Ep. 8: Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Michelle Daschner

Ep. 10: Community Education Coordinator for Stormwater Sammy Bauer

Do you love exploring creeks and streams? Are you interested in being part of a team that monitors the water quality of local streams? Interim Communications Manager Christina Strauch sits down with Community Education Coordinator for Stormwater Sammy Bauer to chat about Sammy's love of playing in creeks and streams as a child. Sammy has channeled her passion for stream and creek health into a program that community members can be a part of: Stream Team.

Ep. 9: Senior Recreation Supervisor of Athletics Jonathan Ray

What kind of athletics would you like to see Parks and Recreation offer? Curious about how you can volunteer your time to support athletic teams? Interim Communications Manager Christina Strauch sits down with Senior Recreation Supervisor of Athletics Jonathan Ray to chat about his role in the organization and how community members can learn about, engage with, and experience athletics in Chapel Hill.

Ep. 8: Deputy Emergency Management Coordinator Michelle Daschner

What does being prepared for an emergency mean? And what makes something an emergency? Those are questions for the Emergency Management Division of the Town of Chapel Hill. Learn about Michelle's background--from South African to Chapel Hill, and everywhere in between. Plus, what does preparedness mean to her?

Ep. 7: Solid Waste Operations Coordinator Fred Rogers

If you're a resident of Chapel Hill in a single-family house, you likely interact with Fred Rogers and his crew at least once a week. After you roll your trash to the curb, where does it go? Listen and learn about the hardworking individuals who make this vital town service happen 52 weeks out of the year.

Ep. 6: Parking Enforcement Officer Venessa Sanders

Born and raised in Chapel Hill, Venessa Sanders has seen how Chapel Hill has grown through the years. She says she's very proud to call it home. She brings her smiling face and positive attitude to downtown every day. When she took the job 27 years ago, she didn't know she's still be at it in 2023.