Some conversations come full circle.

In this episode of Moving Forward, Linda Anderson is joined by Dr. Kathleen Richardson—a lifelong friend, former college roommate, and now a globally respected scientist and educator. Linda and Kathy first met as students at Alfred University, sharing space, late-night conversations, and a formative season of becoming. Decades later, they reunite to reflect on how culture, curiosity, and purpose have shaped their paths.

Today, Kathy is a Pegasus Professor at the University of Central Florida, a leader in optics and materials science, a mentor to generations of scientists, and the 2025 recipient of the International Congress on Glass President’s Award, honoring a lifetime of contribution to the international glass community. Beyond the accolades, Kathy’s story is one of stewardship, resilience, and hope.

In this thoughtful and deeply human conversation, Linda and Kathy explore:

• How early environments and relationships shape who we become
  

• The cultures of science—and what healthy, purpose-driven scientific spaces look like
  

• Identity, voice, and navigating life as a woman in STEM
  

• Failure, uncertainty, and how challenge can be both productive and healing
  

• Mentorship, curiosity, and sustaining hope across demanding seasons
  

• Trusting curiosity as a guide toward meaningful contribution—whether or not you see yourself as a “scientist”
  

This episode is an invitation to reflect on your own journey: the cultures that shaped you, the setbacks that refined you, and the curiosity still calling you forward.

✨ Whether you work in science, education, leadership—or simply live with curiosity and purpose—this conversation offers insight, encouragement, and hope.

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Thank you for listening—and for taking time to reflect on your own journey.

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Podcast produced by Ury Gonzalez

What does it mean to practice equity—not as an initiative, but as a daily leadership responsibility?

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope, host Linda Anderson sits down with Anthony Robinson, Director of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, educator, and scholar whose work lives at the intersection of leadership, systems change, and human dignity.

Anthony’s leadership journey is grounded in lived experience and a deep commitment to justice. As a DEI leader, he collaborates across organizations to support cultural proficiency and educational equity, while advancing strategic equity goals within educational systems. As an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Los Rios Community College District, he teaches English Literature through culturally responsive pedagogy, Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and language accessibility—centering voices that have too often been marginalized.

Throughout the conversation, Anthony invites listeners to rethink equity as a leadership practice shaped by identity, relationships, courage, and everyday decisions. Together, Linda and Anthony explore how leaders navigate resistance, sustain themselves in challenging work, and align values with action—especially in moments of discomfort.

This conversation is for educators—and for leaders across organizations, business, nonprofit, and community spaces—who are seeking to lead with integrity, humanity, and hope in complex and contested times.

This episode invites reflection for leaders across education, organizations, and communities: Where do your values show up in your decisions—and where might courage be asking more of you?

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Podcast produced by Ury Gonzalez

What does it mean to move forward with intention in a season of rapid change?

In this episode of Moving Forward: Conversations on Culture, Identity, Healing, and Hope, host Linda Anderson sits down with Dr. Jennifer Elemen, an award-winning education leader, writer, and speaker whose work bridges equity-centered pedagogy, ethical leadership, and critical Generative AI literacy.

Jennifer’s journey began in the social studies classroom—where inquiry, civic responsibility, and examining power shaped her approach to teaching and leadership. Today, she is widely recognized for helping educators and organizational leaders move beyond simply using AI tools toward deeply understanding how these technologies work, who they benefit, whose voices they amplify, and whose they risk silencing.

Drawing from her work across classrooms, districts, county offices, higher education, and statewide initiatives, Jennifer invites listeners to slow down the conversation around AI—grounding innovation in ethics, sustainability, and culturally relevant practice. She also challenges leaders to consider the environmental impact of AI and the responsibility we carry as stewards of people, systems, and the planet.

This conversation is for educators—and for leaders across business, nonprofit, healthcare, government, and beyond—who are navigating transitions, re-examining purpose, and seeking to lead with clarity and care in a new season.

In This Episode:

• Moving into a new season of work with intention
  

• Ethical and critical approaches to Generative AI
  

• Culturally relevant pedagogy and centering marginalized voices
  

• Sustainability, stewardship, and slowing down the hype
  

• Letting go, redefining impact, and trusting transferable skills

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Podcast produced by Ury Gonzalez