Introducing Every Step of the Way

From classrooms to boardrooms—Children's Aid alumni are making an impact every step of the way.

Hosted by Sandra Escamilla and Georgia Boothe, executive vice presidents at Children’s Aid, this podcast brings you powerful stories of resilience, hope, and success.

• Hear firsthand from alumni who’ve transformed their lives and communities with the support of Children's Aid.
• Gain insights, tools, and tips you can use in your own life and work.
• Be inspired by stories that prove how the right opportunities can change everything.

Stay tuned for bi-weekly episodes that celebrate the journeys of those who took every step toward a brighter future.

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Creators and Guests

Host

Georgia Boothe

Executive Vice President: Executive Vice President Georgia Boothe joined Children’s Aid in 2015 as the vice president of the Child Welfare and Family Services Division. She oversees the organization’s work with young people who have become involved in the juvenile justice system as well as the preventive services program, which works to strengthen families that are involved in the child welfare system. She also leads a deeply experienced team of social workers and other front line staff in serving children and families with special needs. Georgia comes to Children’s Aid after spending more than five years at Pathways to Housing NY, as the executive director. She holds an M.S.W. from Columbia University and earned her undergraduate degree from Skidmore College, where she studied social work and American studies.

Host

Sandra Escamilla

Executive Vice President: As executive vice president, Sandra supports senior leaders who oversee our community schools and centers to deliver high-quality holistic services and implement strategies that enable children, youth, and families to succeed and thrive. She also supports senior leaders charged with cultivating, implementing, and disseminating best practices in the community schools and collective impact movements as well as our college/career access and workforce development initiatives. Previously, Sandra spent nearly 15 years with the Fund of the City of New York's Youth Development Institute, the last five of which she served as executive director. She led a host of initiatives designed to help youth-serving organizations across multiple sectors maximize their impact in New York City and across the nation. She also founded a consultancy where she provided executive coaching to local and national leaders throughout the country with a focus on DEIB. Sandra earned an M.S.W. from Columbia University and received a B.A. in sociology from Hunter College, where she also was an instructor in a course on mentorship.

Producer

Anthony Ramos

Vice President of Marketing and Communication: Anthony Ramos manages the public profile of Children's Aid across all media and led the organization’s efforts in its first rebranding process in more than four decades. Since joining Children’s Aid in 2011, Ramos has helped to communicate Children's Aid’s strategic objectives to key stakeholders and enhance its web presence through multimedia. Ramos came to Children’s Aid from the Gay, Lesbian, and Straight Education Network (GLSEN), where he served as director of communications. Prior to his work with GLSEN, Ramos managed communications for the Lesbian and Gay Community Services Center and the National Hemophilia Foundation.

What is Every Step of the Way: Conversations that Inspire?

Welcome to "Every Step of the Way: Conversations that Inspire,” the official podcast of Children's Aid, dedicated to highlighting the inspiring stories of our community members. Join Executive Vice Presidents Georgia Boothe and Sandra Escamilla as they interview different members of the Children's Aid community, from alumni to staff and supporters, sharing their personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs.

In our first series, "I'm a Children's Aid Kid," we focus on our remarkable alumni who have transitioned into successful adulthood. Listen as they recount how the support, resources, and guidance from Children's Aid played a pivotal role in their journey, helping them overcome obstacles and achieve their dreams.

Tune in to "Every Step of the Way" to hear heartfelt stories of resilience and success, and to learn more about the enduring impact of Children's Aid. Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and other major podcast platforms.

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