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Central Texas Leadership Series - Dr. Tim Packer

For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Dr. Tim Packer, Executive Director of The Cove.

Packer discusses his experience with advocacy in the homelessness and housing support space in Edinburgh, Scotland as well as his current role in leading the charge on making a difference and providing services for Central Texas youth experiencing homelessness.

PREVIOUS EPISODES OF CENTRAL TEXAS LEADERSHIP SERIES
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
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
On this edition of Central Texas Leadership Series, Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Ashley Alexander.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Julie Cervantes
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
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.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Dr David Pooler
On this week’s episode Rachel Velasco will be talking to Dr David Pooler, professor of social work at Baylor and nationally recognized expert and advocate in the tragic phenomenon of Adult Clergy Sexual Abuse.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Jim Hering
For KWBU's Central Texas Leadership Series this week, Charlie Olson leads a conversation with Jim Hering who retired as Mc Gregor Mayor back in May after serving 24 years.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Becky Fogel
Recently Becky Fogel was in Waco for some KWBU Member events. She was wonderfully entertaining telling stories about her career in public radio.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Jamie Goble
For KWBU's Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU's Joe Riley leads a conversation with Jamie Goble, Director of Planned Giving for the Waco Foundation.
Central Texas Leadership Series - Jocelyn Williams
For KWBU’s Central Texas Leadership Series this week, KWBU’s Rachel Velasco leads a conversation with Jocelyn Williams, the Center of Business Excellence coordinator for the Centex African American Chamber of Commerce.

A love for people and the greater Waco community has always been the heart of Rachel’s work. A 2005 UT Austin graduate with a degree in English, Rachel began her career as a classroom English teacher. Through various professional opportunities in the education field, health and wellness industry, and the private business sector, she cultivated a love for building strong communities through service. She joined KWBU in August of 2023. She is also the Saturday Market Manager for the Waco Downtown Farmers Market. She has four nearly-grown children and loves tending her herbs and roses and growing things.