This week's episode of Let's Talk TRIO shines a light on the inspiring journey of Dr. Christabelle Dragoo! A TRIO alumna with a fascinating background, Dr. Dragoo shares her unique experience as a non-traditional student. Get ready to hear how she transitioned from hairstylist to accomplished researcher and the resilience it took to earn her PhD. Tune in for a powerful story of persistence and the transformative impact of TRIO!
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A heartfelt thanks to our individual donors and Patrons on Patreon
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- Dr. Ryan Barone
- Dr. Jeff Nepute
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- Felicia Rivera
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A huge thanks to our corporate sponsors
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Cover Art and Voice Over Work
Cover Art: Raul Perez
Voice Over Ad for Longsdale Publishing and StudentAccess: Amelia Castaneda
Voice Over Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval
The Let’s Talk TRIO Podcast Team
John Russell: Music Composer, Music Performer, Audio Engineer, and Post-Production Editor
Amelia Castaneda: Script Supervisor, Marketing Manager, Social Manager, and Producer
Juan M. Rivas: Executive Producer & Host
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