Local.Global.Nevada (L.G.N)
L.G.N stands for Local.Global Nevada. Earlier Diplochatz, it is Northern Nevada International Center's (NNIC) rebranded podcast show. We are creating interactive interview-based audio-visual content that highlight the impact of NNIC locally and around the world. Local. Global. Nevada is NNIC's voice to the community. It is a human-centered podcast that brings international, immigrant and refugee stories to the forefront. It is aimed to explain how global events shape Northern Nevada, and foster (encourage) dialogue that builds trust across cultures. Amplifying local voices weaving in global perspectives, the podcast serves as a bridge of diplomacy, connection, and understanding. We ensure that when new Nevadans thrive, our community is stronger. We talk about the work NNIC is doing, bringing in experts to break down complex global issues and the U.S. policies, and explain how it affects Northern Nevada. L.G.N is hosted by Yulia Rajeh, Marketing and Strategic Communication Specialist for NNIC. New L.G.N episodes will be out every two weeks. To learn more about the Northern Nevada International Center you can visit our website www.nnic.org
Episodes
In Episode 9 of L.G.N., I meet with Princess Kubuya to talk about what it really looks like for immigrants to navigate employment rules and workforce participation in the U.S. Princess, a refugee from the Democratic Republic of Congo, came to Reno in 2016 with her father and siblings and is now the first in her family to graduate from the Institution of Higher Education (University of Nevada, Reno) with a degree in ...
In this Episode of L.G.N., I sat down with Amanda Mundt, NNIC’s Volunteer Program Coordinator, to talk about community response and what it really looks like when local organizations, churches, and advocates come together to support immigrant families. We had a very real conversation about the gaps, the challenges, and also the powerful ways people show up—whether it’s through volunteering, partnerships, or simply b...
In this episode of Local. Global. Nevada, I speak with Walid Sabooryar about the deeply personal experience of family reunification. Following our previous episode that explored the legal framework behind the process, this conversation focuses on the human side of immigration—what it means to wait for loved ones, navigate uncertainty, and hold onto hope while family members remain separated by borders. Walid shares ...
In Episode 6 of Local. Global. Nevada., I sit down with immigration legal represntative Annie Allen to talk about what many immigrant families experience when trying to reunite with their significant others. In this conversation, we focus on the legal side of family reunification: how the process works, who is eligible to petition for family members, and why waiting times and visa backlogs can keep families separate...
In this powerful episode of Local. Global. Nevada., we explore the strength, adaptability, and quiet leadership of immigrant women in our community.
Behind every resettled family is a woman navigating language barriers, cultural transitions, employment challenges, and the emotional weight of rebuilding life in a new country. Despite experiencing displacement, instability, and trauma, immigrant women often serve as th...
In this episode of L.G.N — Local. Global. Northern Nevada., we continue our conversation with immigrant families who call Reno home, diving deeper into the stories that shape our shared community.
From first impressions of life in Northern Nevada to the everyday moments that define belonging, families share how they are building roots, navigating new systems, and passing cultural traditions on to the next generation....
In this episode of L.G.N — Local. Global. Northern Nevada., we turn our focus close to home and meet the people who make Reno the vibrant, diverse community it is today.
Behind every immigrant family is a story of courage, adaptation, and hope. In Meet Your Neighbor, you listen to personal journeys of families who now call Reno home—sharing what it means to build a life in a new place, navigate cultural transitions, ...
In this episode of L.G.N — Local.Global.Nevada., we explore how recent shifts in federal refugee policy are reshaping the resettlement landscape in our region.
From changes in funding and admission priorities to evolving executive decisions, national policies have a direct and lasting impact on local communities. We break down what these changes mean for resettlement agencies, service providers, and—most importantly—...
Welcome to L.G.N, the next chapter of DiploChatz. In this debut episode, we introduce the rebrand and set the tone for the season with our first Ask an Expert conversation featuring Dr. Carina Black, Executive Director of the Northern Nevada International Center (NNIC).
We break down what refugee resettlement really means, who it serves, and how it works on the ground, spotlighting the vital role of the Northern Neva...
The NNIC marketing team has been working on rebranding our existing podcast, DiploChatz. We are finally ready to announce the launch date of our fresh start with L.G.N. (stands for Local.Global.Nevada).
DiploChatz welcomes you to our Second Season - Episode 3!
Episode 3 Description:
We will begin every DiploChatz show with a warm welcome to you!
On Episode 3 of DiploChatz, we are joined by Cheryl Erwin is a Certified Positive Discipline Lead Trainer and the co-author of several books and resources in the bestselling Positive Discipline series, including Positive Discipline for Single Parents,...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our Second Season - Episode 2!
Guest Co-Host: We are joined as a guest co-host on this second episode by Yulia Rajeh who is a Legal Case Assistant for NNIC's Refugee Resettlement Program.
Episode 2 Description:
We will begin every DiploChatz show with a warm welcome to you! We will take this opportunity to introduce you to our episode's guest co-host.
On Episode ...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our Second Season - Episode 1!
Guest Co-Host: We are joined on this first episode by Brandon Denney who is one of NNIC's Medical Coordinators as our DiploChatz Co-Host. Welcome, Brandon!!
Episode 1 Description:
We will begin every DiploChatz show with a warm welcome to you! We will take this opportunity to introduce you to our episode's co-host.
On Episode 1 of...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 10!
Episode 10 Description:
On Episode 10 of DiploChatz, we are joined by Chloe Hoy-Bianchi, NNIC Office Manager and World Refugee Day Celebration coordinator! Chloe has worked with NNIC's refugee clients since the end of 2019, first as a community volunteer. She joined the NNIC team in November 2020, working with the refugee families in multiple capaci...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 9!
Episode 9 Description:
DiploChatz Episode 9 is joined by Zeynep Evenson, Middle Years Program Coordinator from the Earl Wooster High School in Reno, Nevada, USA. During the first segment, Ms Evenson will chat with us about the International Baccalaureate Program (IB). During the second segment, NNIC's beloved intern Nicholas Bruk joins to us to chat abou...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 8!
Episode 8 Description:
DiploChatz Episode 8 is joined by Dr. Cyndy Soto Lopez from the DICE Center at the University of Nevada, Reno. In this episode, Dr. Soto Lopez talks about mental health and trauma and its impact on our daily life, especially in COVID-19 pandemic time.
Dr. Cyndy Soto Lopez also talks about the important work and ...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 7!
Episode 7 Description:
DiploChatz Episode 7 is joined by NNIC's Executive Director Dr. Carina Black. 2021 was another year of huge impact and accomplishments for NNIC! Listen to Dr. Black as she takes you back to 2021 and talks about some challenges and so many accomplishments that NNIC had. Carina will also talk about the goals and big plans that NN...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 6!
Episode 6 Description:
DiploChatz Episode 6 is joined by Dr. Yvonne Stedham who is a 2010 UNR Foundation Professor in the College of Business at the University of Nevada, Reno (UNR). Does the name sound familiar to you? Yes, you are right! Dr. Yvonne Stedham has been providing practical advice on how mindfulness can support you in your daily life in a seg...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 5!
Episode 5 Description:
DiploChatz Episode 5 is joined by the NNIC International Exchange Programs Manager Stacy Kinion who is running the Algerian Youth Leadership Program (AYLP). AYLP is a NNIC’s flagship international exchange program that celebrates 13th year anniversary in 2022. AYLP provides a leadership development opportunity for Algerian and Americ...
DiploChatz welcomes you to our First Season - Episode 4!
Episode 4 Description:
We kick off Episode 4 of DiploChatz by having an exclusive interview with Mr. Eskinder Negash. Mr. Negash is President and CEO of the U.S. Committee for Refugees and Immigrants (USCRI), an organization founded in 1911 to protect the rights and address the needs of persons in forced or voluntary migration worldwide and support their t...
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