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No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete

No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete

By: Dr. Joe Greer
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No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete is a conversational podcast that invites guests from all walks of life to discuss serious health, social justice and policy topics in a relaxed, fun environment. Dr. Pedro “Cuba Pete” Greer Jr. will be your host. As he prepares to be the Founding Dean of Roseman College of Medicine, Las Vegas’ newest medical school, his goal is to learn from his guests how to create the medical school and healthcare system of the future. Conversations about the medical school of the future will include topics such as social justice, technology, diversity, ethics, art, and culture. With Cuba Pete’s unique personality - it may be called no laughing matter, but you are guaranteed to laugh!2021 - Roseman College of Medicine Hygiene & Healthy Living Physical Illness & Disease
Episodes
  • Episode 53 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Marin Gillis, PhD. LPh
    Nov 1 2025

    Joe sits down with Dr. Marin Gillis, PhD, LPh, Senior Executive Dean for Faculty Affairs and

    Learning Innovation and Professor in the Department of Bioethics, Humanism, and Policy at

    Roseman University College of Medicine. A philosopher, bioethicist, and internationally

    recognized educational leader, Dr. Gillis shares her unique path through philosophy, bioethics,

    and medical education. She discusses her role in leading the Office of Faculty Affairs &

    Learning Innovation (OFALI), a transdisciplinary team focused on empowering faculty through

    scholarly development, inclusive leadership, and equity-centered support.

    Dr. Gillis talks about her passion for professionalism, arts in medicine, and ethical reasoning,

    and how her work bridges the classroom, clinic, and community. She reflects on her leadership

    journey, including her service with the Cambridge Consortium for Bioethics Education, the

    American Society for Bioethics and Humanities, and the AAMC’s Group on Women in Medicine

    and Science. With experience across multiple institutions and a deep commitment to

    advancing underrepresented faculty, Dr. Gillis brings insight into building innovative, just, and

    humanistic medical education for the future. Be sure to tune in for a thoughtful and inspiring

    conversation.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 52 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Julpohng “JP” Vilai, MD
    Oct 1 2025

    Joe sits down with Julpohng “JP” Vilai, MD, Pediatrics Clerkship Director and

    Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Roseman

    University College of Medicine to talk about his journey into medicine and his

    deep commitment to community health in his hometown of Las Vegas. As Vice

    President of the Nevada Chapter of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a

    member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, Dr. Vilai shares how value-based

    care, humanism, and mentorship shape his work. He discusses his

    leadership role at Roseman Medical Group, providing care to the underserved

    youth at the Shannon West Homeless Youth Center, and his passion for

    adolescent, LGBTQIA+, and behavioral health. They also discuss the

    Roadrunner Visits and his dedication to training future physicians through

    compassionate, community-driven care.

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    15 mins
  • Episode 51 No Laughing Matter with Cuba Pete w Kimberly Trueba
    Aug 1 2025

    About oir guest: Kimberly Trueba's appointment as Chief Executive Officer of the Girl Scouts of

    Southern Nevada (GSSNV) in April 2018 marked the beginning of a transformative era. With a

    wealth of experience spanning twenty-eight years in real estate development, hospitality design,

    business strategy, organizational development, and operations, Trueba possesses a unique blend

    of expertise that she generously shares with those around her. Her ability to nurture talent and

    foster growth within the Girl Scouts community is unparalleled, inspiring girls and adult

    volunteers alike to strive for excellence and unleash their full potential. Before her tenure with

    GSSNV, Trueba played a pivotal role in shaping experiential environments within the hospitality,

    restaurant, and entertainment sectors as Managing Principal, for an award- winning international

    hospitality design firm, TAL Studio and development executive with Forte Specialty Contractors.

    As a second-generation design professional, Trueba began her journey at Walt Disney

    Imagineering, where she left an indelible mark over a decade by leading iconic projects within the

    Walt Disney World Theme Parks and Resorts portfolio. Hailing from Wichita, Kansas, Trueba

    earned her degree in Interior Architecture from Kansas State University, where she continues to

    be recognized for her outstanding contributions, receiving the Honoree Alumni Award. Actively

    engaged in professional networks, she has been a member of the Young President’s Organization

    for over a decade, demonstrating her commitment to leadership and mentorship. Trueba's

    dedication to service extends beyond her professional endeavors, as evidenced by her

    longstanding involvement on various boards, committees and with the Girl Scouts. As a lifetime

    member and alumna, she draws upon her formative experiences with the organization to drive

    positive change and empowerment for young women. Her commitment to leaving a lasting

    legacy of empowerment and opportunity is reflected in her tireless efforts to uplift communities

    and create a more equitable and inclusive society for future women. She understands the power

    of unity and collaboration in effecting meaningful change and actively seeks out opportunities to

    amplify voices that are often marginalized or overlooked. Under Trueba's visionary leadership,

    GSSNV reached new heights, marked by the historic receipt of the largest single private property

    gift in Girl Scouts of the USA history. The generous donation of 70 acres of property and land from

    the Charles and Phyllis M. Frias Charitable Trust, valued at nearly $9 million, enabled GSSNV to

    restore local overnight camp opportunities, an essential element of the Girl Scout Leadership

    Experience. Trueba's ability to inspire philanthropy and uplift communities creates an enduring

    legacy of empowerment and opportunity for generations to come.

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    20 mins
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