Science of Good | Interviews

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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