Central Texas Leadership Series

July 2025 rebranded as The Sit Down with Rachel

The Central Texas Leadership Series has gotten rebranded. On July 11, 2025 r The Sit Down with Rachel debuted. This second Friday monthly program is conversation with people shaping our community. From civic leaders and artists to advocates and organizers, it's about people you may not know - but should. The folks who are the real heart of Texas.

Hosted by Rachel Velasco, The Sit Down with Rachel is a new take on The Central Texas Leadership Series you wont want to miss.

Latest Episodes

Eloisa Cruz Arredondo - Program Coordinator for Inspiracion Waco

Rachel Velasco

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Eloisa Cruz Arredondo, Program Coordinator for Inspiracion Waco, a dual-generation program that supports both parents and children through early childhood education.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Cade Kegerreis

Rachel Velasco

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Cade Kegerreis, a multidisciplinary artist specializing in oil painting and large-scale murals. Kegerreis has completed murals for clients such as Baylor University, The Texas Sports Hall of Fame, and Texas A&M University.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Nancy Goodnight

Rachel Velasco

On this edition of Central Texas Leadership Series, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Nancy Goodnight, celebrated Waco triathlete, race director and community builder. Goodnight discusses her start as an athlete and some of the defining moments on the finish line that have impacted her the most.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Chris Meyer

Rachel Velasco

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Chris Meyer, an author and Baylor professor who is a globally recognized expert in negotiation. Meyer discusses his research on behavior and motivation, with a distinct focus on ethics in the field of negotiation.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Chief Victorian

Rachel Velasco

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Sheryl Victorian, Chief of the Waco Police Department.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Jose Vidona

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Jose Vidana, a local parent and Waco ISD School Board Member.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Cynthia Frias

Rachel Velasco

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Cynthia Frias, a parent and community advocate who recently joined the board of Transformation Waco.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Ashley Alexander

Rachel Velasco

On this edition of Central Texas Leadership Series, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Ashley Alexander.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Julie Cervantes

Rachel Velasco

In the latest edition of KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Julie Cervantes.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Josh King

Rachel Velasco

On this episode of Central Texas Leadership Series, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Josh King, professor of English at Baylor and founding director of the environmental humanities minor in the college of arts and sciences.