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The Congressional Award Podcast: Elevating DC Youth

The Congressional Award

The Congressional Award Podcast was launched in partnership with The Congressional Award Foundation (CAF) and The DC Office Of Cable Television, Film, Music, and Entertainment (OCTFME) and aims to give listeners direct access to members of CAF"s Board of Directors, staff, alumni, and CEO network who serve as speakers in this special series. These programs are intended to help guide students through the opportunities The podcast provides information on how to explore the program"s pathways to

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29:52

Connections That Count: Powering Careers &...

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2026/10/03

In the Season 6 premiere of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Rodney Oddoye, Chief Operating Officer of Pepco Holdings. Rodney shares his journey from Ghana and Botswana to the University of Maryland and a career in the energy industry, reflecting on the experiences that shaped his commitment to leadership and community impact.Kicking off this season’s theme, Connections That Count, the conversation explores how connecting with

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24:31

Finding Your Voice Through Entrepreneurship, Purpose...

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2026/02/21

In the final episode of Season 5 of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Juan Baños, an international business executive and entrepreneur who has built and scaled companies across construction, development, energy, and real estate.Juan shares his journey as the son of immigrant parents pursuing the American Dream, from working in the trenches of his family’s construction business to rebuilding that business from bankruptcy with

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24:12

Finding Your Voice Through Law, Media &...

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2026/02/14

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Jehan Carter, a Washington, D.C.–based attorney, media personality, and entrepreneur whose career spans law, journalism, and advocacy.Jehan reflects on her journey as a proud Washingtonian, a former Miss D.C., and a Congressional Award Gold, Silver, and Bronze Medalist. She offers an honest look at the realities of law school, entrepreneurship, and social media, emphasizing

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22:48

Finding Your Voice Through Advocacy, Bipartisanship &...

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2026/02/07

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Izzy Klein, co-founder of a bipartisan public affairs firm and a nationally recognized expert in government relations and communications.Izzy breaks down what it really means to be a lobbyist, reframing the role as one of education, translation, and advocacy. He shares how growing up working in his father’s hardware store shaped his people-first approach to leadership, why

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29:20

Finding Your Voice Through Purpose, Mentorship &...

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2026/01/31

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Donald Remy, a nationally respected leader whose career spans public service, higher education, law, and athletics.Donald reflects on his unconventional, mission-driven career path, from coaching youth basketball in the DMV to shaping policy at the NCAA, serving veterans, and investing in women’s professional sports. He shares why mentorship, authenticity, and treating people

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24:17

Finding Your Voice in Public Policy & Global...

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2026/01/24

In this episode of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Brittany Masalosalo, Chief Public Policy Officer at HP Inc., to discuss leadership, learning, and finding your voice across public service, technology, and global policy.Brittany reflects on her career journey through the U.S. Army, the Pentagon, the White House, and the private sector, sharing why curiosity, preparation, and the ability to think critically matter more than

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27:47

Finding Your Voice in Community Leadership | Allison...

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2026/01/17

In the Season 5 premiere of Elevating DC Youth, student hosts from the Deanwood Radio Broadcast Youth Journalism Program sit down with Allison Quintanilla Plattsmier, a nonprofit executive and community leader with over a decade of experience in urban planning, equity, and public service.Allison reflects on how early opportunities helped her find her voice, why community buy-in and representation matter, and how young people can get involved in shaping policy and change in their own neighborhoods

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27:00

Joshua Peters, Social and Community Impact at Nike

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2025/05/18

Joshua Peters Senior Manager, Social and Community Impact - Chicago and North Central Americas, NIKE, Inc. Joshua D. Peters is a former American politician from the Democratic Party. He served as the Missouri State Representative of Missouri’s 76th District from 2013 to 2019, attaining the esteemed position of Chief Deputy Whip. Throughout his tenure, Peters showcased exceptional leadership skills, successfully navigating a supermajority Republican-led legislature to pass ten bills while

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30:26

Natalie Cofield, President and CEO at The Association...

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2025/05/17

Natalie Madeira Cofield is a former presidentially appointed expert for small business and has been named one of the most powerful women in business by Entrepreneur Magazine…An award-winning entrepreneur, philanthropist, political appointee, and economic activist, Natalie has provided some of the nation's most prominent CEOs of billion-dollar organizations, executives of global brands, senior advisors to the White House, mayors of leading national cities, and community activists and leaders with

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27:01

Dr. Jonathan Binstock, Director and CEO at The...

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2025/05/15

Dr. Jonathan P. Binstock, Vradenburg Director and CEO Jonathan joined The Phillips Collection in March 2023. Dr. Binstock comes to the Phillips following eight years as the Mary W. and Donald R. Clark Director of the Memorial Art Gallery (MAG) of the University of Rochester in New York. During his tenure in Rochester, Jonathan led an expansion and diversification of the museum’s permanent collection, special exhibition program, public engagement and outreach efforts, and audience, as well as a

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30:23

Candice Jones, President and CEO at the Public...

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2025/05/11

Candice joined the Public Welfare Foundation in Washington, DC as its President and CEO in 2017. Previously, she served as Senior Advisor at Chicago CRED, an organization that focuses on gun violence in Chicago. In that role, she worked on securing greater investments for violence intervention programs as an alternative to the criminal justice system. Prior to her work with Chicago CRED, she served as Director of the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice, a cabinet level state agency where she

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37:09

Emily Martin, Corporate Affairs at Ferring...

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2025/05/04

Emily is a member of the U.S. Corporate Affairs team at Ferring Pharmaceuticals, Inc., where she is responsible for Corporate Relations, including Embassies, International Affairs organizations, and key Washington, D.C., stakeholder groups. She is also responsible for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) in the U.S. Ferring is a privately-owned, biopharma company that focuses on developing life-changing innovations that help people live better lives. In her role, Emily serves as a liaison

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31:57

Stan Pierre-Louis, President and CEO of Entertainment...

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2025/05/03

Stanley Pierre-Louis, President & Chief Executive Officer, Entertainment Software Association Stanley Pierre-Louis is the President & Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Entertainment Software Association (ESA), the voice and advocate for the U.S. video game industry. With more than two decades of entertainment and media experience, Stan leads ESA’s efforts to showcase the dynamic impact the video game industry has on business, entertainment, and culture. Prior to being named CEO in May

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26:40

Captain Lena Kaman, Commanding Officer NAS JRB New...

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2024/07/25

Captain Lena Kaman is the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base Commanding Officer in New Orleans, Louisiana. She is the first woman to command this base. As a trailblazer, Kaman offers her insights to young people through her experiences and journey as Commanding Officer. Kaman is from Shawnee, Wisconsin, and hails from a military family. During Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom, she flew over 100 combat hours. For this effort, she was awarded the Air Medal. She has experience working with the

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25:46

Deborah Rutter, President of The Kennedy Center

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2024/07/25

Deborah Rutter is the President of the historic Kennedy Center. The center was established as a "living memorial" by Congress in 1964, honoring the legacy of President John F. Kennedy and his belief in diversity within the arts. Deborah Rutter assumed the role of president on September 1, 2014. Before her time at The Kennedy Center, Rutter was President of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra Association, leading young professional musicians. As president of the Kennedy Center, Rutter has been integral in

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27:46

Jason Levien, Co-Chairman and CEO of D.C. United

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2024/07/25

Jason Levien is the managing general partner of the Major League Soccer team based in Washington, D.C. As Co-Chairman and CEO of D.C. United, he has been instrumental in constructing Audi Field, a new 20,000-seat stadium. Audi was the host of the 2023 MLS All-Star Game. Levien is working to build soccer infrastructure around the D.C. metropolitan area. He created the USL Championship Club, Loudon United, and the United Performance Center in Leesburg, Virginia. Another one of his projects was

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22:23

Chris Dunlavey, Co-Founder and President of...

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2024/07/25

Christopher Dunlavey co-founded Brailsford & Dunlavey and currently serves as president. He is also the co-founder of CENTERS. Dunlavey's roots are in his experiences as an architect and earning an advanced real estate development and finance degree. Dunlavey is known for managing the development of sports venues and "quality of life" projects in higher education. Notable clients are Howard University, Johns Hopkins University, the Catholic University of America, Lockheed Martin Corporation,

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27:11

Jean Accius, PhD

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2024/07/25

Dr. Jean Accius's accomplishments are filtered through his work around building health systems that are sustainable and equitable. Accius has served on the policy team for the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and as the Senior Vice President of International Affairs and Global Thought Leadership at AARP. He is widely published in outlets such as TIME Magazine and The New York Times. Dr. Accis received bachelor's and master's degrees from Florida State University and a Ph.D from American

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29:30

Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens Corporation

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2024/07/25

Barbara Humpton is the President and CEO of Siemens Corporation, where she can operationalize her love of diversity and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. Before Siemens, Humpton contributed to new business development for technology consulting in the Department of Justice and Department of Homeland Security. She oversaw Biometrics Programs, Border and Transportation Security, and Critical Infrastructure Protection at Lockheed Martin Corporation. Humpton earned a

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25:21

Episode 6 | Nikhil Kapoor: Discovering Your Own Path

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2022/07/09

Nikhil is an amazing example of an individual who has taken the time to choose the right path for themselves. He began his career path in engineering like his father but quickly switched his path to the medical field when he discovered his love of biology and anatomy. In his senior year of undergrad at Clarke University he was accepted to four medical school programs but decided instead to take the LSAT so he could explore the Law of Science. He believes this will allow him to combine his passion

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