News 12 and Fox 5 covering the NY/Tri-State area. Dana is passionate about telling stories and supporting local businesses. She shoots, writes,...
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Communication, Inclusion, and a Whole Lot of Positive Energy - Linda Lowell
Linda Lowell - Physical Educator and Coach, Lexington School for the Deaf. Linda has spent 25 years teaching athletics to deaf and special needs students via teamwork, communication skills and the power of 'moving!" Linda says she just wants "to help kids feel included!" Tapping into her…
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Blossom Respite Garden & Cafe - Reverend Christine Veillon & Fred Ellman
Reverend Christine Veillon is “Priest in Charge” at St. John’s Church in Pleasantville, NY. St. John’s is a Community Partner of The Nicholas Center and home of many volunteer opportunities for our participants including the Pleasantville Community Garden, another local non-profit organization...
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Food is Love: Reflections on Tradition, Food and Famiglia - Dena Fenza
Dena Fenza is an Italian-American chef, author and blogger. She spreads “La Dolce Vita..." “the sweet life” by sharing delicious and accessible recipes, as well as style & decor tips. Dena has worked as a teacher,authored a cookbook and operated her own restaurant. In 2021, she and her...
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Education through Normalization - Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert
Gina DeGregorio-Sonbert is the author of the Children's Book series "Theodore Bearkins" - which features the first autistic, non-speaking main character in a children’s book series where autism is NOT the focus of the story. Gina is also the founder of Families for Inclusion, a non-profit with…
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Why Not Me - Tony Mantor
Tony Mantor is a Nashville, TN-based singer-songwriter, award-winning music producer, pianist and podcast host. He has recorded 33 songs hitting the Top 40 and 16 songs hitting the Top 10 of various major music charts including Billboard & Music Row Magazine. Inspired to make a difference, Tony...
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PB Network - John Barney
John Barney of PB Network. The PB Network was created in honor of John's brother, Patrick who loved game shows. John and Patrick loved watching game shows together....in his memory John launched the PB Network which provides meaningful daily activities for Day Program participants, Residences…
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Every Story Matters - Jarett Bellucci
Jarett Bellucci is a 2 time Emmy award-winning director of television, commercials, corporate, and documentary films. Jarett is the owner of Bellucci Productions, a Long Island-based creative agency. Recently, Jarett and Bellucci productions shot a commercial for Maidenbaum Financial Services...
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Providing Physical Activities and More for ALL Abilities - Kristi Lyn Eaton
Kristi Lyn Eaton is the Executive Director of KEEN New York. “Kids Enjoy Exercise Now,” or KEEN - a non-profit which works to empower youth with disabilities and impact volunteer coaches through participation in free, non competitive, one-on-one programs of physical activity and fun. Fueled by a...
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Let's Hear it From Dr. Laura, Neurodiverse Medical Professional and Mom - Dr. Laura Carravallah
Dr. Laura Carravallah is a physician specializing in both Internal Medicine and Pediatrics. As a faculty member teaching medical students at Michigan State University - College of Human Medicine, she is passionate about expanding healthcare and medical access for the neurodiverse and Autistic...
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The Importance of Volunteer Work - Joseph Finocchio
Joe has dedicated much of his life to helping others through volunteer work in his community. He has done work with the Coast Guard, airport security and nobly volunteered his time at the World Trade Center after the September 11th attacks. Splitting his time between Queens and Florida, Joseph is...
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Inspiration from a Rock Star - Tomas Costanza
Tomas Costanza, is a founding member of the band, Diffuser. He is a certified-platinum record producer/songwriter and owner of Killingsworth Recording Company. He has co-written and produced 12 Billboard #1 albums, composed music for multiple TV shows and licensed over 1,000 song placements for...
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Technological Evolution - Bob Hart
A Project Manager and tech wizard, Bob Hart currently serves as Business Development Manager at KR1 Consulting- an agency which provides expertise, guidance and recommendations to clients looking for service providers in Cloud, Data and Voice technologies. Bob is a Long Island native and dad to…
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Storytelling: The Power of the Spoken Word - George Andriopoulos
George Andriopoulos is the CEO of Launchpad Five One Six, a management consulting firm that helps organizations and individuals succeed and thrive. Under one of the many umbrellas of this organization, is Launchpad 516 Studios, a podcast production company which we are proud to say produces our...
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Our One Year Anniversary! - Stella Spanakos & Nicole Ferrara
Agents of Humanity, the podcast of The Nicholas Center, is proud to celebrate the one year anniversary of our first episode! In honor of this milestone, the co-hosts interview TNC co-founders, Stella Spanakos & Nicole Ferrara. Happy Anniversary to us! Today's podcast is hosted by our very own...
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The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”
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The Nicholas Center | Launchpad 516 Studios
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