In this episode, we sit down with Randal Llanas, and talk about his lived experience and the work he started at Four Rivers Recovery. Learn about their organization, the behind the scenes work, and the importance of what they do. Randal discuss...

Join us as we talk about the significance of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD).  Featuring guest speakers who share their unique perspectives and experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of the CRP...

Raquel, the director of Programs and Operations for Poder of Idaho, shared her journey into immigration advocacy and the work of her organization, which mobilizes and educates the Latino community on legislative processes and bills affecting un...

I was able to sit down with three different members of the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) based in Ontario to have a conversation about all the work that each one of them does for the people in the agricultural field. We dive in by...

The Director of Victor Fox Cultivating Housing Services, Jeff Williams, speaks about the fantastic work they provide for individuals living with HIV and people with substance use disorders. He talks about the program's history and the tremendou...

In this episode of Queer Coded, our host, Mary Ellen Buxton, interviews Edie Engelmann, a nonbinary civil engineer and LGBTQ+ advocate living and working in rural Eastern Oregon. Edie discusses their agender identity and shares their experience...

In this episode of Queer Coded, our host, Mary Ellen Buxton, interviews Nathan Smith, an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Specialist, drag queen, and HIV/AIDS activist. Nathan shares details of his origins in the Indiana drag scene and tells of the social ...

In this episode, we had the honor of sitting down with Marcos, a long-time community member of EOCIL. He shares his personal life story on how he grew up, his family dynamic, his struggles with substance use, and much more of his lived experien...

In this episode of Queer Coded, our host, Mary Ellen Buxton, interviews Nathan Smith, an LGBTQ+ Mental Health Specialist, drag queen, and HIV/AIDS activist. Nathan shares details of his origins in the Indiana drag scene and tells of the social ...

In this episode, I talked to Eddie Melendrez, a city council member, an artist, and a food bank worker in Eastern Oregon. Eddie shared his personal life story, to pursuing his passion for art and education, to becoming involved in local politic...

In this episode, Our host, Richard Rojas-Perez, and our guest, Chris Fox, cover the basics of HIV transmission, the stages of infection, and the importance of testing and treatment. We also discuss common misconceptions and the social impact of...

In this month's episode, we sit down with an AETC member, Ary Bryce. They host an affinity space once a month that is not only intended for  BIPOC folk but is also a genuinely safe space for people of color to join and feel in unity with o...

 In this month’s episode of Queer Coded, we sit down with Mr. K Ponce Martinez, a queer educator teaching in a special education Headstart classroom in rural Eastern Oregon. Mr. Ponce Martinez discusses the intersection of his multi-facete...

In this month's episode of Voices in Action, we were lucky enough to have a very special guest from the National Harm Reduction Coalition, Tanagra Melgarejo. She is the Director of National Capacity Building with the NHRC and helps provide trai...

In this episode of Voices In Action, we speak with Angela Carter. They have done so much work with many institutions by joining board committees and starting their foundations. They have played an instrumental role in developing and rolling out...

In today's episode of Voices in Action, I sit down with a Queer and Disabled advocate Andrew Gurza. We learn more about who he is and their journey over the years. We dive into his early childhood and what his family life was like living with a...

In today's episode, we sit down with Mary Ellen Buxton and discuss their experience in rural Oregon. We break down their household life and how they became the person they are today. They grew up in a religious household, and their feelings and...

En el podcast de hoy, nos tomamos el tiempo para hablar con uno de los directores asistentes de EOCIL. Richard ha asumido el papel principal como director asistente de los Servicios de Extensión de EOCIL. Se centra principalmente en correr la v...

In today’s podcast, we take the time to speak with one of EOCIL’s assistant directors. Richard has taken the lead role in because the assistant director of EOCIL’s Outreach Services. He primarily focuses on spreading the word about HIV preventi...

In today’s episode of Voices in Action, we cover the hot topic of Senate Bill 420 and how that will increase access to crucial resources for people with brain injuries. Brain injuries are an issue that many people can face throughout their life...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Carrie Luke. She is a Behavioral Health Specialist at Eastern Oregon Center for Independent Living. I wanted to bring her on due to her extensive knowledge of what trauma is and what it means to provide traum...

In today’s episode, I sat down with Steven Wolf. He is a Recovery Mentor and Peer Support Specialist over at Origins Faith. I wanted to speak with him because of his fantastic story. Whether it is drug or alcohol abuse, Steven has been through ...

In this episode of Voices in Action, we sat down with Timmie Turley. She is a trans woman who had to overcome incredible obstacles throughout her life. We spoke about her upbringing and how she grew up in a household as a boy and what was expec...

In this episode, we meet with a community member who lost everything during the COVID pandemic, a life-altering event that has led to homelessness and addiction. Shawn Schneider shares his experiences and his knowledge about life after loss, pe...

In this episode, we discuss what life is like for someone who has been through the prison system. Sheila's story helps people understand what someone has to go through, from being mistreated to being seen only as a number, in the US prison s...