Yale College Voices

05/07/2024

Dr. Wendell Wallace-Juedes, Senior Assistant Director in the Yale University Office of Undergraduate Admissions, joined me on the podcast before we take a short break until late June!

Wendell (pronounced wen • DELL) and I had a wonderful conversation about Wendell's early years and what led to his passion for helping students navigate the Yale admissions process.

05/06/2024

Season 3 is underway! Today, I welcomed Quoc Trinh Elizabeth Van Ha (left), or more commonly known as Fafa, and Ryan Huynh (right).

Fafa is the Lazarus Fellow in Food & Agriculture at the Yale Sustainable Food Program (YSFP), where she manages educational programming and strategic communications for the YSFP.

Ryan is the Woodbridge Fellow for the Center for the Study of Race, Indigeneity, and Transnational Migration.

Ryan and Fafa are of Vietnamese heritage. They met during online class on Southeast Asia in 2020, and now frequently collaborate on program and educational planning.

Stay tuned for an insightful conversation with Fafa and Ryan as they delve into their passions for fostering community connections and education!

05/03/2024

Today's recording wraps up Season 2 of Yale College Voices! Can you believe it?

I had a fascinating conversation with Joel Silverman, Director of Academic and Educational Affairs. Stay tuned to hear about Joel's passion for helping students navigate Yale College's academic regulations and co-teaching "Dean's School," a year-long program for all new college deans.

04/30/2024

This morning, we wrapped up a fascinating episode with Aubrey Ellis, Operations and Production Manager from Undergraduate Production! Stay tuned to hear all about Aubrey's experiences as Props Master and Technical Direction, and her advice for adopting theater professionals!

04/19/2024

What an amazing way to wrap up the week! I had a fascinating conversation with Head of Saybrook College, Tom Near. Tom is also a Professor and Chair of the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology, the Bingham Oceanographic Curator of Ichthyology at the Yale Peabody Museum. Stay tuned for this wonderful candid conversation where you'll hear more about Tom's passions and what led to his mentorship style today!

04/02/2024

Today, I had a fantastic conversation with Charmayne Allen, Assistant Director of Student Affairs! I found myself wanting to hear more about Charmayne's Navajo heritage and her passion for working with student organizations. Stay tuned to hear more about this fascinating episode!

03/22/2024

What a wonderful way to wrap up another week! Kripa Bhagat (she/her/hers), Senior Associate Directorcof the Richard U. Light Fellowship stopped by to record a podcast episode. Stay tuned to hear about Kripa's educational journey and her passion for helping students apply their linguistic skills to their areas of interest!

03/16/2024

The Yale College Voices Podcast YouTube Channel is live! Season 1 is available. Stay tuned for Season 2 videos!

Special thanks to all my guests for supporting this special project, and to Ryan McEvoy from the Yale Broadcast Studio for his amazing audio and video magic!

YouTube Podcast Channel:
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAcD2Ybm1nMhzGNzMbr84YG70hnjh_4bB&si=D-TWoXdXASPxfJdU

Episode 01: Cultivating Diversity and Mentorship: A Conversation with Daisy C. Abreu, MFA :https://youtu.be/1ukSVXzQFug?si=3r95MWmMwkOZvL6k

Episode 02: Embracing Hospitality and The Impact of Interactions: A Conversation with Anita Sharif-Hyder :https://youtu.be/ruyXarG8vts?si=joR9WEGMIfhjyyq0

Episode 03: Exploring Diversity, Inclusion, and Empowering Voices in Film: A Conversation with Yale College Film Advisor, Susan Youssef: https://youtu.be/haOfvyX2DHQ?si=_gX_5DyXzYquKHh1

Episode 04: Emerging, Thriving, and Leading with Grace: Marisa Henriques Figueira, M.A. 's Yale Journey: https://youtu.be/ZO5cEEkkVTg?si=lNjvVKQvPbDKIiLp

Episode 05: Harmonies of Belonging: Poetry and the Inclusive Verse at Yale College: A Conversation with Julia Bakes and Brian Robinson : https://youtu.be/kpckalu3tpc?si=At2e7JexyTaFBy5X

Episode 06: Bridging Borders: A Journey from Neurosurgery Dreams to Global Education - A Conversation with Mya Fisher, PhD (dr. fisher) : https://youtu.be/HJWILJASm1g?si=hi2PH-PPw13wLnCS

Episode 07: Wellness Pathways Explored: Navigating Life and Health at Yale College – A Conversation with Corinne Coia and Vanessa Blas : https://youtu.be/E066MzhOFrI?si=wBtHOKOGUlEwKnjn

Episode 08: Fostering IT Inclusivity through User Experience: Samuel Cohen ’s Unconventional Journey: https://youtu.be/lFgXOUEPvko?si=6gQ1X4CpkM4nhE90

Episode 09: Nurturing Diversity on Transformative Journeys: A Conversation with Earle Lobo : https://youtu.be/12wJcRo01RE?si=QgUirfL7TUNtfpf7

Episode 10: Empowering Voices: Kristin R. McJunkins ’ Journey of Advocacy and Volunteerism: https://youtu.be/xchPdMGKOig?si=HBdU8mD6PtNpP6i4

Episode 11: Cultivating Greatness: Ferentz Lafargue 's Blueprint for Student Success: https://youtu.be/qRUUBIcajds?si=4Gtfx4Gpwz2YPwjI

Episode 12: Building a Better Tomorrow: Sergio Gonzalez's Sustainable Impact on the Silliman College Community: https://youtu.be/6ul-rz312aw?si=bwWKUVMpIXil2vYg

03/15/2024

Byron Brooks, Assistant Director of the Afro-American Cultural Center at Yale, stopped by the podcast today! Byron is a Detroit, Michigan native and passionate about equality, social justice, and inclusive excellence. Stay tuned to hear more about Byron's inspiring story of resilience!

03/13/2024

Jacqueline Munno, Programs Manager for International &
Professional Experience, Yale Sustainable Food Program, stopped by the Yale College Voices Podcast today to share her story. Stay tuned to hear more about Jacquie's Armenian roots, her love for working on the Yale Farm, and her commitment to creating spaces where everyone feels a sense of belonging and call to stewardship!

03/11/2024

Matthew Makomenaw, Assistant Dean of Yale College, Director of the Native American Cultural Center, and Yale Education Studies Professor, joined me today for a new episode of Yale College Voices! Stay tuned for another fascinating story about our staff!

02/27/2024

I had a wonderful conversation with Pierson Head of College, Professor Crystal Feimster! I can't wait to share with everyone! Stay tuned!

02/27/2024

Ricky Belizaire, a Community Wellness Specialist from Yale College Community Care (YC3), stopped by the Yale College Voices Podcast today! I can't wait to share Ricky's inspiring story with everyone! Stay tuned!

12/18/2023

What a wonderful way to wrap up Season 1 of the Yale College Voices Podcast! Despite the rainy morning, Sergio Gonzalez, made it to the studio to share his journey with me. Sergio is Assistant Director of Operations at Silliman College. His story, work ethic, and passion for sustainability are some of Sergio's many qualities that contribute to making Silliman College such a special place! Stay tuned for this final episode to be released before winter break!

12/15/2023

Episode 11 features my colleague Ferentz Lafargue, Associate Dean of Residential College Life! Prior to stepping into this role in July 2023, Ferentz was Saybrook College’s residential college dean from 2018-2023. We had a wonderful conversation about his journey from childhood to early college years, as well as what led to his career in higher education. Ferentz also shares an inspiring story about his book, "Songs in the Key of My Life."

Stay tuned to hear about Ferentz's journey, life lessons, and how he supports Yale College students!

11/07/2023

Yesterday, I had a wonderful conversation with Corinne Coia, Director of Yale College Wellness Programs, and Vanessa Blas, Woodbridge Fellow for the Good Life Center. Corinne and Vanessa have made a profound and positive impact at Yale College Community Care and the Good Life Center by fostering holistic well-being, championing diversity, equity, inclusion, and promoting wellness in an inclusive and supportive environment for students. I'm excited to share this episode of Yale College Voices in the coming weeks! Stay tuned!

10/18/2023

I've had the best times filled with wonderful conversations! Look out for upcoming episodes featuring Anita Sharif-Hyder, Susan Youssef, and Marisa Figueira!

10/18/2023

Just finished recording a new episode with our very own Julia Bakes and Brian Robinson! Brian and Julia shared fascinating stories about themselves and their work here at Yale. I can't wait to share with you all. Stay tuned because we have 4 new episodes coming!

10/03/2023

Episode 1: Cultivating Diversity and Mentorship: A Conversation with Daisy Abreu

In this engaging episode of Yale College Voices, listeners are invited to join host, Darice Corey, as she sits down with Daisy Abreu, an administrator, educator, editor, writer, and dedicated advocate for diversity, equity, and inclusion. Throughout the conversation, Darice and Daisy delve into Daisy's rich Cuban heritage and how it has significantly influenced her values and approach to student mentorship.

With an MFA and a deep connection to her cultural heritage, Daisy Abreu shares valuable insights into her personal journey and how it informs her commitment to mentoring students. The discussion sheds light on the profound impact of Daisy's roots on her dedication to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for all students.

Furthermore, the episode explores Daisy's vision for the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEIB) Advisory Committee's initiatives in the upcoming year. Listeners can expect to gain valuable insights into strategies, goals, and the collaborative efforts essential to advancing DEIB initiatives.

Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation that celebrates cultural heritage, mentorship, and the pursuit of a more equitable and inclusive future at Yale College.

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