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Interviews with TRIO students and advocates,
Legislative Updates, and TRIO Event Coverage
Driven by Purpose: From TRIO Alum to Advocate with Amante’ Cunningham
Amante’ Cunningham isn’t just a participant in the conversation about educational equity—he is actively building the framework for change. A 2024 graduate of Western Kentucky University (WKU) with a degree in Social Media Marketing , Amante’ is a prime example of how a student’s personal journey can fuel their professional mission. Today, he’s leveraging that expertise in his role at Eastern Kentucky University , where he serves as a champion for the very TRIO programs that s
Let's Talk TRIO
Apr 92 min read
TRIO Alum Shares Insights on Life, College, and Podcasting
Have you ever wondered what it takes to turn a dream into a reality? Join us as we dive into the inspiring story of Catalina...
Let's Talk TRIO
Sep 24, 20241 min read
Serving the TRIO Community and Following the Doctoral Path
This episode of the podcast features Dr. Christopher Baca , former TRIO Educational Opportunity Center (ENMU-Roswell) and Community...
Let's Talk TRIO
Sep 13, 20241 min read
Establishing the First Steps to College and Creating a Community of Support
Jasper Wojtach joins the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to share their personal, educational, and professional journey in TRIO. Listen as...
Let's Talk TRIO
Sep 6, 20241 min read
EPISODE #100 of Let's Talk TRIO featuring Kim Jones
This episode features Kim Jones, the current President of the Council for Opportunity in Education. Listen as Kim shares her own...
Let's Talk TRIO
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Lisa Retamozo on Funding TRIO Programs & Forming NOSOTROS Education Center
Lisa Retamozo stops by the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to share her personal, educational, and professsional journey. Listen as Lisa...
Let's Talk TRIO
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Covers the First Generation Day Event @ Colorado State University
This episode features the sounds of First Generation Day at Colorado State University! Listen as host, Juan Rivas, interviews first...
Let's Talk TRIO
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Adventure is Out There! Danielle Pacheco, TRIO Alum of AIMS Community College, Shares Her TRIO Story
Danielle Pacheco stops by the Let's Talk TRIO podcast to share her personal, educational, and professional journey. Listen as Danielle...
Let's Talk TRIO
Dec 1, 20231 min read
Interview with Oxy College TRIO Upward Bound Associate Director: Horacio Aceves
This episode features Associate Director of TRIO Upward Bound at Occidental College (CA), Horacio Aceves. Listen as Horacio shares his...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 18, 20231 min read
Oregon TRIO Association's Executive Director Matt Bisek, Shares How to Advocate for TRIO Programs
In this episode of Let's Talk TRIO: Matt Bisek, Executive Director of the Oregon TRIO Association. Matt is on the podcast to share his...
Let's Talk TRIO
Nov 15, 20231 min read
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
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
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