SNHU Agents of Change Podcast

Season 5 Ep. 8: Black History Month feat. Kabaka Pyramid

Grammy Award Artist Kabaka Pyramid shares his perspectives on the roots and rhythms of Caribbean Black History. Special Guest Interviewer: Southern New Hampshire University PenMen Winner & Alumni Nacyllia Chambers. Edited by Tom Anastasi. Host & Director: Dr. Hector R. Garcia 
 
             Kabaka Pyramid 
Kabaka Pyramid, born Keron Salmon, is a Grammy Award-winning Rastafarian lyricist known for blending Reggae, Hip Hop, and Dancehall to deliver conscious messages, revolutionizing Jamaican music. A key figure in the Reggae Revival movement, he gained recognition with Rebel Music in 2011, followed by hits like “No Capitalist” and “Never Gonna Be a Slave.” His debut album Kontraband (2018), produced by Damian Marley, solidified his global presence, with tracks like “Reggae Music” surpassing 10 million views. His sophomore album, The Kalling (2022), also produced by Marley, won a Grammy for Best Reggae Album. A dynamic live performer, he has toured worldwide, headlined major reggae festivals, and collaborated with artists like Chronixx, Buju Banton, and Protoje. Through his independent label, Bebble Rock, and projects like Victory Rock rhythm and Immaculate Mixtape, he continues to push musical boundaries while championing social commentary and black pride.
 “An unprecedented blend of Reggae and Hip Hop to deliver songs of social commentary and black pride.” - Mojo
Follow Kabaka Pyramid: Instagram | Facebook | X/Twitter
Listen to Kabaka’s debut album ‘The Kalling’ : www.kabakapmusic.com
 
SNHU Alumni Nacyllia Chambers 
 
         Dr. Hector R. Garcia 

Season 5 Ep. 7: Black History Month feat. Jen Torres

In this special Black History Month podcast, Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) Office of Diversity & Inclusion, Program Manager Jen Torres, discusses antiblackness in the LatinX community. Guest interviewers: SNHU Penmen Award-winning student Samantha Spearin and SNHU alumni student Racquel Becknel. Producer: SNHU Student Kenya Miller Robinson. Edited by Racquel Becknel. Director & Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia. 
 
Program Manager Jen Torres
Racquel Becknel, Interviewer & Editor 
Samantha Spearin, Interviewer  
Kenya Miller Robinson, Episode Producer 

Season 5 Ep 6: Black History Month feat. Honorable Jaime Harrison

In this special 2025 Black History Month podcast, the Honorable Jaime Harrison, 2024-2025 Chairman of the U.S. Democratic National Committee, provides his personal reflections on the importance of Black History in the U.S. This podcast also features SNHU student and PenMen Award Winner Ana Duarte who serves as the guest interviewer for this podcast. Director: Dr. Laman Tasch. 
 
  Mr. Jaime Harrison
As the son of a single teenage mom, Jaime Harrison was raised by his grandparents in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Jaime knows what it’s like for a family to choose between paying the electric bill and putting food on the table and what it feels like to sleep in a home with no heat because the power was shut off. But thanks to a good public school education, his family's love, and his community's support, Jaime earned a scholarship to Yale University and attended Georgetown Law. After college, Jaime returned to Orangeburg to teach at his old high school, then worked to help empower disadvantaged kids to attend college. Jaime also served as an aide to legendary South Carolina Congressman Jim Clyburn. In 2013, Jaime was elected the first African American chair of the South Carolina Democratic Party, a position he held until 2017 when DNC Chair Tom Perez appointed him as an Associate Chair of the DNC. In 2020, Jaime ran for the U.S. Senate from South Carolina, building a national grassroots movement and setting a fundraising record for the most raised by a Senate candidate. Jaime and his wife Marie live in Columbia, South Carolina, where they raise their two young sons. 
 
  Ana Duarte 

Season 5 Ep 5: Leading Tomorrow: Interview with Jhenise Cochrane, a SNHU alumni and an author of the book titled Becoming an Effective Leader. A Leadership Guide and Journal

Leading Tomorrow: Building Leadership Skills in University. Part 1. Interview with Jhenise Cochrane, an SNHU alumni and an author of the book titled Becoming an Effective Leader. A Leadership Guide and Journal (https://becominganeffectiveleader.co/).  Host: Laman Tasch

Season 5 Episode 4: Breaking Barriers: Supporting Students Experiencing Domestic Abuse

Part III, "Supporting Students Experiencing Domestic Abuse,": Guests discuss various definitions of domestic abuse, power dynamics, and myths to provide strategies for supporting affected learners.
Hosts: Laman Tasch & Dr. Amanda Dolan. Guests: Dr. Caroline Perjessy (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Beth Anderson (Associate Director of the Deborah L. Coffin Women’s Center at SNHU)

Season 5 Episode 3: Breaking Barriers: Empowered Connections: Unlocking Healthy Relationships

Breaking Barriers, Part II, “Empowered Connections: Unlocking Healthy Relationships,” explores how early education about healthy relationships shapes future decisions, empowers women, impacts power dynamics, and dispels myths surrounding abusive relationships, ultimately contributing to personal well-being and success. Director/Producer: Laman Tasch; Host: Dr. Amanda Dolan (Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Design Team); Guests: Dr. Natasha LaMarr (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program).

Season 5 Episode 2: Breaking Barriers: Empowering Through Education After Domestic Abuse Series

This series will explore how higher education can support and empower survivors. Through expert insights and inspiring stories, we examine challenges, highlight solutions, and showcase education's transformative power in rebuilding lives and fostering resilience.
Part I “Defining The Invisible: Domestic Abuse 1:1” explores common misconceptions, societal factors, language considerations, and educational challenges related to domestic abuse, with a focus on empowering survivors through education and career opportunities. Director/Producer: Laman Tasch; Host: Dr. Amanda Dolan (Senior Instructional Designer, Learning Design Team); Guests: Dr. Natasha LaMarr (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program), Dr. Shauna Moore-Reynolds (Clinical Faculty, Counseling Program)

Season 5 Episode 1: Inside Jonestown feat. Stephan G. Jones, Son of the Rev. Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple

Inside Jonestown: Stephan G. Jones, Son of the Rev. Jim Jones, Speaks on Family, Faith, and Survival - In this episode, Stephan G. Jones opens up about his childhood growing up with the Rev. Jim Jones, his experiences in the Jonestown cult, the devastating events of its tragic end, and his path to understanding, healing, and survival after the unfathomable losses in Jonestown.  Host: Dr. Hector R. Garcia; Special Guest Interviewer & Producer: Amanda Hunter.
 
Stephan G. Jones, son of the Rev. Jim Jones of The Peoples Temple 
 
 
Dr. Hector R. Garcia, Host 
 
Guest Interviewer & Producer: Amanda Hunter 
 

Season 4 Episode 6 Savvy Voter in the Age of AI

Presentation by Dr.Laman Tasch, Dr. Tom Anastasi, Prof. Jeremy Pedigo, and ASHU Director of AI Operations David Humphreys. In this presentation, Dr. Laman Tasch, Dr. Tom Anastasi, Prof. Jeremy Pedigo, and SNHU Director of AI Operations David Humphreys discuss what everyone needs to know to be savvy voters in an age when artificial intelligence increasingly influences the information available to us. If you are interested in the links mentioned in the presentation, please contact Dr. Laman Tasch at l.tasch@snhu.edu.  Host: Dr. Laman Tasch. 

Season 4 Episode 5 From Service to Success: Insights from Military to Civilian Careers, Interview with the US Air Force veteran Adam Gubitosi

Interview with US Air Force veteran Adam Gubitosi about supporting military students in their transition to civilian careers.  Host: Dr. Laman Tasch.