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The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) staff including William Brown, Kenneth Taylor, Nicole Collier, Denise Parker, Alyssa Duany, & Christopher Hudak join Coffee Talk to discuss Denise Parker’s retirement & reflect on working together. The Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy (CNP) supports a vibrant nonprofit and philanthropic sector in Texas and beyond, through high quality research, professional outreach, and engaged learning. - Denise Parker, Class of ‘77, joined the Center for Nonprofits and Philanthropy at the Bush School of Government and Public Service in October 2017. Prior to joining the Center, Denise worked for an international nongovernment organization, IMA World Health, from 2008 to 2017, where she gained extensive nonprofit experience. She was a senior finance officer, working, mentoring, and building the institutional capacity of in-country finance staff in South Sudan, Tanzania, and Kenya. She managed and implemented financial processes and procedures for multi-year public health projects with diverse contract structures. Other duties included monitoring and managing foreign currency and cash management processes to assure the program activities could be funded and implemented and all activities complied with contractual requirements and accounting principles. She is proud of her work to improve the lives of people in low-income and middle-income countries, particularly the most vulnerable in the failing state of South Sudan. Volunteering is also part of her schedule. She currently is on the Development Council for the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and the Board for the Texas A&M University Women’s Club as scholarship chair. She delivers Meals on Wheels and serves as secretary for the Friends of the Bryan College Station Libraries Board. SARAH, JAMIE, & BRIELLE  CHAT WITH THE CNP STAFF ABOUT • Denise Parker’s Retirement • Center For Non Profit Events • Team Culture within the CNP • What has changed over the years at the CNP   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/dparker/ https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/ https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/ktaylor/ https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/ncollier/ https://bush.tamu.edu/nonprofit/people/aduany/   --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors. Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas but moved to Houston, Texas in high school. After graduation she decided to come to Texas A&M. On top of being a Peer Mentor, she is an officer for both the Aggie French Club, and the Council of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities. She is a student worker in the Bush School Undergraduate Advising Office and works closely with our undergraduate advisors and department head. In the future, she hopes to pursue a career in therapy or counseling, at a non-profit organization.   Hilani is currently a sophomore Honors Political Science major double minoring in History and English and pursuing a Legal History Certificate. She is from Brownsville, TX and on top of being a peer mentor she is a news reporter for The Battalion. Her future goals include earning a Juris Doctor in law and holding a career as an attorney and working in public policy or media.  SARAH, JAMIE, VIVIAN, & HILANI CHAT ABOUT What was the main draw to the Bush 285 Class? How was your working relationship with your instructor? What is your favorite part about your mentorship? How impactful do you feel your role in the program was? Is there any constructive feedback you would give to future students considering being a TA?  If given the opportunity, would you do it again? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/first-year-experience/hullabaloo-u --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Cory Arcak served as Director of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness at Texas A&M and as an Associate Director with the MSC Student Programs Office. With a background in anthropology, the arts, and education, she served the Texas A&M campus and surrounding community by providing international internships, service opportunities, on-campus programming, leadership development, and research support. For the past 18 years she has worked with colleagues and students both nationally and internationally engaging in the creation, development, and implementation of interdisciplinary, intercollegiate and cross-cultural service and community curriculum and programming. These programs address issues from international awareness, cultural competency and leadership development to work with marginalized communities, clean water access, disaster response, equity, and community recovery and investment. SARAH, TJ, & CORY CHAT ABOUT • What is your position within the Bush School? • How long have you worked here? • What was the main draw to the School? • What is your favorite part about your position? • Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Today we welcome Joe Recio. He is originally from Houston, Texas, graduated in 2009 with a BA in Sociology from Sam Houston State. Originally, he had planned to go into teaching at the junior college level, but after grad school didn't well (oops!), I went through a winding road of jobs inside and outside of academia. He joined The Bush School as our Undergraduate Recruiter on January 2nd of this year, and celebrated 10 years within TAMU on January 31st! SARAH, TJ, & JOE CHAT ABOUT • What is your position within the Bush School? • How long have you worked here? • What was the main draw to the School? • What is your favorite part about your position? • Is there anything you’d like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: • https://bush.tamu.edu/advising/contact/ • https://www.shsu.edu/academics/sociology/ • https://studentsuccess.tamu.edu/academic-advising • https://bush.tamu.edu/ • https://visit.tamu.edu/ • https://collaborations.tamu.edu/admissions-undergrad/undergrad-recruitment.html • https://liberalarts.tamu.edu/communication/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Clay Bryan grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He has no relation to Bryan, Texas; has definitely checked. Proud husband and father.  He joined the Air Force in 2005, spent 7+ year’s in Washington D.C. working for the Intelligence Community in varies capacities.  In 2013 he moved to San Angelo, TX where he was first introduced to Higher Education Administration.  He met is wife Kate in 2014, married in 2015 and left the Air Force. He completed his Bachelor’s degree from Texas A&M University –Commerce, after receiving 3 Associates degree in Applied Science, Technology & Military Science, Applied Science, Intelligence Studies & Technology and Science, Psychology. In 2017, he had the opportunity to attend the Bush School’s event with Ambassador John Negroponte, former Director of National Intelligence, after this he joined the Bush School.  He had what he says is, “the opposite Bush School” experience; not pursing public service because of the Bush School, rather pursed the Bush School because of public service. He is currently working on his Masters of Business Administration and is a Senior Administrative Coordinator of the Dean’s Administration staff at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. SARAH, TJ, & CLAY CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Troubadour Festival is owned and produced by Double Tap Entertainment, LLC. Double Tap Entertainment is a boutique live entertainment company owned by East Texas natives Cody Johnson and Chase Colston, lifelong friends who have known each other since we were 5 years old. Chase created Red Dirt BBQ & Music Festival in Tyler, which he produced for six years (2014-2019) for Town square Media until the COVID-19 pandemic led to his job elimination just prior to his seventh festival in the Spring of 2021. Afterward, we formed our new company with the goal of taking the barbecue and music festival concept and making it bigger, more dynamic, and an even better experience for our guests. SARAH, TJ, & CHASE CHAT ABOUT Who is Chase? Why festivals? Why/how did they come up with this? How they book the bands? How they work with the local venues? Overall goal? Safety & Security Protocol for guest safety? Do you do any outsourcing? How do you determine contingency plans? Any things they have done differently since they started? What’s the craziest thing you’ve send in a writer/contract? Why college station/Texas A&M? How does the BBQ aspect work?   RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⁠https://www.troubadourfestival.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.troubadourfestival.com/about-us⁠ ⁠https://reddirtbbqfest.com/⁠ Economic Development & Community Impact Engagement - ⁠https://collaborations.tamu.edu/edci/index.html⁠ ⁠https://www.billboard.com/music/country/route-91-harvest-fest-mass-shooter-upset-casino-treatment-fbi-1235296202/⁠ ⁠https://chilifest.org/⁠ ⁠https://www.sportingnews.com/us/nfl/news/eagles-court-stadium-jail/nfenlkwx65fiqgouziukdnax⁠ ⁠https://www.zachbryan.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.koewetzelmusic.com/⁠ ⁠https://tylerchildersmusic.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.parkermccollum.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.codyjohnsonmusic.com/home⁠ ⁠https://www.atthestationfest.com/⁠ ⁠https://charlierobison.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.shanesmithmusic.com/⁠ ⁠https://www.turnpiketroubadours.com/⁠ TAMU Smoking & Tobacco Use Policy:  ⁠https://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/34.05.99.M1.pdf⁠ TAMU Alcoholic Beverages Policy: ⁠https://rules-saps.tamu.edu/PDFs/34.03.99.M0.01.pdf⁠ ⁠https://www.today.com/popculture/movies/jamie-lee-curtis-says-musicians-concerts-daytime-rcna73731⁠ ⁠https://www.sxsw.com/⁠ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

We are joined today by Dr. Frank B. Ashley III, Acting Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University.   With the announcement of Dr. Ashley retiring, we thought we’d take the opportunity to do a farewell episode…..Turns out the University has bigger plans for him and President Welsh. Sarah, TJ, and Dean Ashley chat about: 1.     So…How’s it going? You miss teaching? 2.     Any major changes or projects you’re working on? 3.     Now that retirement is on hold, as part of the Dean’s search a.      Will you be part of the search committee?                                                               i.     Would someone with service experience be more beneficial?                                                             ii.     Or would it be someone with more academic experience? b.     Any plans to throw your name in the hat? 4.     What are the hopes for the future of the Bush School? a.      The changes with DE&I?                                                               i.     What effect do you believe this will have on the school? 1.     Does this have a major effect on the DC Teaching Site 2.     How do prepare these students going into Public Service and International Affairs?                                                             ii.     Do you think this will negatively affect Universities? b.     Expansion of undergraduate program? 5.     With the success of your careers, what advice would you give someone beginning theirs? Resources and links: https://president.tamu.edu/about/index.html https://today.tamu.edu/2023/08/10/frank-b-ashley-iii-appointed-acting-dean-of-the-bush-school/ https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University where she studied Communication with a minor in Business and earned a Strategic Communication certificate. She worked her way through school, while also becoming a marketing intern for a tech startup company. After graduation, she went to work at Disney World as the multicultural engagement and partnerships intern. She enjoys reading, spending time with her family, traveling, and finding the best food spots. SARAH, TJ, & BRIELLE CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/apcc/staff/ https://jobs.disneycareers.com/job/orlando/disney-college-program --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Ashley is an Assistant Director of Career Programming in Graduate Career Services at The Bush School. She is passionate about helping students develop and achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals through training and conversations. Outside of work, Ashley loves to read and always has a book or her Kindle in her bag, listens to all kinds of music and keeps it playing in her office all day, and has an entirely ridiculous dog named Topher Bubbles. SARAH, TJ, & ASHLEY CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/about/directory/#career --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Peg is the Senior Administrative Coordinator for the International Affairs at the Bush School.  I started at TAMU in January 1986, and worked my way through various departments at the university until September 2006, when I left the university and began working for a local business that had secured a fairly substantial DoD contract making protective equipment for military vehicles and personnel. I came back to TAMU in general and the Bush School in particular in August 2016, and I'm still here. I hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Education from Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, NE. Moved from Nebraska to College Station Labor Day weekend 1985  and just never left! SARAH, TJ, & PEG CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/inta/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Crystal Riles is the Director of Community & Culture at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. She earned her B.A. in English from Texas A&M University, followed by her M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the Lake University. Crystal’s current responsibilities span advising college, unit and student leadership on all issues related to building and sustaining a collaborative learning community and inclusive work culture. Her portfolio includes support for international, first-generation, military, veteran, and historically marginalized student populations. Her umbrella also encompasses diversity, equity and inclusion issues and solutions surrounding faculty, staff and students. Crystal also brings dedication and experience to public service, having served as a volunteer for Girl Scouts of Southwest Texas, Ronald McDonald House, Hands on Atlanta, Atlanta Community Food Bank and Texas Association for College Admissions Counseling. She is currently pursuing her PhD in Higher Education Administration, with a research focus on sense of belonging, identity, African American/Hispanic women and the barriers they experience navigating higher education. Crystal aspires to join the professoriate in her future, while continuing to climb the ladder of higher education administration. SARAH, TJ, & CRYSTAL CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was your main draw to the Bush School? Can you tell us what major projects, papers, etc. you are working on? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? Is there anything you'd like to share for anyone considering the Bush School; faculty, staff or student? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/ https://bush.tamu.edu/news/3-quick-questions-with-crystal-riles/ https://www.sacac.org/ https://admissions.tamu.edu/ https://www.hccs.edu/about-hcc/news/articles/2018/hcc-offers-free-tuition-for-seniors.html https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5863126/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message

Dr. Dwight Roblyer ‘84 is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and has taught over 17,000 young Aggies since 2013, working for their success here at TAMU and in their future professions and communities. He served for 26 years as a US Air Force officer in various assignments including satellite operations and politico-military wargaming, as well as earning his TAMU Ph.D. in International Relations. After his military retirement, he joined the faculty here, rediscovering his fondness for college undergraduates and his passion for teaching. Dr. Roblyer’s single focus is on his students, seeing them always as individuals with infinite worth and potential. His pedagogical style has been characterized as “pastoral” as he invites and equips his students to contribute to the promise of our democracy while meeting them as often as he can at their points of need. Aggie students have named him as Campus Muster Speaker and as a namesake for both Fish Camp and T-Camp. He has also received the University Distinguished Achievement Award for Teaching from the Former Student Association, the University Honors Director’s Award, the Partners in Learning Award of Excellence for Accountability, Climate, and Equity, and the Residence Life Honoring Excellence Award. SARAH, TJ, & DWIGHT CHAT ABOUT What is your position within the Bush School? How long have you worked here? What was the main draw to the Bush School? What is your favorite part about your position? What direction do you hope to see the Bush School go in the future? RESOURCES AND LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: https://bush.tamu.edu/pols/ https://bush.tamu.edu/faculty/droblyer/ https://fishcamp.tamu.edu/ https://www.tamu.edu/traditions/orientation/t-camp/index.html https://www.toastmasters.org/ https://www.procon.org/ https://www.thebatt.com/news/140-honored-at-campus-muster-dwight-roblyer-speaks-on-importance-of-unity-and-compassion/article_f373001c-664e-11e9-8e00-9fac09329e8e.html https://scholars.library.tamu.edu/vivo/display/nfb64c0af/Persons/View%20All https://dwightroblyer.sites.tamu.edu/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OfcTZw2UO4Y https://www.learningscientists.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/tamuannenberg/message