SNHU Agents of Change Podcast

Beyond Borders: Healing Across the Frontlines feat. Dr. David Olges, a two-time recipient of the American Counseling Association’s prestigious Kitty Coles Human Rights Award, shares groundbreaking insights on mental health counseling in Ukraine during an active war. This episode explores Dr. Olge's work creating the first-ever international conflict-zone mental health model and how it's now being app...

Women's Leadership in the 21st Century: Part 2 of the interview Jhenise Cochrane, a SNHU alumni and an author of the book titled Becoming an Effective Leader. A Leadership Guide and Journal (https://becominganeffectiveleader.co/) . Summary: This podcast episode explores the complex landscape of women's leadership, examining the unique challenges, distinctive strengths, and transformative potential of women in leadership roles while...

Grammy Award Artist Kabaka Pyramid shares his perspectives on the roots and rhythms of Caribbean Black History. Special Guest Interviewer: Southern New Hampshire University PenMen Winner & Alumni Nacyllia Chambers. Edited by Tom Anastasi. Host & Director: Dr. Hector R. Garcia 

             Kabaka Pyramid 

Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon, is a Grammy Award-winning Rastafarian lyricist kno...

In this special Black History Month podcast, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Program Manager Jen Torres, discusses antiblackness in the LatinX community. Guest interviewers: SNHU Penmen Award-winning student Samantha Spearin and SNHU alumni student Racquel Becknel. Producer: SNHU Student Kenya Miller Robinson. Edited by Racquel Becknel. Director & Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia. 

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In this special 2025 Black History Month podcast, the Honorable Jaime Harrison, 2024-2025 Chairman of the U.S. Democratic National Committee, provides his personal reflections on the importance of Black History in the U.S. This podcast also features SNHU student and PenMen Award Winner Ana Duarte who serves as the guest interviewer for this podcast. Director: Dr. Laman Tasch. 

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Part III, "Supporting Students Experiencing Domestic Abuse,": Guests discuss various definitions of domestic abuse, power dynamics, and myths to provide strategies for supporting affected learners.

Hosts: Laman Tasch & Dr. Amanda Dolan. Guests: Dr. Caroline Perjessy (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Beth Anderson (Associate Director of the Deborah L. Coffin...

Breaking Barriers, Part II, “Empowered Connections: Unlocking Healthy Relationships,” explores how early education about healthy relationships shapes future decisions, empowers women, impacts power dynamics, and dispels myths surrounding abusive relationships, ultimately contributing to personal well-being and success. Director/Producer: Laman Tasch; Host: Dr. Amanda Dolan (Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Design Team); Gues...

This series will explore how higher education can support and empower survivors. Through expert insights and inspiring stories, we examine challenges, highlight solutions, and showcase education's transformative power in rebuilding lives and fostering resilience.

Part I “Defining The Invisible: Domestic Abuse 1:1” explores common misconceptions, societal factors, langu...

Inside Jonestown: Stephan G. Jones, Son of the Rev. Jim Jones, Speaks on Family, Faith, and Survival - In this episode, Stephan G. Jones opens up about his childhood growing up with the Rev. Jim Jones, his experiences in the Jonestown cult, the devastating events of its tragic end, and his path to understanding, healing, and survival after the unfathomable losses in Jonestown.  Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia; Special Guest Interviewer ...

Presentation by Dr.Laman Tasch, Dr. Tom Anastasi, Prof. Jeremy Pedigo, and ASHU Director of AI Operations David Humphreys. In this presentation, Dr. Laman Tasch, Dr. Tom Anastasi, Prof. Jeremy Pedigo, and SNHU Director of AI Operations David Humphreys discuss what everyone needs to know to be savvy voters in an age when artificial intelligence increasingly influences the information available to us. If you are interested in the lin...

Branch Davidian follower Kristin Hunsaker updates us on the sect's current status, the Mt. Carmel compound, and the Branch Davidians' future outlook. Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia. 

               Kristin Hunsaker 

      Instagram: @color_cool_forest

      Facebook: Kristin Hunsaker

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                                    Mt. Carmel Site 2024

Church at Mt. Carmel at the site of the former Branch Davidian Compound

In the culminating event of the 2024 Black History Month celebrations, SNHU Student Minority Group members interview Dr. Marc Johnson who spearheads the SNHU Black Learner Initiative.  

Special Student Guest Interviewers & Producers: 

Ana Duarte, Student Minority Group Lead

Megan Smith, Student Minority Group Member 

Podcast professionally edited by Megan Smith

Executive Producer/Director/Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia