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Hello, I’m Sandro Garcia for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. While most musicians aim to be local stars, Springfield, Illinois resident, Isaac Edwards, has other goals. He does not really want to pursue fame, but wants to teach other people.

Hello, I am Rohan Ramkumar for the NPR Illinois PodCamp. Courtney Wick is a licensed professional counselor and art therapist at the Hope Institute. She’s also a local writer, artist, and performer in plays such as “Legally Blonde”. She is also currently

Hello, I’m Caleb Shuff for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Justin Blandford, is a superintendent and curator of the Illinois Governor’s Mansion, and lives in Springfield, Illinois.

Hello I’m Nathaniel Hostetter for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Brian Ottwel is an Associate Judge for the seventh Judicial Court of Illinois for eight years.

Hello, I’m Riley Brown for the NPR Illinois Podcamp. Scott Richardson is the Executive Director and owner of the Legacy Theatre in Springfield.

Hello, I’m Arnav Nagrecha for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. John Wright is the director of the Henson Robinson Zoo. He is a graduate of Truman State University and has worked at various zoos and aquariums as a zookeeper, lead keeper, and general curator.

Hello, I’m Madelyn Moore for the 2018 NPR Illinois PodCamp. Lisa Clemmons Stott of Downtown Springfield Incorporated enjoys bringing the historical aspects of the city to life.