Red River Cares
How can you positively transform your community? This podcast explores the ways individuals and organizations can do good for those around them.
Episodes
34 episodes
Episode 34: Jay McKeown - Veteran Recruitment and Beyond
In our 34th episode, Gina sits down with Jay McKeown, Director of Talent Acquisition at Red River! Jay discusses career transitions as well as his past connections with Operation Hat Trick - a long-time partner of the Red River Charitable Found...
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Episode 33: Phoebe Low - Volunteer Spotlight
In our latest podcast, Gina sits down with Phoebe Low in our first ever "Volunteer Spotlight" episode! Phoebe is Red River's Partner Alliance Manager and is running the Boston Marathon on behalf of her charity organization Tedys Team. The...
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Episode 32: SEASON 4 With Kim Vacca - RRCF Director
Welcome to Season 4 of the Red River Cares Podcast! Gina once again welcomes Kim Vacca, RRCF Director, to the show to go over Red River’s philanthropic impact in 2023. Learn how we crushed our volunteer hour goals and hear what we have in store...
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Episode 31: Kim Cummings, Marcy Levesque Scholarship Winner
Join Gina as she interviews Kim Cummings, this years Marcy Levesque Women in Technology Scholarship winner! Marcy Levesque was beloved part of the Red River family who sadly passed away in 2023. This scholarship was established in Marcy’s honor...
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Episode 30: Cara Joyce, STEM in Schools
We are very excited about this Red River Cares episode with Cara Joyce, Coordinator of STEM Education for the Raynham Regional School District in Bridgewater, MA. Williams Intermediate School is the recipient of the third STEM...
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Episode 29: Dot Sheehan, Operation Hat Trick Founder
Join Gina and three-time guest Dot Sheehan, CEO of Operation Hat Trick on the latest Red River Cares Podcast.They discuss how OHT's mission has shifted over the years, where their funding goes and how they bring in money to support the a...
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Episode 28: Amy Beth Main, Environment & Sustainability
Amy Beth Main, beekeeper and leader of the Earth Rangers, joins the podcast (live from her beehives) to educate us on honeybees. She shares how we can help save the bees, and how to start beekeeping yourself. As Red River's Environment & Su...
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Episode 27: Jon Nicholas, Academy Program
In the latest episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke speaks with Jon Nicholas (Red River's VP, Sales Operations) about Red River’s Academy Program. The Academy provides new hires a head start in their Red River careers by expos...
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Episode 26: Doug Adams, Pollinator Month
In a new episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke talks with Doug Adams, Red River’s Director of Sales Operations. Doug joined the podcast to discuss his work with InspiRED, Red River’s Community Engagement Program. Doug and his ...
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Episode 25: Richard Ackerman, Workforce Development
In the latest episode of the Red River Cares podcast, host Gina Burke talks Richard Ackerman about why workforce development is essential and how it benefits both organizations as a whole and employees. And, we introduce a new segment called Ra...
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Episode 24: Sam Derego, DEI Lead
The Red River Cares Podcast is officially now on YouTube! Host Gina Burke invites Sam Derego, Red River’s DEI Lead, to the podcast. Sam gives us a deep dive on the mission and inception of the DEI team as well as the initiatives they have...
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Episode 23: It's Season 3 Kickoff with Kim Vacca, Director of RRCF
Welcome to season 3 of the Red River Cares Podcast! Gina Burke is joined once again by Kim Vacca, Director of the Red River Charitable Foundation. 2022 was a monumental year for the Red River Charitable Foundation and its many philanthrop...
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Episode 22: Michelle Gnozzio, Executive Director of SPIRIT Open Equestrian
In episode 22, Gina sits down with the Executive Director of SPIRIT Open Equestrian, Michelle Gnozzio. SPIRIT is a nonprofit that uses horsemanship and equine-assisted activities to reach a variety of therapeutic goals for their guests. Michell...
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Episode 21: Cathy Pellerin, Executive Director of CLP
We’re thrilled to kick off 2023 by welcoming Cathy Pellerin of the Claremont Learning Partnership to the program. The Claremont Learning Partnership (CLP) is a non-profit organization that services the Sullivan County community. Cathy and...
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Episode 20: Cindy Stevens, Claremont Soup Kitchen Executive Director
For our 20th episode, we welcome Executive Director of the Claremont Soup Kitchen Cindy Stevens to the program. The Claremont Soup Kitchen and Food Pantry is a non-profit community organization committed to serving individuals and families need...
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Episode 19: Dan McGee, Red River's Chief Operations Officer
We're excited to welcome back Dan McGee to the podcast! In this episode, Dan talks about the launch of InspiRED, Red River's official Community Engagement Program (CEP). Although Red River has always had a culture of philanthropy, the InspiRED ...
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Episode 18: Darlene Armenta, Red River Director of Talent Acquisition
We are thrilled to welcome Darlene Armenta, Red River's Director of Talent Acquisition, to the Red River Cares Podcast! As the Director of Talent Acquisition, Darlene and her team are responsible for finding and recruiting new talent into Red R...
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Episode 17: Dot Sheehan of OHT Returns!
We are thrilled to welcome back Dot Sheehan, Founder and CEO of Operation Hat Trick. Dot discusses how OHT has been expanding into various markets to try and support more veteran organizations. Dot also highlights how OHT has been finding succe...
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Episode 16: Andre Beaupre, Author of "The Purposeful Nine and Soulful Advantage"
In this episode, Gina Burke speaks with Andre Beaupre, author of The Purposeful Nine and Soulful Advantage. Andre discusses researching the nine companies feature in his book and how each organization is leveraging philanthropy to prov...
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Episode 15: Sam Derego, Red River DEI Lead (Season 2)
In our latest Red River Cares Podcast, Gina Burke interviews Sam Derego, DEI Lead at Red River. As the Lead for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI), Sam is in charge of promoting DEI initiatives include the creation of Employee Resource Group...
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Episode 14: Toby Anderson, PTC Hero Award Winner (Season 2)
In our latest Red River Cares Podcast, Gina Burke was able to speak with Toby Anderson. As a recent winner of Red River’s PTC Hero Award, Toby discusses his philanthropic work with Willing Warriors. This work includes organizing and funding mea...
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Episode 13: Kim Vacca, Director of RRCF (Season 2)
It's season 2 of the Red River Cares Podcast! Gina Burke kicks things off with Kim Vacca, Director of the Red River Charitable Foundation. Gina and Kim reflect on the successful initiatives of 2021 such as the launch of a new STEM Lab and...
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Episode 13
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Episode 11: Jacqueline Barber, Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship Winner
Gina Burke sits down with one of the 2021 recipients for the Jeff Sessions Memorial Scholarship, Jacqueline Barber. Jacqueline is also the first Red River employee to be awarded this scholarship! As an Army veteran, Jacqueline talks about the m...
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