Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership Award Podcast

Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership Award Podcast

Author: NCSEA August 13, 2025 Duration: 51:55

Join Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams and Brandi Gallebo ofFrankin County Child Support Enforcement Services for a very special episode of On Location where we honor the legacy of Ann Marie Ruskin through the Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership Award.   Ann Marie, former Executive Director of NCSEA, was a trailblazer whose work profoundly impacted child support professionals across the nation.  Our guests a re Diane Potts, the inaugural Ann Marie Ruskin Child Support Leadership Awardee and very specialguest, Glenn Ruskin, Ann Marie’s husband and partner for more than 45 years.  Diane is the Co-Founder of the Center for Child Support Policy. As she talks about her journey, you’ll hear she has dedicated her career to improving government human services programs so that they may better serve children and families.  Additionally, she has been an impactful and tireless volunteer contributor for NCSEA over many years.  Glenn shares precious memories of Ann Marie and reminds us of her commitment to NCSEA, her dedication to child support policy evolution and ensuring child supportprofessionals have access to ongoing professional development opportunities.  Diane and Glenn bring to life why the child support community is so very special.


Ever wonder what happens when you pull a microphone out at a conference or a community meeting? That's the spirit of NCSEA On Location. Instead of polished studio sessions, this podcast captures conversations where they naturally happen-in hallways after a panel, at international gatherings, or in quiet corners of bustling events. You'll hear directly from Human Services professionals, from caseworkers to policy architects, along with advocates and community stakeholders who are deeply involved in the system. The discussions are immediate and grounded, offering a raw, unfiltered look at the challenges and innovations in public service. Each episode feels like you’ve stepped into a meaningful, spontaneous dialogue, one that continues long after the formal agenda ends. The authentic atmosphere is even complemented by original music from Joe Mamlin, whose granted compositions frame these real-world recordings. Brought to you by NCSEA, this series is for anyone curious about the human stories behind government services, preferring the sound of genuine exchange over a rehearsed script. Tune in to a podcast that truly travels, bringing you voices from the field exactly as they were heard on the ground.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 100

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The Next 50 Years: The Importance of Lifting Families Up (Part 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:22
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On Location with Sacramento County: The HELP Behind NextGen [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:28
Join Mariellen Keely (Virginia DCSE) as she speaks withJennifer McGuire, Program Planner for Sacramento County Child Support Services, about their participation in the NextGeneration Child Support Employment Services Dem…
Nominate. Elevate. Celebrate. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:08
Today’s On Location episode is brought to you by BrandiGallebo, Social Program Administrator over the Enforcement department at Franklin County Child Support in Columbus, Ohio and Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams. It is an…
A Little Appreciation Goes a Long Way [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 33:08
From Oregon to Ohio and down to Georgia, this episode of OnLocation explores a universal truth: a little appreciation goes a long way. Join Brandi Gallebo (Franklin County Child Support, Columbus, OH) as she addresses th…
The Road to DC: Vision, Perspectives, and the 2026 Policy Forum [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:47
Pack your bags—the child support community is headed to the nation's capital! In this episode of On Location, Tim Lightner and Betty Tegegne (Research Associate with the Center for Policy Research) catch up with 2026 Pol…