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SMCOG: Collaborative Partnerships for Community Development and Safety

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Jason Ray executive directory with SMCOG

This week on Making Democracy Work, host Leslie Carrier continues her discussion with Jason Ray, executive director at the Southwest Missouri Council of Governments or SMCOG.   

Ray speaks today about SMCOG’s role as regional planning commission,  discussing local partnerships related to community development management projects and homeland security.    

Learn more about SMCOG at https://smcog.org.

Theresa received her undergraduate degree in sociology at Missouri State University, as well as her Master's degree in Social Work at MSU. Theresa enjoys writing, drawing, reading, music, working with animals, and most of all spending time with her family. She wishes to continue to use her experiences, combined with her pursuit of education, to foster a sense of empowerment and social awareness in the community. Theresa loves working with KSMU and attributes her passion for NPR, and love of learning, to her father.