Episodes

Jan. 31, 2024

5. Dan Baker, President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association

In this fifth episode, we celebrate Dan Baker, President and CEO of the National Peace Corps Association. Nominated by Marv Leroy for embodying the Peace Corps' mission—to foster understanding between Americans and other cultures—Dan has dedicated his life post-Davidson College to international service. The Peace Corps has seen over 200,000 volunteers since 1961 serve in 139 countries; they've learned languages and shared American values worldwide. Dan shares how a chance encounter with a retur...
Dec. 18, 2023

4. Renaissance Man and Philanthropist: Lessons from David Ibarra, Founder of the David Ibarra Foundation

David Ibarra is a leadership consultant and entrepreneur. He is the founder of eLeaderTech, the Ibarra-Brito Group, and the David Ibarra Enterprises. David's life is a testament to overcoming adversity. Born to immigrant parents and placed in foster care at a young age, he began his career washing dishes before becoming the youngest franchise owner of a Marriott Corporation division. As founder of the Eb Bauer Foundation, David has awarded full scholarships to 134 students and continues weekly ...
Nov. 14, 2023

3. Making a Genuine Difference: Supporting Reaching Maximum Independence (RTI) with Barbara Williams

On this episode of Non-Profit North Stars with Jim Eskin, we recognize our special guest, Barbara Williams. At 85 years young, Barbara's energy and unwavering commitment to helping others is truly awe-inspiring. With a background in education and a career as a teacher and principal, Barbara has dedicated her life to making a difference in the lives of those who are struggling. Alongside her husband, George, they have supported a wide range of nonprofits and good causes through their generous co...
Oct. 18, 2023

2. Tails of Compassion featuring Sue St. Cyr, Operations Director, Helotes Humane Society

We are proud to salute Sue St. Cyr, Operations Director, Helotes Humane Society in Helotes, Texas. Sue was nominated by Janice MacRossin, former, Executive Director of Helotes Humane Society. A 55-year-old retire Air Force veteran, Sue has cared for more than 6,500 dogs and cats over her amazing career as a team member. She humbly estimates she has works more than 70 hours per week. www.hhsanimals.org
Sept. 12, 2023

1. Innovation and Community - Overcoming Homelessnes in Seattle with Barb Oliver with Sound Foundations NW

Some of you might remember the popular 1993 movie, "Sleepless in Seattle," starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan. Well, the stark reality is that too many people are sleepless in Seattle, without a roof over their heads. In fact, Seattle has the 3rd largest homeless population in the U.S., behind the much larger cities of New York and Los Angeles. In our inaugural podcast series, we are proud to salute our first Non-Profit North Star, Barb Oliver, who is making a huge difference, one home at a time. ...