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The People of Penn State
Welcome to The People of Penn State, the podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association sharing the stories of Nittany Lions making an impact on the world.
Hosted by Katie Farnan ’19, each episode features conversations with Penn Staters who are making their mark in business, science, sports, the arts, and beyond. From career journeys to personal milestones, discover the experiences, ideas, and connections that make the Penn State community so special.
Wherever life takes Penn Staters, there’s…
Episodes
The People of Penn StateEpisode 38 — Managing Director of Strategy And Innovation At Wells Fargo Advisors, Joe Nadreau '93
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, we're joined by Joe Nadreau (1993 - Smeal), who recently retired from his position of Managing Director of…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 37 — Athlete Representation With NFL Player Agent Jim Ivler '90
Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State! On today's show, we're joined by NFL Player Agent, Jim Ivler (1990 - History)! He takes us inside the…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 36 — Founder Of Black Doctors Consortium, Center For Health Equity, And R.E.A.L. Concierge Medicine, Dr. Ala Stanford
Start your weekend off with another episode of The People of Penn State! Today, we welcome alumna Dr. Ala Stanford to the program for an insightful…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 35 — NIL Special With Michael Mauti '12: Letterman Founder Of Lions Legacy Club
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the most talked about topics in college athletics and has drastically changed the landscape of sports at the…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 34 — NIL Special With Kerry Small '87: Executive Director of Success With Honor
Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) is one of the most talked about topics in college athletics and has drastically changed the landscape of sports at the…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 33 — Director For Operations And Exercise Director For The Tactical Training Group, Pacific, Captain Thomas Ulmer '96
Captain Thomas Ulmer '96 is a commissioned Naval Officer with 27 years of experience. A Surface Warfare Officer, he has commanded two Navy warships and led…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 32 — Film And Video Production With Dawn L. Manning '00
Through her work in video and film production, alumna Dawn L. Manning '00 has worked with some of the biggest names in the entertainment and music industry…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 31 — Cybersecurity Training With Dr. John N. Just '01
Ever received one of those pesky phishing emails or phone calls from someone trying to scam you by pretending to be someone else? Then you'll find this episode…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 30 — A Passion Of Storytelling With Shadé Olasimbo '12, Producer, Editor, and Videographer
Shadé Olasimbo (2012 - Broadcast Journalism) is an Emmy-nominated video producer, editor, and videographer based in Atlanta where she runs FCOlasimbo…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 29 — Co-Founder of Saint Rocco’s Treats, Kolby Rush '21
Saint Rocco’s Treats aims to foster freshness, quality, and transparency in the dog food and treat industry. Founded by alumnus Kolby Rush (2021 - Finance) and…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 28 — Executive Project Manager for the Kansas City Chiefs, Katie Kemmerer '18
Welcome to another episode of The People of Penn State -- a podcast by the Penn State Alumni Association. In this episode we're joined by Katie Kemmerer (2018…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 27 — Princeton University Social Media Specialist, Maddy Pryor '13
Our first episode of 2023 is a fun one, as we talk with Maddy Pryor '13, a Social Media Specialist at Princeton University! Joined by our host, Paul Clifford…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 26 — Writing About Wine, Spirits, Food, and Travel With Brian Freedman
Are you a big fan of wine and spirits? How about food and travel? This episode of The People of Penn State combines all of those things into one great show as…
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Episode 25 — #OnTheStacks Podcast Host Bill Corcoran Jr. '11
Alumnus Bill Corcoran Jr. '11, is the Founder and Host of the #OnTheStacks Podcast. Since its inception in 2020, the podcast has ranked in the top 2% of…
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Episode 24 — Creator Of #LightUpMBC Live, Tami Eagle Bowling
Tami Eagle Bowling is the creator of #LightUpMBC Live, a virtual broadcast that shines a light on the importance of awareness and funding for Stage 4…
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Episode 23 — Aesthetic Care With Albert Ko M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery
Albert Ko, M.D., President at Northern New Jersey Plastic Surgery, is our guest for Episode 23 of The People of Penn State. Dr. Ko is highly qualified and…
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Episode 22 — Economic Development And Climate Resilience With Sebastian Africano '99
Sebastian Africano '99 has spent the past 23 years working on making the world more hospitable for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid. He’s worked on…
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Episode 21 — Multilingual Communication Services With Wendy Pease '85
You'd best describe Wendy Pease '85 as a cultural wordsmith. On today's episode of The People of Penn State, Wendy joins us to discuss her role as Owner and…
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Episode 20 — Award-Winning Journalist, Jeff Ballou '90
Jeff Ballou '90 has reached some incredible heights as an award-winning journalist and currently serves as News Editor for the Al Jazeera Media Network's…
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Episode 19 — Covering The American Presidency With Ben Feller '92
This is the audio recording from our special episode of The People of Penn State, originally aired as a livestream as part of We Are Weekend. Our guest for the…
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Episode 18 — Director Of The Ruth Matthews Bourger Women With Children Program, Katherine Pohlidal
Another great story to share on this episode of The People of Penn State, as Katherine Pohlidal joined us to discuss her work as the Director of the nationally…
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Episode 17 — How To Become A Successful Entrepreneur With Marc Kramer '91
Looking to become an entrepreneur or just simply interested in entrepreneurship? Listen to today's episode of The People of Penn State! Marc Kramer '91…
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Episode 16 — Artistic Director of the American Shakespeare Center, Brandon Carter '14
Brandon Carter's passion is Shakespeare. His mission is to “Break the Legacy” of what Shakespeare roles look and sound like, especially at an epicenter of…
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Episode 15 — Attorney At Law And Author Of "Just in the Nick of Time," David Savitz '65
On today's episode of The People of Penn State, Attorney at Law and accomplished author David Savitz '65 joins the show. David chatted with us about his role…
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Episode 13 — Owner Of Hoagies & Hops Of Indianapolis, Kristina Mazza '02
We don't advise you listen to this episode of The People of Penn State on a hungry stomach! We're joined by Kristina Mazza '02, the owner of Hoagies & Hops…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 12 — Writing A Series Of Children's Books With CEO and Author of "Gameday In The USA," Marnie Schneider '90
Marnie Schneider '90 as taken her experiences attending Penn State Football and Philadelphia Eagles games, and turned them into a highly successful series of…
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Episode 11 — The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company
The J2 Spotlight Musical Theater Company was the brainchild of Penn State alumni James P. Jimirro and Robert W. Schneider. The company presents professional…
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Episode 10 — The Hope Gala
The NYC Hope Gala is a 100% volunteer-led annual gala and year-round fundraising organization established to support the fundraising efforts of Penn State…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 9 — Education Activism And Inspirational Speaking With Brian Anthony Davis '18
Brian Anthony Davis '18 is an Educator Activist and Inspirational Speaker, and he joined us for a great conversation on The People of Penn State. He joined…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 8 — Retired U.S. Navy Lieutenant Ryan K. Brown, Jr., '13, '21g
If alumnus Ryan K. Brown, Jr. '13, '21g, were to ever write a book, it'd be titled "Staying Busy." Since graduating from the Penn State College of Arts and…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 7 — Professional Track Sprint Cyclist, Mandy Marquardt '14
Professional Track Sprint Cyclist Mandy Marquardt '14 joins The People of Penn State to give us an inside look at her journey to competing for the USA Cycling…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 6 — Tony Award-Winning Theater Producer, Mike Karns '11
In today's episode of The People of Penn State podcast, we hear from Mike Karns '11. Mike is a Tony Award-winning theater producer, and the founder and CEO of…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 5 — Paula Trimble '98, Policy Chief and Small Business Programs Director at the Space Development Agency in the U.S. Department of Defense
The People of Penn State is back from our "bye week" over the Thanksgiving holiday, and we've got another great conversation for you to listen to! In this…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 4 — John Amaechi OBE
In Episode Four of The People of Penn State, we chat with John Amaechi OBE! John is a respected organizational psychologist, best-selling New York Times…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 3 — Endurance Athlete And Advocate, Daniel Berlin '92
Daniel Berlin '92 has never let his vision loss affect the life he wanted to live. Dan is co-founder and former CEO of Rodelle, a world-leading vanilla extract…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 2 — CEO And Founder Of TORCH Warrior Wear, Haley McClain Hill '18
In Episode Two of The People of Penn State. we're joined by US Air Force First Lieutenant, NFL Cheerleader and Entrepreneur, Haley McClain Hill '18! Haley…
The People of Penn StateEpisode 1 — Team USA Paralympian, Jake Schrom '11
The inaugural episode of The People of Penn State is here! In our very first episode, host Paul Clifford '20g is joined by Penn State alumnus and Paralympian…
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Introducing: The People of Penn State Podcast
The People of Penn State, a podcast from the Penn State Alumni Association, will share the stories of Penn Staters doing inspiring or impactful things across…