In the Ring with Héctor Colón

S2, EP 1: Amplifying Sector Voices for Change and Impact

EP. 11: Must-Do Strategies to Increase Excellence, Distinction & Influence in 2023

Ep. 10: Champion Leaders Address Justice, Innovation, and Mentorship

Ep. 9: Knocking Out the Real Social Issues in Wisconsin with Governor Evers

In the interview, Colón asks Gov. Evers tough questions about the rise of behavioral challenges in Wisconsin and how he would more broadly address Social Determinants of Health (food insecurity, homelessness, unemployment, etc.). The two discuss the need for improving partnerships between health systems and social services organizations like LSS. Gov. Evers also shares his thoughts on the quality and outcomes of government contracts.

Ep. 8: Mike Victorson and Chris Kenyon - Not All Employees Are Treated Equal: Delivering Real Outcomes Over Outputs

Ep. 7: Jose Olivieri - Living the Duties of Care, Loyalty and Obedience Over Self

Ep. 6 - Frank Cumberbatch: Humanity Up Close at the Heart of Humanity

Ep.5 - Davide Duea: Mental Health Crisis Demands Intervention. Bold Asks

LSS President and CEO, Héctor Colón, sits down with David Duea, President and CEO of Lutheran Community Services Northwest, to discuss how bold, aggressive advocacy and unashamed appeals for funding is vital for success. David describes how his organization’s push for big gifts and proactive partnerships with other agencies have taken Lutheran Community Services Northwest to the next level and helped countless more in need.
David also stresses how early intervention programs are vital to the health and well-being of everyone, including those working in social services agencies. This work is transformational, and it is important to have specific professionals to focus on each type of situation. Concentrated, direct devotion to each individual and family gives agencies the best opportunity to make an impact.

Ep. 4 - Tracy Wareing-Evans: Accelerating Public Trust through Sector Alignment, Investment.

Ep.3 -Charlotte Haberaecker: If Not Us, Who? Human services shift social challenges

Too much emphasis for funding in the social sector has focused on providing services after problems have occurred. A lack of innovation and prevention dollars create larger gaps among certain demographics and fail to correct long-term problems for individuals and communities. Developing healthy, productive children and adults who live with purpose and meaning is critical to solving societies largest problems – and the social services sector can lead the charge.
LSS President and CEO Héctor Colón chats with Charlotte Haberaecker, President and CEO of Lutheran Services in America, as she talks about creating a disruption, not waiting for one to happen. Charlotte and Héctor also discuss the workforce shortage in the sector and how it impacts its members, the services they provide, and the ability to meet the whole needs of people. They also break down the need for upstream funding through innovation and prevention, and how strategic partnerships and stakeholders can help fuel philanthropy that provides flexible spending to fulfill essential needs.