In this episode, Lisa Hamilton chats with United Way of Northern New Jersey’s Stephanie Hoopes about building a better measure of financial hardship for workers and families. Stream it now.Learn more at https://www.aecf.org/blog/stephanie-hoo

Nicole Lynn Lewis on Young Student Parents

Nov 21st, 2022 33m 30s

In this episode of CaseyCast: Casey's Lisa Hamilton chats with Nicole Lynn Lewis, who leads Generation Hope, a nonprofit devoted to helping young parents go to — and graduate from — college.

Naomi Wadler on Raising Youth Voices and Youth Advocates

Jun 27th, 2022 26m 53s

Casey's Lisa Hamilton chats with Naomi Wadler who, at age 11, captivated millions at a 2018 March For Our Lives event in Washington, D.C. Now 15, Naomi continues to connect with audiences and advocate against gun violence.In this episode, Wad

Karol Mason on Criminal Justice Reform

May 13th, 2022 38m 50s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton chats with Karol Mason, president of the John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York and one of the nation’s leading voices in criminal justice reform.

David Brooks on Strengthening America’s Social Fabric

Dec 10th, 2021 24m 59s

The latest CaseyCast episode features David Brooks — a journalist and social sciences scholar who is leading an inspiring charge to build stronger communities and social trust.

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Talks Cities and Building a Better Future

Oct 25th, 2021 33m 29s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Casey Foundation President & CEO Lisa Hamilton talks with Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer about America’s cities, their greatest challenges, their role in driving change and their capacity to help kids and families f

Habitat's Jonathan Reckford on Housing's Vital Role in Well-Being

May 31st, 2021 30m 57s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton chats with Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity, about America’s broken housing market, how we got here and the vital role that housing plays in creating successful families and communities.

Suzanne McCormick Talks United Way and COVID-19 Responses

Apr 28th, 2021 35m 10s

Suzanne McCormick is the U.S. president of United Way Worldwide — a role that includes supporting and shaping the work of 1,100 local chapters across the country. Listen as CaseyCast host and Casey Foundation President and CEO Lisa Hamilton c

Sarah Hemminger on Building Community for Baltimore's Young People

Apr 14th, 2021 33m 41s

Sarah Hemminger is the CEO of Thread, a Baltimore-based nonprofit devoted to building intentional and meaningful support networks for young people who are facing significant challenges. Listen as CaseyCast host and Casey Foundation President an

Latino Philanthropy With Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa

Apr 29th, 2020 39m 9s

In this episode, Lisa Hamilton welcomes two guests — Ana Marie Argilagos and Sam Zamarripa — who are leaders in the world of Latino philanthropy.Argilagos is the president and CEO of Hispanics in Philanthropy (HIP). Zamarripa, a former Georgi

Thaddeus Ferber on Helping Young People Grow, Lead and Thrive

Mar 10th, 2020 35m 53s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Casey Foundation President & CEO Lisa Hamilton talks with Thaddeus Ferber, executive vice president at The Forum for Youth Investment. Their conversation explores the benefits of adolescence, the shortage of leader

Arthur Brooks on Happiness, American Politics and the Power of the Periphery

Jan 28th, 2020 39m 14s

In this episode of CaseyCast, the Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton chats with economist Arthur Brooks about what kids, families and communities need to flourish. Their conversation covers — among other topics — the benefits of engaging marginalized

Kathleen Enright on Philanthropy’s Role, Importance and Impact

Dec 17th, 2019 32m 54s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Lisa Hamilton speaks to Council on Foundations President and CEO Kathleen Enright. Their conversation focuses on the philanthropy sector — including the power of the live

Dan Cardinali on Civil Society’s Powerful Role in Promoting the Public Good

Oct 19th, 2019 32m 39s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Lisa Hamilton interviews Independent Sector President and CEO Dan Cardinali. Their conversation explores the nonprofit sector and how it is driving change for the public

Ben Hecht on Staying Local to Enhance Equity and Opportunity in America

Sep 21st, 2019 41m 2s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Lisa Hamilton interviews impact investor Ben Hecht, who has served as the president and CEO of Living Cities since 2007. The conversation focuses on America’s urban lan

Judge William Thorne on the History and Healing of American Indian Families

Aug 28th, 2019 34m 1s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Annie E. Casey Foundation President and CEO Lisa Hamilton interviews William Thorne Jr., a member of the Pomo and Coast Miwok Indian tribes and a retired juvenile justice judge with 34 years of experience in tribal

Dr. David Nichols Talks Child Health Trends

Jul 10th, 2019 31m 6s

In this episode of CaseyCast, Lisa Hamilton, the Annie E. Casey Foundation's president and CEO, interviews Dr. David Nichols, who is a pediatrician and president and CEO of the American Board of Pediatrics. Their conversation covers a wide rang

Cheryl Washington and Transforming East Baltimore

May 29th, 2019 30m 16s

Casey's Lisa Hamilton talks with Cheryl Washington, president and CEO of East Baltimore Development Inc., a nonprofit charged with overseeing the transformation of a once-disinvested neighborhood in Baltimore. Their conversation explores how th

David Muhammad on Rethinking Juvenile Probation

Apr 22nd, 2019 34m 10s

In this episode of CaseyCast, host Lisa Hamilton interviews criminal justice and youth development expert David Muhammad, who serves as the executive director of the nonprofit National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform. Their conversation e

Sarah Currid on Preparing Workers for the Gig Economy

Mar 26th, 2019 27m 12s

The world of work is constantly changing, and gig jobs are on the rise. It’s an evolution that Sarah Currid, managing director of Samaschool, knows well. The Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton recently spoke with Currid about this work a

Alex Hammer and Isabel Rodriguez Favela on Training Young Women as Researchers

Feb 21st, 2019 28m 59s

A new episode of CaseyCast takes listeners to Adams County, Colorado — one of the fastest growing counties in the state in both population and employment. It’s a community where families face many challenges, including higher rates of child pov

Patrick McCarthy on 25 Years of Helping Kids and Families at the Casey Foundation

Dec 19th, 2018 45m 30s

After 25 years at the Annie E. Casey Foundation and nine years at its helm, President and CEO Patrick McCarthy is retiring at the end of 2018. In this episode, his successor — Lisa Hamilton — interviews McCarthy about how the Foundation has cha

Leveraging Technology to Improve Child Welfare Outcomes

Nov 30th, 2018 33m 40s

The Casey Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton interviews two leaders whose organizations are leveraging technology in the human services space. The guests — Casebook PBC President and CEO Tristan Louis and Think of Us Founder and CEO Sixto Cancel — intr

Fixing America’s Skills Gap: Brooke DeRenzis and Rob Garcia

Oct 30th, 2018 36m 18s

In a new podcast episode, the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton talks with the National Skills Coalition’s Brooke DeRenzis and Rob Garcia about building and sustaining a skilled labor force build and why this work is so important for Am

The Federal Reserve's Bill Emmons Talks Family Finances

Sep 25th, 2018 28m 49s

The Casey Foundation’s Lisa Hamilton talks with William "Bill" Emmons, lead economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, about household income and wealth and the roles that race, age and education play in shaping family savings, debts a