Who Helped You? Michael Tubbs & Maryann Santella

This Helps with Marlon Morgan · Nov 5, 2026 · 1h 7m

Michael Tubbs is the former mayor of Stockton, California, and founder of End Poverty in California (EPIC). Maryann Santella is a longtime educator and school administrator who has spent more than 30 years supporting students in Stockton, where she now serves as Director of Student Services.

As part of our new "Who Helped You?" series, Michael and Maryann join Marlon to reflect on the relationship that began when Michael was a teenager and Maryann was his school counselor. They discuss the power of having someone in your corner, the importance of believing in young people's potential, and how…