The ABQ Accent

About The ABQ Accent

This pod is where catalysts, innovators, and risk-takers share what their unique accent is on their work. Like a spoken accent, we all have an inflection or emphasis on where we put our energy. Guests are putting their accents to work building their vision of the future… and YOU can get involved.

Publisher

City of Albuquerque - Office of Civic Engagement

Category

government · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Oct 2023

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

51 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   The ABQ Accent | EP 51 - Prospera Partners - Vicki Pozzebon & Eileen Everett

   Prospera Partners - Vicki Pozzebon & Eileen Everett Authors, educators, founder, and transformation officer – Vicki and Eileen are everything. And, importantly, their work delves into understanding chaos in order to enable real solutions. In this episode we’ll discuss their unique backgrounds and their latest publication: A New Way for NM Nonprofits. Vicki’s background in social and economic justice lead her to work that enabled her to help others grow, be it community or business. Her love of convening and facilitating change among groups has brought Prospera Partners to the center of many important conversations. Eileen understands their role as helping folks through transformation that only comes with a deep understanding of systems thinking and… curiosity. Having seen opportunities for systems change with youth education, Eileen built leadership development for outdoor educators and has evolved that development to the nonprofit sector and  their own consulting work, Rooted in Integrity. Eileen focuses on how we talk about values to actually embodying those values to which we aspire. Eileen’s substack, The Cynical Environmentalist, critiques the environmentalist movement and asks, “we can have justice but WILL WE… if we leave humans out of the discussion? Vicki notes that their paper is giving her life! A New Way for NM Nonprofits is 15 years in the making, asking what would it take to get to a nonprofit sector centered in equity and supportive of NM communities? Listen in to understand the outcomes of their deep investigatory, data-based work in the sector and what typically only consultants can say out loud. In their wisdom, Vicki and Eileen encourage us to celebrate the good, hard work nonprofits are doing (among the chaos) because this encouragement helps it grow instead of centering the chaos. Check out their website for free resources, blog, details on their monthly community of practice, sign up for the newsletter etc. Prosperapartners.org

2. 

   27 Jul 2026

   The ABQ Accent | EP 50 - Bobby Sisneros

   Ep. 50: Bobby Sisneros, Deputy Director, ABQ RIDE Bobby has had an interesting trajectory, from graphic artist to running Keep ABQ Beautiful, all the way to Deputy Director, as a staffer at the City. From the jump he recognizes that his role is to serve others and that all of the work he is involved in is a team effort. Bobby has gained priceless experience in his roles and built deep relationships in order to respond to critical moments in our  City. He is now in charge of four division – planning, dispatch, customer service, marketing – ad has played a key role in implementing new initiatives such as Zero Fairs, the Ride Forward program, and the innovative Uptown Connect Housing program. A prolific reader and researcher, Bobby recognizes how societal trends overlap issues that pertain to so many Albuquerque residents. With 7.5 million passenger boardings last year, Bobby understands that riders can be the eyes of our city in real time. They can also partake in supporting the safety, cleanliness, and civic engagement of the transit system. In relation to staff, he knows that work culture is positively impacted when leadership encourages initiative and confidence paired with appreciation and retention efforts. Holding a Big City Transit mindset, Bobby sets the example of servant leadership. He says, “transit is important to our local economy and we can tap into that to make the best of it.” Please enjoy this energetic and informative convo with someone who truly enjoys seeing our city thrive. 243-RIDE for customer service Download the ABQ RIDE app and the See Say App https://www.cabq.gov/transit/safety/see-say-app (https://www.cabq.gov/transit/safety/see-say-app) Volunteer or become an ambassador or junior officer  https://www.cabq.gov/transit/opportunities/volunteer-with-us (https://www.cabq.gov/transit/opportunities/volunteer-with-us) Apply for a job https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq?department%5b0%5d=Transit&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/cabq?department%5b0%5d=Transit&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending) RIDE Forward link: https://www.cabq.gov/transit/transit-programs-projects/abq-ride-forward/abq-ride-forward-network-plan (https://www.cabq.gov/transit/transit-programs-projects/abq-ride-forward/abq-ride-forward-network-plan) Book recs: Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Fostering Sustainable Behavior by Doug McKenzie-Mohr

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   18 Jul 2026

   The ABQ Accent | EP 49 - Duke City Mayor’s Team Challenge Beneficiaries

   Episode 49: Duke City Mayor’s Team Challenge Beneficiaries Dr. Melaní Buchanan Farmer, ED, Running 505 Lesley Meyer, ED, Native Health Initiative Rebecca Sisneros, Community Relations Director, Boys & Girls Clubs of Central NM Roleen Younis, State Coordinator, Team Red, White & Blue The ABQ running community is pretty special – and it runs the gamut of abilities and ages. Therefore we know you can take this on: we hereby challenge you to take the Mayor’s Team Challenge! dukecitymarathon.com/mayors-challenge The formal name for the October 18 evet is the Duke City Marathon, but it hosts seven different races on the morning of. The Mayor’s Team Challenge is an opportunity for a team of five runners and walkers to benefit FOUR LOCAL NONPROFITS while participating in five of those races. All proceeds from registrations under this Challenge go toward these nonprofits for program curriculum, running events and shoes, health equity, mentorship and wellness programs, and so much more. Each of these incredible leaders shared the vision for their organizations an their inspiring personal reasons for being runners. We had a wonderful convo about how Movement is medicine for mind, body, and spirit They each build rich community around veterans, adults and youth, all abilities We all just put one foot in front of the other to reach our individual distances Collaboration is powerful! These women intentionally work together to, as Rebecca said, spread the effort, fill gaps, and to be good stewards of funding that comes their way. Lesley noted that just “coming together is worth celebrating,” and the running community knows that movement can help us find both purpose, camaraderie – and new trails! The Mayor’s Team Challenge is an exciting and brand new race among the Duke City Marathon series. Your team will consist of one person each participating in the following races: Half Marathon 10K Run 10K Walk 5K Run 5K Walk Notes: Individuals are recognized for their times/placement - Only one person needs to sign up a team - This is NOT the marathon relay We hope you will create a team to support these amazing organizations. Feel free to reach out to one of them if you need help to find teammates. You might event get shirts or swag out of it. “You got this!” *Correction: challenging each of the *four teams of Sole Sisters (as well as all the walking and running groups and CrossFit gyms)! dukecitymarathon.com/mayors-challenge (https://www.dukecitymarathon.com/mayors-challenge) @Running505 on Facebook and Insta Native Health Initiative: lovingservice.us (https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/www.lovingservice.us__;!!NP4sBCZuIqfEUaWI!CdJWj0hBWk48ma2RsQ2jQtOYHSKU0AwiJ3CkBOt-MMhnYqRjGP9FKzf2gatrNBfHWXK_tx8mnB31B8vcwC5nNw$) Boys & Girls Clubs of Central NM: bgccnm.org Team Red White & Blue: teamrwb.org North Valley Ditches social is @n.v.d.505

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