The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University ToddCast
A Podcast by Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ Today.
Hosted by President Todd Diacon
The Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ University ToddCast brings you candid conversations with the people who are shaping Northeast Ohio—and who often started their journeys at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹.
Hosted by President Todd Diacon, each episode features alumni, innovators, and community leaders as they reflect on their careers, values, and the impact of their work. These stories reveal how Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s spirit lives on through its graduates and friends, inspiring progress across the region. Whether you’re tuning in for inspiration, insight, or connection, the ToddCast is a celebration of Á½ÐÔÉ«Îçҹ’s ongoing
Episode 1: Designing a Better Cleveland w/ Lillian Kuri
For the inaugural episode, President Diacon meets with Lillian Kuri, BS ’93, BArch ’94, a graduate of the Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹ architecture program. She is the president and CEO of the Cleveland Foundation, where she focuses on design and community and how to lift the individuals and neighborhoods in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County.
Episode 2: The Science of Beauty w/ Valerie Patton George, 06
In this episode, President Diacon meets with Valerie Patton George, ’06, who studied biological chemistry at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. She found her passion for hair color chemistry at Paul Mitchell, and now owns her own lab, Simply Formulas, Inc., which creates hair care formulas for global brands. George has been named one of Beauty Independent’s 30 Top Beauty Product Developers and co-hosts the popular Beauty Brains podcast.
Episode 3: Revisiting a Conversation with Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D.
In this episode, President Diacon revisits a powerful conversation with Professor Emeritus Jerry M. Lewis, Ph.D., a faculty marshal and eyewitness to the May 4, 1970, shootings at Á½ÐÔÉ«ÎçÒ¹. Lewis reflects on that tragic day, its lasting impact on the nation, and his decades-long commitment to preserving the memory of the students who were killed and wounded.