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The Zag
by NLC Los Angeles
The Zag is a volunteer-led production from New Leaders Council. The Zag highlights NLC’s 10,000 alumni: local cross-sector leaders who are united in making social and political change in their communities.
Episodes
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Episode 344: Constance Luo episode
Constance Luo is a NLC Houston 2019 Fellow. Her background is in community organizing, elections, local policy, leadership development, interpretation and language justice. She works with Tecolotl, a collective based in Houston that was co-founded by another NLC - Houston alumni, José Eduardo...
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Episode 343: Jessica Dickinson Goodman episode
2018 Silicon Valley Fellow Jessica Dickinson Goodman stops by The Zag to talk about her NLC chapter and what they are looking for in prospective applicants. We also chat about encryption and privacy. To learn more about how to get involved with the Silicon Valley chapter, follow these directions:...
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Episode 342: Meghan Singh episode
Meghan Singh, 2017 NLC Boston Fellow is a bilingual school psychologist in practice since 2010, practicing primarily in urban settings. She is a Nationally Certified School Psychologist, and a Licensed Educational Psychologist through the MA Board of Allied Mental Health. Meghan established Singh...
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Episode 341: Elle Michell episode
Tune in to hear from 2014 NLC Augusta Fellow Elle Michell. She leads Intelligent Intentions LLC, which is a boutique consulting firm committed to transforming small business suppliers into valuable corporate risk partners. This work allows small business suppliers to scale and engage with large...
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Episode 340: Andrew Murphy episode
Why aren't more campaigns targeting voters from the 3rd largest and fastest growing racial group in Los Angeles? Listen in as Dr. Andrew Murphy, NLC Los Angeles 2020 Fellow speaks about their recent efforts to change this, explains why engaging with Asian voters is critical, and shares...
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Episode 339: Sattie Nyachwaya episode
2023 NLC Austin Fellow Sattie Nyachwaya stops by The Zag. We talk about why she wanted to do NLC so much she drove from Dallas to Austin for every session and also about her work in public health. Don't miss it!
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Episode 338: Richard Leong episode
Richard Leong, 2019 NLC Los Angeles, talks about his work in DEI and what he's seeing as the concepts and ideas underpinning those efforts come under increased disinformation attacks. He also shares his philosophy behind LinkedIn posts and his memories of the NLC Fellowship. Check it out.
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Episode 337: MaryEllen Veliz episode
NLC Los Angeles Co-Director and 4x Zag guest MaryEllen Veliz stops by to talk about the upcoming NLC Convention in Little Rock, Arkansas. Come for the talk about why Convention is such a powerful experience and stay for her enthusiasm about her beloved San Antonio Spurs.
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Episode 336: Tamira Samuel episode
NLC Houston 2021 alum, Tamira Samuel, joins The Zag to share details about her role as the National Co-Executive Director of Urban Leaders Fellowship. In her work, she helps trains early to mid-career professionals from diverse backgrounds, affiliations, and industries to make a positive impact…
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Episode 335: Barbara Barreno-Paschall episode
Barbara Barreno-Paschall, 2016 NLC Chicago Fellow, shares her NLC experience during a major life transition from working at a global law firm to studying public policy and later becoming a civil rights attorney. She currently serves as Vice Chair and Commissioner of the State of Illinois Human...
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Episode 334: Jo Lin episode
2016 NLC Philadelphia Fellow Jo Lin stops by to talk about her work diversifying the health care field. Tune in to hear more about how you can support a great cause. Health Career Connection: https://www.healthcareers.org/More info on becoming a HCC partner/host site:...
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Episode 333: Natasha Baker episode
Natasha Baker, 2012 NLC Silicon Valley Fellow, returns to The Zag to talk about her new podcast, Natasha Explains It All, where she talks about current affairs, making the world a better place, and shares her perspective as a dual American and Brazilian citizen. Natasha Baker is a lawyer, writer,...
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Episode 332: Sahil Patel episode
Sahil Patel, 2018 NLC Orlando, stop by The Zag to share a unique story of how he ended up in Florida as well as his work in the nonprofit world there. Don't miss it!
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Episode 331: Zack Sheehan episode
Zack Sheehan, 2017 NLC New Hampshire, stops by The Zag and shares about his work fighting for fair funding for schools in New Hampshire. Tune in to learn more about his advocacy efforts and how you can help the New Hampshire School Funding Fairness Project. https://fairfundingnh.org/
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Episode 330: Jaime-Alexis Fowler episode
Jaime-Alexis Fowler, 2009 NLC Boston Fellow, returns to The Zag to talk about the challenges facing workers in this job market. She leads Empower Work, which is a national nonprofit on a mission to build healthy, equitable workplaces where people can thrive. They offer a confidential text line…
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Episode 329: Dara Gaines episode
2023 NLC Arkansas Fellow Dara Gaines joins The Zag to talk about your current NLC experience. We also hear from her about positive signs for political organizing in the state and what it's like trying to get a PhD to the finish line. Don't miss it.
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Episode 328: MaryEllen Veliz episode
2016 NLC San Antonio Fellow MaryEllen Veliz stops by to talk about her experience serving as a NLC LEAD Facilitator for the new crop of NLC Fellows. MaryEllen also talks about what's ahead in her new role as NLC Los Angeles Co-Chapter Director. The Zag is back. Tune in.
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Episode 327: Leon Jones, III episode
2020 NLC Arkansas Founding Fellow Leon Jones, III reflects on his NLC experience and the political landscape in his state right now. He's working comms for Democratic candidate for Governor Chris Jones. Keep tabs on the race at: chrisforgovernor.com IG: jonesforar Twitter: jonesforAR
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Episode 326: Asabi Ifatunji episode
2021 NLC Los Angeles Fellow Asabi Ifatunji joins The Zag to talk about how his NLC Capstone Project has evolved since it's conception last year. He takes restorative justice and community building our latest episode. Check it out.
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Episode 325: Kyle Gracey episode (Live from NLC Convention in Philly)
Kyle Gracey, NLC Pittsburgh chapter founder, joins The Zag live from NLC Convention in Philly to talk about the origin story behind starting the chapter and more. We also dive into some of the things to watch for in PA politics before the midterms. Don't miss it.
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Episode 324: Eric Brown episode (Live from NLC Convention in Philly)
Eric Brown, 2015 Nashville, joins The Zag live at NLC Convention in Philly to share more about his first published book called Weekend Reflections. He chronicles the inspiration behind it and the journey of getting it to print. Check it out and buy it from his Instagram page: @ericebrownjr.
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Episode 323: Jeremy Pesner episode
2021 NLC Pittsburgh Fellow Jeremy Pesner is in the early stages of writing a book. He shares details on what's motivating him to take the plunge and what he hopes to cover in his work. Check it out.
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Episode 322: Evan Berry episode
2019 NLC Boston Fellow Evan Berry stops by The Zag to talk about the power and importance of unionizing staff members in Massachusetts state house. We hear about progress with the organizing efforts and some of the challenges in the way. Don't miss it.
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Episode 321: Juan Livas episode
2020 NLC South Texas Frontera Board Member Juan Livas joins The Zag to talk about the importance of after school programs in schools and districts. Hear more about how his work in that sector has evolved during the pandemic.
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Episode 320: Jaime Andres Diez episode
2022 NLC Frontera Fellow Jaime Andres Diez stops by The Zag to talk about political life in South Texas and what a railroad commissioner does. Don't miss it.
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Episode 319: Marcella Juarez episode
2022 NLC South Texas Frontera Fellow Marcella Juarez is the owner of Palo Blanco Farm & Ranch and a proponent of responsible agriculture. Tune in to hear more about her story and how it is positively impacting communities across Texas.
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Episode 318: Missy Spears episode
2021 NLC Kentucky Fellow Missy Spears shares the story of a NLC capstone project that has come to life in the community. Tune in to hear how a community fridge has brought folks together in inspiring ways. Don't miss it.
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Episode 317: Jorgel Chavez episode
Having been elected to the Bell Gardens City Council in November 2020, Jorgel Chavez, 2022 NLC Los Angeles Fellow, is the youngest councilmember serving throughout Los Angeles County. He stops by The Zag to talk about campaigning during Covid, priorities for his community as an elected, and what...
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Episode 316: Asha Castleberry-Hernandez episode
Asha Castleberry-Hernandez, 2010 NLC New York Fellow, joins The Zag to discuss her work on foreign policy with the Biden Administration. Tune in to learn some new ways to stay updated on what's happening around the world and America's approach to these geopolitical current events.
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Episode 315: Usha Tewari episode
Usha Tewari, 2017 NLC Orlando, is a first-generation Indian American, passionate advocate, and congressional ambassador. She worked full time and was the sole caregiver for her mother who had Alzheimer’s disease. Usha understands what it takes to advocate for individuals, and she shares her…
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Episode 314: Tonyisha Harris episode
2021 NLC Chicago Fellow Tonyisha Harris joins The Zag to talk about climate justice and organizing youth in this country and worldwide to create the change we need. Learn more at the site below about Action For the Climate Emergency. https://acespace.org/
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Episode 313: Nick Guthman episode
Nick Guthman, 2022 NLC Los Angeles Fellow, is a progressive political organizer based in his hometown of Los Angeles. Nick consults on various projects as a Partner at Democracy Partners, a national progressive political consulting firm, including digital and social media organizing, cultural...
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Episode 312: Matt Mawhinney episode
Ever wondered how campaigns and progressive movement-building organizations get their data? Or what do they do with it once they have it? More importantly, how does all this strengthen our democracy, help achieve progressive electoral victories, and build power for Black, Indigenous, and other...
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Episode 311: Rhiannon Cook episode
Rhiannon Cook, 2015 NLC Pittsburgh Fellows, returns to The Zag to share more about her latest venture: working on Black Maternal Health through a program called Spora Mommas. The organization is a virtual doula-led maternal support service designed to center Black joy and well-being throughout…
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Episode 310: Anna Gouker episode
Anna Gouker, NLC Wisconsin alumni and founder of The Rage Fund, was born with spinal muscular atrophy, a genetic condition that requires them to use motorized wheelchairs and ventilators. In 2011 Anna earned her Master’s degree in rehabilitation psychology from University of Wisconsin-Madison....
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Episode 309: Brenda Lopez Romero episode
2017 NLC Atlanta Fellow Brenda Lopez Romero joins The Zag to share her memories of NLC Institute and more. Brenda is Senior Assistant District Attorney for the Gwinnett Judicial Circuit leading the Justice and Community Initiative. Brenda was the first American Latina elected to the Georgia…
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Episode 308: Zachary Espericueta episode
2022 NLC San Antonio Fellow Zachary Espericueta stops by to talk about his increasingly popular podcast network. Amplifying the Voices of the Alamo City through insightful interviews and candid discussions, The SA Talk series provides local happenings, candid conversations and thought-provoking...
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Episode 307: Emily Ladau episode
Activist, writer, and speaker Emily Ladau, 2021 NLC New York Fellow, joins The Zag to talk about her work as a disability advocate. Author of the book Demystifying Disability: What to Know, What to Say, and How to be an Ally, Emily talks about why it was important to her to write an approachable...
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Episode 306: Ernest Levert, Jr. episode
We caught up with Ernest Levert Jr, a 2021 NLC Columbus Fellow, to learn more about what he created for his NLC Capstone project. Called the Cooperative Chess Cultural Center (4C- "the fork"), his project focuses on the art of chess making while using the wisdom of chess to protect, heal, and…
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Episode 305: Renee Menart episode
Renée Menart, 2021 NLC San Francisco Fellow, is a passionate advocate for youth impacted by the legal system. She serves as a policy analyst at the Center on Juvenile and Criminal Justice (CJCJ), a local community-based organization whose mission is to reduce reliance on incarceration as a…
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Episode 304: Donald Mason episode
2019 NLC Kentucky Fellow Donald Mason joins The Zag to share more about his work in cultural programming, historical preservation and community engagement. In January 2020, Donald was named the first full-time Executive Director for the Classical Music Institute, based in San Antonio, TX. He...
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Episode 303: David Rozen episode
We continue our series featuring NLC alums serving as LEAD Facilitators for our new 2022 NLC Fellows. Tune in to hear more from David Rozen, 2013 NLC NY Capital District Fellow, about why he still contributes to NLC years after his fellowship.
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Episode 302: Stephanie Moniz episode
Our series featuring NLC alumni serving as LEAD Facilitators continues as we catch up with Stephanie Moniz from NLC Rhode Island. Tune in to hear what she remembers from her LEAD experience in 2019 and how she's approaching facilitation in these strange times.
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Episode 301: Belle Bocal episode
2020 NLC Maine Fellow Belle Bocal joins The Zag to talk about your upcoming LEAD Facilitation adventures. LEAD is the key training experience for the NLC Institute and kicks off this month. Tune in to hear more!
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Episode 300: Igor Tregub episode
The Zag is back after the new year. Excited to feature several of our alumni who are serving as LEAD Facilitators for our new 2022 Fellows. We're joined by 2009 NLC Los Angeles Fellow Igor Treub, who shares details about how meaningful the LEAD experience is and why he's serving as a facilitator...
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Episode 299: Stephanie Castellanos episode
Stephanie Castellanos, 2018 NLC LA Engaged Fellow, is an Inglewood-grown talent leader whose lifework is centered around decolonizing career development and the workplace. She's a Talent Advisor at Offor, helping company's find and keep c-level executives, and the Creator of The Purpose Hustle...
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Episode 298: Karlo Marcelo episode
Karlo Marcelo, 2010 NLC Chicago, returns to The Zag. He shares details behind the concept of a newly created impact fund designed to support the food, health, and tourism sector. Tune in to learn more.
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Episode 297: Cheryl Leahy episode
Excited to be joined by NLC Los Angeles Fellow Cheryl Leahy. She shares more about a just released investigation conducted by the organization she leads called Animal Outlook. In 2021, a brave Animal Outlook investigator took a hidden camera inside a North Carolina chicken hatchery owned by Case...
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Episode 296: Michael Lemus episode
2019 NLC Sacramento Fellow Michael Lemus join The Zag on our latest episode. He is the Program Outreach and Marketing Manager for the California Student Aid Commission (CSAC), the largest statewide student financial aid administer in the country. He's also the Founder/CEO of his own business and...
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Episode 295: Episode 295 w/ Michael Zaytsev
We're talking the cannabis industry today on The Zag. 2017 NLC New York Fellow Michael Zaytsev. He is the author of The Cannabis Business Book, Founder of High NY, one of the world's largest Cannabis meetup groups, and recently became a Professor at CUNY Medgar Evers College in Brooklyn where he…
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The Zag is a volunteer-led production from New Leaders Council. The Zag highlights NLC’s 10,000 alumni: local cross-sector leaders who are united in making social and political change in their communities.
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