Maite Junco, now Senior Vice Chancellor at CUNY, reflects on her years as a reporter, on campaigns, and as a government staffer — from the New York Daily News to the Clinton ’92 presidential campaign to advising Letitia James’ historic campaign for New York Attorney General. She dives into what it takes to lead, navigate crises, and build a career in public service.

Melissa Morales, founder and president of Somos Votantes and Somos PAC – built the largest independent Latino voter engagement operation in the country after starting her career in campaigns and organizing. On the episode, she shares her journey from small-town Kansas to leading a $33 million voter mobilization effort, discusses the Democratic Party's challenges with Latino voters, and reflects on what authentic organizing looks like in today's political landscape.

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This STAFFER guest – Shuwanza Goff, Partner and Chief Strategy Officer at Empire Consulting Group – recently served in the Biden White House, where she was the first Black woman to lead any administration's legislative team. On the episode, she talks about breaking barriers, managing historic bipartisan negotiations, and so much more. Listen now.