The Engaged Citizen Podcast

Insightful Civic Engagement Conversation with Ron Nesbitt

This episode of The Engaged Citizen Podcast features a conversation with Ronald Nesbitt, is an attorney based in Orlando, FL with experience in International Tax, State and Local, Business, General Practice. During our conversation we discuss how he became involved with using his legal expertise to help non-profits in Central Florida through his work at McCoy Federal Credit Union. Throughout our conversation Ron provided useful tips and shared hard earned wisdom from years of work within the nonprofit sector in Central Florida. This conversation was conducted weeks ago but portions of it have replayed in my head because so much of what he shared was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I hope you enjoy! For more information about McCoy Federal Credit Union please visit: https://www.mccoyfcu.org/

Black Girl Magic! Conversation with Patricia Hartley

This episode of The Engaged Citizen Podcast features a conversation with Patricia Hartley- Coordinator, Academic Support Services at the University of Central Florida. She is also the co-host of the Late Knight Hype Podcast, where she helps bring the voices of college students to the wider public. I LOVED this conversation! We go everywhere! There are tips for young people and women who are finding their way through civic spaces and higher education. For more information on the Late Knight Hype Podcast please visit here: https://twitter.com/lateknighthype?lang=en

Inspiring Conversation with Commissioner Mayra Uribe

This episode of The Engaged Citizen Podcast features a conversation with Mayra Uribe –Orange County Commissioner of District 3. During our conversation we discuss how she became involved with politics and civic engagement at the local and State level. Throughout our conversation Commissioner Uribe provided useful tips and shared hard earned wisdom from years of work within the nonprofit sector in Central Florida. This conversation was conducted weeks ago but portions of it have replayed in my head because so much of what she shared was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. Upon sharing this conversation with a few people before uploading I learned they too were inspired and echo my appreciation for her willingness to lift others as she climbs. I hope you enjoy! For more information about Commissioner Uribe and her work please visit: https://www.orangecountyfl.net/BoardofCommissioners/District3Commissioner.aspx#.XNds-BRKi9I *Please Note: Zeke Menning did a phenomenal job helping me edit this show. He did the bulk of the editing and I want to acknowledge his hard work. Thanks, Zeke!!

Student Votes Matter! Expert Answers Voting Concerns of College Students and NEW Voters

*Please Note: This interview was completed November 1st, so early voting has ended. If you missed the early voting window, please remember to vote November 6th on Election Day! This episode of The Engaged Citizen Podcast features a conversation with Marissa Corrente, Elections Coordinator – Early Voting/Special Events for the Orange County Supervisor of Elections Office. During our conversation we discuss the effectiveness voter education and civic engagement campaigns targeting college students. She also breaks down the three ways to vote: early voting, vote by mail, and voting at the polls on Election Day. I hope you enjoy! For more information please http://loufreyinstitute.org/pages/student-votes-matter To check your voting registration status, download a sample ballot or find other information, visit the Orange County Supervisor of Elections website at https://ocfelections.com/