Community Matters
Every third Wednesday of the month at 6:00 pm
Community Matters is a radio program where subject experts and community leaders talk about the challenges and inequities our City faces and possible solutions that could contribute its growth. This program is a partnership between the Santa Fe Community Foundation and KSFR.
email: communitymatters@ksfr.org
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In this episode of Community Matters, Sandra Session-Robertson speaks with Alex Hanna about his longtime LGBTQ+ advocacy work in New Mexico, including his fight for the legalization of same-sex marriage, his history of volunteering with the Envision Fund, and his recent pledge of support for future generations of LGBTQ+ New Mexicans through a legacy gift.
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This month on Community Matters, we speak with Raashan Ahmad, a renowned M.C. and advocate for racial and social justice, about the history of Juneteenth and local initiatives that support our region's BIPOC communities and advancing equitable access to the arts.
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This month on Community Matters, Christopher Goett speaks with Jesse Cody, Founder and Director of the non-profit Hike the Good Hike. Christopher and Jesse discuss the inspiration for Hike the Good Hike and what drives Jesse to embark on ambitious, long-distance hikes to raise awareness and funds in support of mental health and wilderness therapy.
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This month on Community Matters, Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Ross Chaney, the Co-Facilitator of the Executive Director Learning Circle at the Santa Fe Community Foundation’s Learning Hub. This popular program connects and supports Executive Directors in our local nonprofit sector, covering topics like board diversity, organizational growth, personal resiliency and beyond.
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This month on Community Matters, Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Monet Silva, the Executive Director of the New Mexico Coalition to End Homelessness on the barriers experienced by those facing housing insecurity or homelessness and the important services available throughout the community.
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Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Nicole Maes-Gonzales, Executive Director of Gerard’s House
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Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Lina Germann, Founder & CEO of STEM Santa Fe, about the organization's mission of advocating for, developing, and providing Science Technology Engineering and Mathematics programming, mentoring and resources for all youth -- especially under-represented groups in STEM.
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Community Matters host Sarah Amador-Guzman speaks with Russell Baker, Executive Director of NDI-New Mexico