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Moving on, with Roberto Esquivel
Graphic Design Specialist Roberto Esquivel talks about his 14 years with the organization - and his impending retirement.
Life in the lab, with Max Pinones
Our latest episode features Max Pinones, Manager, Cord Blood, Birth Tissue and Advanced Therapies Laboratory, talking about life in the lab.
Lab and cello, with Austin Smith
Our podcast for 50th Anniversary Week features Austin Smith, who works at QualTex in Georgia, talking about work and his other passion - playing the cello.
Coming back to QualTex, with Falisha Atwell
From our visit to Georgia in late 2023, listen to our visit with Falisha Atwell, Senior Director, Laboratory Services, who talks about returning to QualTex and the man...
Donate Life Month
Host Kimberly Monroe and Susan Smith talk about the history of Donate Life Month, DLM Spirit Week and our role in promoting tissue, cornea and organ donation programs.
Building the donor experience
Hear about donor-facing initiatives within South Texas Blood & Tissue to make the experience even better, from Ken Doyle, Manager, Donor Experience for STB&T.
A history of leadership, part 2, with Dr. Norman Kalmin
This week's episode is part 2 of a three-part series with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin, talking about the organization's growth in the 1980s and 1990s, as well as the ...
An Atlanta perspective
As part of a series of interviews with the team in Atlanta, we visit with Nicholas Masterson, Lead Human Resources Business Partner based at QualTex.
Let's talk some Basura (Bash)
Hear about the upcoming Basura Bash and other BBG volunteer events from Emmanuel Casasola, Brenda Brock and Linda Lozano.
Heroes in Arms, with Bill Bullock
Bill Bullock, Specialized Program Coordinator, talks with Kimberly Monroe about the lifesaving Heroes in Arms program.
A history of leadership, part 1, with Dr. Norman Kalmin
The first of three episodes with former CEO Dr. Norman Kalmin focuses on his path to joining the organization and his early years in charge.
MLK Day March, with Richey Wyatt and Scott Jones
Hear about the organization's first community outreach event of 2024, the MLK Day March in San Antonio.
On the right path, with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul
We're visiting with Dr. Samantha Gomez Ngamsuntikul - Dr. G to everyone - and she's talking about her career path, a typical day as Medical Director of STB&T and what ...
A veteran's story, with Dr. Bob Selvester
Our annual salute to Veterans Day is our visit with Dr. Bob Selvester, the physician in residence at the BBG Clinic and a 33-year yeteran of the U.S. Navy.
Preserving history, with Amanda Lozano
Hear all about a new member of the team, Multimedia Communications Specialist Amanda Lozano, and her loves of both writing and music.
Practical medicine, with Dr. Rachel Beddard
Get a doctor's opinion - and some perspective - on life at BBG from Dr. Rachel Beddard, Chief Medical Officer.
Bloodhounds are here, with Laura Eickhoff and Emmanuel Casasola
This week's episode is a visit with Laura Eickhoff and Emmanuel Casaola about the organization's soccer team, the BBG Bloodhounds.
Following the rules, with Chris Cielak
This episode features Chris Cielak, Manager, Regulatory Affairs with BBG Global Quality, talking dealing with regulatory agencies and vendors.
Wendy's Way, with Wendy Zachmeyer
The latest podcast features Wendy Zachmeyer, Staff Accountant and an inspiration when it comes to physical fitness.
A long-term perspective, with Jose Garcia
In 30 years with the organization, Jose Garcia has worked in a variety of jobs, from Components to Accessioning to Sales, and he's learned something from every one of ...
Talking about wheels, with John Barnes
This episode features a special visit with John Barnes, our Vice President of Human Resources and Learning, talking about one of his biggest passions - motor vehicles.
Helping Hearts, with Richey Wyatt
This episode features Richey Wyatt, leader of multiple employee engagement and culture-building initiatives at BBG. As he puts it, Richey wears many hats within the or...
Going to camp, with Susan Smith
With the Camp Discovery Donation Day and dance coming up, we visit with Susan Smith about the organization's 10-year history with the camp for kids with cancer.
Inside the ATL lab, with Michael Little and Austin Smith
Michael Little and Austin Smith, who produced a rap video about the QualTex lab in Atlanta, talk about their motivations, their production and life outside the lab.
Special motivations, with Debbie Maxwell
Debbie Maxwell, Supervisor Mobile Operations, talks about moving "somewhere warm" to work, as well as the many special motivations she has for working at South Texas B...
Your benefits, with John Barnes
Hear from John Barnes, Vice President, Human Resources and Learning, about your benefits at BBG - and a new one coming soon.
A revolution in communications, with David King
Guest host Angelica Sandoval and guest David King talk about employee communications history and challenges, as well as the upcoming revolutionary change.
A communications revolution, with David King
A giant step - a revolutionary step - in employee communication is on the way, says David King.
The future of research, with Gus Ortiz
Gus Ortiz, Clinical Research Coordinator, talks about his background and his part in the growing research program at STB&T.
The future of research, with Gus Ortiz - promo
A quick snippet of episode 21 of Hearts Afire, featuring Gus Ortiz, Clinical Research Coordinator with STB&T.