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Episode 5: Lisa Caracci – Habitat for Humanity
Lisa Caracci is the Executive Director at Steuben County Habitat for Humanity. Lisa is also chair of the Corning Area Chamber of Commerce Nonprofit Roundtable, and we’re thankful for her sponsorship and support of this podcast! In this conversation with Sean Lukasik, we learn about her career and why she’s such a great fit for Habitat and the community at large.
“Seeing the hope and connection in an otherwise disconnected world is what inspires me.”
Lisa Caracci
Executive Director, Steuben County Habitat for Humanity
Lisa shares lots of examples of hope and connection she’s noticed in her work with Habitat and throughout the entire nonprofit community in the Southern Finger Lakes. She also talks about some of the other ways she contributes to the region through philanthropic efforts and connection.
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Episode 4: Susan Bull – Arbor Housing and Development
Susan Bull took over as President and CEO of Arbor Housing and Development in the middle of a pandemic. In this episode, she talks with Sean Lukasik about the history of the organization, its transition, and her vision for the future.
“You can’t serve people without taking really good care of the people who are serving.”
Susan Bull
President and CEO, Arbor Housing and Development
Susan shares the people who have been inspirational in her career so far, and why she has felt drawn to governance and community service. She talks passionately about her staff and the work they do every day to serve the community in which they all live.
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Episode 3: Elaine Spacher – Tanglewood Nature Center
Elaine Spacher, Executive Director of Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, talks with Sean Lukasik about getting outdoors in all seasons. Tanglewood is open year round with opportunities for hiking, snowshoeing, and visiting the museum.
“I’m really thankful for everyone who has helped me along my journey.”
Elaine Spacher
Executive Director, Tanglewood Nature Center
In this episode, Elaine shares stories of the people who helped guide and shape her career, and about connecting with nonprofit organizations in the region.
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Episode 2: Beth Landin – 171 Cedar Arts
171 Cedar Arts Center is a community arts center located in Corning, NY. 171 offers studio space, classes, performances, events, and more throughout the year.
“I see the smiles on people’s faces when they come in to do what they do.”
Beth Landin
Executive Director, 171 Cedar Arts
In this episode, Beth Landin talks with Sean Lukasik about the joys of creativity and opportunities to learn and grow through the arts.
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Episode 1: Lynda Lowin – Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center
The Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center (PRC) is a community center in Corning for families with young children. Lynda Lowin is the Executive Director of the organization.
“On my first day on the job at the PRC, the entire staff was on quarantine.”
Lynda Lowin
Executive Director, Nonnie Hood Parent Resource Center
In this pilot episode of Secrets in Service, Sean Lukasik talks with Lynda about the role of the organization for meeting needs throughout the community and how Lynda guided the Resource Center through Covid. To learn more about the PRC, check out their website at NonnieHoodPRC.org.
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