Today’s guest is Qui Nguyen,  Urban Forest Specialist and Member of RVA Community Fridges.  Qui Nguyen (pronounced “kwee win”) AmeriCorps member currently serving with the City of Richmond’s Urban Forestry Division. A longtime city resident, and VCU alum, you can … Continue reading Women & Politics: The Politics of Environmentalism – Urban Forestry

Welcome to Women and Politics. Today we are talking with Kids First RPS members and parents who are dealing with the politics of local school boards, parents, and communities. Meet;  Theresa Kennedy is an RPS parent, advocate, and one of … Continue reading Women & Politics – Schools, Parents, and Kids First

Welcome to Women and Politics. Today we are talking with two women who are supporting the interests of women and community members access rights, access services, and get their voice heard.  Kiesha Preston, Community Advocate and State Legislative Coordinator for … Continue reading Women & Politics: Women Supporting Community Politics

Today we talk with two women leading our communities in different ways. Melody Joy Short  Melody Joy Short is a graduate of Morgan State University’s Earl Graves School of Business and a marketing executive, focused on business development and brand … Continue reading Women & Politics: Black Women Leading Community Voices and Spaces

Tarah Harris, Founder of Teal House Company joins us today to talk about the future of housing, how she is helping women become financially savvy, and become homeowners. You can learn more about her programs and her philosophy at Teal House … Continue reading Women & Politics with Tarah Harris

Senator Jennifer McClellan Senator McClellan serves as the Virginia State Senator from the 9th district since 2017. A member of the Democratic Party, her district is located in the Greater Richmond Region. McClellan was previously elected to the Virginia House of Delegates from 2006 to 2017, representing … Continue reading Women & Politics: Virginia Politics, Bills, and Our Mental Health