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March 25, 2024

Espresso Shot 32 with Alyssa Duany

Alyssa Duany serves as the Marketing and Communications Coordinator for the Center for Nonprofits & Philanthropy. She leads the Center's marketing initiatives by creating promotional materials, strategically planning and managing marketing campaigns, and coordinating with other MarCom departments.

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Feb. 7, 2024

6.4 Who Say's Nonprofit Can't Be Fun!

🎉 In latest episode of Coffee Talk...A Venue Mangers Guide, the group talks about Denise Parker's retirement and reminisce about their time together at CNP. Expect engaging stories, shared wisdom, and a sprinkle of laughter! The Center for Nonprofits and …

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Dec. 19, 2023

Espresso Shot 31 with Bush 285 Peer Mentors!

Today we welcome Vivian Ivory & Hilani Quinones. Both participated in the new Bush 285 Class as Peer Mentors. Vivian is a sophomore honors international studies major, minoring in French language and women & gender studies. She grew up overseas …

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Nov. 29, 2023

Espress Shot 30 with Cory Arcak

Cory Arcak served as Director of the MSC L.T. Jordan Institute for International Awareness at Texas A&M and as an Associate Director with the MSC Student Programs Office. With a background in anthropology, the arts, and education, she served the …

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Nov. 10, 2023

Espresso Shot 29 with Joe Recio

Today we welcome Joe Recio. He is originally from Houston, Texas, graduated in 2009 with a BA in Sociology from Sam Houston State. Originally, he had planned to go into teaching at the junior college level, but after grad school …

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Nov. 1, 2023

Expresso Shot 28 with Clay Bryan

Clay Bryan grew up in Jacksonville, Florida. He has no relation to Bryan, Texas; has definitely checked. Proud husband and father. He joined the Air Force in 2005, spent 7+ year’s in Washington D.C. working for the Intelligence Community in …

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Oct. 27, 2023

6.3 Troubadour Festival: Music Festival Management Done Right

Troubadour Festival is owned and produced by Double Tap Entertainment, LLC. Double Tap Entertainment is a boutique live entertainment company owned by East Texas natives Cody Johnson and Chase Colston, lifelong friends who have known each other since we were …

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Oct. 17, 2023

6.2 Dr. Ashley has a vision...

We are joined today by Dr. Frank B. Ashley III, Interim Dean of the Bush School of Government and Public Service at Texas A&M University. With the announcement of Dr. Ashley retiring, we thought we’d take the opportunity to do …

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Oct. 4, 2023

Espresso Shot 27 with Brielle Cooper

Brielle Cooper was born in Louisville, Kentucky, but because she is the child of a military family, she considers San Antonio, Texas home. She attended high school on a military base and got accepted into Texas A&M University...

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Sept. 27, 2023

Espresso Shot 26 with Ashley Winterrowd

Ashley is an Assistant Director of Career Programming in Graduate Career Services at The Bush School. She is passionate about helping students develop and achieve their personal, educational, and professional goals through training and conversations. Outside of work, Ashley loves …

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July 12, 2023

Espresso Shot 25 with Peg Hosea

Peg is the Senior Administrative Coordinator for the International Affairs at the Bush School. I started at TAMU in January 1986, and worked my way through various departments at the university until September 2006, when I l...

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May 5, 2023

Espresso Shot 24 with Crystal Riles

Crystal Riles is the Director of Community & Culture at the Bush School of Government & Public Service. She earned her B.A. in English from Texas A&M University, followed by her M.S. in Nonprofit Management from Our Lady of the …

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April 19, 2023

Espresso Shot 23 with Dwight Roblyer

Dr. Dwight Roblyer ‘84 is a senior lecturer in the Department of Political Science and has taught over 17,000 young Aggies since 2013, working for their success here at TAMU and in their future professions and communities. He served for …

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April 12, 2023

Espresso Shot 22 with Julia Lawrence

Julia Lawrence (she/hers) came to the Bush School in 2016, she currently serves as the Administrative Coordinator II for the International Affairs department at the Bush School. From coordinating events to approving degree plans, Julia works with the faculty and …

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April 5, 2023

"You can't second guess how to live your life" - Dr. Ashley's Farewell

It is with great sadness that you join Sarah and TJ today, as they chat with Dr. Frank Ashley for the last time as Associate Dean of the Bush School. We're not saying it's the last last time he will …

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March 29, 2023

Espresso Shot 21 with Kassandra Maduzia

Kassandra is a two time Ag, and one of those times happened to be at the Bush School. She loved the school so much she ended up getting a job there. When not working (or bringing her dog to spread …

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Dec. 7, 2022

5.5 Vino Boheme

Onsite at Vino Boheme with owner, Krisit Petty to discuss event space & catering options as well as the background of both Vino Boheme & The Village Cafe. CONNECT WITH US Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Ap...

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Nov. 16, 2022

5.4 Cafe Capri

Today Sarah & TJ sit down with the wonderful Bryan native and owner of Caffe Capri, Rami Cerone. What do you think the Bush's favorite dish was?

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Nov. 7, 2022

Vendor Showcase

For the Fall we had many local business come and showcase their amazing cuisines, beverages, and event spaces. CONNECT WITH US Website Facebook Twitter Instagram LinkedIn Spotify Apple Podcast Youtube

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Oct. 19, 2022

5.3 D'vine Cuisine

On site with Kantessa co-owner of D'vine Cuisine to chat with her about the venue, off site catering, and all things involved in the business offerings. Join Sarah & TJ to get the low down on this fabulous venue & …

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Oct. 12, 2022

Onomatopoeia... 25th Anniversary

Please join Sarah & TJ as they recap the 25th Anniversary of the Bush School of Government and Public Service events with Executive Associate Dean, singer, voice actor, and food connoisseur, Dr. Frank Ashley. Stay tuned for bonus laughs, you …

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Sept. 21, 2022

5.2 The Grand Stafford Theater - Where Music Happens

Happy Fall y'all! Today Sarah & TJ get to sit down with Rob Hitchcock, GM at the Grand Stafford Theatre to tell them all about the venue, future renovations, and the great things this Live music venue can accommodate! Did …

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Sept. 12, 2022

Where Are They Now? - Dionna

Dionna was a marketing intern here at The Annenberg Presidential Conference Center. She graduated with a degree in Telecommunication Media Studies and earned a Certificate in Strategic Communication. Dionna is from Dallas, Texas. She was the first employee to keep …

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Sept. 5, 2022

Espresso Shot 20 with Angela Seaworth

Angela Seaworth holds a Ph.D. in Philanthropic Studies from Indiana University’s Lilly Family School of Philanthropy where she researched nonprofit governance and leadership, was a Graduate Fellow at the Tobias Center for Lea...

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