Explore every episode of the podcast Civic Warriors
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| Civic Warriors Episode 75: How Community Foundations Amplify Giving With Greater Houston Community Foundation | 11 Nov 2025 | 00:34:19 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Steve Maislin, President and CEO of the Greater Houston Community Foundation (GHCF), to explore how community foundations drive meaningful, lasting impact. Steve shares his journey to The Community Foundation and discusses how the organization partners with local nonprofits and stewards charitable assets to strengthen the Houston region. We’ll dive into the role of donor advised funds (DAFs), the importance of strategic philanthropy, and how The Community Foundationis celebrating 30 years of inspiring generosity and community collaboration. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 74: Empowering Families and Inspiring Hope With Family Promise of Bergen County | 22 Sep 2025 | 00:41:33 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Kate Duggan, Executive Director, and Paul Shackford, Board President & Trustee of Family Promise of Bergen County. Kate and Paul share how they became involved with the organization and the impact it has on families facing housing and food insecurity. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 65: Advocacy and Awareness With Blinded Veterans Association | 03 Oct 2024 | 00:53:46 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Donald Overton, National Executive Director of Blinded Veterans Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 64: Combating Isolation and Finding Community With Project Refit | 03 Sep 2024 | 00:29:15 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with James Corbett, Co-Founder of Project Refit. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 63: Fundraising Home Runs With Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund | 23 Jul 2024 | 00:34:32 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Melany Duval, Senior Vice President and Chief Philanthropy Officer of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 62: The Race for Inclusion With Special Olympics Florida | 25 Jun 2024 | 00:38:40 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors, where we speak with Sherry Wheelock, | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 61: Impact Accounting With IFVI | 30 May 2024 | 00:42:31 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rob Zochowski, President and CEO of International Foundation for Valuing Impacts (IFVI). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 60: Mental Health Awareness With The Wake Up Project | 30 Apr 2024 | 00:48:06 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Vince Giardino, Founder of The Wake Up Project. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 59: BookSmiles: Spreading Joy and Literacy with Larry Abrams | 02 Apr 2024 | 00:26:19 | |
Join us for an exciting episode of Civic Warriors with our guest Larry Abrams, Founder of BookSmiles, a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that distributes new and gently used children's books to children and families living in underserved communities. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 58: Let’s Collaborate With NJ Association of Community Providers | 13 Mar 2024 | 00:41:06 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, Brad sits down with Valerie Sellers, Chief Executive Officer of the New Jersey Association of Community Providers (NJACP). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 57: How Veterans Are Becoming Warrior Strong | 27 Feb 2024 | 00:37:40 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Tom Tice, Chief Executive Officer of Warrior Strong. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 56: Let’s Learn More About Epilepsy | 12 Feb 2024 | 00:33:17 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with David Manchon, Executive Director of the Epilepsy Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 73: Supporting Service Members On Their Terms With Sound Off | 14 Aug 2025 | 00:42:15 | |
In this episode, William Negley shares his personal journey and motivation behind founding Sound Off, a non-profit dedicated to breaking down the cultural, bureaucratic, and psychological barriers that often prevent veterans and service members from seeking mental health support. He explains how Sound Off’s unique model and innovative app are transforming access to care, connecting previously unserved populations with the help they need. William also highlights the organization’s partnerships with other groups to maximize impact and reach more veterans in need. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 55: How The Waterfront Project Is Tackling the Housing Crisis | 15 Jan 2024 | 00:51:41 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carol Sainthilaire, Executive Director, and Lissette Diaz, Legal Director, of The Waterfront Project, Inc. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 54: You Can’t Fire Cinderella With No1Hungryin EHC | 17 Nov 2023 | 00:20:49 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Angela Krukauskas, Founder and Director, of No1HungryinEHC. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 53: Supporting Women Leaders with She Should Run | 03 Nov 2023 | 00:38:34 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Kaitlyn Newman, Director of Development, from She Should Run. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 52: Alzheimer’s & Caregiver’s Awareness With the Alzheimer’s Association | 01 Nov 2023 | 00:35:42 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Donna McGowan, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association Rhode Island Chapter, and Stephanie Mansour, Senior Manager at Withum and Board member of the Alzheimer’s Association. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 51: Corporate Giving with the PSEG Foundation | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:36:24 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Maria Spina, Manager of the PSEG Foundation. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 50: Data Advocacy with Dance Data Project | 26 Jul 2023 | 00:55:25 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Elizabeth Yntema, President and Founder, of Dance Data Project (DDP). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 49: Patient Advocacy and Support With The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 18 May 2023 | 00:30:10 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Stacy Kreizman, Senior Manager of Patient and Community Outreach, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 48: Community Banking with ICBA | 26 Apr 2023 | 00:34:46 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rebeca Romero Rainey, President & CEO, of Independent Community Bankers of America - ICBA. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 47: Fighting and Surviving Cancer With Amanda Ferraro | 19 Apr 2023 | 00:47:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Amanda Ferraro, a two-time cancer survivor and patient advocate for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 46: Volunteering and Campaigning for a Great Cause With the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | 04 Apr 2023 | 00:37:01 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Sheri Kirkpatrick, Campaign Development Manager, from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 72: Philanthropy in Action With California Fire Foundation | 26 Jun 2025 | 00:40:05 | |
Join us for this episode of Civic Warriors as we speak with Angie Carmignani, Executive Director of the California Fire Foundation (CFF). CFF is a nonprofit that provides emotional and financial assistance to fallen firefighters’ families, active firefighters, and the communities they serve. Angie shares how CFF supports California communities before, during, and after disasters, funds safety-focused projects, and ensures both professional and volunteer firefighters get the help they need. She also discusses the power of philanthropy in the firefighter community, the importance of connecting with donors, and how the foundation is responding to the recent LA fires. To learn more or support their work, visit cafirefoundation.org. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 45: Changing Today’s Workforce With Out for Undergrad(O4U) | 13 Mar 2023 | 00:50:52 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Cindi Love, CEO, from Out for Undergrad(O4U). We are also joined by Bill Bradshaw, Director of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion from Withum. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 44: Impact Investing with Ellavoz | 01 Mar 2023 | 00:32:55 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Bob Hutchins, CEO, from Ellavoz Impact Capital | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 43: Innovative Problem Solving with Mission:Cure | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:24:23 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Megan Golden, Co-Founder & CEO, from Mission:Cure. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 42: Building Playgrounds for Everybody With Build Jake’s Place | 17 Jan 2023 | 00:21:02 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Arthur Aston, Executive Director, from Build Jake’s Place. Listen to learn how Build Jake’s Place spreads awareness through education and advocacy efforts, the costs associated with building an inclusive playground, and how they raise funds to build these playgrounds. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 41: The Future of Early Childhood Education With Strong Starts for Success | 28 Nov 2022 | 00:24:54 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Hailey Breitenfeld, Founder & Executive Director of Strong Starts for Success. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 40: Supporting Our Veterans With Operation Hat Trick | 09 Nov 2022 | 00:29:16 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Dot Sheehan, Founder & President of Operation Hat Trick. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 39: Fire Prevention Awareness with Jon Kessler | 28 Oct 2022 | 00:28:43 | |
On this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Assistant Chief, Jon Kessler, of the Montgomery Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1. October is fire prevention month – so he shares some top fire prevention tips everybody should know. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 38: Restoring Natural Habitats With the Irvine Ranch Conservancy | 03 Oct 2022 | 00:38:19 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Mike O’Connell, President & CEO, and Dave Raetz, Vice President & COO, from the Irvine Ranch Conservancy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 37: Make Giving a Habit with Daffy | 12 Sep 2022 | 00:35:31 | |
| Civic Warriors Episode 36: Celebrating 100 Years of Service With the YMCA | 18 May 2022 | 00:22:54 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Rose Cushing, President and CEO of YMCA of Metuchen, Edison, Woodbridge and South Amboy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 71: Protecting Our Planet With Perpetual Use | 14 May 2025 | 00:35:54 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, hosts speak with Ellie Moss and Dagny Tucker, Co-Founders and Co-Executive Directors of Perpetual Use, a nonprofit organization tackling the challenge of single-use waste through immersive reuse systems. They share the story behind launching Perpetual, their innovative approach to reducing waste and the cities they’re currently partnering with. The conversation also explores the process of implementing a large-scale reuse infrastructure and its projected outcome.
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| Civic Warriors Episode 35: Giving the Gift of Hope | 28 Apr 2022 | 00:37:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Carmine Deo, Executive Director and Peggy Banko, Development Director of Community Hope. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 34: Accepting Non Fungible Token (NFT) Donations | 06 Apr 2022 | 00:46:08 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Joe Agoada, Founder & CEO of Sostento. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 33: Understanding the Importance of Crypto Donations with Engiven | 23 Mar 2022 | 00:34:49 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with James Lawrence Co-Founder and CEO of Engiven. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 32: Insight on Cryptocurrency with The Giving Block | 08 Mar 2022 | 00:28:55 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Alex Wilson, Co-Founder of The Giving Block. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 31: Understanding Political Action Committees with NABPAC | 22 Feb 2022 | 00:37:39 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Micaela Isler, Executive Director of the National Association of Business Political Action Committees (NABPAC). | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 30: Hip Hop for Change | 10 Feb 2022 | 00:33:35 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we speak with Khafre Jay, founder and Executive Director of Hip Hop for Change. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 29: Finding Strength in the Family Ecosystem | 06 Dec 2021 | 01:00:31 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Kathy Rivera, Executive Director and CEO, and Elissa Smilowitz, Director of Triage, Emergency & Suicide Prevention Services, from North Shore Child & Family Guidance Center. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 28: Mission Possible at Clinic+O | 09 Nov 2021 | 00:54:25 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Nasser Diallo, CEO of Clinic+O, a tech-enabled network of medical providers and partners that offer primary care services to marginalized communities in West Africa. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 27: OnePULSE Foundation | 05 Oct 2021 | 01:13:43 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with owner of PULSE night club and founder and CEO of nonprofit onePULSE Foundation, Barbara Poma, as well as Scott Bowman, Chief Communication and Government Relations Officer. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 26: Thoughtful Schooling at Prentice | 30 Aug 2021 | 00:43:20 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Caroline Cecil, Chief Financial Officer at The Prentice School. Check out this episode to find out more about how Prentice gracefully combines thoughtfulness into their day to day operations. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 70: The Giving Circle Movement With Grapevine Giving | 23 Apr 2025 | 00:32:00 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors, we sit down with Emily Rasmussen, Founder & CEO of Grapevine Giving, to explore the power of collective philanthropy through the Giving Circle movement. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 25: Embrella & Felix | 05 Aug 2021 | 01:26:27 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Darryl McDaniels, "DMC", co-founder of the Felix Organization and Corinne LeBaron CEO of Embrella Academy. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 24: Preventing Pandemics | 07 Jun 2021 | 00:50:44 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Bhavana Chilukuri, Director of Programs at Dalberg Catalyst. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 23: Soldier Passion Reignited | 10 May 2021 | 01:08:15 | |
In this episode of Civic Warriors we speak with Harrison Bernstein, Founder and Executive Director of Soldiers to Sidelines. | |||
| Civic Warriors Episode 22: New Jersey’s Nature Visionaries | 06 Apr 2021 | 01:03:45 | |
Brad and Ashley chat with Eric Stiles, CEO and President of New Jersey Audubon about the major benefits of being in nature and how time spent in nature is needed now more than ever not only for the people, but for the economy and for the health of communities as a whole. Understanding wildlife around you is for more than the local bird enthusiast. As a fundamental right, it is meant for and benefits all people impacting generations to come. | |||