Agents of Humanity

Special Needs Advocacy - Danielle Roma

Danielle Roma, Co-Founder of S.L.P. Empowered, a non-profit organization formed during the Covid Pandemic as a support resource to parents. The organization offers language enrichment opportunities and training. They aim to educate the community on communication disorders and to support vulnerable communities, while advocating for ethical practices.
 
Follow them at: https://www.facebook.com/SLPEmpowered/
 
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Community Service - Jonathan "JoJo" Gold

Jonathan "JoJo" Gold is the Co-Founder, along with his brother, David, of  “Can You Help Too?”, a non-profit started in Port Washington, NY with plans to expand far and wide. The idea began during the Covid pandemic as a way to help stock empty shelves at a local food pantry and has now grown to serve multiple organizations in many different ways. Jonathan has enlisted business owners and community members and even his friends to help build community support! Together we can make a difference..Jojo shows us how!
 
For more information or get involved: https://canyouhelptoo.org/
Follow on Instagram @canyouhelptooPW 
Join the Facebook Group: Can You Help Too
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Inventors - Tom Foth

Tom Foth - Senior Emerging Technology and Innovation Consultant, Inventor and new Grandfather - is an award-winning innovator with 49 years of experience. At age 10, Kimberly-Clark filed a patent application for an easy open envelope and he never looked back. He has amassed 46 patents with 4 pending across a broad set of domains. He is currently working with The Nicholas Center to design a data collection app. Often described as a unicorn, he is equally conversant in technology, innovation, and business value creation.
"Innovation that does not create value only creates noise."
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Amanda Finnochio - The Nicholas Center Media Arts Lab - Creativity in Action

Amanda Finnochio, Media Arts Coordinator, The Nicholas Center (TNC) speaks with the Agents of Humanity about her role at TNC - coordinating Media Arts programming and assisting Autistic adults in the creation of the TNC Navigator News, NCN - Nicholas Center News and the Agents of Humanity Podcast. Amanda works with participants to source, write, illustrate and produce creative, timely and interesting stories. Additionally, Amanda has been working to incorporate music into the Lab with a drum circle. Listen here for some interesting insights from our co-hosts.
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella - DiverseAble Individuals in Schools

Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella is the Founder of wellBe Consulting, offering expertise in Health Solutions for employees and employers – working on product design, implementation, and the management of complex global health and other benefit offerings for employers. She is also a member of the Global Health Care Leaders Executive Program at Harvard Medical School. Previously, Jaqueline worked at IBM & Kyndryl as the Director of Global Benefits and Wellbeing. She holds an MBA and an Actuary (MIBA).
Being a mom to a beautiful teenager with special needs, Jaqueline has been a fierce advocate for the inclusion of DiverseAble individuals in schools, employment settings, and society.
Follow Jaqueline at: linkedin.com/in/jaquelineoc
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Dr. Michael Romas - Radio and Podcasting

In today's episode, the agents chat with Dr. Michael Romas, a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been involved in the support and treatment of persons with Developmental Disabilities for more than 30 years. He is also the Coordinator of Training and Professional Development for Developmental Disabilities Institute in Smithtown, NY. His diverse experience brings a unique perspective from multiple domains inclusive of treatment education options. 
He hosts a radio show called, “Keeping an Eye on Autism and Giving a Voice to its Long Island Community” on Saturdays at 10:00 am on LI News Radio 103.9.  DDI on Autism is a 30 minute show that shares and explores all relevant issues related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Dr. Michael Romas engages leading Autism professionals in thought provoking conversation to inspire, inform, and support families and individuals living with Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Listen to past programs:https://soundcloud.com/jvcbroadcasting/sets/ddi-keeping-an-eye-on-autism
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Thomas Sullivan - Museums

In today's episode, the agents chat with Thomas Sullivan, Executive Director of the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye, NY. Mr. Sullivan holds a Masters in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City. As Director of Education and Programs at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, IL, he supervised a team of 58 full and part-time staff, and oversaw a budget of $2.75 million.
 
“Children’s museums provide a safe and healthy environment for fun, play, and creativity apart from school. The Westchester Children’s Museum is poised to serve as that hub for this region and be a new kind of town square welcoming families, schools, and communities of all kinds to play and learn together."
 
The Westchester Children's Museum has made a commitment to diversity and inclusion. The Nicholas Center is proud of our new community partnership with the museum where some of our participants work as "Play Ambassadors" organizing, cleaning and  welcoming and interacting with guests! 
 
After the interview, the agents have a great chat about museums and their importance in the community. Stick around folks, you won't want to miss it!
 
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
Check out SMUSHT Ice Cream here: https://www.smusht.com/
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Steve Edelson- Neuroinclusive Employment

In today's episode, the agents chat with Steve Edelson, owner of SMUSHT ice cream in Port Washington, NY which is a family owned shop, making small batch hand-crafted ice cream and freshly baked cookies. A self-taught cookie and ice cream maker, Steve loved the idea of opening a store where customers could build their own ice cream sandwiches and walk out the door feeling a little bit happier than when they came in. Edelson partnered with The Nicholas Center to employ some of their participants. The Nicholas Center employees currently work alongside job coaches at Smusht. After the interview, the agents talked about the importance of neuroinclusive employers and discussed what jobs they would like to have.
 
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
Check out SMUSHT Ice Cream here: https://www.smusht.com/
 
Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Jennifer DeSena - Political Leaders

The agents chat today with Jennifer DeSena who was elected the 38th Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead in November 2021, her first time holding elected office. Before seeking elected office, Supervisor DeSena was an attorney and a leader of nonprofit organizations supporting family health and safety. She supports and promotes accessibility, diversity and inclusion of all community members, including The Nicholas Center. After the interview, the agents have a chat about political leaders that you don't want to miss!
 
Today's podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas, and Amanda.
 
More about Supervisor DeSena at: https://northhempsteadny.gov/content/16253/35121/35125.aspx#:~:text=Jennifer%20DeSena%20was%20elected%20the
 
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Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
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Discrimination - Robert Valli, Jr.

Our guest for this episode, Robert Valli, Jr., is a founding partner of Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP practicing for 27 years as a litigator in the areas of employment discrimination, False Claims Act litigation and Wage and Hour litigation. Robert and his partners have recovered over $100 million in verdicts/settlements for their clients. He is also the father of one of the Agents of Humanity co-hosts, Robert Valli! After the interview, the agents get into a great conversation about discrimination.
Agents of Humanity is presented by The Nicholas Center, an organizations that acts as an agent of change to inspire, encourage and motivate communities to include Autistic individuals in all facets of community life. The organization supports individuals to learn critical life skills, improve social and communication abilities, gain meaningful vocational training, and engage in community projects.
The podcast is hosted by our very own agents of humanity: Robert, Jason, Tara, Tomas and Will.
Follow @thenicholascenter on Facebook, @nicholascenter on Instagram, and @nicholas-center on LinkedIn.
Agents of Humanity is produced by Launchpad 516 Studios.
Agents of Humanity was originally developed by Dave Thompson and George Andriopoulos.
Subscribe to Agents of Humanity on Apple Podcasts and get notified of new episodes, every two weeks! 
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/agents-of-humanity/id1698271745
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