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The STEM Road

The STEM Road

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"The STEM Road" podcast, brought to you by Elevate Southwest, offers a unique insight into the journey of aspiring professionals and industry leaders within the Greater Yuma Region's STEM fields. Each episode delves into a featured industry expert's personal and professional experiences alongside a student currently navigating their path in the same field. Join us as we explore the diverse pathways to success in post-secondary education and career advancement, aiming to elevate our community.

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  • The STEM Road: Episode 7 | Career Ready – The Power of CTE Education

    The STEM Road: Episode 7 | Career Ready – The Power of CTE Education
    Oct 7 2025

    The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest – Episode 7 | Season 2

    Special Guests:

    Tom Tyree, Superintendent, Southwest Technical Education District of Yuma (STEDY)

    Adan Santos, STEDY Student Ambassador

    Hosts:

    Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest

    Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest

    In this episode, we explore how career and technical education (CTE) is giving high school students a head start on their futures. We sit down with STEDY’s Superintendent and one of their student ambassadors to discuss how hands-on learning, industry certifications, and mentorship are helping local students prepare for careers in fields like healthcare, engineering, cybersecurity, and more—all before graduation.

    This episode is all about starting early—building skills, exploring careers, and creating opportunities that last a lifetime.
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    35 Min.
  • The STEM Road: Episode 6 | Movement, Medicine & Making a Difference

    The STEM Road: Episode 6 | Movement, Medicine & Making a Difference
    Sep 23 2025

    The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest - Episode 6 | Season 2

    Special Guests:

    Maria Camila Macias, Physical Therapist and Owner of Yuma Orthopedic Physical Therapy Andrik Reyes, Summer 2025 Intern & Cibola High School Junior

    Hosts:

    Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest

    Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest

    In this episode, we explore how physical therapy combines science, compassion, and career inspiration. We sit down inside a local clinic to discuss what it’s like to help people regain movement, why internships matter, and how students are gaining hands-on experience in healthcare before they even graduate high school.

    This episode is all about movement—of the body, of careers, and of purpose.

    Yuma Orthopedic Physical Therapy Facebook Page: Yuma Orthopedic Physical Therapy
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    33 Min.
  • The STEM Road: Episode 5 | Wellness, Innovation & Opportunity

    The STEM Road: Episode 5 | Wellness, Innovation & Opportunity
    Sep 2 2025

    The STEM Road Podcast by Elevate Southwest

    Episode 5 | Season 2

    Special Guests:

    • Bryan Nance, CEO/Owner of Elemental LifeSpa
    • Julian Castillo, Summer Intern

    Hosts:

    • Jerry Cabrera, President & CEO, Elevate Southwest
    • Melina Conroy, COO, Elevate Southwest

    In this episode, we explore how wellness and science come together through innovative technologies like red light therapy, PEMF, and oxygen-enhanced recovery. We dive into how hands-on experiences can open doors to personal growth, career exploration, and unexpected opportunities.

    Listeners will learn how entrepreneurship, technology, and student internships can collide in powerful ways, revealing that the path to a STEM career doesn’t always look like a lab coat and test tube.

    Elemental LifeSpa Website: https://928spa.com
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    32 Min.
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