Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Rooted in Impact is the official podcast of United Way of Coastal and Western Connecticut. Join us as we explore the people, programs, and partnerships driving positive change in our community— and learn how United Way is creating change locally!
Rooted in Impact: A United Way Coastal and Western Connecticut Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode 13: Developing Diverse Leaders with Kim Bianca Burgess of SEAT
In this episode of Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with to discuss how SEAT is building stronger, more representative nonprofit leadership by preparing residents from Black and Latino communities for board service. Kim shares t...
Episode 12: Expanding Access to Local Food Through Community Partnerships with Sean Fitzpatrick
In this episode of Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Sean Fitzpatrick, Executive Director of Real Food CT, to explore how community partnerships are expanding access to fresh, locally grown food across Connect...
Episode 11: Building a Culture of Service and Leadership Across Connecticut
This week on Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Andrew Ferguson to explore how leadership development and community connection can strengthen a culture of service across Connecticut. Andrew shares the vision behind R...
Episode 10: Advancing Equity and Opportunity Through Community Leadership with State Representative Corey Paris
This week on Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano interviews State Rep. Corey Paris to discuss leading with purpose in public service, nonprofit work, and advocacy.Representative Paris explains how he weaves equity, opportunit...
Episode 9: Cradle to Career: Building Pathways to Opportunity Across Connecticut
This week on Rooted in Impact, host Ashley Gaudiano sits down with Lauren Scopaz-Daunais, Senior Vice President of Collective Action, for a conversation about how communities across Connecticut are coming together to improve outcomes f...
