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Pauline Katz (25) interviews Melody Chapin (25) about growing up poor, moving to a new community, recognizing racial and experiencing social interactions and demographic change as a result of neighborhood gentrification, and grappling with the fear of a loss of...

Merrill, 72 was Kerry's, 65, commanding officer in a medical unit and dispensary in Vietnam. They talk broadly and generally about the cohesion and camaraderie of their very diverse unit while in Vietnam, as well as some of the work...

Chuck Supple (57) and Susan Stroud (66) have a conversation about their introduction to service, and about how they changed the landscape of higher education, as nearly all schools now have a venue for volunteerism on campus.

Story of Petty Officer 1st Class Somphouv Somkhoun’s life in the United States Navy.

One Small Step partners Kimberly Guthrie (56) and Diane Conner (60) discuss their hobbies, backgrounds, and how being educators has shaped them.

Jerry is from China and he was a classmate of mine at MLS. He is now on the pastor track and he talks a little bit about the differences between America and China

Sam Mueggenberg interviews Liz Codina about her profession and lived experiences as the community investment officer of Kiewitt Foundation.

One Small Step conversation partners Erika N. (66) and Hugh Murray (81) talk about LGBTQ+ issues, diversity in their lives and value sets, and their shared troubled feelings about lies being pervasive in the US.

One Small Step partners Dagmar Ebaugh (55) and Sandy S. (55) have a conversation where they explore the life experiences that have shaped their political views. As children, they both moved often, which they believe gave them perspective on different...

In this interview, HoChong talks about her experience coming to the United States from Seoul, South Korea. She also talks about her role as a nurse practioner at the VA Veterans Hospital, including her personal experience with diversity (or lack...

[Recorded: Tuesday, November 15th, 2022] Charles (30) and Doug (68) have a virtual One Small Step conversation in Charlottesville, Virginia. The pair begin by mourning the loss of Lavel Davis Jr., Devin Chandler, and D'Sean Perry, who were killed in...

[Recorded: Friday, September 22, 2023] Chandler Nandkumar (20) from Gloucester Township, NJ and Kendall Sano (19) from McLean, VA participated in this One Small Step conversation as part of their Public Service Pathways 1-credit UNST course at UVA. Both students...

One Small Step conversation partners Susan B. (58) and Jonathan Webster (35) have a conversation about their backgrounds and beliefs, touching on topics like education, politics, guns, and biases. They find common ground despite differences.

Esther was born in New York City, then moved St. Paul, Milwaukee, go now New Ulm, MN. She shares her experiences with diversity, prejudice, and schooling.

Friends and coworkers Arthur Allert (65) and Michael Clement (65) share their experiences working at the UT Austin McCombs School of Business. They discuss their own college experiences, the importance of supporting first generation students, and the relationships they’ve made...

We talk about going to the American Geophysical Union Fall Meeting together and how science is changing.

Chris Atchison didn’t set out to create a project tailored for students with physical and sensory disabilities but ending up doing so anyway. He talks here about working on a virtual reality project and, when trying to find students who...

Kimberly Kabak Epperson [no age given] and Shavanna Latrice Spratt (34) talk about motherhood and navigating their interracial friendship as a white woman and a Black woman.

Teresa Wells (65) and her mentee, Brendan Gerdts (21), share a conversation about their friendship, their personal growth, their political views, and their hopes for the future.

Creating Community Through Sharing Stories: Long-term Andover resident Tina Girdwood shares her impactful life and dedication to helping her community, from founding the Andover Recycling Program, being a school committee member, and eventually leading the initiative to start the Andover...

Jacob Waltuck (30) speaks with Lily Lipman [no age given] about his passion for acting, writing, and the arts. He speaks about what it was like growing up with autism as a kid, how he hopes his work raises the...

Pamela McNeil ’82 and Tracey Cameron, director of Harambee House, talk about Pam’s time growing as an individual and developing enduring friendships at Wellesley.

Elizabeth "Liz" Harrison (40) talks with her cousin Nicole Hosein (46) about parenting, diversity, and their experiences with confronting race.

Dr. David Kountz (60) speaks with his mentee Dr. Sadé Frazier (34) about what it's like being Black physicians and the need to mentor more young people of color to become physicians, the Black Lives Matter movement, as well as...

Alexis Simoneau (30) interviews her mentor, Jack Levine (70), about his work as an advocate, the people who inspire him, and the legacy he would like to leave behind.