This week, we’re continuing our series of shows from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 228 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome back Dr. Johnny Lifshitz! In this episode, Dr. Lifshitz shares with us about a difficult yet important topic to address in the field of Brain Injury- Domestic and Intimate Partner Violence related Traumatic Brain Injury.

“Jonathan Lifshitz, PhD, leads the Neurotrauma & Social Impact research team as a joint venture between the University of Michigan Concussion Center, Michigan Medicine Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, and VA Ann Arbor Healthcare System. He is appointed as a Michigan Impact Professor, a tenured Professor, and VA Research Health Scientist. Research projects focus on investigative, restorative, and regenerative treatments for traumatic brain injury as it develops into chronic neurodegenerative disease. We investigate domestic violence, child abuse, gender imbalance, marital norms, and Veteran mental health, with focus on inflammation and circuit reorganization to detect and intervene. The goal is to train generations of investigators to apply rigorous data to work for social impact, including health and medical outcomes. He leads local, state, and federal funded projects, including ones on cognitive rehabilitation, cardiovascular risk factors, vital imaging, neuroinflammation, and TBI during pregnancy. Currently, he is the scientific director for regional and national consortia to understand TBI arising from domestic violence…” (https://experts.umich.edu/13576-jonny-lifshitz)

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This week, we’re kicking off our first show from the NABIS Live collaborative podcast series on Episode 227 of The Hidden Workforce!

Let’s welcome Dr. Johnny Lifshitz! In this episode, Dr. Lifshitz shares with us about the future of brain injury research, service delivery, and the new era of innovation in the field of brain injury research.

“Dr. Johnny Lifshitz, PhD, has an extensive background in neuroscience, with continuous training in experimental models of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and their clinical application. He trained at the UCLA Brain Injury Research Center, University of Pennsylvania Head Injury Center and Virginia Commonwealth University Commonwealth Center on Brain Injury. He was a tenured faculty member and independent investigator at the University of Kentucky Spinal Cord & Brain Injury Research Center. In Phoenix, he led the Neurotrauma & Social Impact research team as a joint venture between the College of Medicine – Phoenix and the Phoenix VA Health Care System. He is currently a member of the Michigan Neuroscience Institute and a Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at the University of Michigan.” (https://braininjurysummit2026.org/speaker/jonathan-lifshitz-phd/)

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This week, we get to talk about a new series of shows we’ll be sharing on Episode 226 of The Hidden Workforce!

Our show’s host, Lisa chats with co-host Maggie about the NABIS Live series.

Back in March, our team traveled to Washington DC, invited by the North American Brain Injury Society collaborating with Craig Hospital to feature some of the world’s leading experts on Brain Injury research, treatment, care, the diagnostic process, experts on different types and levels of Brain Injury for both adult and pediatric focuses/specialties, and more!

Maggie shares about what we did at the Brain Injury Summit with NABIS Live, some of the topics of shows to be expected, the experiences with the experts and leaders in the field, and how we hope these shows help or inspire a listener who lives with Acquired or Traumatic Brain Injury as well as their families.

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This week we welcome another candidate, this one running for Oklahoma Attorney General in Episode 225 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome Candidate, Nick Coffey!

Nick shares with us about why he is running for office, his experiences that have shaped him to run for office such as being a former Federal Prosecutor under both President Trump’s 1st administration as well as former President Biden’s administration, and with a couple questions inspired by the Developmental Disability Council of Oklahoma’s candidate questionnaire, we explore specifically how AG Candidate Coffey would address helping and serving Oklahomans who live with disabilities through the office of the Attorney General.

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This week, we have a special education-filled show on Episode 224 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome Sherri Coats, Director of Special Education Programs and Lori Chesnut, Secondary Transition Specialist from the Oklahoma State Department of Education Special Education Services!

Sherri and Lori share all about the Oklahoma State Department of Education’s Special Education Services- who they are, what they do, the programs and supports they provide for school districts all throughout the State of Oklahoma, how they help support and uphold the IDEA throughout the state as well as measures being taken in the legislature to continue protections over the IDEA and students with disabilities, and more!

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This week’s show is sure to give you a jolt of energy and joy on episode 223 of The Hidden Workforce!

We’re welcoming back our friends, Mrs. Jenny Allen-Price and her Dragon Brew Crew to The Hidden Workforce! 🐉☕️

Dragon Brew is a student-led start-up business made possible through a generous grant from the Purcell Public Schools Foundation. This is part of their Transitions program led by Mrs. Jenny Allen-Price. Students learn valuable leadership skills as they learn the ins and outs of running a business and provide delicious coffee, breakfast items, and treats. What a great learning opportunity for their students!

Their program has grown substantially since we last heard from them, so this week they dish the updates along with some exciting new projects they are working on to expand their work out into their community!

So grab your coffee and tune in this weekend- you don’t want to miss this show!

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This week, we have our show’s official nonprofit partner, Open Ears Open Opportunities on Episode 222 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome the Executive Director, as well as our show’s co-host and producer, Maggie Bond!

“Open Ears Open Opportunities, Inc. is a 501(c)3 nonprofit offering a customized approach to giving people with disabilities a voice and skill-building opportunity through various disciplines of media education training, enabling and empowering them to learn how to manage their social media, create content, and share their stories through radio, video, social media, professional production experiences, podcasting, and more.

Open Ears Open Opportunities, Inc.’s Mission is to transform perceptions of people with different abilities through media representation.

OEOO’s Vision is to see a community and world where people with different abilities’ stories are heard, equitable opportunity and access are given to them in media and the workforce, and for inclusion to be a first response, not a last resort.

The Hidden Workforce is produced by members of OEOO, so we are advocating for inclusion in the workforce while an inclusive workforce makes our radio show and podcast happen!”

Maggie Shares about the purpose and mission of OEOO, their programs, and hints toward some exciting upcoming projects and collaborations. You don’t want to miss this episode!

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This week, we have our show’s Title Sponsor, Rise Staffing on Episode 221 of The Hidden Workforce!

Welcome our Host as well as the founder, owner, and CEO of Rise Staffing, Lisa Toth!

Lisa started Rise Staffing 22 years ago. She and her team have evolved the company to a multi-program Home and Community Based Provider Agency offering programs such as Residential Support Services, Vocational Services, Online Employment Coaching, Neurodiversity Coaching/Employment Coaching, Community events/actives, and more! She shares about her journey, Rise Staffing’s programs and services, the importance of Vocational Rehabilitation, and more!

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