Y87

About Y87

This podcast is devoted to Yale College's greatest class ever -- the indomitable Yale College Class of 1987. This podcast rests on the belief that everyone has a story to tell. Here, we have extraordinary conversations about people's every day lives. We find out what people have learned, where they are and where they are going. Thanks to all of our classmates who have shared their lives. The generosity of spirit they show in each episode is remarkable. Special thanks to our podcast engineer, Dave Visaya at podcastengineers.com, who edits our episodes.

Publisher

Tim Harkness

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Sept 2021

Latest episode

8 Jul 2022

Latest episodes

43 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Jul 2022

   Maritza Guzman -- talking about philanthropy and a whole lot more

   Maritza Guzman was kind enough to share her story of being a Yale student and on spending her life devoted to philanthropy. Take a listen! Here is what her organization says about her: Maritza’s personal experience with social justice issues inspires her to help create more opportunities for communities of color. As the daughter of immigrants and the first in her family to complete high school—and achieve college and advanced degrees—Maritza works to combat injustice and build a more equitable society where all individuals can contribute. She believes in meeting clients where they are, applying a collaborative approach to issues areas including health, racial and gender inclusion, and access to a quality education. Over a 25-year career, Maritza has designed and directed a host of initiatives in philanthropy and collaborative grantmaking. With program management experience across large national foundations, corporate philanthropy, government agencies, and the nonprofit sector, her diverse knowledge base and ability to gather and synthesize information from a variety of sources helps TCC Group’s clients achieve their goals and desired impact.

2. 

   30 Jun 2022

   Melissa Gilliam -- a medical researcher and physician takes on the challenge of being Provost at Ohio State

   Melissa Gilliam is an amazing classmate. She had a storied career as a medical researcher but sought a completely new challenge at The Ohio State University. There, she is Provost and is shaping a land grant institution so it can serve thousands of students, the community and the world through its academics and research. Here is Melissa's bio: As Ohio State’s executive vice president and provost, Dr. Melissa L. Gilliam is the chief academic officer of one of the largest and most comprehensive universities in the country. She leads an academic enterprise that includes 15 colleges, more than 7,500 faculty members and more than 67,000 students on campuses in Columbus, Lima, Mansfield, Marion, Newark and Wooster. A scholar, physician, educator, and academic leader, Dr. Gilliam joined Ohio State from the University of Chicago, where she was vice provost, the Ellen H. Block Distinguished Service Professor of Health Justice, and professor of obstetrics and gynecology and pediatrics. At the University of Chicago, Dr. Gilliam has focused on academic excellence, supporting faculty at all stages of their careers, and issues involving diversity and inclusion. Dr. Gilliam conducts domestic and international research, addressing adolescent health and education using technology, design, and narrative. Her research is funded by the National Institutes of Health, The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Ford Foundation, and others. Dr. Gilliam is a member of the National Academy of Medicine. During her tenure at the University of Chicago, she held a variety of roles, including founder and director of the university’s Center for Interdisciplinary Inquiry and Innovation in Sexual and Reproductive Health, Dean of Diversity and Inclusion for the Biological Sciences Division at University of Chicago Medicine, and leader of the Program in Gynecology for Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. Dr. Gilliam earned her Bachelor of Arts in English literature from Yale University, a Master of Arts degree in philosophy and politics from the University of Oxford, a Doctor of Medicine from Harvard University, and a Master of Public Health from the University of Illinois Chicago. She completed an internship in general surgery at the University of Chicago and her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University.

3. 

   23 Jun 2022

   Susan Anslow Williams -- Episcopal priest and turn around specialist for parishes in transition

   Our classmate Susan Anslow Williams is an Episcopal priest in the Detroit area. She has spent her time since ordination helping parishes in transition. The past several years have been particularly challenging for Susan's flock and in this episode Susan shares here journey. Here is a bit about Susan's like, from her website https://revved4change.org/ (https://revved4change.org/) I’m The Rev. Susan Anslow Williams, an Episcopal Priest with more than 25 years’ experience in ordained ministry. My renewed purpose in life and ministry is to help congregations navigate changes, often unwelcome but happening everywhere and to all places of worship. We’ll be turning change into opportunity for intentional, Spirit-led transition. In my case, we’ll be following the words and example of Jesus Christ — within “the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement (http://www.episcopalchurch.org/)” (our Presiding Bishop’s term for The Episcopal Church). I’m originally from the Great Lakes state of Michigan; born, raised, and now returned to the Detroit suburbs. I left for college, seminary, and my first 20 years of ordained ministry, but now I’m back along with my husband Eric and our two fabulous daughters. In addition to my years of church experience, I have received a certificate from the ecumenical Interim Ministry Network (http://www.imnedu.org/). This means I’ve learned and used a variety of practices to evaluate, reframe and energize a congregation over 12-18 months. This is most often called an “interim” or “transition period,” as the church prepares for new, long term leadership or missional identity. Any size congregation can benefit from one or more of the methods led by trained interims like me.

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