The First You Talk podcast is about taking complex problems that affect Central Floridians and guiding listeners to understand the issue in a digestible way and come out of each episode being better informed, experiencing an increase in empathy toward others, and the ability to discuss these difficult problems in a thoughtful way.

Guest Spotlight: Catherine Steck McManus

President & CEO
Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County

Catherine Steck McManus is an accomplished and award-winning executive who leads Habitat for Humanity Greater Orlando & Osceola County’s mission to bring people together to build homes, communities and hope. An advocate for fair-housing policies, McManus utilizes nearly 25 years of Central Florida nonprofit experience in her role as president and CEO to support the vision that everyone deserves safe, affordable housing.

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Guest Spotlight: Donya

Thank you to Donya who courageously shared her story with us to help others in our community.

This picture of Donya and Laurie was taken at Habitat for Humanity Great Orlando and Osceola County’s offices after recording her story.

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Guest Spotlight: Alberto Vargas

Manager
Orange County, Planning Division

Alberto has served as Planning Manager for Orange County since November 2012, where he oversees; Long-Range and Current Planning, Urban Design & Placemaking, as well as the Research & Economic Development sections of the Division. Alberto has 24 years of experience in Planning and Urban Design which straddle the realms of the public and private sectors.

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Central Florida Foundation Voices

Mark Brewer, President/CEO

Sandi Vidal, VP of Community Strategies and Initiatives

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QUESTIONS? WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

For any questions, concerns or suggestions for future podcast episodes, please fill out the form below.

Laurie Crocker
Director of Marketing and Communications
lcrocker@cffound.org