Agents of Humanity

Agents of Humanity

The Nicholas Center presents Agents of Humanity, the podcast that features conversations about being human hosted by individuals who just happen to be on the autism spectrum. In the end, we’ll always ask the question, ”how do you make the world a better place and become an agent of humanity?”

Episodes

Hillside Food Outreach - Anna LaRochelle

May 9, 2024 • 56 mins
Today's guest on Agents of Humanity is Anna Larochelle, the Assistant Director of Hillside Food Outreach which is located in Mount Kisco, NY and Danbury, CT. Hillside Food Outreach delivers high-quality, nutritious food that enables low-income, chronically ill, disabled and those who are not able to access a traditional food pantry to achieve a better quality of life. The pantry works to positively impact the health and wellne...
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No Wave Too High - Sara & Ben Intonato

April 24, 2024 • 47 mins
The Intonato family is the subject of a new documentary, “Rocco Up." The film documents the journey of Ben teaching their Autistic son, Rocco how to surf. Over the years, Rocco develops confidence, grace and remarkable balance on his surfboard. “Rocco Up” is a true tale of limitless family love, the support of community and the neuroscience behind our enchantment with water. Additionally, Sara has established a neurodiversity co...
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Media as Community Resource - Kim Jones and Brian Berk

April 10, 2024 • 43 mins
Today's wonderful episode see the agensts interviewing Kim Jones, Publisher and Brian Berk, Writer, of Port Washington Living Magazine. Kim Jones is the owner of North Shore Media, LLC and publisher Port Washington Living Magazine, Manhasset Living Magazine, and Garden City Living Magazine. Through her magazines, she celebrates communities and  connects residents to local businesses. Brian Berk is a writer and editor for 23 years....

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And Now, a Word from our Co-Hosts - Tara, Jason, Robert, & Tomas

March 27, 2024 • 39 mins
Today is a very special episode co-hosted by our own Agents of Humanity co-hosts Tara, Jason, Robert and Tomas, and TNC Media Arts Coordinator Amanda! Our Co-Hosts answer your listener questions and share more about themselves. Have a question for Agents of Humanity? Let us know on Instagram @NicholasCenter   To learn more or sign up to be a guest:  https://tncnewyork.org/tnc-podcast     Today's podcast is hosted by our v...

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Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals - Chantai Snellgrove

March 13, 2024 • 36 mins
Welcome to the newest episode of Agents of Humanity entitled Tips for Parents of Special Needs Indivduals with Chantai Snellgrove, Founder & Publisher of Parenting Special Needs Magazine - the first free, bi-monthly digital publication allowing access anywhere and anytime. In its 16th year, “Parenting Special Needs Magazine” continues to support and serve the special needs community and their families raise these remarkabl...
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Creative Media & Non-Profit Service - David Goldberg

February 28, 2024 • 42 mins

David Goldberg is the founder of Digital WaterWorx, which produces radio and television commercials, corporate videos, live events and a host of other creative media services. Their client list of over 4,000 clients. He can be heard as the voice on hundreds of radio and TVcommercials, including for the US Army, Coors, General Motors, Kraft Foods, and Eli Lilly and has appeared as a doctor on several TV commercials. 

In 2001, Da...

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Special Needs Advocacy - Danielle Roma

February 14, 2024 • 36 mins
Danielle Roma, Co-Founder of S.L.P. Empowered, a non-profit organization formed during the Covid Pandemic as a support resource to parents. The organization offers language enrichment opportunities and training. They aim to educate the community on communication disorders and to support vulnerable communities, while advocating for ethical practices.   Follow them at: https://www.facebook.com/SLPEmpowered/   Today's podcast is h...

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Community Service - Jonathan "JoJo" Gold

January 31, 2024 • 29 mins
Jonathan "JoJo" Gold is the Co-Founder, along with his brother, David, of  “Can You Help Too?”, a non-profit started in Port Washington, NY with plans to expand far and wide. The idea began during the Covid pandemic as a way to help stock empty shelves at a local food pantry and has now grown to serve multiple organizations in many different ways. Jonathan has enlisted business owners and community members and even his friends to ...
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Inventors - Tom Foth

January 17, 2024 • 46 mins
Tom Foth - Senior Emerging Technology and Innovation Consultant, Inventor and new Grandfather - is an award-winning innovator with 49 years of experience. At age 10, Kimberly-Clark filed a patent application for an easy open envelope and he never looked back. He has amassed 46 patents with 4 pending across a broad set of domains. He is currently working with The Nicholas Center to design a data collection app. Often described as a ...

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Amanda Finnochio - The Nicholas Center Media Arts Lab - Creativity in Action

January 3, 2024 • 23 mins

Amanda Finnochio, Media Arts Coordinator, The Nicholas Center (TNC) speaks with the Agents of Humanity about her role at TNC - coordinating Media Arts programming and assisting Autistic adults in the creation of the TNC Navigator News, NCN - Nicholas Center News and the Agents of Humanity Podcast. Amanda works with participants to source, write, illustrate and produce creative, timely and interesting stories. Additionally, Amanda h...

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Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella - DiverseAble Individuals in Schools

December 20, 2023 • 46 mins

Jaqueline Oliveira-Cella is the Founder of wellBe Consulting, offering expertise in Health Solutions for employees and employers – working on product design, implementation, and the management of complex global health and other benefit offerings for employers. She is also a member of the Global Health Care Leaders Executive Program at Harvard Medical School. Previously, Jaqueline worked at IBM & Kyndryl as the Director of Globa...

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Dr. Michael Romas - Radio and Podcasting

December 6, 2023 • 37 mins

In today's episode, the agents chat with Dr. Michael Romas, a licensed Clinical Psychologist who has been involved in the support and treatment of persons with Developmental Disabilities for more than 30 years. He is also the Coordinator of Training and Professional Development for Developmental Disabilities Institute in Smithtown, NY. His diverse experience brings a unique perspective from multiple domains inclusive of treatment ...

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Thomas Sullivan - Museums

November 22, 2023 • 40 mins
In today's episode, the agents chat with Thomas Sullivan, Executive Director of the Westchester Children's Museum in Rye, NY. Mr. Sullivan holds a Masters in Museum Education from Bank Street College of Education in New York City. As Director of Education and Programs at DuPage Children’s Museum in Naperville, IL, he supervised a team of 58 full and part-time staff, and oversaw a budget of $2.75 million.   “Children’s museums provi...
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Steve Edelson- Neuroinclusive Employment

November 8, 2023 • 43 mins
In today's episode, the agents chat with Steve Edelson, owner of SMUSHT ice cream in Port Washington, NY which is a family owned shop, making small batch hand-crafted ice cream and freshly baked cookies. A self-taught cookie and ice cream maker, Steve loved the idea of opening a store where customers could build their own ice cream sandwiches and walk out the door feeling a little bit happier than when they came in. Edelson partne...
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Jennifer DeSena - Political Leaders

October 25, 2023 • 38 mins
The agents chat today with Jennifer DeSena who was elected the 38th Supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead in November 2021, her first time holding elected office. Before seeking elected office, Supervisor DeSena was an attorney and a leader of nonprofit organizations supporting family health and safety. She supports and promotes accessibility, diversity and inclusion of all community members, including The Nicholas Center. Aft...
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Discrimination - Robert Valli, Jr.

October 11, 2023 • 42 mins
Our guest for this episode, Robert Valli, Jr., is a founding partner of Valli Kane & Vagnini LLP practicing for 27 years as a litigator in the areas of employment discrimination, False Claims Act litigation and Wage and Hour litigation. Robert and his partners have recovered over $100 million in verdicts/settlements for their clients. He is also the father of one of the Agents of Humanity co-hosts, Robert Valli! After the inter...
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Community Service - Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte

September 27, 2023 • 43 mins
In today's episode, the Agents talk to Councilwoman Mariann Dalimonte who serves the 6th District in the Town of North Hempstead on Long Island, NY. A 4th generation Port Washington resident, her love of the community has been reflected in her passionate engagement with local organizations, including The Nicholas Center. Mariann’s service evolved to also include key roles in important organizations that achieved significant succes...

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Hope, Inspiration, and Knowledge - Brigitte Shipman

September 13, 2023 • 45 mins
In today's episode, the Agents of Humanity chat with author and life coach Brigitte Shipman about her experiences as the parent of a child with autism. The agents also talk about Brigitte and her son Jospeh Shipman's book "A Mother's Guide Through Autism," which you can purchase at the link below in the show notes. After the interview, the agents have a talk about life on the autism spectrum and chat about hope, inspiration, and k...

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Hunger - Marvin Makofsky

August 30, 2023 • 40 mins
In today's episode, the Agents of Humanity discuss Plant A Row for the Hungry in Port Washington, which was founded in 2010 by long-time resident Marvin Makofsky who inspired a group of Port Washington volunteers to help solve the community's local hunger issues through gardening. The goal? Deliver fresh, nutritional food to hundreds of families in need living in Port Washington, NY by encouraging residents to grow their own veget...
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Law Enforcement - Police Chief Erik Grutzner, Pleasantville Police Department

August 16, 2023 • 42 mins
This episode's guest, Chief Erik Grutzner, was the honoree of The Nicholas Center's 1st Spring Gala in Westchester (on May 4). He is a very forward-thinking chief and devotes a lot of time to making sure the disabled population in Pleasantville is safe and connected with resources to support them, including the Police Department. All the officers receive training on how to communicate and support disabled individuals. The officers ...
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