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The Living Chronically podcast team is united in our dedication to sharing stories and engaging in discussions that broaden understanding the diverse experiences of people living with chronic conditions or disability, their families and care communities.

Leadership

Managing Producer, Brian Goldfarb, Ph.D., is Associate Professorof Communication and Director of the Public Service Minor at UC San Diego. His research and creative practice focuses on contemporary visual and media cultures, disability studies and education. He is author of Visual Pedagogy: Media Cultures in and beyond the Classroom,(2002, Duke U Press) and numerous articles. He is currently completing a book titled Translation and Care: Collective Learning, Research, and Alternative Innovation in the Age of Existential Risk which examines the relationships among environmental activism, digital communication, and education since the late 20th Century, through a consideration of localized and distributed learning settings. Goldfarb was Curator of Education at the New Museum of Contemporary Art in NYC from 1994-7.

Executive Series Director, Matt Dewey, Ph.D. is a former public access television practitioner and alum of the Graduate Program in the Department of Communication at UCSD. Dewey’s research looks at the intersection of telecommunication policy, urban redevelopment, and community media practices as they impact the ability of citizens to engage in local decision-making processes through community media. Dewey teaches a variety of media, journalism, and production courses both at UCSD and CSU San Marcos. Recognizing the important role the universities can play in their communities, Dewey has also created student internships and service learning courses with organizations like the San Diego Futures Foundation, The San Diego Voice and Viewpoint, and LA Commons.

Meet the production team

Living chronically episodes are researched, developed and produced by a dedicated team of undergraduate and graduate students in the UC San Diego Department of Communication

Meredith Adams

Mak Gonzales

Tyrone Johnson

Alexia Lei

Martha Marquez-Torres

Sapna Rachapudi

Meredith Adams (4th year Communications major at UCSD). I’m excited to be a part of this podcast because not only do I know people who suffer from chronic illnesses, I suffer from chronic illness myself. I understand that having one can change your relationship to the way you navigate the world, and I want to help create something that encourages other people to consider these challenges, and hopefully inspire change. I have a passion for journalism, podcasting, and editing. I love researching, getting to know people, and listening to different perspectives. When I have free time, I love to spend it in nature, or with family, friends, and of course, my 10-year-old chihuahua.

Mak Gonzales (4th year Communications major at UCSD) I'm interested in disability studies and media studies. I'm excited to work on this podcast because I'm passionate about educating people on issues regarding access. I believe the education on topics relating to chronic illness are the first step in making changes to a more inclusive society.

Tyrone Johnson (3rd year Communications and Media Industries major at UCSD) I’m passionate about exploring media industries. In my free time, you’ll usually find me playing video games, watching anime, or tuning into podcasts.

Alexia Lei (4th year Communications major with a minor in Global Health at UCSD)

Martha Marquez-Torres (3rd year Communications major at UCSD) I became interested in this podcast class because it seemed like a great opportunity to expand and hone my skill set in marketing, editing, production, and research.

Sapna Rachapudi (4th year Cognitive Science major and Communications minor at UCSD) I have a background in research, design, writing, and production methods, and a passion for DEI and social advocacy.

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Join the team

If you are interested in joining our team or contributing to our podcast (as an interviewee, story researcher, or other creative capacity), please contact livingchronically@ucsd.edu

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