Episode 18: An urban school’s contribution to revitalization in today’s economy
Joining Traci for today’s podcast is Dr. Shuvra Das, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Detroit Mercy. Traci and Dr. Das address the school’s contribution to urban development for innovation and partnership as an academic institution in an urban city. The discussion highlights urban and industrial revitalization as it relates to Detroit and its own economy especially within the U.S. automotive industries. As part of […]
Episode 17: Equity in Evaluation: Native American Populations and other Underrepresented Groups
This podcast, with The Mark’s CEO Traci Shirachi and Evaluation Associate Leanne Tortez, explores evaluation through an equity framework. They discuss some of the challenges and best practices when evaluating Native American populations and other underrepresented groups. They also talk about how we can begin to face our own individual biases and the importance of having a […]
Episode 16: Remote learning for hands-on university chemistry students
Jack F. Eichler, UCR Distinguished Teaching Professor and Associate Professor of Teaching in Chemistry (LSOE) joins Traci on today’s podcast. Topics of discussion include the difference between a teaching professor and a research professor. They also speak about the reason why tuition costs still need to be maintained at research universities despite virtual learning. Jack emphasizes the impact of remote learning […]
Episode 15: What you need to know about the brain and our virtual work environments
Please join us for our next podcast featuring Chris Kello Interim Vice Provost and Graduate Dean at UC Merced and Mary Hegarty a Professor and Associate Dean at UC Santa Barbara. Chris has over 100 publications across a variety of fields and research communities, with a broad emphasis on interdisciplinary studies of human behavior. Mary’s […]
Episode 14: Staying informed using a digital data strategy and identifying key objectives
Traci and Isabelle discuss Isabelle’s collaborative approach to a strong digital strategy. Particularly, the challenges and fears around data, framing the problem, and how to address solutions by listening to the story the data is telling. Isabelle is a strategic marketing leader with over 20 years of experience optimizing customer-centric digital transformation in healthcareand nonprofit management. As a […]
Episode 13: Mental health takes priority amidst pandemic: Bringing music therapy into the home
Traci talks with Roz Huang, CEO/Co-Founder of Athena Music & Wellness Therapy and CEO of Dandelion Global, and Angelo Molino, co-founder of Athena Music & Wellness Therapy and early-childhood music educator, about the mission behind their music and their new app, TuneWell. TuneWell provides clinically proven music therapy songs, videos, and exercises to improve mental […]
Episode 12: What can data do for you? The Mark may have the answers.
Do you know what it’s like to manage an organization and not have clarity around decision-making? To be impacted by external factors on a consistent basis and unable to make sense of it? Do you feel like you’re implementing technology or looking at a lot of data or statistics but getting the sense you don’t […]
Episode 11: 2020 Women on Boards: Big Push for Diversity on Corporate Boards
Today is a big year for the topic of diversity and surprisingly enough it is also the 100th year of a woman’s right to vote. I had the pleasure of interviewing Betsy Berkhemer-Credaire who is the CEO of 2020 Women on Boards. Betsy shares her insights and best practices with listeners for how to start […]
Episode 10: Conscious Capital: Social Ventures as part of The Resolution Project
The Resolution Project was started in 2007. The non-profit organization is geared towards empowering and developing socially responsible young leaders. These individuals want to make a positive impact on their immediate communities. Join us to talk about the organization and the amazing ventures young leaders are putting together in the face of adversity. For example […]
Episode 9: Global Community: Pandemic and Gender Equality in Japan
I had the opportunity to talk and learn from Kaori Sasaki who is instrumental in demonstrating the power, knowledge and strength of the global community. Kaori is a phenomenal entrepreneur, innovator, leader and CEO of two companies, Unicul International Inc. and ewomen, Inc. Kaori has sat on corporate boards of many large public corporate companies […]