On this episode, host Savitri Horrigan sits down with Levent Akinci to discuss how climate action, clean energy, transportation, and city planning directly impact public health in Nashua. Together, they break down topics like air pollution, asthma, environmental equity, and the connection between the built environment and mental and physical health. The conversation also highlights Nashua’s local air quality monitoring efforts, public transportation benefits, and future plans for greener, healthier, and more connected neighborhoods.

Nos acompaña Robert Ortiz, Asistente Médico de Salud Pública de la División de Salud Pública y Servicios Comunitarios, quien desempeña un papel clave en el apoyo a programas comunitarios vitales como el programa LEAD Que significa Plomo y las iniciativas de inmunización.

Tambien nos acompaña Ebram Aziz, quien emigró de Egipto a los Estados Unidos con solo nueve años y ha construido una carrera inspiradora arraigada en el servicio y el liderazgo. Enfermera registrada durante casi siete años, Ebram aporta una formación diversa en la atención médica correccional, donde ascendió a Director de Enfermería en una prisión de máxima seguridad en Massachusetts, junto con experiencia en el departamento de emergencias, quirófano y salud pública. Hoy, se desempeña como Coordinador Principal de la División de Salud Pública y Servicios Comunitarios de la Ciudad de Nashua.

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Speaking Our Minds Podcast brought to you by the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health & Community Services , we sit down with Tori Markiewicz, Nashua Community Coordinator for the Granite State Organizing Project, a nonprofit focused on uniting communities to fight for racial and economic justice across New Hampshire.

We break down GSOP’s mission—bringing people together to build power, advocate for change, and tackle issues like housing, healthcare, and inequality.

On the next episode of Speaking Our Minds Podcast brought to you by the City of Nashua, Division of Public Health & Community Services , we sit down with Tori Markiewicz, Nashua Community Coordinator for the Granite State Organizing Project, a nonprofit focused on uniting communities to fight for racial and economic justice across New Hampshire.

We break down GSOP’s mission—bringing people together to build power, advocate for change, and tackle issues like housing, healthcare, and inequality.

We’re joined by Ebram Aziz, who immigrated from Egypt to the United States at just nine years old and has built an inspiring career rooted in service and leadership. A Registered Nurse for nearly seven years, Ebram brings a diverse background across correctional healthcare—where he rose to Director of Nursing at a maximum-security prison in Massachusetts—along with experience in the emergency department, operating room, and public health. Today, he serves as the Lead Coordinator for the City of Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services.

We’re also joined by Robert Ortiz, Public Health Medical Assistant for the Division of Public Health & Community Services, who plays a key role in supporting vital community programs such as the LEAD program and immunization initiatives.

Together, they break down the realities of lead exposure, its lasting effects, and why awareness and prevention are still crucial today.

We’re joined by Ebram Aziz, who immigrated from Egypt to the United States at just nine years old and has built an inspiring career rooted in service and leadership. A Registered Nurse for nearly seven years, Ebram brings a diverse background across correctional healthcare—where he rose to Director of Nursing at a maximum-security prison in Massachusetts—along with experience in the emergency department, operating room, and public health. Today, he serves as the Lead Coordinator for the City of Nashua Division of Public Health & Community Services.

We’re also joined by Robert Ortiz, Public Health Medical Assistant for the Division of Public Health & Community Services, who plays a key role in supporting vital community programs such as the LEAD program and immunization initiatives.

Together, they break down the realities of lead exposure, its lasting effects, and why awareness and prevention are still crucial today. New Episode available April 27th on all your streaming podcast platforms.

* This episode is in Spanish*

Hoy, entrevistamos a Angela Mercado, originaria de Ecuador, es la fundadora del Community Engagement Training Center y lleva más de 25 años impactando positivamente la comunidad de Nashua, New Hampshire. Con formación en servicios humanos y psicología, y estudios en consejería, su misión es crear un espacio inclusivo que conecte a la comunidad con recursos esenciales y promueva el bienestar y el crecimiento de todos.

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Producido por Jonathan Gonzalez de Flow Free Or Die Entertainment.

Entrevistamos a Angela Mercado de Community Engagement Training Center localizado en Nashua, NH. Una profesional dedicada a fortalecer la comunidad a través de recursos, orientación y programas que impulsan el crecimiento personal y profesional de quienes sirve.

Su trabajo se enfoca en crear oportunidades accesibles y brindar apoyo real a quienes buscan avanzar y construir un mejor futuro.

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