Transform the Norm: Stories from the Forefront of Change

Journey at the Roundhouse - Acequia Day

Join us as we look back at our experience at the Roundhouse—the people we met, the things we learned. Thanks for joining us for Season 2!

Student Well-Being and Support Services

This episode is a conversation with Marina & T.Cruz about Student Well-Being with the help of our special guest Tony Monfiletto

Youth Voting Habits: A Conversation

In this episode We have a conversation about the barriers, biases, and untapped power of the youth vote. Whether you’re a policymaker, educator, or frustrated citizen, this episode offers fresh insights into how we can inspire the next generation to show up—and transform the norm.

The Roundhouse is Your House

In this episode of Transform The Norm: Stories From The Forrfront of Change, we sit down with Loretta Truijillo (Director of TENM) to explore what it takes to reshape policies, challenge systems, and turn dreams into action. How do we begin transforming the status quo? Sometimes, it starts with a dream—and the courage to understand the systems we aim to change. Loretta shares her journey of navigating bureaucracy, advocating for justice, and leveraging creativity to make an impact. Through storytelling, art, and policy, we show how change happens at the intersection of imagination and strategy. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on the power of persistence, the tools of transformation, and the mediums that help us reimagine a better world.

Centering Youth Voices

In this episode of Transform The Norm: Stories From The Forefront of Change, we dive deep into the educational experiences of youth and youth mentors, highlighting the need for an inclusive education system that serves people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, economic statuses, and abilities. Listen in as we hear from youth and youth advocates from northern and southern New Mexico weigh in with their learning experiences and lessons and their dreams for education in their communities.