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Rosemary Misdary is a 2020-2021 Kroc Fellow.

Meg worked as a community organizer, an adult educator, and a publishing-industry freelancer before launching her children and moving to Waco, where she completed her Master’s degree in Social Work at Baylor in 2018. Having walked through many challenges with disabled loved ones over the years, Meg was in search of strategies to reduce barriers to full community participation for disabled neighbors and their caregivers. So she launched the Amberley Collaborative, which was renamed Mobilize Waco in 2023. Meg is now a hospice social worker, while continuing to serve on the board of Mobilize Waco and enjoying life with her husband, their adult children, and their three grandchildren

Ben de la Cruz is an award-winning documentary video producer and multimedia journalist. He is currently a senior visuals editor. In addition to overseeing the multimedia coverage of NPR's global health and development, his responsibilities include working on news products for emerging platforms including Amazon's and Google's smart screens. He is also part of a team developing a new way of thinking about how NPR can collaborate and engage with our audience as well as photographers, filmmakers, illustrators, animators, and graphic designers to build new visual storytelling avenues on NPR's website, social media platforms, and through live events.

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Lydia Tate joined the KWBU team January 5, 2026. She is a nonprofit executive who brings an authentic approach to her work over 20 years of nonprofit leadership. Her expertise in strategic development and creative problem-solving has made her a sought-after advisor for leaders looking to elevate their impact. Her work in the nonprofit sector has been marked by her commitment to community development and balanced strategic guidance while creating opportunities for personal and professional advancement of those around her. Outside of her professional work, Lydia hosts the podcast “Good Work, Waco!,” dedicated to highlighting local Waco nonprofits.

Barry Gordemer is an award-winning producer, editor, and director for NPR's Morning Edition. He's helped produce and direct NPR coverage of two Persian Gulf wars, eight presidential elections, the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, and hurricanes Katrina and Harvey. He's also produced numerous profiles of actors, musicians, and writers.

Pam Fessler is a correspondent on NPR's National Desk, where she covers poverty, philanthropy, and voting issues.