Bridging the Bayou - the Podcast of Fletcher Technical Community College
"Bridging the Bayou - the Podcast of Fletcher Technical Community College" dives into the heart of the Bayou region, highlighting the people, industries, and community efforts driving growth and transformation. Join us as we explore the stories shaping the area's future.
This podcast is made possible by the Lumina Foundation.
Podcasting since 2024 • 15 episodes
Bridging the Bayou - the Podcast of Fletcher Technical Community College
Latest Episodes
Ep. 014 - Leading Lafourche with Archie Chaisson: Growth, Recovery, and Community
In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Chancellor Kristine Strickland is joined by Lafourche Parish President Archie Chaisson for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation. Archie opens up about his unexpected journey into politics, m...
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Episode 14
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Ep. 013 - Leadership, Innovation, and Community Resilience with Parish President Jason Bergeron
This episode of Bridging the Bayou features Terrebonne Parish President Jason Bergeron, a local leader known for his entrepreneurial drive and deep community commitment. Dr. Strickland and Jason dive into how leadership, transpa...
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Episode 13
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1:12:57
Ep. 012 - How Bayou STEM is Powering the Bayou Region’s Future
This episode of Bridging the Bayou features Christie Landry, Director of Louisiana STEM Region 3, better known as Bayou STEM. Christie joins Dr. Kristine Strickland for an engaging conversation about her unique path from ...
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Episode 12
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1:04:54
Ep. 011 - Dr. Kim Hunter Reed on the Future of Higher Education in Louisiana
In this dynamic episode of Bridging the Bayou, Chancellor Kristine Strickland welcomes Dr. Kim Hunter Reed, Louisiana’s Commissioner of Higher Education. Together, they dive into the evolving landscape of education and workforce develo...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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1:15:25
Ep. 010 - Preserving Louisiana’s Coast: A Conversation with Bren Haase
In this episode of Bridging the Bayou, Chancellor Kristine Strickland sits down with Bren Haase, Director of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program (BTNEP), to discuss the urgent challenges of coastal land loss and the innov...
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Episode 10
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47:06