HealthCare UnTold

George Carillo: Co-Founder & CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council – Supporting Latino Construction Businesses and Workers

Our guest today is the Co-Founder and CEO of the Hispanic Construction Council. The Hispanic Construction Council is a national dual nonprofit organization, classified as both 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(6), that addresses critical gaps in the construction industry. As a think tank, they utilize their board members and media presence to raise awareness and provide solutions for significant economic challenges and opportunities affecting the construction industry and its workers. #GeorgeCarillo #HispanicConstructionCouncil,com #Latino Construction Leadership PROTECT CONSTRUCTION WORKERS #LatinoBuilders #HealthCareUnTold

Jill Mather, Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities — “Cleaning the Streets of Los Angeles”

Our guest today is Jill Mather the Founder of Volunteers Cleaning Communities. This grassroots movement is transforming Southern California’s streets one cleanup at a time. Jill shares how her passion for environmental stewardship evolved into a thriving volunteer network that removes thousands of pounds of litter annually—without government funding. From organizing neighborhood cleanups to empowering youth and seniors alike, Jill’s story is a testament to the power of civic action and community pride. Tune in to hear how small acts of care can ripple into lasting change. #VolunteersCleaningCommunities #LitterFreeLA #CleanUpCrew #CommunityPower #EnvironmentalJustice #EcoActivism #GrassrootsMovement #UrbanSustainability

Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director of Latinos in Heritage Conservation- "Endangered Latinx Landmarks 2025"

Our guest today is Sehila Mota Casper, Executive Director of the Latinos In Heritage Conservation. With deep roots in historic preservation and community advocacy, Sehila shares her inspiring journey from grassroots organizing to leading a national movement that centers Latinx stories, sites, and cultural memory. Under her leadership, the Conservancy recently unveiled the first-ever national list of Endangered Latinx Landmarks—a groundbreaking initiative that shines a spotlight on 13 culturally significant sites across the U.S. and Puerto Rico that are under threat from gentrification, neglect, demolition, and climate change. This campaign marks a pivotal moment in cultural preservation, and Sehila’s voice and the work of her small but mighty team is front and center in amplifying these stories and mobilizing communities to protect them. Explore the full list and learn more about the initiative on Latinos in Heritage Conservation’s official website: https://www.latinoheritage.us [https://www.latinoheritage.us] #LatinosInHeritageConservation #LatinxHeritageMatters #EndangeredLatinxLandmarks #PreserveOurStories #HealthCareUnToldPodcast

Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez: Healing Through Equity and Community

Our guest today is Dr. Gena Castro Rodriguez, a licensed marriage and family therapist, educator, and nationally recognized thought leader with over three decades of experience in mental health, trauma-informed care, and community wellness. Based in San Francisco, Dr. Castro Rodriguez has spent her career expanding access to culturally responsive services and building resilience in underserved communities. Her leadership spans roles such as Executive Director of the National Alliance for Trauma Recovery Centers at UCSF, Chief of Victim Services for the SF District Attorney’s Office, and Co-Founder of the Youth Justice Institute. Today, she continues her mission as an Associate Professor at the University of San Francisco, where she helps shape the next generation of counselors and advances the work of the Center for Community Counseling and Wellness. Dr. Castro Rodriguez shares insights on the trauma facing our immigrant communities, trauma recovery, restorative justice, and the intersection of mental health and social justice—offering a powerful vision for healing that centers on equity, dignity, and community voice. #Drgenacastrorodriguez #Genacastrorodriguez.com #TraumaInformedCare #MentalHealthEquity #RestorativeJustice #CommunityHealing #CulturallyResponsive #Mentalhealthfirstaid

Kwamane Liddell, Founder and CEO of Thrive Link: Improving Access to Health and Services by Leveraging Telephonic AI.

Our guest today is Kwamane Liddell, JD, MHA, BSN, the visionary CEO of ThriveLink—a healthcare technology company revolutionizing access to social safety-net programs and health services through telephonic AI. With a unique background as a trauma nurse, attorney, and health administrator, Kwamane brings a rare, multidimensional perspective to the healthcare space. Through ThriveLink, he has pioneered the use of telephonic AI to empower human service organizations and healthcare providers with always-available bots that assist individuals in completing applications for essential benefits like insurance and food assistance—anytime, day or night. Kwamane is dedicating his career to one powerful mission: ensuring that safety-net communities can access the services they need to live healthier, more secure lives. #KwamaneLiddell #ThriveLink #HealthEquity #TelephonicAI