On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet attorney and Syracuse City Court Judge Candidate, Shadia Tadros. Learn more about Shadia and the steps she's taking to be a catalyst for change in our community.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet News Anchor and Reporter, Jennifer Sanders. Learn more about Jennifer and how she is using her platform to change the narrative about people and communities of color.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we catch up with the women of Season 1. Tune in to watch your favorites from Season 1 come together to reflect on the importance of Behind the Woman and creating space for diverse voices.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Deputy Mayor Sharon Owens and learn more about how she dedicates her life to paying it forward by giving chances to younger generations.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet actor, photographer and HR professional, Vanessa Campbell. Learn more about Vanessa and how she lives each day while doing it afraid.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Lisa Alford, Commissioner of the Onondaga County Department of Adult and Long Term Care Services, and proactive member of the Syracuse community. Learn more about Lisa and her lessons in failure and experience, networking, and being perfectly “imperfect”.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Jasmine Coan, aka DJ Bella J. Learn more about Jasmine and how she is using her platform to inspire future female DJs.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Jodi DeAugustine, a financial professional who establishes relationships with professionals, businesses and community groups to support growth of their businesses. She and Juhanna sit down together and talk about financial independence, family, and growing pains.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Latisia Hall-Cannon. Syracuse born and raised with a passion for connecting the community, she is the founder of UrbanTSyr, a one-stop connection site that bridges the community by providing visibility to events, services, activities and resources in and around Syracuse. Learn more about Latisia and how she is bridging the gap in the Urban community.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Syracuse Stage's Director of Community Engagement and Education, Joann Yarrow. Learn how Joann uses theater to address important issues within our community.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Maya Bentley. Maya is an Advanced Product Quality Planning Engineer at Fairbanks Morse Engine. Learn more about Maya and how she makes time in her busy schedule to pursue hobbies and interests.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet Cjala Surratt. Cjala is a social activist, an artist, and a communications professional. Learn more about Cjala and how she uses art to address important topics within our community.
On this episode of Behind the Woman, we meet the woman who created the series and learn how her lived experiences inspired her to create spaces for women of color and their allies in Syracuse, NY.
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.
Meet Writer, Editor, and Reviewer Linda Lowen whose writing tells the stories of those in the Syracuse community. Learn from Linda how writing is a tool that empowers women to process their experiences and tell their own stories.
Meet Tamica Barnett, Owner and Grill Master at Who Want Smoke BBQ, and the first Black woman to become Lieutenant of the Syracuse Fire Department. See the multitude of ways that Tamica uses what she has accomplished to pour back into the community of Syracuse, NY.
Meet Actress-Activist-Journalist and Edu-tainer, Karin Franklin-King and learn more about how Karin is using art to inspire change in our community.
Meet Jasmine Lightburn, Assistant Manager of Aging Services for New Americans at InterFaith Works of CNY. Learn how Jasmine is providing socialization and community engagement opportunities for senior refugees in order to decrease social isolation.
Meet Pamela Hunter, Assemblymember of New York State's 128th District Assembly. Learn how Assemblymember Hunter continues her family's legacy of service through her work in the Assembly, hear the importance of having people in your life that give you honest feedback, and discover the importance and need for diverse representation in government.
Meet Project Director of Healing Cayuga Monika Salvage and see how life brought her from Austria to Central New York. Learn how Monika has dedicated her work to opioid overdose education, treatment, and prevention. Watch Monika give a demonstration on recognizing an overdose and administering Narcan.
Meet Associate Professor of Government and Public Policy Dr. Jamila Michener. Learn about Jamila's journey to becoming a tenured professor at Cornell University, and how she encourages young people to think critically about race and its intersection with politics.
Meet Nati Torrence, the Program Director at Mercy Works. Learn the importance of empowering our youth, and how Nati provides opportunities for young people in the community with the Passport 2 Vision program.
Meet Emily Darrenbacher, a dedicated mental health advocate. See how Emily took a turn in her life after losing her brother Reed to suicide. Learn about Reed's Warriors and other efforts by Emily to prevent suicide and destigmatize mental health issues.
Meet CEO of The Creator's Lounge Indaria Jones, Serial Entrepreneur Me'Shae Brooks-Rolling, and President of Brackens Financial Solutions Network Vicki Brackens as they discuss their experiences with entrepreneurship.
Meet Author, Speaker, and Leadership Coach Michelle Courtney Berry, and learn how to destress, "Keep Calm in Chaos", and enjoy success.
Meet Watson Williams Elementary School Principal Dr. Cheryl B. Minor, and learn about her journey as she became the first African American principal in the Utica School District.
We celebrate Behind the Woman's third season with performances by Simone Owens, Dani Mitchell, and Karin Franklin-King; a check-in with Jennifer Sanders; and a panel discussion with Rome NAACP chapter President Jackie Nelson, Chief Diversity Officer of Onondaga County Monica Williams, and Chief of Staff for the Syracuse City School District Monique Wright-Williams.
To start off the fourth season we meet a community engagement activist, development director, and dancer: Kristin Thompson Henry, who is using storytelling to create a healthier community.
On this episode of Behind The Woman, Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Eden Strachan to learn more about the inspiration behind her book and multimedia company, Black Girls Don’t Get Love, which Eden is using to help black girls in Central New York and beyond have their coming of age moment.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Onondaga Legislator Linda Ervin, and Syracuse Common President Helen Hudson to talk about how they got started in politics and what it means to be able to have a seat at the table. Highlighting how these two women feel increases in diverse representation in public office could lead to policy change.
On this episode of Behind The Woman, Dr. Juhanna Rogers introduces us to podcaster, reiki master, and entrepreneur Sharon Capers. Sharon is providing healing to the Central New York Region by creating spaces for people to speak it out to get it out, while also letting others know that it is okay to not be okay.
Host Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Le Moyne College President, Dr. Linda LeMura, to discuss her journey of becoming the first female layperson to run a Jesuit institution. See the importance of service-based learning in the community and how to be an effective leader.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with local philanthropist Laura Serway to talk about how she is taking her experience from the restaurant industry and turning that into gifts for the CNY community through her supper club. She emphasizes the importance of engaging the community, giving back to others, and bringing up those around her in the process.
On this episode of Behind The Woman, Dr. Juhanna Rogers talks with Nichole Brown and Akua Goodrich to find out how they are bringing change to both sides of the education system. Nichole is working to increase representation amongst teachers to better reflect the diverse classrooms of today; Akua is inspiring students to be the change that they wish to see in the world.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers takes a trip down the thruway to Utica, New York for this special episode of Behind The Woman at the Munson Museum of Art. There she sits down with Munson president Anna D'Ambrosio to talk about the importance of art in the community, how she became president, and how she is working in this role to make Munson a space where everyone in the community can see themselves.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Merriette Pollard to talk about how she gives back to the community, a passion which she was able to find through her years of service that she continues to this day at the Dunbar Center in Syracuse. We also learn about Merriette's beginnings at Shaw University and her travels through higher education that led her to the Central New York region.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Kimberly Townsend, president and CEO of Loretto, and Stephanie Crockett, president and CEO of Mower, to discuss what it is like being a female CEO of a major organization. Are personal relationships crucial for strong leadership? Does this level of leadership require individuals to change who they are? Kimberly and Stephanie share their experiences.
On this episode of Behind The Woman, Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Gabrielle Eure to talk about her journey of becoming an architect and interior designer in Central New York. They discuss how Gabrielle is able to give back to the community through more than her designs, by helping guide other woman who are pursuing a career in architecture.
Dr. Juhanna Rogers sits down with Maithreyee D. Dubé from the D'Aniello IVMF at Syracuse University and Mariana Rossoni Serao from Clear Path for Veterans to talk about how these two women are helping veterans return home after serving our country. They discuss how they take care of themselves as well, so that they can best serve the veteran community.
On the season four finale of Behind The Woman, we highlight women who are enriching Central New York through the arts. Performances by Nakiea Chambers and Dominique C. Hill; a check in with season one cast member - Cjala Surratt; and a panel discussion with playwright and lyricist Johanna Keller, performer Dominique C. Hill, and author Gwendolyn D. Pough.