03: Guest of Honor- Isha Taylor-Kamara
03: Guest of Honor- Isha Taylor-Kamara

Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.

Get to know Isha Taylor-Kamara's role in RCORP, her pandemic challenges, and her travel stories.

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Rural Roads- The RCORPodcast.

RCORP-TA and JBS International

The Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) is a multi-year initiative by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) that supports grantees working to address behavioral healthcare issues in their communities. RCORP funding allows grantees to sustain programs and activities that improve access to quality behavioral healthcare services, including substance use disorder (SUD) and opioid use disorder (OUD) services, in rural areas. This podcast focuses on the topics and issues most relevant for RCORP grantees nationwide. This podcast is supported by JBS International, Inc, through a grant award from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with 0% financed with non-governmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS, or the U.S. Government. For more information, please visit HRSA.gov. Hosts: Isha Taylor-Kamara and Tim Rabolt; Producer: Samantha Garonzik; Editor: Alex Serban

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Meet Isha Taylor-Kamara: From Pandemic Challenges to Travel Tales

“It kind of just fit right in... I think that kind of helped me now that I'm an adult and working adult.”

Ever wondered what it's like to support rural communities during a health crisis? In this episode, you'll get an inside look at the life and work of Isha Taylor-Kamara, a Technical Assistance Manager at JBS International. Isha shares her journey into the Rural Communities Opioid Response Program (RCORP) and the unique challenges she faced joining the team during the pandemic. But it's not all work and no play!

Isha also opens up about her travel adventures, favorite Starbucks orders (spoiler: she's not a coffee drinker), and even whether the POps team enjoys popcorn at their meetings. This episode blends professional insights with personal anecdotes, making it a delightful listen for anyone interested in the human side of healthcare and recovery efforts.

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