Mario Espinoza-Kulick
Host of Central Coast VoicesMario Alberto Viveros Espinoza-Kulick, PhD, is co-host of Central Coast Voices, heard every Thursday afternoon on KCBX from 1:00-2:00 p.m. Mario is an advocate, community leader, health equity expert, poet, and author. He uses decolonial-inspired research with Latinx Immigrant and Indigenous communities to improve health on California’s Central Coast.
Dr. Espinoza-Kulick's work has been published in Oxford University Press, Psychological Services, Health Promotion Practice, New Directions for Evaluation, and regional news outlets like El Latino, Santa Maria Times, and the Santa Barbara Independent.
Mario is the Inaugural Ethnic Studies faculty at Cuesta College in San Luis Obispo. He serves on the Board for Corazón del Pueblo: The Cultural and Creative Arts Center of the Santa Maria Valley as Secretary and Arts for the People Chair. He also volunteers as Board Member for Access Support Network, an organization serving HIV and HCV affected communities in San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Monterey counties.
You can reach Mario at mario@kcbx.org.
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Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with guests Skye McLennan, Executive Director of the Festival and filmmaker Gina Papabeis, producer of UNEARTH, info about her film. -
Recent executive actions have sparked concern for LGBTQ2S+ rights, we’ll discuss their impact and what resources are available to support LGBTQ2S+ individuals in our region.
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This week, Assemblymember Dawn Addis joins us to discuss how evolving policies impact housing, employment, and health resources for immigrant families. Live Thursday 1-2pm
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Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick speaks with Amalia Jimenez Chavez, Coordinator of the AIM to Dream Center at Allan Hancock College.
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Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick spotlights a new video series by SLO County UndocuSupport that helps undocumented immigrants on the Central Coast access vital resources.
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Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick and guests discuss the upcoming film screening of Uncharitable.
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Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick and the NAACP of San Luis Obispo County to learn more about the upcoming screening of Ava DuVernay's, "Origin" at San Luis Obispo High School. Our guests will talk about the significance of the film and its role in educating viewers. Tickets can be purchased in advance through the NAACP SLO County website, www.naacpslocty.org. Don't miss this opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue.Join the conversation live Thursday from 1-2pm on KCBX.
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Join host Dr. Mario Espinoza-Kulick on Central Coast Voices as we explore the work of Future Leaders of America, an organization dedicated to developing resilient youth leaders who advocate for systemic change. Learn about how their culturally proficient programs equip young individuals with public speaking, advocacy, and leadership skills to address community issues and create lasting social impact.Listen to the conversation Thursday at 1pm on KCBX
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Join host Mario Espinoza Kulik as he speaks with guests Melissa Mose and Evelyn DeMeglio Gould from OCD Southern California to deepen your understanding and learn how to become a part of the solution for those affected by Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.Listen to Central Coast Voices every Thursday live from 1-2pm on KCBX
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Join Mario Espinoza-Kulick as he speaks with Frank Warren, Deputy Director of the San Luis Obispo (SLO)County Behavioral Health Department and Morgan Torell, Business Analyst with the SLOCounty Behavioral Health Department. They will discuss the new community Behavioral Health Strategic Plan, the first of its kind following the pandemic, which details goals through 2029.You are invited to listen, learn, and participate in the conversation today, Thursday, between 1-2 pm. Call in and be part of the discussion at (805) 781-3875.Broadcast date: 3/7/24Central Coast Voices is sponsored by ACTION for Healthy Communities in collaboration with KCBX.
