All Episodes
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Building Systems of Care with Anavivian Escalante and Anamilena Lonergan
In this episode of Community Ties, we sit down with Anavivian Escalante, CEO of Norwalk ACTS, and Anamilena Lonergan, Social Emotional Health Initiative Manager at Nor...
Finding Your Voice in Local Government with Jalin Sead
In this episode of Community Ties, host Romney Donald sits down with Jalin Sead, Majority Leader of the Norwalk City Council and Commissioner of the First Taxing Distr...
Turning Grief Into Purpose: Inside the Mission of EJ’s H.E.A.R.T.
In this episode of Community Ties, we sit down with Fritzsa Gilmore and Tremain Gilmore to talk about the heart behind EJ's H.E.A.R.T. and the journey that brought it ...
The Story of NancyOnNorwalk with Ashley RK Smith
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk podcast, Jack talks with NancyOnNorwalk Managing Editor Ashley RK Smith about her background in media, the issues w...
Speaking Up with Purpose with Iliana Zúñiga-Miranda / Hablar con propósito con Iliana Zúñiga-Miranda
In this episode of Community Ties, podcast host Romney Donald sits down with Iliana, a wife, parent, community advocate, and the creator of Latinos Unidos, for a refle...
Former State Senator Will Haskell on Young People in Politics
In 2018, Will Haskell declared his intention to run for the 26th District of the Connecticut State Senate. Running on gun control, a stronger transportation system, an...
Community Care Across Generations with Eva Beau
In this episode of Community Ties, podcast co-host Romney Donald sits down with Eva Beau, Director of Social Services at the Norwalk Senior Center, where she has worke...
The Role of Political Communications with Michelle Woods Matthews
2026 is an incredibly interesting time to be a political communications professional as changing technology, politics, and generational differences have never been mor...
Introducing the Voices Behind Community Ties
In this special co-host episode of Community Ties, Jack and Romney start the New Year by introducing themselves and sharing how the podcast came to be. They reflect on...
Sustainability in Norwalk with Jodi Trendler
In this episode, host Jack Pavia has on Norwalk's first-ever Director of Sustainability and Resilience, Jodi Trendler. They dive into not only her job in City Hall, bu...
Leadership Rooted in Community with Dajuan Wiggins
In this episode of Community Ties, host Romney Donald sits down with newly re-elected District B Councilman, newly appointed Constable, and community leader Dajuan Wig...
Organizing 101 with Tanner Thompson
Tanner Thompson has spent years as an organizer for pedestrian and bike infrastructure, public transportation, housing, and tree canopy in Norwalk. In this episode, ho...
Purpose and Community Legacy with Dr. Julia Moore
In this episode of Community Ties, host Romney Donald talks with Dr. Julia Moore, salon owner, entrepreneur, and founder of YL Trapped, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit based in ...
The Search for Community with Tony Bacigalupo
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk podcast, Jack interviews Tony Bacigalupo, a local community organizer. In 2008, Tony founded New Work City, leading...
Creativity and Community Power with Norwalk Artist Jahmane Artz
In this episode of Community Ties, host Romney Donald sits down with Norwalk native and artist Jahmane Artz, whose work spans painting, photography, fashion, and large...
Davette's Story
Davette grew up in Norwalk and Stamford. She got into trouble at school, was sent to jail as a teenager, and has been working towards a better life ever since. However...
State of the Arts in Norwalk with Duvian Montoya
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk Podcast, host Jack Pavia speaks with Norwalk Art Space Executive Director Duvian Montoya. In his role, he fosters r...
Housing & Homelessness in Connecticut with State Rep. Kadeem Roberts and DesegregateCT Director Nick Kantor
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk Podcast, host Jack Pavia speaks with Connecticut State Representative and co-founder of the End Homelessness Caucus...
Connecting Fairfield County with the Norwalk River Valley Trail
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk podcast, host Jack Pavia speaks with Norwalk River Valley Trail (NRVT) Executive Director Andrea Gartner and NRVT b...
Mayor Harry Rilling's Reflections on Governing Norwalk
In this episode of Community Ties, a NancyOnNorwalk podcast, host Jack Pavia speaks with Norwalk Mayor Harry Rilling, who decided against running for re-election this ...