Everything Co-op with Vernon Oakes
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Ellis Carr, President And CEO Of Capital Impact
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBVernon interviews Ellis Carr, President and CEO of Capital Impact. Vernon and Ellis discuss how Capital Impact effects systemic change - from social systems to government programs - so that all people have paths out of poverty. Ellis Carr has more than 20 years of experience in the financial services and mortgage industries. Mr. Carr served as Capital Impact's Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer from July, 2012 until his appointment as President and Chief Executive Officer in May, 2016. Pri...
6092016 Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo & Prof Amanda Huron on the Formation of a Limited Equity Housing Coop
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 44.9 MBVernon and his guests discuss the evolution of housing cooperatives in Washington, D.C., the prospect of forming a federation of limited equity housing cooperatives, and the role cooperatives play in improving the quality of life for its participants. Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo has been a co-editor of Grassroots Economic Organizing, (GEO) for more than 10 years. GEO, a 30-year-old publication, reports on cooperative developments around the world, and provides advocacy for alternative economic solut...
Vernon Discusses relationship of Coops to Selma March
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.6 MBVernon uses excerpts from President Obama's speech during the reenactment of the March in Selma on Bloody Sunday 50 years ago to draw comparisons to the core principles of cooperatives.
Vernon Discusses the Relationship Between Spirituality and Cooperatives
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBVernon discusses the relationship between Spirituality and Cooperatives
Vernon Discusses the Role of Cooperatives in Black History
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBVernon Discusses the Role of cooperatives in Black History. He also reflects upon comments made by past guest related to the same.
Daniel T, Kelley, 2015 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee, and Former President of GROWMARK Inc.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBVernon and Daniel discussed his involvement in the cooperative movement, the reform of the farm credit system, and the Cooperative Hall of Fame. Daniel T. Kelley is the owner and operator of Kelley Farms, a diversified corn and soybean operation in Normal, Illinois. He is an authentic leader and champion of cooperative development, who has spent more than three decades serving the cooperative sector. Most recently, he retired as board chairman and president of the agriculture supply cooperati...
Vernon Interviews 2015 Hall of Fame Cooperator, Dr. Ann Hoyt
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBVernon interviews Hall of Fame Hero Dr. Ann Hoyt. Vernon and Dr. Hoyt discuss her journey as a Cooperator, cooperatives in the Italian prison system, consumer cooperatives, economic justice, and economic Democracy.
Vernon Interviews Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBVernon and his guests discuss the evolution of housing cooperatives in Washington, D.C., the prospect of forming a federation of limited equity housing cooperatives, and the role cooperatives play in improving the quality of life for its participants. Ajowa Nzinga Ifateyo has been a co-editor of Grassroots Economic Organizing, (GEO) for more than 10 years. GEO, a 30-year-old publication, reports on cooperative developments around the world, and provides advocacy for alternative economic solut...
Marcella Charles Casto, Assistant Principal At Mango Central High School
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MBVernon interviews Marcella Charles Casto, Assistant Principal and Career Technology Education Administrator at Mingo Central High, Vernon and Marcella the Simulated Workplace Program, other programs she administers at Mingo Central High School, and how cooperatives can be incorporated into the academic programs to further enhance them. The simulated workplace program is the brainchild of Kathy D'Antoni, assistant state superintendent of schools for the Division of Technical, Adult and Institu...
Vernon Interviews Andrew Garte, CEO at Community CleanWater Management Group, Inc.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.7 MBVernon interviews Andrew Garte, the Chief Executive Officer at Community CleanWater Management Group, Inc. (CCMG). Vernon and Andrew discuss how CCMG has used co-op principals to create wealth building opportunities for the worker owners of their company. Andrew Garte is the Chief Executive Officer at Community CleanWater Management Group, Inc. Mr. Garte has over 30-years of experience in sustainability programs, pollution prevention,stormwater management, environmental management, site asses...
Vernon Interviews Andrew Reicher and Alex Roesch of UHAB
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.9 MBVernon interviews Andrew Reicher,and Alex Roesch, Project Associate for co-op outreach and research at UHAB (the Urban Homestead Assistance Board. The gentleman discussed their current research project, "Building Capacity to Serve and Grow the Cooperative Housing Community, and initiatives of the Urban Homestead Assistance Board).
Vernon Interviews Charles Gould, Director-General of the International Co-operative Alliance
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBVernon interviews Charles Gould, Director-General of the International Co-operative Alliance. Vernon and Chuck discuss the "Blueprint for a Co-operative Decade," the impact of cooperatives on the economy, Co-op Identity, and new initiatives of The Alliance.
Vernon interviews Cornelius Blanding Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.8 MBVernon interviews Cornelius Blanding Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. Vernon and Cornelius wdiscuss FSC's upcoming Annual Meeting, and the role the Federation plays in assisting people to help themselves through cooperatives. Cornelius Blanding assumed the position of Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives earlier this year on March 1. He began his career in development work as an economic development intern for the City of Miami Beach. Sin...
Vernon interviews Cornelius Blanding Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MBVernon interviews Cornelius Blanding Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives. Vernon and Cornelius wdiscuss FSC's upcoming Annual Meeting, and the role the Federation plays in assisting people to help themselves through cooperatives. Cornelius Blanding assumed the position of Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives earlier this year on March 1. He began his career in development work as an economic development intern for the City of Miami Beach. Sin...
Vernon Interviews Dr. Nembhard
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBVernon Oakes interviews Dr. Jessica Gordon Nembhard on Everything Coop, a weekly radio show that airs on Radio One's landmark station, WOL 1450 AM, in the Washington, DC market. Dr. Gordon Nembhard discussed her book Collective Courage: The History of African American Economic Thought and Practice. The book traces economic cooperation from the early 1700's to the present. From Mutual Aid Societies to The Federation of Southern Cooperatives.
Vernon Interviews Ed Whitfield, Managing Director of the Fund for Democratic Communities
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 45.8 MBVernon and Ed discuss the democratization of wealth, how cooperatives are used to enhance communities and development, and democratic ownership. Ed Whitfield is co-founder and co-managing director of the Fund for Democratic Communities (F4DC). A long time social justice activist, Ed had been involved in labor, community organizing and peace work since the late 60's when he was a student activist at Cornell University. He was the chairman of the Greensboro Redevelopment Commission for 9 years ...
Vernon Interviews Esteban Kelly, Co-Executive Dir. of the US Federation of Worker Cooperatives
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.5 MBVernon interviews Esteban Kelly, educator, community organizer, and radical geographer. He's the current Board President of the Philadelphia Area Cooperative Alliance (PACA). He works for the New Economy Coalition, and is also a founder and worker-owner of AORTA, (Anti-Oppression Resource and Training Alliance, a worker co-op of educators whose facilitation and consulting strengthens cooperatives and social justice groups.
Vernon Interviews former American Diplomat, James Joseph
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 21.9 MBVernon interviews Former Diplomat James Joseph. Mr. Joseph is a Professor of Public Policy Studies at Duke University. Vernon and Mr. Joseph discussed several initiatives and programs implemented by him, and the Spirit of Ubuntu, the Zulu principal that is said to be the reason President Mandela was able to forgive his captors, and eventually work with them.
David Thompson, President of Twin Pines Cooperative Foundation.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBernon and David discuss his recently published article, "Thurgood Marshall, From Cooperative Apartment to Supreme Court," and his life work in the cooperative movement. During February, Everything Co-op celebrates Black History Month by focusing on the Association for the Study of African American Life and History's Theme. This year's theme is The Crisis in Black Education. Therefore, it is quite fitting to bring David Thompson to the microphone again, for a discussion about his article on Th...
Dennis A. Johnson, President, Coop Housing Resources, '16 Coop Hall Of Fame Inductee
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBVernon interviews John D. Johnson, retired President & CEO, CHS Inc., and 2017 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee. Vernon and John discuss his life work and experiences as a leader in the cooperative movement, and the history of CHS Inc. and how the cooperative business model and guiding principles were used to establish the business. John Johnson's vision and unwavering belief in the cooperative value proposition reshaped U.S. agricultural co-ops' ability to capture 21st century success. Grou...
Judy Sullivan, Gov Relations Representative for the National Association of Housing Cooperatives
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.3 MBVernon interviews Judy Sullivan, Government Relations Representative for the National Association of Housing Cooperatives. Vernon and Judy discuss the role she plays in advocating in the interest of housing cooperatives as it relates to Bill #HR3863, that addresses the need for disaster relief through FEMA for cooperatives, and ways that others can participate in efforts to gain equal rights for cooperative housing. They also discuss other legislation and news that is relevant to cooperatives...
Dennis Bolling, Former Pres. & CEO Producer Livestock Ass., 2016 Coop Hall Of Fame Inductee
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBVernon Oakes interviews Dennis Bolling, former President and CEO of Producers Livestock Association, and 2016 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee. Vernon and Dennis discuss his experience with the Producers Livestock Association and the importance of integrating training into the cooperative business plan to ensure that all members are knowledgeable of cooperative principles. Dennis Bolling was named President and Chief Executive Officer of Producers Livestock Association in April of 1989, for ...
Charles E. Snyder, President Of National Cooperative Bank (NCB)
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBVernon Oakes, host of Everything Co=op interviews Charles E. Snyder, President and CEO of National Cooperative Bank (NCB). Vernon and Mr. Snyder discuss the impact NCB has had in the cooperative community, and the importance of the cooperative principles. Charles E. Snyder is the president and chief executive officer of National Cooperative Bank and leads its Executive Council, a team of senior managers representing business development units and functional areas across the company. Mr. Snyde...
John Zippert, Dir. Program Ops of the Federation of Southern Coops/Land Assistance Fund (FSC)
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MBVernon interviews John Zippert, Director of Program Operations for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund (FSC). Vernon and John discuss his role in carrying out the objectives of FSC, and options for creating a formalized education program for cooperatives. John Zippert is the Director of Program Operations for the Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund at their Rural Training and Research Center in Epes, Alabama. He has over 45 years experience in com...
David Thompson President Of Twin Pines Cooperative
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MBVernon and David discussed the emergence of food co-ops, his new book, and the role of cooperatives in the Economy. This month marks the 2nd anniversary of Everything Co-op, and the celebration of National Co-op Month. Cooperative Network's 2015 Co-op Month theme, Take Ownership, celebrates how the cooperative model gives consumers a real stake in their economic destinies, because co-ops are owned and controlled by the people who use their services. Therefore, it is quite fitting to celebrate...
John Torres, VP Of Communications And Public Relations NCBACLUSA
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBJohn Torres, VP of Communication and Public Relations for the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International is interviewed on Everything Co-op. Vernon and John discuss the Co-op Festival, 2017 Co-op Impact Conference, and other initiatives being sponsored by NCBA/CLUSA. John Torres serves as the Vice President of Communication and Public Relations for the National Cooperative Business Association CLUSA International (NCBA CLUSA), an organization that serves as the primary voic...
Monica Rainge, Esq, Dir Of Land Retention & Advocacy, Fed Of So. Coops/Land Assistance Fund
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.6 MBMonica Rainge, Esq, Director of Land Retention & Advocacy for The Federation of Southern Cooperatives/Land Assistance Fund is interviewed by host of Everything Co-op, Vernon Oakes. Vernon and Monica discuss Heir Property, and the services that are provided through the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund (FSC/LAF) to help to retain, and regain land in the communities it represents. Monica A. Rainge, an agricultural lawyer, serves as the Director of Land Retention and Advoc...
Monique Rizer, Executive Director Of Opportunity Nation
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBVernon interviews Monique Rizer, Executive Director of Opportunity Nation. Vernon and Monique discuss Our Opportunity Nation, the 2017 Opportunity Index, and other research and reports being used to close the opportunity gap in America. Since September of 2015, Monique Rizer has been the Executive Director of Opportunity Nation. Under her leadership, the team has grown supporters by 35 percent and developed "Our Opportunity Nation," a national opportunity plan that was featured in the Washing...
Monique Rizor, Executive Director Of Opportunity Nation
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47 MBVernon interviews Monique Rizer, Executive Director of Opportunity Nation. Vernon and Monique discuss Our Opportunity Nation, the 2017 Opportunity Index, and other research and reports being used to close the opportunity gap in America. Since September of 2015, Monique Rizer has been the Executive Director of Opportunity Nation. Under her leadership, the team has grown supporters by 35 percent and developed "Our Opportunity Nation," a national opportunity plan that was featured in the Washing...
Ms Melbah McAfee Smith Ret Exec Director Mississip
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.3 MBVernon and Melbah discuss the role women have played in the cooperative movement and in the facets of the movement that she has personally been involved with; and some of her experiences in working with groups to help form cooperatives and her personal experience of as a member of a local cooperative. Ms. McAfee Smith worked for nearly 40 years as a trusted co-op developer in some of the most impoverished areas of the country. She started her career with the Federation of Southern Cooperative...
John Holdsclaw, VP Of Corporate Affairs At National Cooperative Bank
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.2 MBVernon Oakes Interviews John Holdsclaw, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB). Vernon and John discuss the role cooperatives play in addressing critical issues in low to moderate Income communities, and the tools that are used to sustain them. Holdsclaw is NCB's first Senior VP of Corporate Affairs. He is charged with the development of new bank relationships and management of the bank's existing affiliations with Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs)....
Michael Peck, Co - Founder Of 1worker1vote.org, And Delegate For Mondragon Corporation
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBVernon and Michael discuss his White Paper, "MRAGA" - Make Rural America Great Again: An Infrastructure Road-Map for Rural America's High-Road Institutional Stewards. Michael Peck strives to overcome inequalities of wealth/income, opportunity, and social mobility by applying the sixty years of Mondragon experience and principles to form, transform, and transition worker co-ops and union co-ops. Since late 1999, Michael Alden Peck has served as the North American delegate for Mondragon, the wo...
John Holdsclaw, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB)
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBVernon Oakes Interviews John Holdsclaw, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB). Vernon and John discuss the role cooperatives play in addressing critical issues in low to moderate Income communities, and the tools that are used to sustain them. Holdsclaw is NCB's first Senior VP of Corporate Affairs. He is charged with the development of new bank relationships and management of the bank's existing affiliations with Community Development Finance Institutions (CDFIs)....
John Holdsclaw, Senior Vice President of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.1 MBVernon interviews John Holdsclaw, Senior VP of Corporate Affairs at National Cooperative Bank (NCB). Vernon and John discuss the role NCB has played in building communities, and the tools that are used to sustain them. They also discuss many examples of how cooperatives were used to solve community problems by empowering the community within to create cooperatives, and take control of their destiny. Mr. Holdsclaw is NCB's first senior vice president of corporate affairs. He is charged with th...
Nikki Thompson And Judy Davis, Managers Of GLUT Food Cooperative
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBVernon Interviews Nikki Thompson and Judy Davis, Managers of GLUT Food Cooperative Vernon interviews Judy, a manager at GLUT Food Co-op. Vernon and Judy will discuss the structure of the cooperative, the value it brings to the community, and the area of the store she manages. Judy has been managing the Health and Beauty section of the store for more than 35 years. She orders everything from Essential Oils, Shea butter and Zuresh body cleansers to shampoo and Eco-friendly household cleaners. N...
Noémi Giszpenc, Executive Director Of Cooperative Development Institute
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.5 MBVernon Interviews Ms. Noémi Giszpenc, Executive Director of Cooperative Development Institute. Vernon and Noémi discuss the role that cooperatives can play in the Arts,the role that African American Women have played in the cooperative movement, and CDI's work to help start-up cooperatives, and support existing cooperative businesses. Ms. Giszpenc, manages the day-to-day activities of the organization. She began her career as an economics researcher at the World Bank, worked as an editor at t...
Campbell C. Johnson, Urban Housing Alliance, Chair
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBVernon Interviews Campbell C. Johnson III, Chair of the Urban Housing Alliance, (UHA). Vernon and Campbell discuss how UHA provides assistance to help DC residents address issues related to gentrification, and the rising cost of owning property in Washington DC. Urban Housing Alliance (UHA) is a community-based, non-profit organization that implements a range of educational advocacy, services and programs to fight displacement of low and moderate income residents, improve their quality of lif...
Bruce Reynolds, Program Leader - Department of Agriculture
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 54 minutes - 49.7 MBVernon interviews Bruce Reynolds, Program Leader for the Department of Agriculture's Cooperative Programs in their Rural Development Division.
Doug O’Brien, Executive VP Of Programs, National Cooperative Business Association
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBVernon and Doug discuss the programs, resources and events offered through NCBA/CLUSA. They also so discuss efforts to establish a food cooperative in Washington, DC's Wards 7 and 8, and resources that are available to assist groups with starting food cooperatives. They rounded out the show with a discussion about the work that is being done through the CLUSA International arm of the organization. Doug O'Brien serves as Executive Vice President for Programs at NCBA CLUSA, where he works with ...
Paul Hazen, Executive Director, U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBVernon Interviews Paul Hazen, Executive Director, U.S. Overseas Cooperative Development Council. Vernon and Paul discuss his career in the cooperative movement; the Community Purchasing Alliance, and how OCDC brings together organizations committed to building a more prosperous world through cooperatives. Paul Hazen became executive director of the Overseas Cooperative Development Council in February 2012. Previously, he represented one of the member organizations and served as OCDC's board c...
Michael Peck, Co-founder of 1worker1vote, and Delegate for Mondragon
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBVernon interviews Michael Peck, Co-founder of 1worker1vote.org and Delegate for Mondragon Corporation. Vernon and Michael discuss the National Union Coop Symposium, 1worker1vote.org, and Mondragon Corporation, the largest worker cooperative in the world. Michael Peck strives to overcome inequalities of wealth/income, opportunity, and social mobility by applying the sixty years of Mondragon experience and principles to form, transform, and transition worker co-ops and union co-ops. Since late ...
John D. Johnson, Retired PresidentCEO, CHS Inc
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 47.4 MBVernon interviews John D. Johnson, retired President & CEO, CHS Inc., and 2017 Cooperative Hall of Fame Inductee. Vernon and John discuss his life work and experiences as a leader in the cooperative movement, and the history of CHS Inc. and how the cooperative business model and guiding principles were used to establish the business. John Johnson's vision and unwavering belief in the cooperative value proposition reshaped U.S. agricultural co-ops' ability to capture 21st century success. Grou...
Ralph M. Paige, Former Exec. Director of the Federation of Southern Coops/Land Assistance Fund (FSC)
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBVernon interviews Ralph M. Paige, the former Executive Director of the Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund (Federation/LAF). Vernon and Ralph discussed his illustrious career, and the role cooperatives have played in the economic recovery of many communities in the United States of America. Mr. Paige has played a major role in creating cooperatives encompassing credit unions, agricultural, housing and worker cooperatives and alternative agricultural development for minori...
Jessica Johnson, Regional Director Of CPA (Community Purchasing Alliance)
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.8 MBVernon Oales interviews Jessica Johnson, Regional Director of Community Purchasing Alliance (CPA). Vernon and Jessica discuss the business practices of CPA, and how the organization has saved its members over #3 million dollars in the past three years. Vernon Oakes interviews Jessica Johnson, Regional Director of Community Purchasing Alliance (CPA). Vernon and Jessica talk about how CPA has leveraged the buying power of community institutions to help lower operating costs, while also making i...
Rebecca Smith, General Manager Of REI’s Flagship Store In Washington, DC
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBVernon interviews Rebecca Smith, General Manager of REI's Flagship store in Washington, DC. Vernon and Rebecca discuss how REI got started, its evolution, culture, business structure, and how it functions as a consumer cooperative. In October of 2016 REI, the national outdoor co-op, opened its fifth flagship store in Washington, D.C. The 51,000 square-will foot store, located in the NOMA neighborhood is just blocks from the U.S. Capitol. The store offers the outdoor community a spot to reconn...
Brad Mitchell, Managing Director, Battelle For Kids
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MBVernon interviews Brad Mitchell, Managing Director, Battelle for Kids. Vernon and Brad discuss his innovative approached to advance education reform, with an emphasis on his focus on rural collaboratives. As a Managing Director, Brad leads Battelle for Kids' efforts to advance innovative education reform, especially around rural collaboratives that serve as practice partners in research and practice partnerships focused on advancing access, equity and quality for rural students. He previously...
Doug O'Brien, Senior Policy Advisor for Rural Affairs, for the White House Domestic Policy Council.
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.6 MBVernon interviews Doug O'Brien, Senior Policy Advisor for Rural Affairs, for the White House Domestic Policy Council. Vernon and Doug discuss marketing cooperatives, the impact cooperatives have had in Rural America, and other initiatives of the Policy Council. Doug O'Brien has served as the Senior Policy Advisor for Rural Affairs since January 2015. Before that time and since March of 2009, O'Brien served in a number of leadership capacities at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, including a...
Justin Fairfax, Candidate For Virginia Lieutenant Governor On Everything Co - Op
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 51 minutes - 46.8 MBVernon and Justin discussed the importance cooperatives, and how some of the Executive Orders and other actions taken by President Trump might impact communities that are dependent on Federal aid. During his career, Justin has worked in the legislative, executive, and judicial branches of government, developing a keen insight into solving the challenges that face Virginia families today. As an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia and the Deputy Coordinator of the North...
Dr. Ann Hoyt, Board President Of Group Health Cooperative Of South Central Wisconsin
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBVernon and Dr. Hoyt discuss the influence Women have had within the cooperative movement; organizations and resources available to help cooperative startups, and how women have used cooperatives to solve community problems. Hoyt is an internationally known expert on cooperatives, who began her distinguished career in the 1960s as a member of the Berkley Consumer Food Co-op. Her academic interest in cooperatives took root in graduate school at University of California at Davis, where her Maste...
Beth Ann Caspersen, Quality Control Manager for Equal Exchange
January 01, 2018 00:00 - 53 minutes - 24.6 MBVernon interviews Beth Ann Caspersen, Quality Control Manager at the Equal Exchange Cooperative. She is a sensory specialist and manages Equal Exchange's coffee quality from the point of origin through to the finished product. She has a B.A. in Anthropology from Wheaton College in Norton, Massachusetts, is a graduate of the Sensory Science and Consumer Testing certificate program at UC Davis and has been with Equal Exchange for more than 17 years.