The Jali, host Melyssa Barrett

Welcome to The Jali Podcast, I’m your host Melyssa Barrett. This podcast is for those who are interested in the conversation around diversity, inclusion and equity. Each week, I’ll be interviewing a guest who has something special to share or is actively part of building solutions in this space. Let’s get started!

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Episodes

Wednesday Dec 14, 2022

Stephanie Fuentes shares her experiences interning for The United Nations and working on designing technology-focused development projects. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Dec 07, 2022

Police chief Sekou Millington shares how he uses his platform to reconnect the relationship between his community and law enforcement through contemporary policing and outreach in Tracy, CA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 30, 2022

Jacob Davenport shares his journey embarking on a career in real estate to owning his business and mentoring the next generation of realtors. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 23, 2022

Executive Director Adamaka Ajaelo shares how her organization, Self-eSTEM, seeks to break systemic barriers faced by young women interested in STEM-related careers through mentorship, development programs and networking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 16, 2022

Co-founder of Mission Art 415 Lisa Brewer shares how her gallery helped uplift her community while providing a platform for struggling artists around San Francisco. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 09, 2022

James Smith, Imo-jah Desouza and David Bariu share challenges faced by Black veterans and how the group, Black Veterans of America, aims to raise awareness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Nov 02, 2022

President of the NAACP Stockton Branch, Robert “Bobby” Bivens discusses the organization's outstanding civil rights achievements and initiatives around San Joaquin County. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Oct 26, 2022

Melyssa Barrett highlights panel discussions presented by the NAACP California Hawaii State Conference event dedicated to addressing social justice issues affecting the Black community.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Oct 19, 2022

Melyssa Barrett is joined again by Dr. Jessie Lammarre Andrè to discuss the implications of overturning Roe v. Wade and its global impact on sexuality and women’s health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wednesday Oct 12, 2022

Dr. Jessie Lamarre Andrè unpacks the importance of practicing cultural competence and how it influences sexuality, social work, physical and mental health care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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