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008 – Change Agents – Luis Treviño Garza, Policy Manager at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion

July 30, 2019 od2019 Government, Non-Governmental Organizations, Society Comments Off on 008 – Change Agents – Luis Treviño Garza, Policy Manager at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion

Luis Trevino Garza speaks about his work as a Policy Manager at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI). AFI is an international organization that was formed in partnership by more than one hundred regulators and central banks in developing countries with the purpose of providing alternatives to traditional financial services.

Since 2008, AFI has been engaged in the exploration and promotion of innovative and successful financial inclusion policy solutions. While AFI’s working groups provide leadership and expertise in clearly defined traditional policy fields, the AFI network is constantly monitoring new developments and maintains a commitment to supporting financial inclusion efforts in emerging fields and regions.

007 – Change Agents – Ash Kumra Executive, Entrepreneur, and Radio Show Host

July 29, 2019 od2019 Business, Entrepreneurship, Leadership Comments Off on 007 – Change Agents – Ash Kumra Executive, Entrepreneur, and Radio Show Host
Interview aired on June 11, 2019

Ash Kumra is a radio show host, community builder, meditation coach, and global speaker. He has spoken across the globe to several dozen organizations and interviewed over 500 luminaries including Dr. OZ, Dave Meltzer and Dr. Drew. He has taken his passion for meditation and mindfulness to help create Peak Meditation, a performance brand to help people achieve their peak state.

Mr. Kumra speaks about his leadership journey and what he is passionate in business. leadership and life.

006 – Change Agents – Kashif Zubair CEO of Adroit

July 29, 2019 od2019 Business, Leadership Comments Off on 006 – Change Agents – Kashif Zubair CEO of Adroit
Interview aired on June 4, 2019

Kashif Zubair is the CEO of Adroit, an organization that collaborates with senior management across all industries, who seek the expertise and objective advice to address their most critical issues and opportunities around people, process, and product/service.

Mr. Zubair speaks about his personal journey, personality assessment systems, and his volunteer service in Rotary International.

005 – Change Agents – Greg McCord Director of IT and Product Security at CalAmp

July 29, 2019 od2019 Business, Leadership Comments Off on 005 – Change Agents – Greg McCord Director of IT and Product Security at CalAmp

Interview aired on May 28, 2019

Greg McCord is DIrector of IT and Product Security at CalAmp and is a highly credentialed and experienced Security Leader that protects, defends and secures information systems utilizing industry best practices to provide common sense technological, strategic, and capability solutions. 

Mr. McCord speaks about the importance of cyber security and the rise of IT professionals into C level positions.

004 – Change Agents – Xavier Reyes CEO of Alta Public Schools

July 28, 2019 od2019 Education, Non Profit Organizations Comments Off on 004 – Change Agents – Xavier Reyes CEO of Alta Public Schools
Interview aired on May 7, 2019

Xavier Reyes speaks about his personal leadership journey and founding Alta Public School.

Alta Public Schools (APS) has implemented model schools of life-long learning through the International Baccalaureate education program in the United States. APS has 3 schools in Los Angeles and is in the process of opening a school in Orange County.

003 – Change Agents – Synergy4Vets Helping Veterans Transition into Civilian Employment

July 28, 2019 od2019 Armed Forces, Leadership, Non Profit Organizations Comments Off on 003 – Change Agents – Synergy4Vets Helping Veterans Transition into Civilian Employment

Interview aired on April 30, 2019

Interview with Dieter Trippel US Army veteran Lieutenant Colonel, Erik Delgadillo US Marine veteran Gunnery Sergeant, Greg MacCord US Air Force veteran Staff Sergeant, and Kashif Zubair Board Member of Synergy4Vets.

Synergy4Vets has a comprehensive approach attending to and supporting service members, veterans and their families

002 – Change Agents – Alfredo Rubalcava CEO of Magnolia Public Schools

July 28, 2019 od2019 Education, Leadership, Non Profit Organizations Comments Off on 002 – Change Agents – Alfredo Rubalcava CEO of Magnolia Public Schools
Interview aired on April 16, 2019

Alfredo Rubalcava is the Chief Executive Officer of Magnolia Public Schools (MPS), a non-profit charter school organization that has 10 public charter schools located in Southern California. MPS focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM), and offers various study electives in mathematics, robotics, chess tournaments, among others.

Mrs Rubalcava speaks about his personal journey in leadership and the impact of STEAM education in under-served communities.

001 – Change Agents – Shazeen Mufti on Women in Leadership

July 28, 2019 od2019 Leadership, Non Profit Organizations Comments Off on 001 – Change Agents – Shazeen Mufti on Women in Leadership
Interviewed aired on April 2, 2019

Shazeen Mufti is a non-profit and leadership consultant that specializes in process improvement, process design, and implementation of growth strategy. Shazeen’s prior experience includes Executive Director, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Financial Officer of various non-profit organizations.

During this interview, Mrs. Mufti speaks about leadership gender gap, women in leadership, and challenges that women are facing in leadership roles.