AfterGate

By: -- Defy Life
  • Summary

  • Colgate University has produced alums of colors who are innovators and their accomplishments change the world every day for the better.

    AfterGate is hosted Alvin Glymph aka AL, and German DuBois aka Jerry, where they interview fellow alums of color (business Leaders, creative leaders, innovative leaders, teachers, doctors, politicians, community leaders, bloggers, influencers & more) to discuss their professional endeavors after Gate.

    AfterGate, will be a weekly podcast, released on Saturday at 1300 hours!
    Copyright -- Defy Life Podcast Network
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Episodes
  • Ep 4.16 - Tal-ee Roberts
    Nov 30 2024
    Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Principal at Roberts Internet, Tal-ee Roberts, ’01. As the co-founder and Executive Editor of GearInstitute.com and MilesJunkie.com, he seamlessly combines his love for travel and the outdoors with content creation and digital media. Leading teams to deliver expert advice on gear, destinations, and travel rewards, Tal-ee’s work reaches millions through a vast network of websites and partnerships. With over 20 years of experience as a technology consultant, Tal-ee has helped clients across industries implement innovative internet-based solutions. After Colgate, his passion for business was further fueled by attending the University of Virginia’s LEAD Summer Business Institute. While at Colgate, he honed his writing skills as a columnist for the Colgate Maroon News and earned a B.A. in English & Creative Writing.
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    53 mins
  • Ep 4.15 - Covette Rooney
    Nov 23 2024
    Alvin and German conduct a compelling conversation with retired U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission Chief Administrative Law Judge, Covette Rooney ’74. A member of Colgate’s first coed first-year class, Judge Rooney joined the Review Commission as a Federal Administrative Law Judge in 1996 and, in 2011, became its first African American and first woman to be named Chief Administrative Law Judge. As Chief Judge, she presided over complex and significant disputes related to Occupational Safety and Health Administration citations. She was also responsible for case management and oversight, as well as hiring and training staff, including legal assistants, law clerks, and judges, across the Denver, Atlanta, and National offices. Earlier in her career, Judge Rooney served as a U.S. Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, where she received the Hattiesburg School District Outstanding African American Award. Before taking the bench, she had a distinguished 14-year tenure with the Philadelphia Regional Office of the Solicitor, U.S. Department of Labor. There, she served as Regional Counsel for the Mine Safety and Health Administration Black Lung Program and as a Senior Trial Attorney. After graduating from Colgate University with a BA in Political Science, she earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Temple University School of Law. During her time at Colgate, she was a drum major for the football team, a dancer, and an theater enthusiast.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • Ep 4.14 - Ed Morris
    Aug 17 2024
    Alvin and German conduct a great conversation with Retired Educator, Ed Morris.’69. Ed devoted 44 years to the field of education. As a former Mathematics Instructor at Highline College, Ed had a profound impact on countless students, nurturing their critical thinking, problem-solving skills, and solidifying their understanding of mathematics. His influence extended beyond the classroom, as he eventually became a mentor to fellow educators, sharing his teaching strategies to better meet student needs. Ed later pursued advanced studies in Mathematics at the University of Washington. During his time at Colgate, he was a member of the track and field team and graduated with a degree in Mathematics.
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    1 hr and 53 mins

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