Birthplace of Next: City of Dayton Radio

Daybreak Shelter for Homeless Youth

In this special “In the Spotlight” edition of the podcast, Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims will be talking with Alisha Murray, CEO of Daybreak, Dayton’s only shelter for homeless youth.

Alisha Murray, MA, MSW, LISW-S,is an Ohio Licensed Independent Social Worker Supervisor with over 23 years of social services experience. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice from Athens State University and has completed graduate level education holding a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati and a Master of Arts in Applied Behavioral Science from Wright State University. Alisha has gained a wealth of knowledge in her career providing services in child welfare, juvenile justice, military and hospital settings, and education at the collegiate level. She is no stranger to the Daybreak family, having served here for 14 years in various positions (case manager, therapist, Housing Manager, Clinical Supervisor, and Chief Program Officer). Her passion is to help populations at-risk achieve stability and to assist people in achieving emotional wellbeing.

Library for Africa

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Veleta Jenkins, Founder & CEO - Library for Africa, Brooke Gates, Youth Ambassador - Library for Africa, Thomas Siafa, Dayton Sister Cities Chair - Liberia, Monrovia, Matt Joseph - Dayton City Commissioner and John McManus - Montgomery County Treasurer, about the ongoing effort to build a public library in Liberia.

Renewable Natural Gas

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Andrew Estevez with the City's Office of Communications and Public Affairs talks with Meg Maloney, Sustainability Manager for the City, about the recently approved renewable natural gas project.

Inclusive Environments and High-performing Teams

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Karen Townsend, Ph.D., President of KTownsend Consulting, about helping leaders create inclusive environments and build high-performing teams.

Resilience and Emotional Wellness

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Phillitia Charlton, Co-Owner and Founder of Charlton Charlton and Associates, a professional resilience and emotional wellness firm.

Ohio Issue One

In this Birthplace of Next Special Edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Christine Corba, Executive Director of the Dayton Area League of Women Voters, about Ohio Issue One, which is on the Special Election ballot for August eighth.

 

Water Sustainability

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Manager for the City, talks with Katie Norris, Environmental Scientist in the Water Department, about the City's ongoing efforts to ensure a safe and renewable water supply for the region.

The Dayton Metro Library West Branch Shuttle

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Jeffrey Trzeciak, Executive Director of the Dayton Metro Library, about the new West Branch Library Shuttle.

 

The Downtown DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area)

In this Birthplace of Next special edition, we’re featuring Dayton Mayor Jeffrey Mims, who will be talking with Tony Kroeger from the Department of Planning, Neighborhoods and Development, about the creation of a Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area, or DORA, that will encompass over three-hundred acres of Downtown

The Sprouts Youth Education Program

In this episode of Birthplace of Next Meg Maloney, Sustainability Specialist with the City of Dayton, talks with Katy Buddlemeyer, Sustainability Fellow with the City, about the Dayton Sprouts Youth Education Program.