Behind the Woman

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Angela Winfield, Chief Diversity Officer for the Law School Admission Council. She discusses her experience in higher education and her personal journey after being diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Gladira Velázquez, Coordinator of Recruitment and Retention for the Ithaca City School District. She shares the importance of creating open-minded discussion spaces, and reminds us that life can be full of fun, family, and dance.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we get to know Lanessa Owens-Chaplin, Asst. Director (NYCLU). She discusses the overlap of the personal and political, and the path that lead her to law school.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Sonia Martinez, founder of the Mohawk Valley Latino Association. Learn about Sonia's life experiences and values that motivate her to unite and empower the Latino community in Utica, NY.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Dr. Najah Zaaeed, Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Promotion and Wellness at SUNY Oswego. Learn about Dr. Zaaeed and what she is doing to address the mental health needs of refugees from around the world.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Tommi Billingsley, founder of Fearless Queens, an organization with a mission to empower Black women through sisterhood and professional development. Learn how Tommi is helping women rediscover their confidence.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Laura Jack, VP for Communications at Colgate University. Learn how she found her voice during the Covid-19 pandemic.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Denise Welch, Associate Program Manager for Black Health, short for the National Black Leadership Commission on Health. Hear from the doctors and learn more about Covid-19, the vaccine, and what Black Health is doing to reach our underserved communities.

On this special season finale episode of Behind the Woman, you can enjoy a program full of performances, a panel discussion with some of Syracuse's most powerful community leaders, as well as a Q+A segment with our studio audience.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Christa Núñez, Founder and Director of The Learning Farm in Ithaca, NY. Learn more about Christa Núñez and how she's providing an educational green space for children.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Marjorie Carter, the first Black teacher in the city of Syracuse, and Eva Williams, Principal of Van Duyn Elementary School. Learn more about Marjorie and Eva and how they've opened doors for students and staff.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Kimberly Clark, an LA-based comedian/writer who's a Syracuse native. Learn about her journey into comedy and how she uses the art form to discuss topics like colorism.

On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Tamika Otis, Director of Key Bank's Business Boost and Build Program and Founder and CEO o f Kabod Consulting Group. Learn about Tamika Otis and how she's using her talent and entrepreneurial spirit to help others manifest their dreams.