Episodios

  • Countdown to NYE!! | We Want to Thank You All
    Dec 30 2025

    In this podcast, Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross will discuss the visible changes at CUPF. During this discussion, they give shoutouts to all the new faces at CUPF. On this episode, we are joined by our special guest, CUPF's new Director of Community Relations, Eric Rasch!!

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    Thanks for listening!!

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    24 m
  • New Faces, New Leadership, New Us!!
    Dec 26 2025

    In this podcast, Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross and Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy will be discussing their plans for 2026. During this discussion we will learn more about the new faces at CUPF. More importantly, why should you listen to our podcast.

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    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    22 m
  • Getting Locked in for 2026!! | Closing the Year Strong
    Dec 23 2025

    In this podcast, Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy and Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross will be discussing their plans for 2026. During this discussion we will learn more about what it will take to get ready for the New Year, starting right now. Listen as they share some of their fondest moments, thus far, from 2025 while working at CUPF.

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    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    21 m
  • Welcome Back to Off the CUPF Season 2!!
    Dec 19 2025

    Welcome to the podcast team, Emily!! In this podcast, Communications and Outreach Program Manager Derek Ross and Community Relations and Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy will discuss upcoming goals for the podcast. During this discussion, they will give the community a sample of our upcoming PSA's and CUPF voiceovers. Season 2 has started, and we are ready to provide our latest updates to the community. Stay tuned!!

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    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    7 m
  • Season Finale: What We Learned (and What’s Next) | Goodbye-for Now!!
    Nov 18 2025

    Listen as CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy discuss their goals for the new podcast season. With great excitement, we will once again be joined by Acting Director Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. In this episode, we will do a recap of our first season and the importance of revamping and enhancing our communication in the community. Want to learn more about available venues, we got you covered.

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    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    27 m
  • What’s Going On with CUPF? | Latest News and Updates
    Nov 17 2025

    In this podcast, CUPF Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist - Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Our special guests will include CUPF’s Acting Director, Vanessa Lopez-Cuevas. Spoiler Alert!! We have a new co-host. Plus, we have exciting news!! We would like to introduce our listeners to our new Operations Manager, Eduardo Fuentes.

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    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    13 m
  • Connecting the Dots | Sharing Community Engagement Stories and the Power of Community Service
    Sep 29 2025

    In this podcast, CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson and Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross, will be joined by Summer Fellow, Sarah Hoffman and Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Listen as we exchange stories, sharing more about our backgrounds, focusing on our community involvement. Learn about each of our experiences and how they have played a key role in helping us thrive in Montgomery County Government. Plus, there are new changes to our PTA/ PTSA reservation process. We are here to help!!

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    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    42 m
  • A Goodbye Worth Remembering, Wishing Ramona Bell-Pearson and Ron Maxson Jr. a Happy Retirement!!
    Sep 26 2025

    In this episode, we are saying goodbye to our podcast co-host and CUPF Director, Ramona Bell-Pearson. Please join Communications and Outreach Specialist Derek Ross, along with CUPF Summer Fellow Sarah Hoffman as we say goodbye to Ramona and Ron. On this podcast, we will be joined by CUPF Program Specialist – Childcare & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy. Plus, the questions are rolling in regarding school reservation policies and procedures. We are here to help!!

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    • Email us at CUPFPodcast@montgomerycountymd.gov
    • For the latest updates go to Community Use Bridge
    • For more info about CUPF go to our website

    Thanks for listening!!

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    35 m
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