In this special episode of YC and You, Michael Grady flips the mic on podcast host and Yavapai College’s Director of Marketing, Cadu Medina. Cadu shares the inspiration behind the YC and You podcast, its growth since its launch in October 2024, and the unique power of storytelling in connecting the Yavapai College community.

Learn how this innovative platform amplifies voices from across the college—students, staff, faculty, and leadership—while fostering belonging and engagement. Cadu also reflects on the podcast’s impact, future plans, and the value of casual, heartfelt conversations in highlighting the incredible work and people at Yavapai College.

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In this enlightening episode of YC and YOU, host Cadu Medina chats with Denise Woolsey, professor and director of the Yavapai College Honors Program, as well as advisor for Phi Theta Kappa (PTK). Denise shares exciting updates about the newly revamped Honors Program, set to launch in Fall 2025, which expands opportunities for both full-time and part-time students.

She also highlights the remarkable achievements of YC’s PTK chapter, recently named the 8th most distinguished chapter internationally. Learn how these programs foster student success, leadership, and community, and discover the inspiring stories of students whose lives have been transformed by these opportunities. Whether you're a student or simply curious, this is an episode you don’t want to miss!

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In this inspiring episode of YC and You, host Cadu Medina chats with Liz Peters, lead faculty for Electrical Instrumentation Technology and Applied Pre-Engineering at Yavapai College.

Liz shares her journey from YC student to award-winning educator, including her recent recognition as the AACC Faculty Innovation Award recipient. Discover how Liz transforms education through hands-on learning, cutting-edge projects like Virtual Twins and Robotics Lab expansion, and her commitment to student success.

With 100% job placement rates and groundbreaking partnerships, Liz and her programs are shaping the future of engineering and technology. Please tune in to hear her advice for fostering innovation in STEM education!

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