Julie Murray and Janna Velasco are changing the world.

Murray, the co-founder for Hope Means Nevada, and Velasco, the organization's executive director, have worked locally to engage young people around mental health and eliminating teen suicide. Today, on World Mental Health Day, listen to Murray and Velasco's conversation with Dean Gerstenberger as they discuss the history of Hope Means Nevada, the importance of prominent figures talking to young people in Nevada about mental health, and their annual Hope In Action event.

Mayra Pacheco and Debbie Harpster are changing the world.

Pacheco, the program coordinator for Prevent Child Abuse Nevada at the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy, and Harpster, the chair for the Prevent Child Abuse Advisory Board, have worked locally to educate the community about child abuse. April is National Child Abuse Prevention month, and Pacheco and Harpster join Dean Gerstenberger as the first dual guests on the podcast to discuss the different types of child abuse, how adverse childhood experiences can lead to poorer health as an adult, and creating awareness about preventing abuse in our communities.

Louisa Messenger is changing the world.

Messenger, an Assistant Professor for the School of Public Health, joins Dean Gerstenberger for the first episode of Season 3 to talk about what a vector is, the most dangerous animal on the planet, and how she works to prevent insect-borne diseases across the globe and here in Las Vegas.