Changing the Narrative

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Episode 1

In this episode, I will be interviewing Emma De Swan Arons. Emma is a student at Grace Church School. I asked her a set of questions to help change her outlook and the narrative towards people experiencing homelessness.

Everyone deserves a safe space
Chloe Rensky with Emma de Swan Arrons

Episode 2

In this episode, I will be interviewing Dr. Michel Shen. Dr. Shen is a primary care doctor at a New York public hospital - Woodhill Hospital. Dr. Shen runs and works in a clinic that helps people experiencing homelessness. I asked him a set of questions to better understand his perspectives and educate ourselves about his frontline work.

Making an Impact
Chloe Rensky with Dr. Michel Shen

Episode 3

In this episode, I will be interviewing Rostam Sardari. Rostam is a student at Grace Church School. I asked him a set of questions to help change his outlook and the narrative towards people experiencing homelessness.

Changing the Narrative one student at a time
Chloe Rensky with Rostam Sardari

Episode 4

In this episode, I will be interviewing Dominic Patruno. Dominic Patruno works in association with a shelter in Sydney, Australia. I asked him a set of questions to better understand his perspectives and educate ourselves on the comparison of Syndey’s homelessness to New York City’s homelessness.

The Global Comparison
Chloe Rensky with Dominic Patruno

Episode 5

In this episode, I will be interviewing Romie Nottage. Romie Nottage is a Bay Area Native and has worked with marginalized and disadvantaged communities for two decades. She is the CEO of Community Foward San Franciso amongst many other roles. I asked her a set of questions to better understand her perspectives and educate ourselves on San Francisco’s homelessness compared to New York City’s homelessness.

The Big Question
Chloe Rensky with Romie Nottage

Episode 6

In this episode, I will be interviewing Maribel Maria. Maribel Maria works for Homes for The Homeless in New York where she is a Policy Associate. I asked her a set of questions to better understand her perspectives and educate ourselves about New York City’s homelessness.

Close to Home
Chloe Rensky with Maribel Maria