“You have to have facts, information, and the knowledge to backup what you’re doing.” -June Deadrick

June Deadrick, Director of State & Federal Relations (Government Affairs) for CenterPoint Energy, joined us on "The Path of Most Persistence” podcast on April 14, 2023. June discussed what she learned growing up in small-town Palacios, Texas, education, and entering the workforce at the Capitol. She knows and lives her values: faith, family, education, service, and taking time to enjoy life. Thank you, June, for shining your light of positivity and reminding us to always have courage. </p>

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"We need more women leaders and more women city managers." - Helen Ramirez

Helen Ramirez, City Manager for Brownsville, joined us on "The Path of Most Persistence" Podcast on March 30, 2023. Helen shared her knowledge and passion for economic development. She knows the importance of innovation and the impact it has on communities. </p>

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"A key attribute to leadership is to empower your team and believe in them." - Laura Brieden

Laura Brieden, Leadership & Organizational Development Consultant, and station expert for South Texas Project (STP) Nuclear Operating Company, joined the NPI’s “The Path of Most Persistence” podcast on February 17, 2023. Laura discussed leadership traits, adversity, and accomplishing goals. She also shared her passion for helping others grow and learn.</p>

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"They invent, they build, and they problem solve." Dr. David Se Sousa

Dr. David Se Sousa, the Associate Director for the Engineering Academies at Texas A&M University, joined us for our first April episode of our podcast series "The Path of Most Persistence." </p>

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“They see that this is their future and they are starting to take some ownership of it.”

Celina Garcia, the Program Coordinator for the National Science Foundation CREST Center for Geospatial and Environmental Informatics, Modeling and Simulation located at Texas A&M University in Corpus Christi, joined us for our second episode of our podcast series "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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"Don't stifle your creativity." Dawn James

Dawn James, the Managing Director of Sustainability Strategy & Transformation at Deloitte Consulting LLP, joined us for our first March episode of our podcast series "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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"Whatever we do, I want it to be effective because it's a big world the students are stepping into."

Charley Ayres, the Director of Industry/Education Partnerships for the Central Texas Workforce Board,  joined us on the second February 2023 episode of "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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"Always look for a way to grow." - Ambassador Ana Teresa Dengo

Ambassador Ana Teresa Dengo, a former Diplomat in Washington DC, New York, and Europe, an author, and retired Ambassador to Austria, Bosnia, Croatia, Montenegro, Serbia, Slovakia, and the United Nations in Vienna,  joined us on the first February 2023 episode of "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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"I'm always inspired by these incredible young people." - Colonel David Hammons

David Hammons, Retired Colonel and Organizational Learning Manager in the Chevron Technical Center in Houston, Texas,  joined us on the second January 2023 episode of "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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"If you train the teacher it has such a large effect." - Dr. Cindy Lawley

Dr. Cindy Lawley, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Outreach Programs, Associate Agency Director for Workforce Development and Regional Divisions at Texas A&M University,  joined us on the first January 2023 episode of "The Path of Most Persistence."</p>

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