In this podcast episode: Sam Blanco III (SB3), TRIO Alum and Associate Director of Pre-College TRIO Programs at the University of California-Davis, and former Board Chair for the Council for Opportunity in Education (COE).

Sam is on the podcast to share his educational journey, professional career, and personal life. Listen as Sam talks about mentorship, the importance of family, following the path to education, working for a TRIO program, and being a Board Chair for COE.

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Let's Talk TRIO Podcast Team

Audio Engineer, Editor and Music Composer/Production (Intro/Transition/Outro): John Russell

Producer, Social Media Manager, Marketing Manager, Script Supervisor - Voiceover and Ad for StudentAccess: Amelia Castañeda

Voiceover Ad for NOSOTROS Education Center: Karla Sandoval

Executive Producer & Host: Juan Rivas

Cover Artwork: Raul Perez

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