Conversation to Transformation

Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio, Kelliann Beavers

At The Lincy Institute, a policy think tank headquartered at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, a team of researchers interview leaders in business, government, and community organizations amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Business, higher education, and workers on the frontline

Perhaps no other group could have observed the COVID-19 experience in Nevada as closely as people who had to work in person during the pandemic, in a variety of roles. In this final episode of the season, our very own, Dr. Kim Nehls, international business and higher education expert at UNLV’s Lee Business School, talks about her time interviewing teachers, healthcare professionals, public safety officers, and other essential workers who showed up despite industry closures to maintain the backbo...

May 16, 2023•33 min•Ep. 6

The Digital Divide: Broadband connectivity as an element of urban planning

The pandemic and consequent shift into virtual environments showed us that internet connectivity is now a basic necessity. In this episode, we sit down with Jeff Reiman, President of The Broadband Group, a telecommunications consultant and advisory group that works with local governments, developers, and wireless providers to build robust and innovative networks. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made ...

May 16, 2023•29 min•Ep. 5

Housing and reentry into the community after incarceration

The State of Nevada was experiencing a crisis of mass incarceration and a crisis of housing when the pandemic struck. In this episode of Conversation to Transformation, we sit down with Vera Moore, CEO and Founder of True Beginnings, a formerly incarcerated woman who shares her story of trauma and triumph to help women and families impacted by the criminal justice system. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast...

May 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 4

Domestic and sexual violence during a pandemic

Pandemics, mass shootings, and other societal crises can lead to increases in domestic violence, sexual abuse, and human trafficking. In this episode, CEO of the Nevada nonprofit SafeNest, Liz Ortenberger, discusses shelter, counseling, advocacy and gives us insights on innovative ways to foster prevention. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of...

May 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 3

Let us not forget: Leadership, partnership, and philanthropy during crisis

Punam Mathur is a longtime leader in Southern Nevada’s business and philanthropic community. In this episode of Conversation to Transformation, she talks about equity, compassion, vulnerability, and stepping into one’s power, as a variety of nonprofit partnerships emerge from the COVID-19 crisis. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, La...

May 16, 2023•31 min•Ep. 2

Lessons learned: A think tank team on equity, compassion, creativity & opportunity

UNLV researchers, Magdalena Martinez, Kelliann Beavers, Taylor Cummings, and Elia Del Carmen Solano-Patricio, talk about Nevada’s Covid experience, the motivation to capture the stories of key leaders and residents, and the role of compassion and equity in leadership decision-making. Thank you for tuning into this episode of Conversation to Transformation: Opportunities Borne from the Pandemic. This podcast is made possible through The Lincy Institute at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. For ...

May 16, 2023•26 min•Ep. 1

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