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Inside the Impact: United Way of the Mohawk Valley Podcast
Inside the Impact takes you into the heart of the Mohawk Valley, sharing the people, programs, and moments that are making a real difference. We go behind the scenes with our United Way team to highlight our services and programs, and through honest conversations and inspiring stories, we show how community members, local partners, and organizations are coming together to strengthen our region and create lasting change.
Inside the Impact: United Way of the Mohawk Valley Podcast
Latest Episodes
Episode #5: Ready for the Storm w/ Tito DeJesus
One year ago, our community was hit by one of the most devastating tornadoes in our history. While the initial shock has faded, the vital work of protecting our neighborhoods, supporting our neighbors, and planning for the future never stops. I...
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Episode #4: Neighbors Caring for Neighbors: Why Clean Spaces Matter w/ Gene Allen
In this episode of Inside the Impact, host Kassandra is joined by Gene Allen, a leader within the City of Utica and a key voice for Keep Mohawk Valley Beautiful (KMVB). Together, they dive into why we can no longer let community spaces sit igno...
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Episode #3: Honoree Breakfast Spotlight: Ron Klopfanstein
Local stories don’t magically appear. They’re found by showing up when it’s inconvenient, asking one more honest question, and caring enough to listen for the human thread. We sit down with Mohawk Valley multimedia journalist Ron, a familiar vo...
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Episode #2: Honoree Breakfast Spotlight: Jesenia Wright
In our second episode of Inside the Impact, we celebrate Women’s History Month with a homegrown leader who defines "grit and grace." We sit down with Jesenia Wright, our 2026 Community Voice & Advocacy Impact Award recipient, for an inspiri...
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Episode #1: Behind the Scenes, with our CEO
In our first episode of Inside the Impact, we sit down with United Way of the Mohawk Valley CEO and Executive Director Sue Litera to deep-dive into leadership, community, and the work happening behind the scenes.Sue shares insights into...
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