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: 50

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Meet the NCSEA 2025 Scholarship Awardees [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:13
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Duration: 41:48
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No Blame, No Shame: Real Conversations (Pt. 2) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:32
On today’s program, Tim Lightner (eWorld EnterpriseSolutions) and Linda Rhyne-McKinley (Public Knowledge Inc.), co-host the second installment of a special, two-part series. They are joined by Dr. B. Jo Ann Mundy, Erin F…
No Blame, No Shame: Real Conversations (Pt. 1) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:31
On today’s program, join Tim Lightner (eWorld Enterprise Solutions) and Linda Rhyne-McKinley (Public Knowledge Inc.), as they co-host a special, two-part series. They are joined by Dr. B. Jo Ann Mundy, Erin Frisch, Charl…
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Duration: 43:15
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AUG in the ATL:  A Preview of the 2025 NCSEA Leadership Symposium [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:43
This week’s On Location podcast features the two co-chairs of the NCSEA Leadership Symposium, Diane Potts (Co-founder and Director for the Center for Child Support Policy, prior NCSEA President and former member of the N…
Combining Human Talents with Professional Skills in Child Support [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:28
On today’s program, On Location brings you a conversationwith Mary Ann Wellbank who has made such significant contributions to the child support program and NCSEA. Hosted by Pat O’Donnell of YoungWilliams, Mary Ann share…