In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Buzz Hoon talks with Kali Woodward, a 1989 graduate of Austin Peay State University with a degree in Spanish and a minor in Communication. Kali is the founder and executive director of the American Youth Literacy Foundation, which he has led for the past 18 years. A former Spanish and Arabic linguist with the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kali now devotes his work to helping children across the nation learn to read through innovative literacy programs.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Buzz Hoon sits down with Jonathan Castile, a 2004 theatre graduate of Austin Peay State University. An award-winning actor, filmmaker, and magician, Jonathan has performed on stage and screen, co-founded Runes Picture Company in Los Angeles, and created illusions for film, music videos, and television. From his early days performing sketch comedy at APSU to his creative work in Hollywood, Jonathan shares how his passion for storytelling has shaped his career.

In this episode of Govs on the Go: Alumni Edition, Dean Hoon speaks with Arthur Orr, a 2023 graduate of Austin Peay State University with a Master’s in History with a concentration in Military History. Arthur currently serves as Executive Vice President at Cook’s Pest Control and has represented North Alabama in the State Senate for nearly two decades, where he chairs the Appropriations Committee. A former Peace Corps volunteer and Habitat for Humanity leader in Asia, Arthur shares how his faith, service, and commitment to hard work have shaped a career spanning law, business, public service, and international development.