Great teams aren’t just assembled – they’re aligned. In this episode, Communications and Outreach Specialist, Derek Ross and Community Relations & Special Projects, Emily Brewster-McCarthy focus on building unity and fostering team collaboration through clear communication and mutual respect. Are you familiar with the HVAC (heating ventilation and air conditioning) guidelines in school facilities? No worries. We got you covered. Plus, did you know? MoComCon 2026 is coming soon to Montgomery County Public Libraries (MCPL). Learn more!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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