Beyond the Dais - The Stories of El Paso County

An Interview with Project Angel Heart

This interview with Project Angel Heart's Government Affairs Coordinator, Nic Soucy, was recorded on October 2, 2023. In this episode we discuss Project Angel Heart's mission in the community and their increased ability to assist local residents with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Project Angel Heart, you can visit their website at https://www.projectangelheart.org/. You can also take a virtual tour or check out volunteer opportunities. If you'd prefer to give them a call, you can reach Project Angel Heart by dialing 303.830.0202.
If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.
If you'd prefer to watch a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Dream Centers

This interview with Dream Centers' CEO, Matthew Ayers, was recorded on September 20, 2023. In this episode we talk about how Dream Centers is helping the community and how ARPA grant funding from El Paso County has allowed them to expand their scope of helpful influence.
If you want to get involved with Dream Centers, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://www.dreamcenters.com/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Inside Out Youth Services

This interview with Inside Out Youth Services' Executive Director, Jessie Pocock, and Communications & Advocacy Director, Liss Smith, was recorded on September 21, 2023. In this episode we discuss Inside Out's various programs and the strides they have made with the help of ARPA grant funding from El Paso County.
If you want to learn more about Inside Out Youth Services, you can visit their website at https://insideoutys.org/. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with District Attorney Michael Allen

This interview with District Attorney Michael Allen was recorded on September 15, 2023. In this episode we talk about the different forms justice takes and why it's important to view it on a case-by-case basis.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.

An Interview with Jessie Kimber

This interview with Jessie Kimber, Vice President of Defense Development for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, was recorded on September 12, 2023. In this episode I spoke with Jessie about how El Paso County is uniquely positioned to attract defense businesses to town.
If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, please visit https://coloradospringschamberedc.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.
If you'd prefer to view a YouTube version of the recording, watch the embedded video below.
 

An Interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Planning & Community Development Meggan Herington

This interview with El Paso County Executive Director of Planning & Community Development (PCD) Meggan Herington was recorded on September 1, 2023. In this episode we talk about the facts and fiction surrounding PCD and why water is such an important topic of discussion.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Innovations in Aging

This interview with Innovations in Aging's Executive Director, Erin Maruzzella, was recorded on August 28, 2023. In this episode we discuss what an age-friendly community looks like and why it's important in a thriving region like El Paso County.
If you want to get involved with Innovations in Aging, you can learn more by visiting their website at https://innovationsinaging.org/. If you'd prefer, you can send an email to info@innovationsinaging.org. If you are interested in more stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting ARPA grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez

This interview with El Paso County Commissioner Longinos Gonzalez was recorded on August 18, 2023. In this episode we talk about how the Commissioner's past experience has prepared him for his role and why residents should be paying attention to the softening of the economy.
If you are interested in learning more about how El Paso County is communicating with its residents, please visit https://www.elpasoco.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

An Interview with Theresa Metcalf

This interview with Theresa Metcalf, Vice President of Economic Development for the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, was recorded on August 8, 2023. In this episode I spoke with Theresa about how important collaboration is to the economic growth of the region and the benefits of being part of the Chamber & EDC.
If you are interested in learning more about the Colorado Springs Chamber & EDC, please visit https://coloradospringschamberedc.com/. If you are interested in stories about organizations and projects in the community that are putting America Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) grant funding to good use, please visit https://admin.elpasoco.com/el-paso-county-arpa-stories/ and stay tuned to future episodes of this podcast.

Strategy Team Sessions: Volume 2

We've hit Episode 50! To celebrate, I brought back Strategy Team Sessions for Volume 2. This interview with El Paso County's Webmaster, Samantha Radomski, and Digital & Social Media Specialist, Deborah Contreras, was recorded on August 4, 2023.
Each time I record an episode of Strategy Team Sessions, which will probably be once a quarter, it will have a more casual feel, as I'll be speaking to co-workers who are on the team that I am a part of myself.
So kick back, relax, and enjoy the conversation! And as always, feel free to comment or reach out if you have any questions.