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How to Execute a Successful Disaster Response with Gerardo Castillo

April 5, 2021

Gerardo Castillo describes the process and scope of work they do in helping communities before, during, and after a disaster.

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How to Zone Captain: Rural Area with Jenna Murray Johnson

March 29, 2021
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Jennifer interviews Jenna Murray Johnson, Co-Founder of Camp Fire Zone Captains on the role of zone captains in fostering recovery in rural areas.

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How to Face Disaster on an Island (Hurricane Maria) with Kelly Thompson and Martin Bras

March 22, 2021
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Hurricane Maria, 2017- named “the worst natural disaster” and the “deadliest” in the history of Dominica, Saint Croix, and Puerto Rico.

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How to Heal Through Art with Peter Alan

March 8, 2021
Man wearing glasses, a knit beanie, and a chunky scarf stands outdoors with greenery in the background, reflecting on how to heal through art and the calming influence of nature.

In this episode, we learn how art can be used in recovery as Jennifer speaks with Peter Alan, a Visual/conceptual mixed-media artist.

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How to Lead During a Disaster & Racial Reckoning with Lorez Bailey

March 8, 2021
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What makes leadership harder than it already is? Lorez Bailey gives us a glimpse of this unique mission and how it impacts recovery.

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How to Advocate: Public Sector (Local) with Belia Ramos

March 8, 2021
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Communication is a crucial factor in a successful recovery and rebuild project. But with all the chaos, communication is also the first defense to fail.

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How to Help the Helpers (First Responders) with Sue Farren and Bailey Farren

March 8, 2021
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Sue shares her research about the unwanted and subtle effects these events have on first responders while Bailey speaks about tools to help both first responders and citizens gain quick access to needed information.

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How to Engage the Private Sector with Renae Hanvin

March 8, 2021
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The private sector is a vital component of recovery before, during, and even post-disaster. Press play and hear practical ways on how businesses can show up authentically during a crisis.

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How to Create a Mental Health System with Debbie Mason

March 1, 2021
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Debbie works to bridge the gap in the mental health system, and she shares practical ways to do so in your community. She also shares positive mental health strategies and advice.

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Communication Failures in Disaster: A Case Study in Equity Issues, Napa, California with Belia Ramos

March 1, 2021

Talk about equity and cultural differences. Communicating can be a real challenge when multiple languages are spoken in a community. Scott interviews Napa Supervisor, Belia Ramos about the non-technical, but equally important side of communication.

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