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BAMSI

129 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago -

BAMSI (Brockton Area Multi-Services, Inc.) is a private, non-profit human services organization providing services to adults and children with developmental disabilities, mental illness, behavioral health, and public health needs.

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Episodes

Humanity First- Episode VIII

July 31, 2023 22:40 - 50 minutes - 69.7 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Brigadier General Jack Hammond from Home Base for a look at innovative programs intended to meet veterans where they are and provide peer support opportunities.

Humanity First- Episode VII

July 31, 2023 22:08 - 22 minutes - 30.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses increasing hostility towards the LGBTQ+ on this edition of the podcast. His guests are Todd Foy and Chase Garvey.

Humanity First Podcast Episode VI

June 28, 2023 22:43 - 22 minutes - 21 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers hosts an important discussion with Melanie Jones about the importance and history behind Juneteenth.

Humanity First Podcast Episode V

June 15, 2023 00:17 - 23 minutes - 21.2 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers hosts local realtors Cesar Miranda and Jeanne Fuller-Jones of Keller Williams/Boxer Realty Advisors for an important discussion about affordable housing.

Humanity First Podcast: Episode IV

May 31, 2023 17:19 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers rounds out "Mental Health Awareness Month" with a discussion about mental wellness and two stories of hope from Stephanie Martin and Nicole Shafer.

Humanity First Podcast- Episode III

May 26, 2023 15:20 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MB

On this episode of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers addresses the impact of social media on our mental health, and is joined by Gwen Broadway and Catherine Stewart for an important discussion about racial and gender equality.

Humanity First Podcast- Episode II

May 24, 2023 21:14 - 22 minutes - 30.8 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan for a discussion about the latest on key issues in the "City of Champions".

Humanity First Video Podcast- Episode I

April 28, 2023 15:01 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the integral role BAMSI plays in the community and discusses the future of the organization with Jenika Chadwick.

Humanity First: Ask The CEO Episode XI.MP3

April 17, 2023 18:20 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions about the direction of the organization from staff and community members.

Humanity First: Employment Services for Persons Served.MP3

April 12, 2023 00:48 - 18 minutes - 17.2 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Jill Tigano and Brittany Hubbard for an important discussion about how some of BAMSI's persons served are holding significant jobs in the community.

Humanity First- Challenges Facing BAMSI Staff

March 28, 2023 21:41 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers listens to the concerns and stories of two key BAMSI workers, Joe Still and Manoucheka Polynice. Both shared their considerable experience out in the field.

Humanity First: Ask The CEO Episode X

March 23, 2023 17:46 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks about the new local approach when it comes to advocacy, addresses employment vacancies and discusses how communication norms have shifted post-pandemic.

Humanity First: A Focus On The Elderly

March 15, 2023 15:34 - 15 minutes - 13.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks about some of the major challenges the elderly are facing with Fred Welsh, who is BAMSI's Director of Elderly Services.

Humanity First: A Focus on Equality and Racial Justice.MP3

March 11, 2023 20:12 - 18 minutes - 16.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the organizations work on equality and racial justice issues with Gwen Broadway. Gwen is BAMSI's Director of Scheduling and Staffing. She is a leader on BAMSI's DEIJA committee and visits programs on what she calls "The Roadshow" to listen to concerns about equality and racial justice.

Humanity First- Mental Health In The Bruins Dressing Room

March 06, 2023 18:23 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of promoting mental wellness in the work place and discusses the example set by Boston Bruins players Linus Ullmark and Charlie McAvoy who openly discuss mental health in interviews and encourage teammates to be "vulnerable" with each other.

Humanity First- Ask The CEO Episode IX

February 23, 2023 21:04 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes listener questions on subjects ranging from the fire at Brockton Hospital, to refiling for Medicaid eligibility, and enhancing transportation options for those served by BAMSI.

Humanity First- The New Pharmacy.MP3

February 10, 2023 14:36 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

On this episode of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers offers his support for Brockton Hospital after the fire on their campus earlier this week. He also discusses the latest on the BAMSI pharmacy with Chief Medical Officer Dr. Peter Kassis and Pharmacy Manager Paulette Carvalho.

Humanity First- The COVID Kids

January 23, 2023 15:35 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by VP of Early Intervention Mary Tremblay and one of the program's parents, Ashley, for a discussion about BAMSI's program that aids children from birth until three-years-old.

Humanity First- Ask The CEO: Pharmacy and Nursing .MP3

January 17, 2023 16:47 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions on the new pharmacy, nursing strikes, and other topics on this edition of the podcast.

Humanity First- Why is BAMSI One of the Best Places to Work?.MP3

January 06, 2023 18:59 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by CHRO Pamela Ryan for a discussion about why BAMSI was recognized as one of the Boston Globe's "Best Places to Work" in 2022.

Humanity First - New For 2023.MP3

January 04, 2023 15:08 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses what the non-profit has in store for 2023 on this edition of the podcast.

Humanity First-Ask The CEO: 2022 In Review

December 29, 2022 13:20 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers looks back with pride on the 2022 calendar year on this edition of the podcast. Evers notes that 2022 was still very much about the forced adoptions and changes brought upon by the COVID pandemic.

Humanity First- Have We Forgotten Our Essential Workers?

December 15, 2022 15:01 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the plight of essential workers with Chris Lopez, VP of Community Living and Day Services and Dan Sprout, VP of Community Living.

Humanity First: A Focus on the Transgender Community

December 06, 2022 17:02 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Kadyn Donovan, who is a BAMSI's Transgender Health Navigator, for an important discussion on the challenges facing the transgender community, both locally, and nationally.

Humanity First: BAMSI's New Chief Medical Officer

November 23, 2022 15:42 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers welcome Dr. Peter Kassis to the organization on this edition of the podcast. Dr. Kassis recently became BAMSI's Chief Medical Officer.

Humanity First- BAMSI Pharmacy

November 21, 2022 17:11 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI Executive Vice President Ulea Lago for a discussion about BAMSI's new pharmacy which is slated to open in December.

Humanity First: Ask the CEO Episode 7

November 14, 2022 15:16 - 17 minutes - 15.8 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions from the community on a range of topics including inflation.

Humanity First- Innovative Fundraising

October 28, 2022 15:29 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI VP of Development Sarah Gonet for an in-depth discussion on the new playing field in non-profit fundraising.

Humanity First- The Significance Of Programs for Young Adults

October 14, 2022 20:50 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with Darryl Huggins, the Director of the Young Adult Access Center about the importance of this new program.

Humanity First: Ask The CEO Episode 6

October 07, 2022 17:32 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the latest news around the organization and takes questions from staff and community members.

Humanity First- New CFO

September 23, 2022 21:25 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with new CFO Dennis Orsinger about his vision for BAMSI's future and the current fiscal health of the non-profit.

Humanity First-Ask The CEO-5th Edition

August 23, 2022 22:39 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses his experience running the Falmouth Road Race, visiting BAMSI sites and how non-profits can be competitive with for profits on workforce recruitment.

Humanity First- BAMSI Pride

August 13, 2022 22:40 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Executive Vice President Ulea Lago for a discussion about the recent BAMSI Golf Tournament at TPC Boston. The duo also discusses several new marketing and branding initiatives.

Humanity First- Falmouth Road Race

August 03, 2022 12:56 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI's Chairman of the Board of Directors, Dr. Ed Cabellon, and Executive Vice President of Adult Services, Jill Conlon, for a discussion about their upcoming participation in the Falmouth Road Race.

Humanity First- Young Adult Access Center

July 25, 2022 22:37 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses a big new initiative on this edition of the podcast. BAMSI has launched the Young Adult Access Center to provide support for this important age group. He is joined on the show by BAMSI VP Behavioral Health and Community Services Kathleen Anderson and Tara Freitas and Catherine Martin, who are Parent Coordinators from BAMSI's PIN Program.

Humanity First- Behind The Scenes In HR.MP3

July 15, 2022 17:28 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Chief Human Resources Officer Pamela Ryan for a discussion about what it means to be a preferred employer.

Humanity First- Behind The Scenes.MP3

June 30, 2022 14:20 - 18 minutes - 16.5 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by Administrative Manager Michelle Yundt for a conversation about what goes on behind the scenes at BAMSI, and what type of work culture exists.

Humanity First- Juneteenth

June 21, 2022 22:52 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of Juneteenth finally being recognized as a federal holiday with BAMSI Counselor Wallace Brown, who sits on the BAMSI's "Racial and Social Justice" committee.

Humanity First- Ask the CEO- 4th Episoide

June 18, 2022 22:03 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes questions from community members on the epidemic of gun violence nationally and how COVID is still affecting the workplace.

Humanity First- Pride Month.MP3

June 10, 2022 15:20 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers discusses the significance of "Pride Month" with BAMSI Transgender Health Navigator Kadyn Donovan on this edition of the podcast.

Humanity First- The New BAMSI

June 01, 2022 23:12 - 19 minutes - 17.4 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers unveils BAMSI's new branding strategy with with Executive Vice President for Strategy and Business Development Ulea Lago.

Humanity First - Nurses: An Appreciation

May 20, 2022 16:15 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers pays homage to the amazing work of nurses on this edition of the podcast. His guest is BAMSI's Director of Healthcare Services Christiana Odunze

Humanity First- Being A BAMSI Recruiter

May 11, 2022 17:44 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MB

On this edition of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with BAMSI Field Recruitment Specialist Johanna Marshall. They talk about the ideas and concepts around recruiting and about how to highlight BAMSI as an employer to potential workers.

Humanity First- Ask The CEO- Third Edition

May 04, 2022 17:08 - 20 minutes - 19 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes emailed questions from employees and podcast listeners on this edition of the show. Email your question to [email protected]

The Press Pass with Chris Ryan 4-30-22

May 02, 2022 17:49 - 25 minutes - 34.5 MB

Host Chris Ryan talks Celtics, Bruins, Sox and Patriots on this edition of the show. Interviews include Bruins head coach Bruce Cassidy, Sox pitchers Garrett Whitlock and Michael Whitlock and Blue Jays All Star Bo Bichette.

Humanity First - Business Development

April 29, 2022 20:19 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Ever is joined by Executive Vice President for Business Development Ulea Lago to discuss several exciting projects that are on the horizon.

Humanity First- LQBTQ+ Awareness

April 20, 2022 14:32 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined on this edition of the podcast by BAMSI Director of HIV Services Jesse Pack. The duo discuss the importance of LGBTQ+ celebration, instead of just commemoration.

Humanity First- Being A Refugee Entering America

April 14, 2022 14:54 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MB

The Russian Invasion of Ukraine has forced millions to flee their home. On this edition of the podcast, BAMSI CEO Peter Evers talks with Serge Theodat and Jean Marie Coquillon who both left their home country of Haiti and had to begin new lives in America with nothing.

Humanity First- Ask The CEO

April 06, 2022 18:16 - 21 minutes - 20 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers takes email questions from BAMSI staffers and podcast listeners on this edition of the podcast. To submit your questions email: [email protected].

Humanity First- How Dollars Fund The Mission

March 28, 2022 17:12 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

BAMSI CEO Peter Evers is joined by BAMSI CFO David Simmons for an in-depth discussion of the organization's fiscal health.