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Changemakers LA
by LISC LA
"Changemakers LA” is the inaugural podcast series of LISC LA. It is a tribute to the people and the policies that work to make LA neighborhoods good places to live, work, and play. The series is a forum for contemporary change-makers and LISC partners to share how they tackle the pressing issues of Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, and Safety in a time of growing prosperity and growing inequity in LA.
Episodes
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Making Diversion Programs Work for the People
In this episode of Changemakers LA, LISC LA Program Officer Erica Webster delves into the topic of diversion programs. These programs aim to prevent or minimize an individual's involvement with law enforcement or the criminal justice system by providing services such as mental health and…
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Addressing the Equity Gap Through Public Policy
This episode of Changemakers LA is hosted by Alexandra Dawson, Director of Lending + Investments at the Local Initiatives Support Corporation’s Los Angeles office. Alexandra talks to our guests about how they are addressing the equity gap through public policy efforts. Our guests leverage public...
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Changemakers LA Podcast: A Care First Justice System
This episode of Changemakers LA is hosted by Program Officer Wendy Gomez who oversees LISC LA’s Alternatives to Incarceration Incubation Academy. The Incubation Academy is a capacity building program for grassroots organizations serving the reentry population across LA County. Wendy talks to a...
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Digital Literacy is A Just Recovery
Senior Program Officer Shona Sen hosts this Changemakers LA podcast episode, covering the support Angelenos need in accessing digital literacy and upskilling opportunities through LISC's Financial Opportunity Centers® (FOCs). LISC's FOCs are community partners that provide employment and career...
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Upward Mobility for the Reentry Population
Senior Program Officers Shona Sen and Stephen Salazar Ceasar host this Changemakers LA podcast episode covering organizations helping formerly incarcerated Angelenos navigate life after incarceration with support to find public services and pathways to highroad careers. Our guests represent the...
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Addressing Affordable Housing and the Homeless Crisis in Los Angeles
Senior Program Officer Alexandra Dawson hosts this Changemakers LA podcast episode covering how organizations are helping address housing scarcity and homelessness through urban development, social programs, and advocacy. Our guests represent the leaders of organizations implementing innovative...
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Preparing Small Business for Eligibility and Accessibility in Supplier Diversity Programs
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by Deborah Membreno, LISC LA Program Officer. It covers Preparing Small Business for Eligibility and Accessibility in Supplier Diversity Programs. Each guest provides unique insights on how they are helping impacted businesses increase their...
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Eligibility and Accessibility in Supplier Diversity Programs and Opportunities
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by LISC LA’s Deputy Director Miranda Rodriguez and Senior Program Officer Alexandra Dawson. It covers eligibility and accessibility in supplier diversity programs and opportunities in the City of Los Angeles. Each guest provides unique…
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Building Capacity for Workforce Development Organizations to Improve Service Delivery and Upward Mobility for Their Target Demographics
This month’s Changemakers LA podcast episode is hosted by LISC LA’s Program Officer, Shon Sen, and covers best practices and areas of opportunity to address the unprecedented impact that COVID-19 and inequity have had on the workforce as experienced by employers and employees that live and work…
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School to Career Pipeline: Managing Equity Outcomes Through Industry and Academic Coordination During & After COVID-19
Today's episode will cover the importance of the school-to-career pipeline and managing equity outcomes through industry, governmental, and academic institution/organization coordination during & after COVID-19. This episode is filled with jewels and highlights two Changemakers navigating the...
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Advancing Economic Mobility for Communities In South LA During the COVID-19 Pandemic
In 2020, LISC-LA created the South LA Economic Inclusion Implementation Plan, a 3-year implementation plan that supports an integrated, place-based approach to advancing economic mobility for communities in South LA. The plan recommendations seek to connect South LA residents and businesses…
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Advancing Equitable Growth in the Affordable Housing Industry
In 2018, almost half of all renters in the United States were considered to be either moderately or severely cost-burdened, which means housing costs exceeded 30% of the family income. The COVID-19 crisis has highlighted and exacerbated the growing income inequality that has left millions of...
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Coronavirus Resiliency and Racial Inequity
The average net worth of a White family in America is 10x greater than the average net worth of a Black family. Let that sink in. In this episode, Tunua sits down with two experts to explore the topic of Coronavirus resiliency and racial inequity, especially during this unprecedented time.…
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How Do We Solve the Looming Eviction Crisis?
** This episode was recorded in December 2020 ** We’re almost a full year into the COVID-19 crisis and so many individuals and businesses are months behind in their rent due to the effects of the pandemic. In this episode, Tunua sits down with 3 experts to chat about the timely topic of…
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What is the best way to promote resilience in our communities right now?
This pandemic has been with us for over half a year. And though the mask wearing and social distancing have become a part of everyday life, small businesses – especially those in historically marginalized communities – are still feeling the impact of COVID-19 just as intensely as when it first...
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Changemakers LA: Crisis Within a Crisis: Solving Homelessness Amidst a Pandemic
In the past year, the number of people experiencing homelessness within the Los Angeles County has risen by 13%. But today, hundreds of thousands more Angelenos are at risk of losing their homes as the pandemic has thrown both our city’s physical and financial health into limbo. In response to…
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Changemakers LA: The Future of Housing in an Unprecedented Time
In recent months of pandemic response, the ‘Safer at Home’ order has reminded us of the importance and necessity of housing for a safe and healthy Los Angeles. However, for Angelenos at risk of losing housing or without a home, it has brought about an intensified need for supportive, affordable...
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Changemakers LA: Rethinking Housing Development
A shortage of affordable housing is causing displacement of residents and driving some into homelessness. While policymakers are trying to find ways to preserve affordable units and to encourage the development of new ones, some nonprofit organizations have figured out how to make more affordable...
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Changemakers LA: How Landlords and Community Members Can Keep Folks Housed
More than 150,000 Californians slept in shelters, cars or on the street in 2019. This reflected a 17% increase from 2018. Close to 59,000 people were homeless in L.A. County, 61% of which represent the city of L.A. Rising rents have displaced lower-income Californians and created a shortage of…
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Changemakers LA: Investing In America’s Workforce with Union Pacific Railroad and BCOs
Union Pacific Railroad partnered with LISC in 2018, investing $3 million to connect unemployed and underemployed workers to LISC Financial Opportunity Centers (FOCs) in four cities nationwide including Los Angeles. The funding supports connecting low-income residents to careers in the...
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Changemakers LA Episode #13: What Move LA Is Doing Around Transit Districts
For our 13th Changemakers LA episode, we discuss the logistical and financial obstacles facing public transportation services in Los Angeles and the work Move LA has done to address them. We are proud to have Move LA, Senator Ben Allen, and Kosmont Companies join us in exploring the ongoing...
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Changemakers LA Episode #12: Opportunity Zones
For our 12th Changemakers LA episode, we discuss the power and potential of Opportunity Zones, and how they can be utilized to increase business activity in LA County and revitalize traditionally under-invested communities. We are proud to have the LA Mayor’s Office of Economic Development and...
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Changemakers LA Episode #11: The Status of Blacks Experiencing Homelessness
For our 11th Changemakers LA episode, we discuss the disparity of black people experiencing homelessness in Los Angeles based on an investigative report conducted by the Ad Hoc Committee on Black People Experiencing Homelessness. We are proud to have the St. Joseph Center and the Corporation for...
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Changemakers LA Episode #10: Providing the Skills Needed for Quality Jobs
For our 10th Changemakers LA episode, we explore the work we are doing to address the skills gap in low income communities through our Bridges to Career Opportunities (BCO) program. This program meets the need of supplying skilled workers for local companies who have job openings that are hard to...
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Changemakers LA Episode #9: Economic Inclusion In The City Of Long Beach
For our 9th Changemakers LA episode, we are excited to have four leaders from various organizations for a conversation about economic inclusion in the City of Long Beach. Our expert guests joining us for this show are: *Jamila Henderson, Senior Associate at Policy Link *John Keisler, Economic...
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Changemakers LA Episode #8: LISC AmeriCorps Forming Leaders Through Community Development
In this episode, LISC LA Assistant Program Officer Jessica Wackenhut, interviews Katherine Aguilar, an alum of the LISC AmeriCorps Program and now a Project Manager at LA Family Housing (LAFH). Katherine Aguilar is responsible for LAFH's development activities for selected housing and community...
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Changemakers LA Episode #7: How to Overcome Nimbyism
In this episode, LISC LA Community Development Officer Alexandra Dawson interviews Rochelle Mills, an alum of the Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) and now President and Chief Executive Officer at Innovative Housing Opportunities (IHO). Rochelle Mills is responsible for IHO’s housing...
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Changemakers LA Episode #6: HDTI Helping Folks Fight Housing Insecurity In California
In this episode, LISC LA Community Development Officer Alexandra Dawson interviews Daniel Huynh, an alum of the Housing Development Training Institute (HDTI) and now Vice President of Real Estate at LA Family Housing. Daniel has been working within the Los Angeles’ nonprofit affordable housing...
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Changemakers LA Episode #5: Get Hands On Experience With The Housing Development Training Institute
Changemakers LA Episode #5: Get Hands On Experience With The Housing Development Training Institute In this episode, LISC LA Community Development Officer Alexandra Dawson interviews Denice Wint, a LISC Americorps and HDTI Alum and now Director of Projects and Services of Innovative Housing...
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Changemakers LA Episode #4: Defining Transportation Equity in LA County
For our fourth show, we are so excited to have three leaders in the community development and transportation fields for a conversation about transportation equity and “just growth” in LA County. Our expert guests joining us for this show are: * Ms. Jackie Dupont Walker Executive Director of Ward...
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Changemakers LA Episode #3: Tackling Homelessness in LA County
For our third show, we talk to three leaders in the community development field about the state of homelessness in LA County and the tools, financing mechanisms, and policies that are available to help house our most vulnerable neighbors. Our guests include: Amy Anderson, Executive Director of…
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Changemakers LA Episode #2: Looking Back on 30 Years in LA
On Episode 2, we look back on the early years of community development in LA with Anita Landecker, founding Executive Director of LA LISC.
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Changemakers LA Episode #1: Future of Equitable Development in LA
Los Angeles had a few big wins at the ballot box this 2016-2017 election season. For the first Changemakers LA epsiode, host Tunua Thrash-Ntuk talks with three guests about the future of development in LA County. Guests: Kristen Gordon, Economic Development Deputy for LA City Councilmember...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
"Changemakers LA” is the inaugural podcast series of LISC LA. It is a tribute to the people and the policies that work to make LA neighborhoods good places to live, work, and play. The series is a forum for contemporary change-makers and LISC partners to share how they tackle the pressing issues of Affordable Housing, Economic Development, Transportation, and Safety in a time of growing prosperity and growing inequity in LA.
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"Changemakers LA” is the inaugural podcast series of LISC LA. It is a tribute to the people and the policies that work to make LA neighborhoods good places to live, work, and play. The series is a forum for contemporary change-makers and LISC partners to share how they tackle the pressing issues of...
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