conversations from the corner of communications & behavioral science
The Science of Good is an interview series aimed at helping cause leaders from non-profits, government agencies, and foundations. We talk with those who disrupt the status quo and achieve measurable change against our toughest societal problems. Sometimes it's a swap meet for comms strategies and behavioral science principles. Other times, staying inspired is all that matters. And, every once in a while, a venting session breaks out among those who can truly understand. Regardless, building community and learning from one another is always the goal.
Episode 6: Akiera Gilbert
In this episode, we sit down with Akiera Gilbert, the chief executive officer for Project Heal. Here, she explains the need to broaden society's understanding of who eating disorders affect and the myriad ways her organization advocates for comprehensive recovery.
Episode 5: Gelasia Croom
In this episode, we sit down with Gelasia Croom, the chief communications officer for Prevent Child Abuse America. Creating novel visibility for the group's programming, fundraising and advocacy work, Gelasia is helping the organization cement its position as a research-driven change agent. Here, she talks to Kevin and Roshanda about covering new ground as part of the nation's oldest (and largest) child abuse prevention agency.
Episode 4: Candace Lightner
In this episode, we sit down with Candace Lightner. Candace founded Mothers Against Drunk Driving in 1980 after her 13-year-old daughter was killed by a repeat DUI offender. Often called "the mother of movements," Candace rallied public support and succeeded in changing the federal drinking age to 21 on her way to revolutionizing what grassroots activism can achieve. Here, she talks with Roshanda and Kevin about all she's learned in more than forty years as a change maker, most recently at the helm of her current organization, We Save Lives.
Episode 3: Bonnie Kapp
In this episode, we sit down with Bonnie Kapp. President of New Morning, Bonnie oversees the largest state-based contraceptive access initiative in the country. The No Drama program is credited with a 44% drop in unplanned pregnancies from 2017 to 2020. Here, she talks with Roshanda and Kevin about the comprehensiveness required for this kind of impact and how research, program design, and adaptive leadership can benefit causes of all stripes.
Episode 2: Nicole Taylor
As Executive Director, Nicole leads a dedicated team of change makers at Congregations For Kids, an advocacy organization working to support the foster care system. Here, she talks with Roshanda and Kevin about the biggest challenges, opportunities and misconceptions facing cause leaders in her orbit.
Episode 1: Tamika Felder
Tamika founded Cervivor in 2005 after her own cervical cancer diagnosis. Since then the organization has become a global force against the disease, advocating for better patient care, public policy, and vaccine adoption.