Episode 26: Superintendent Garth Lewis – Equitable Education

Garth Lewis serves as the Yolo County Superintendent of Schools. He was elected to this position in 2018. Over the course of his 23-year career in K-12 education, Superintendent Lewis has served as a para-educator, teacher, site and district administrator, and Assistant Superintendent of Instructional Services and Equity at the Yolo County Office of Education. […]

Episode 25: Greg Garcia – Youth Mental Health

In Episode 25 of in our tribe, Adrian is joined by Greg Garcia of Cities Rise to discuss mental health in the climates in which young people live, learn, play, and work. Tune in for dialogue that dreams, designs, and disrupts while also incorporating how hip hop collective action movements are related to mental health. […]

Episode 24: Dr. Addie Ellis – Education During Times of Disruption

Dr. Addie Ellis share on navigating and leading the world of education during this perfect storm of racism, a pandemic, and unemployment.  Feel free to listen to your favorite episodes again or catch up on the one that got away. All in our tribe episodes are available on iTunes, Spotify and Stitcher. Tune in on the platforms below:

Episode 23: Priscilla Enriquez – Philanthropy and Equity

In Episode 23, the James B McClatchy Foundation’s CEO Priscilla Enriquez helps us take a look at the world of philanthropy and the hurdles that are faced in order to create more equitable communities. We also touch on opportunities that have surfaced due to this moment of disruption we are experiencing. Find in our tribe on the podcast platforms:

Episode 22: Doni Blumenstock & Larry Garcia – Latinx Leadership

In Episode 22, Adrian is joined by Doni Blumenstock and Larry Garcia to discuss leadership best practices and the establishment of a new latinx leadership network in the Sacramento Region. Thank you for tuning in to “in our tribe” podcast. In this episode you will hear from two leadership masters. Please keep in mind that this was recorded in […]

Episode 21: IYT’s Michael Lynch and Michael Casper – Next Wave of Boys and Men of Color

Season 3 of in our tribe  kicks off with Improve Your Tomorrow’s Michael Lynch and Michael Casper engaging in a real transparent conversation with Adrian regarding their journey as Co-Executive Directors of IYT and how they are ushering the next wave of boys and men of color who will contribute to society greatly. Find in our tribe on the podcast platforms:

Episode 20: Jesse Salinas – Youth Engagement in Civic Participation

In this episode of in our tribe we continue investigating youth active civic participation with guest Jesse Salinas. Jesse oversees the Yolo County Assessor/ Clerk-Recorder/ Registrar of Voters Department for all of Yolo County in California. Tune-in to see how Jesse and his community partners are engaging youth of Yolo county in the voting process in […]

Episode 19: Principal Louie Zumstein – Strengths-Based Culture on Campus

In Episode 19 of in our tribe we shine a light on what it takes to create a strengths-based culture on campus with Principal of Montgomery High School, Louie Zumstein. Principal Zumstein has dedicated the last three years to sharpening his skills as a strengths-based leader and creating a school culture where all can be […]

Episode 18: Lori Vine – LGBTQ+ Student Voice

In episode 18 of in our tribe we shine a light on the powerful work of LGBTQ Plus Youth Advocates P.R.I.D.E P.A.K. with Founder Lori Vine, Coordinator of Equity and Student Achievement for San Juan Unified School District. Listen in to hear how she amplifies student voice and makes decisions based on what students need […]

Episode 17: Jose Gonzalez – Latino Communities in Nature

In episode 17 of in our tribe we are joined by Jose Gonzalez, Founder of Latino Outdoors. During our time together Jose shared how Latino Outdoors is fulfilling a vision where all Latino communities enjoy nature as a safe, inclusive, and welcoming place- a world where the outdoors is a place to share and celebrate […]

Episode 16: DJ Anthony Vincent – Connecting With An Audience

Have you ever went to a party and the DJ was so good that they took the people on an emotional musical journey that you will soon not forget? Similarly, have you ever gone to a training or learning community when the facilitator was so dynamic that they changed the course on how you do […]

Episode 15: Crystal Harding and Paris Dye – Youth Development and Youth Voice and Choice

Consider Episode 15 (season two) of in our tribe a love letter to the community of North Highlands/Foothill Farms. Nestled in on the Northside of Sacramento County- North Highlands/Foothill Farms has often been overlooked by local government and seen as “just outside the lines” to participate as an active partner in regional youth development efforts. Gladly all […]

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