Cristina RogersED, Barelas Community Coalition & Mainstreet Program Cristina is a worldly, entrepreneurial-minded Creative at heart. While she now focuses her energy on Barelas, a community at “the forefront of change,” she herself is a front r

The ABQ Accent | Ep 15 - Stephanie Graham Becker, Ph.D.

Jun 3rd, 2024 32m 59s

Stephanie Becker, ED & Superintendent of Amy Biehl High SchoolWhy should community service be a joyful experience? Stephanie Becker shares her thoughts on how and why we can be more engaged in our community, starting with the fact that service

The ABQ Accent | Ep 14 Ramiro Estrada

May 21st, 2024 30m 24s

Ramiro Estrada Peer Support Specialist, ACSHow does one know they are on the right path? In speaking with Ramiro, we come to find our purpose when we witness the positive outcomes of trust-based relationships… he sees the power of honoring his

The ABQ Accent | EP13 - Agnes Vallejos

Apr 29th, 2024 33m 46s

Agnes Vallejos is a story teller with big dreams for those of us LIVING in ABQ. She looks for the moments when opportunities and needs align so can continue supporting a thriving city for our intergenerational population. She challenges us to c

The ABQ Accent | EP12 - Jake Gutierrez & Savannah Hoover

Apr 5th, 2024 28m 54s

Jake Gutierrez & Savannah Hoover, The Ripple Effects of Co-Creating a Beautiful Life*Please note that this episode briefly mentions domestic violence and trauma“Even the smallest moments have great impact.” For entrepreneurs, Jake and Savannah

The ABQ Accent | EP11 - Monet Silva, MPA

Mar 19th, 2024 32m 16s

Monet Silva, MPAED, NM Coalition to End HomelessnessMonet Silva is a force. In her 16 years working with health-based and social justice nonprofits, her experience runs the gamut. While at one point she was providing health care in rural Hondur

The ABQ Accent | EP10 - Destiny Logan

Mar 5th, 2024 29m 53s

What does “being in community” look like to you? Destiny Logan shares her view on how creative and broad community really can be, how supporting your local community is more than where your dollars go. A Double Lobo, Destiny is rooted in New Me

The ABQ Accent | EP9 - David Estrada

Feb 19th, 2024 33m 47s

Beyond his unassuming demeanor, David Estrada is deeply compassionate and one of the hardest workers I’ve come across. As he states at the outset of our conversation, he believes in the power of finding commonalities to build connection with ot

The ABQ Accent | EP8 - Jennifer Burke

Feb 6th, 2024 32m 51s

Note: This podcast discusses topics of trauma and addiction.Jennifer Burke has a passion for helping young people and you can see her love in action at every turn of her hard work. As ED of Healing Addiction in our Community, Jenn, and her devo

The ABQ Accent | EP7 - Vaisu Desai Bronk

Jan 22nd, 2024 31m 29s

Vaisu’s interest in service and bringing community together has given her a world of experience, and not just in NM. In her own words, “life has a way of taking you places you should be.” We are glad she is here, sharing lifelong lessons from c

The ABQ Accent | EP6 - Denise Nava Wyrick

Dec 22nd, 2023 31m 21s

Denise Nava Wyrick | Mentor, dancer, writer, creator… Denise Nava Wyrick is a critical member of our city. After 10 years at the Albuquerque Community Foundation and co-creator of Matchbox Marketing, Denise knows the impact of collaboration – a

The ABQ Accent | EP5 - Shana Baker

Dec 11th, 2023 33m 8s

Shana Baker, Co-Founder, Albuquerque Involved Shana Baker asks the important questions. Like, “why not?!” With a legal background, extensive knowledge of political and nonprofit sectors, Shana puts her skills to work every day making a direct i

The ABQ Accent | EP4 - Melora Palmer

Nov 27th, 2023 27m 2s

Episode #4 – Melora Palmer, Executive Director, Global Ties ABQMelora Palmer believes we have a responsibility to one another and that upholding democracy has incredible ripple effects. Her wanderlust, humble but powerful perspective on her pur

The ABQ Accent | EP3 - David and Larry

Nov 13th, 2023 30m 41s

The power of community can make dreams come true. David and Larry discuss why it’s important to them to care for our city, and ask, “is there anything impossible to us?” In this convo the guys share perfect examples of how impactful personal st

The ABQ Accent | EP2 - Jodie Jepson

Nov 6th, 2023 28m 48s

This podcast promotes the voices of community members and City staff who we believe are catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers making a difference in our city. Like a spoken accent, we all have an inflection or emphasis on where we put our ene