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Deep Dives

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"Deep Dives" brings together national experts to discuss the biggest issues impacting America's schools, diving deep into root causes and exploring innovative solutions.

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Deep Dives: How To Talk to Your Kids About Social Media

March 07, 2024 08:00 - 56 minutes

Today's parents and caregivers face the unique challenge of guiding kids through the complexities of social media, trying to ensure a safe and positive experience in the digital landscape. Over the past two decades, social media usage has skyrocketed among kids and teens, and right alongside it, we have seen mental health issues increase at an alarming rate. While legal action against social media companies aims to hold them accountable for their platforms' effects on kids and teens, and rese...

Deep Dives: How To Move the Needle on Special Education

February 22, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes

There are more than 7 million students with disabilities in the United States, representing a variety of needs and abilities. Schools across the country continue to struggle to meet the needs of students with disabilities in the least restrictive environment possible, and gaps have only grown over the past decade. In today's episode, Jill and Ross are joined by two leading experts to explore this topic: Valerie Williams and Bill Henderson. Valerie Williams serves as the Director of the Office...

Deep Dives: How To Pivot When Enrollment Declines

January 18, 2024 08:00 - 41 minutes

Across the country, public schools are seeing big declines in enrollment, with more than one million fewer students enrolled in public schools over just the past four years and the steepest drops in the highest-need districts. With declining birth rates, increasing alternative school options, and the looming cut-off of federal relief funds all creating a perfect storm for public schools, districts are faced with a choice: stay the course, or adapt to the new reality? In today’s episode, Jill...

Deep Dives: How To Support Our Most Vulnerable Students

November 30, 2023 08:00 - 36 minutes

In Massachusetts, there are 9,000 young people in the foster care system, and 50,000 engaged with the Department of Children and Families. These students face a unique set of challenges, and in today’s episode, Jill and Ross are joined by the leaders of two organizations at the forefront of helping them succeed. Lauren Baker, Former First Lady of Massachusetts, is the Founder and CEO of the Wonderfund, a nonprofit that supports youth engaged with the Massachusetts Department of Children and ...

Deep Dives: How To Get Kids Back In School

November 09, 2023 08:00 - 45 minutes

Chronic absenteeism rates in every state are skyrocketing – continuing a trend that started before the pandemic and leading the White House to double down on efforts to get kids back in school. In Massachusetts alone, 23% of all students were chronically absent last year – meaning they missed more than 10% of school days – with rates among high schoolers as high as 30%. There are many factors that have led to this increase, from disengagement with content, to new responsibilities at home, to ...

Deep Dives: How To Improve Public Schools

October 26, 2023 09:30 - 36 minutes

School districts across the country are facing similar challenges, and “Deep Dives” aims to unpack why things are the way they are and what it will take to create change. In each episode, Jill Shah and Ross Wilson bring together national experts for a roundtable discussion about a key issue in our schools - diving deep into root causes and innovative solutions. Today, in the first episode of “Deep Dives,” Jill and Ross are joined by John Deasy, President of the Bezos Family Foundation and a ...

Coming Soon: New “Deep Dives” Podcast

October 12, 2023 11:00 - 2 minutes

“Deep Dives,” a new ongoing podcast series from the Shah Family Foundation, explores the biggest issues impacting America’s schools, bringing together local and national experts to discuss why things are the way they are and what it takes to create change. Listen to the first episode in your podcast feed on Thursday, October 26. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What Drives Us? Valerie Jarrett on Creating Change in Government

October 10, 2023 10:00 - 52 minutes

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are rewarded shapes how we behave and the choices we make. Have you ever thought about why you do what you do, or why decisions get made a certain way? We're digging into these questions in this special three-part podcast series that we’re calling, “What Drives Us?” In the first two episodes of this series, we spoke with academics and education advocates to explore how incent...

What Drives Us? Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo on Incentives in Education

September 19, 2023 04:01 - 1 hour

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are rewarded shapes how we behave and the choices we make. Have you ever thought about why you do what you do, or why decisions get made a certain way? We're digging into these questions in this special three-part podcast series that we’re calling, “What Drives Us?” In this series, we explore how incentives in education and government impact the lives of kids and the adults w...

Catalysts Presents: “Cash Is King” from the “Say More” Podcast

September 05, 2023 04:01 - 21 minutes

In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began, the city of Chelsea, Massachusetts faced record economic and food insecurity, with thousands of residents lining up at city-run food distribution centers. To meet the need, the Shah Family Foundation joined city leaders in a simple idea: give people cash and let them spend it however they want. The initiative, known as Chelsea Eats, became the largest Guaranteed Income program in the country, and the results demonstrate what happens when public policy ...

What Drives Us? Professor Uri Gneezy on Understanding Incentives

August 22, 2023 04:01 - 34 minutes

Every decision we make is guided by incentives. From financial incentives to social and political incentives – how we are rewarded shapes how we behave and the choices we make. Have you ever thought about why you do what you do, or why decisions get made a certain way? We're digging into these questions in this special three-part podcast series that we’re calling, “What Drives Us?” Over the next few weeks, we’ll explore how incentives in education and government impact the lives of kids and ...

Can Teens Survive the Digital World? Richard Louv on Reconnecting with Nature

June 27, 2023 04:01 - 25 minutes

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over the last two months, we’ve brought together experts, advocates, and school leaders to better understand the impact of social media on teen mental health in this special five-part podcast series that we’re calling, “Can Teens Survive the Digital World?” In our last episode, we were joined by Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper. Today, in the fifth and final episo...

Can Teens Survive the Digital World? Boston Public Schools Superintendent Mary Skipper on Student Mental Health

June 13, 2023 04:01 - 46 minutes

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing together experts, advocates, and school leaders to better understand the impact of social media on teen mental health in this special five-part podcast series that we’re calling, “Can Teens Survive the Digital World?” In our last episode, we spoke with clinical psychologist Dr. Jaqueline Nesi about parenting in the social media age. Today, in...

Can Teens Survive the Digital World? Dr. Jacqueline Nesi on Parenting in the Social Media Age

May 30, 2023 04:01 - 37 minutes

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing together experts, advocates, and school leaders to better understand the impact of social media on mental health, discuss how best to support young people in the social media age, and explore the role of regulations and restrictions in this special podcast series that we’re calling, “Can Teens Survive the Digital World?” In our last episode, ...

Can Teens Survive the Digital World? Dr. Jill Walsh on Managing Life in the Physical and Digital Worlds

May 16, 2023 04:01 - 55 minutes

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing together experts, advocates, and school leaders to better understand the impact of social media on mental health, discuss how best to support young people in the social media age, and explore the role of regulations and restrictions in this special series, “Catalysts for Change: Can Teens Survive the Digital World?” In our first episode, we s...

Can Teens Survive the Digital World? Professor Jonathan Haidt on Social Media and Teen Mental Health

May 02, 2023 04:01 - 38 minutes

This year, the CDC’s annual Youth Risk Behavior Survey offered a grim outlook for the wellbeing of young people. 42% of young people experienced persistent feelings of hopelessness or sadness, and nearly 25% had suicidal thoughts. As these trends have grown over the past decade, many point to the impact of social media, with numerous studies showing a correlation between social media and bullying, loneliness, anxiety, and depression. Over the next few weeks, we’re bringing together experts, ...

Dr. David Hamilton on the Healer Within Us

April 18, 2023 04:01 - 50 minutes

In today’s episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Dr. David Hamilton, researcher and author of a number of books on healing, including “How Your Mind Can Heal Your Body” and “Why Woo Woo Works.” Dr. Hamilton’s research was originally inspired by his early work in the pharmaceutical industry, where he was an organic chemist working on heart disease and cancer drugs. He was mesmerized by the placebo effect that occurred during drug trials, and after a few years he decided to switc...

Dr. Mark Hyman, Author of “Young Forever”

March 28, 2023 04:01 - 41 minutes

In today’s episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Dr. Mark Hyman to talk about his new book, “Young Forever.” Dr. Hyman is a functional medicine doctor, a prolific writer on health and wellness, and a vocal advocate for changes in our food system. He is the founder of “Food Fix Campaign,” an organization working hard in Washington, D.C. to help shape policies that are pro-wellness for ourselves and our environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho...

What is World-Class Education? Michael Horn and Jeff Selingo on New Paradigms in Higher Ed

February 21, 2023 05:01 - 46 minutes

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to attend classes on Zoom, forcing educators to quickly rethink how to effectively teach students in this new paradigm. As our education institutions worked to shift their models, the longstanding flaws and inequities in our system were put on full display. Now, more than two years later, we’re working to fully understand the impacts of this disruption to student learning....

What is World-Class Education? Sal Khan on Reimagining How Students Learn

February 07, 2023 05:01 - 42 minutes

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to attend classes on Zoom, forcing educators to quickly rethink how to effectively teach students in this new paradigm. As our education institutions worked to shift their models, the longstanding flaws and inequities in our system were put on full display. Now, more than two years later, we’re grappling to fully understand the impacts of this disruption to student learnin...

What is World-Class Education? Professor Tom Kane on Learning Loss and Recovery

January 24, 2023 05:01 - 41 minutes

In March 2020, students across the country shifted to an unprecedented learning model as they logged onto their computers to attend classes on Zoom, forcing educators to quickly rethink how to effectively teach students in this new paradigm. As our education institutions worked to shift their models, the longstanding flaws and inequities in our system were put on full display. Now, more than two years later, we’re grappling to fully understand the impacts of this disruption to student learnin...

Ingredients for Success • Award-Winning Chefs Ken Oringer & Ming Tsai

December 20, 2022 00:01 - 39 minutes

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This year’s conference comes as millions of families across the country struggle to access high-quality calories. In 2021 alone, 13.5 million households were food insecure, and in June of 2022, more than 24 million Americans reported they sometimes or often did not have enough to eat during the week. Over the past few weeks, we’ve spoken with food leaders of different types to...

Ingredients for Success · Andy Fisher, Nutrition Activist and Author of “Big Hunger”

November 29, 2022 05:01 - 29 minutes

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This year’s conference comes as millions of families across the country struggle to access high-quality calories. In 2021 alone, 13.5 million households were food insecure, and in June of 2022, more than 24 million Americans reported they sometimes or often did not have enough to eat during the week. Over the next few weeks, we’ll be speaking with food leaders of different type...

From the Vault: Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey

November 09, 2022 05:01 - 41 minutes

Yesterday, the people of Massachusetts elected Attorney General Maura Healey to be the next governor of Massachusetts. Governor-elect Healey was a guest on this podcast last year, where she talked about her views on health care, racial justice, education, food access, and other key issues. It was an engaging conversation that sheds a lot of light on how she'll approach the job of governor, and so today, direct from the vault, enjoy the re-release of this episode of “Catalysts for Change” feat...

Ingredients for Success · Rep. Jim McGovern on the White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health

October 18, 2022 01:00 - 38 minutes

On September 28, for the first time in 50 years, the White House held a Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This year’s conference comes as millions of families across the country struggle to access high-quality calories. In 2021 alone, 13.5 million households were food insecure, and in June of 2022, more than 24 million Americans reported they sometimes or often did not have enough to eat during the week. Why do so many families struggle with food insecurity? And, why, in the past 5...

Rahn Dorsey on Innovation, Philanthropy, and Improving Student Outcomes

October 04, 2022 04:01 - 43 minutes

In this episode of “Catalysts for Change,” Jill is joined by Rahn Dorsey, Chief Impact Officer at the Eastern Bank Charitable Foundation and former Chief of Education for the City of Boston under Mayor Marty Walsh. Jill speaks with Rahn about how public and private partners can effectively work together to spark innovation in education and improve student outcomes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna

September 12, 2022 12:01 - 44 minutes

In this episode, Jill speaks with Noubar Afeyan, Co-Founder and Chairman of Moderna, about the development and growth of novel mRNA technology, the growing role of biotechnology in our lives, and the behind-the-scenes decision-making that made Moderna a household name in the fight against COVID-19. To learn more about Noubar’s work and about Moderna, check out the resources below: Noubar Afeyan’s Biography Moderna Website Noubar Afeyan’s Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast...

In and Around Boston · Dr. Robyn Riseberg on the Social Determinants of Health

July 26, 2022 04:01 - 47 minutes

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting edge of their fields, and wonderful and effective public and private partners. In many ways, the work that happens here in Boston serves as a model for the rest of the country. This summer, we’re speaking with four local leaders in a special podcast series we’re calling, “Catalysts for Change: In and Around Boston.” These four leaders share a deep commitment to build...

In and Around Boston · Jascha Franklin-Hodge on Managing Boston’s Streets

July 12, 2022 04:01 - 48 minutes

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting edge of their fields, and wonderful and effective public and private partners. In many ways, the work that happens here in Boston serves as a model for the rest of the country. This summer, we’re speaking with four local leaders in a special podcast series we’re calling, “Catalysts for Change: In and Around Boston.” These four leaders share a deep commitment to build...

In and Around Boston · Robert Lewis Jr., President & CEO of Boys and Girls Clubs of Boston

June 28, 2022 04:01 - 43 minutes

Boston is an incredible place to live and work – full of innovative leaders, brilliant researchers, institutions at the cutting edge of their fields, and wonderful and effective public and private partners. In many ways, the work that happens here in Boston serves as a model for the rest of the country. Over the next few weeks, we’re speaking with four local leaders in a special podcast series we’re calling, “Catalysts for Change: In and Around Boston.” These four leaders share a deep commitm...

In and Around Boston · Justin Pasquariello on Creating Joy in East Boston

June 14, 2022 04:01 - 38 minutes

As we get into the full swing of summer in Boston, we're excited to share a special series of "Catalysts for Change" that we're calling "In and Around Boston." Over the next few weeks, we’re speaking with innovative local leaders about what they’re doing to make Boston a stronger, healthier, and more livable city. In the first episode of this limited series, Jill speaks with Justin Pasquariello, Executive Director of the East Boston Social Centers, about growing up in Boston, the critical way...

Populace’s Todd Rose, Author of “Collective Illusions”

May 31, 2022 14:32 - 55 minutes

In this episode, Jill is joined by Todd Rose, co-founder of the think-tank Populace and author of the new national bestseller, Collective Illusions. Jill speaks with Todd about how to understand what is happening in our country culturally, politically, and civically; how Populace’s method of private opinion polling allows for a better understanding of people’s true beliefs; how Americans are often closer aligned than it may appear; and how to confront these “collective illusions” in our day-t...

Boston Superintendent Search: Community Voices

May 17, 2022 04:01 - 32 minutes

Introducing a special episode from the Shah Family Foundation's other podcast, Last Night at School Committee: The City of Boston has a new mayor, and Mayor Wu and her appointed school committee have begun a search for a new Superintendent of Boston Public Schools. Boston has had 6 superintendents in 16 years - three of whom served Interim roles - and all who worked tirelessly on behalf of students, families and staff to improve aspects of BPS.    What type of leader does BPS need now? What ...

How Are You Feeling? MIT’s Roz Picard on the Intersection of Technology and Mental Health Care

May 10, 2022 04:01 - 39 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss, to a complete rewiring of how we think. And during that time, we’ve seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience?  We’re diving into these questions with a special four-part series called “Catalysts ...

How Are You Feeling? Kat Boit, Harvard Student Leader and Active Minds Campus Co-President

April 26, 2022 04:01 - 22 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss in schools, to a complete rewiring of how we think about our interactions with others. And during that time, we have seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience?  We’re diving into these questions wi...

How Are You Feeling? Guidance Counselor John Crocker on Student Mental Health

April 05, 2022 04:01 - 34 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss in schools, to a complete rewiring of how we think about our interactions with others. And during that time, we have seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be divi...

How Are You Feeling? John Crocker, Director of School Mental Health on Student Mental Health

April 05, 2022 04:01 - 34 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss in schools, to a complete rewiring of how we think about our interactions with others. And during that time, we have seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience? Over the next few weeks, we’ll be divi...

How Are You Feeling? Dr. Maurizio Fava on the Pandemic of Mental Health

March 22, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss in schools, to a complete rewiring of how we think about our interactions with others. And during that time, we have seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience?  Over the next few weeks, we’ll be div...

How Are You Feeling? • Dr. Maurizio Fava on the Pandemic of Mental Health

March 22, 2022 04:01 - 35 minutes

As the COVID-19 pandemic enters its third year, we are still working to fully understand its impacts – from lost lives and livelihoods, to years of learning loss in schools, to a complete rewiring of how we think about our interactions with others. And during that time, we have seen the emergence of a new crisis in mental health, with record rates of depression, anxiety, and stress. How will we recover from all of this? How will we build back resilience?  Over the next few weeks, we’ll be div...

The Changing Workforce · CEO Corey Thomas on Navigating the New Normal

March 01, 2022 05:01 - 26 minutes

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left their jobs, and employers are having a harder time than ever recruiting workers. From government officials, to academics, to business leaders and employees, everyone is asking the same questions: Where is our workforce, how has the pandemic impacted the way we work, and what does it mean for the future of work? Over the past few weeks, we’ve done a deep-dive into t...

The Changing Workforce · Prof. Dan Schneider on What’s Driving Workers

February 15, 2022 05:01 - 32 minutes

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left their jobs, and employers are having a harder time than ever recruiting workers. From government officials, to academics, to business leaders and employees, everyone is asking the same questions: Where is our workforce, how has the pandemic impacted the way we work, and what does it mean for the future of work? Over the next few weeks, we’re diving into these quest...

The Changing Workforce · U.S. Labor Secretary Marty Walsh

February 01, 2022 05:01 - 21 minutes

Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has sent shockwaves through the American labor market. Millions of Americans lost or left their jobs, and employers are having a harder time than ever recruiting workers. From government officials, to academics, to business leaders and employees, everyone is asking the same questions: Where is our workforce, how has the pandemic impacted the way we work, and what does it mean for the future of work? Over the next few weeks, we’re diving into these quest...

Ep. 60, Lisa Kashinsky: POLITICO Reporter and Author of the Massachusetts Playbook

December 07, 2021 05:01 - 26 minutes

In this episode, Jill talks with Lisa Kashinsky, POLITICO reporter and author of the Massachusetts Playbook, about the state of politics in Boston, the historic nature of Boston’s recent mayoral election, key issues facing Mayor Michelle Wu, and the implications of Governor Charlie Baker’s announcement that he will not be seeking reelection. Prior to working at POLITICO, Lisa covered politics, state government and the 2020 presidential election for the Boston Herald. She is also an alum of Th...

Ep. 59, David Simas: CEO of the Obama Foundation and former advisor to President Obama

November 23, 2021 05:01 - 31 minutes

In this episode, Jill talks with David Simas, CEO of the Obama Foundation and former advisor to President Obama, about his upbringing in an immigrant family, his experience working in the White House, what he learned from traveling the country and speaking with Americans in every community, and how the Obama Foundation empowers local leaders from around the globe. A native of Taunton, Massachusetts, David spent his entire career in public service, getting his start as the Bristol County Regis...

Ep. 58, Arne Duncan: Former US Secretary of Education, Managing Partner of Chicago Cred, and Author of How Schools Work

November 09, 2021 14:00 - 38 minutes

In this episode, Jill speaks with Arne Duncan, former U.S. Secretary of Education and current Managing Partner of Chicago CRED, about how to build more robust school systems, the impacts of gun violence and mental health on America’s youth, and more. Arne served as President Obama’s first U.S. Secretary of Education from 2009 to 2016, where his initiatives included increases in Pell Grants and reform efforts such as Race to the Top. Before joining the Obama administration, Arne was the CEO of...

Ep. 57, Rick Weissbourd: Director of the Making Caring Common Project

September 28, 2021 04:55 - 41 minutes

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Rick Weissbourd, Faculty Director of Human Development and Psychology at Harvard Graduate School of Education. The director of the Making Caring Common Project, Rick’s work focuses on children's moral development, on vulnerability and resilience in childhood, and on how to encourage and prioritize caring, compassion, and companionship among children in and out of school. Making Caring Common is ​​a national effort to make moral and soc...

Ep. 56, Francis Goulliart and Lorena Lorenzet: The Growth of Local Lunchbox

September 16, 2021 13:56 - 29 minutes

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Francis Goulliart and Lorena Lorenzet, two local food entrepreneurs who helped create Local Lunchbox, an innovative new program borne out of the pandemic that provides free, fresh, locally-prepared food for families. Francis is the CEO of Stock Pot Malden, and Lorena is a celebrated local chef and owner of the Farm Girl Food Truck.  Local Lunchbox was created in June 2020 in Chelsea, Massachusetts to help address the overwhelming food ...

Ep. 55, Aaron Feuer: Co-Founder and CEO of Panorama Education

August 10, 2021 15:26 - 41 minutes

In this episode of Catalysts for Change, Jill talks with Aaron Feuer, Co-Founder and CEO of Panorama Education. A fast-growing, ed-tech company based out of Boston, Aaron works with school districts across the country to help make education better for kids, and to include students in the process of assessing and improving the way schools work. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Aaron’s work with Panorama was born out of his experiences as a student advocate while attending public schools in Sou...

Ep. 54, The Race for Boston: John Barros

June 15, 2021 04:51 - 38 minutes

In our fifth installment of our special series, “Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston”, Jill talks with John Barros. The Chief of Economic Development for former Mayor Marty Walsh, Barros previously ran for Mayor of Boston in 2013. John Barros joined Mayor Walsh’s administration in 2014 to establish the new Economic Development cabinet and lead the department for seven years. Before working for the Walsh administration, he served as Executive Director of the Dudley Street Neighborhood I...

Ep. 53, The Race for Boston: Jon Santiago

June 08, 2021 05:16 - 28 minutes

In the fourth episode of our special series, Catalysts for Change: The Race for Boston, Jill talks with Dr. Jon Santiago, State Representative for the 9th District of Suffolk County. An attending physician in the Boston Medical Center’s emergency room, he has served as a State Representative since being elected in 2018. Raised in Boston after his family immigrated from Puerto Rico, Rep. Santiago went on to volunteer for the Peace Corps, serve as a Fullbright Scholar in Paris, and attend Yale...

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