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Director of TRIO SSS & Founder of TRIOjoblist.com: Kurtis Griess
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Kurtis Griess. Kurtis is the Director of TRIO Student Support Services at State Fair Community...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 14, 20231 min read


Wonderfully Chaotic: Elijah Sandoval, TRIO SSS Participant at Colorado State University
In the latest episode of Let's Talk TRIO podcast we have Elijah Sandoval, a current participant of the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 11, 20231 min read
6,000 Downloads and Counting!
Thank you all who listen, support, share, and make us your go-to TRIO podcast. Let's Talk TRIO has reached 6,000 All-Time Downloads...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 9, 20231 min read


The Council for Opportunity in Education's Past Presidents: Dr. Arnold Mitchem & Maureen Hoyler
Joining the podcast is two of the Council for Opportunity in Education's (COE) Past Presidents: Maureen Hoyler and Dr. Arnold Mitchem....
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 8, 20231 min read


Shattering Expectations! TRIO SSS Alum, Joselynn Castillo, Shares Her TRIO Journey.
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Joselynn Castillo, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services and TRIO Upward Bound program from...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 4, 20231 min read


A Non-Traditional Path: Cindy Gerhardt, TRIO SSS Alum from Central New Mexico Community College
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Cindy Gerhardt, an alum of the TRIO Student Support Services program at Central New Mexico Community...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 1, 20231 min read


Armando Maqueda, TRIO SSS Participant at Colorado State University, Shares His TRIO Journey
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Armando Maqueda, a current participant with the Academic Advancement Center's TRIO Student Support...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 26, 20231 min read


Interview with TRIO Alum of Talent Search & Upward Bound: Jazmin Trujillo
In this podcast: Jazmin Trujillo, an alum of the TRIO Upward Bound and Talent Search pro- gram at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 20, 20231 min read


A New Episode of Let's Talk TRIO featuring Dekendrick Murray
In this podcast: Dekendrick Murray, a multi-Alum of TRIO programs (Upward Bound, Upward Bound Math/Science, Educational Talent Search,...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 5, 20231 min read
Become a Supporter or Sponsor of the Podcast
Our work is only possible because of listeners like you! Let's Talk TRIO is on its fifth year as a podcast. In that time, the podcast has...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 2, 20231 min read


Upcoming Episodes!
Hi all! I know you have been eagerly anticipating Season 5 - Part II. Here is the guest list for our upcoming episodes: Danielle Pacheco...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 2, 20231 min read
Thank you Sponsors!
This podcast would not be possible without your support: Individual Support Angelica Vialpando Dr. Ryan Barone Dr. Jamie Motley Angelica...
Let's Talk TRIO
Oct 2, 20231 min read
FY24 Appropriations Process Stunted, Shutdown on the Horizon
Read the full article here: https://coenet.org/news-impact/advocacy-update/fy24-appropriations-process-stunted-shutdown-on-the-horizon/...
Let's Talk TRIO
Sep 25, 20231 min read
The Latest from COE
TRIO Avoids Cuts in FY 2024 Senate Appropriations Bill; Stage Set for Fall Funding Fight Read the Article Here:...
Let's Talk TRIO
Sep 25, 20231 min read


HOUSE APPROPRIATIONS COMMITTEE INCLUDES A $161M RAISE FOR TRIO!
Read more on these development on the Council for Educational Opportunity's website.
Let's Talk TRIO
Aug 1, 20221 min read


Welcome to the Let's Talk TRIO Blog
Hi! My name is Juan Rivas and I am the Executive Producer and Host of the Let's Talk TRIO podcast. Many years ago, I started a TRIO...
Let's Talk TRIO
Aug 1, 20221 min read
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