Liz Graznak is the owner and operator of a USDA certified organic fruit, vegetable and flower farm called Happy Hollow Farm. On this episode of Vox Voice, Graznak talks about her time at the farm and a little bit of…

Corey Dunne is the executive artistic director of TRYPS Children's Theater in Columbia. She started working with TRYPS in 2005, where she worked on and off before becoming a permanent staff member in 2015. On this episode of Vox Voice,…

Tai Fletcher is the City of Columbia Parks and Recreations eSports administrator. A lifelong gamer, Tai is working to bring the eSports community in Columbia together outside of the university sector. On this episode of Vox Voice, we hear about…

Kenton Gewecke, the chief meteorologist at KOMU 8, has spent a lifetime learning about the weather and climate in Missouri. Nominated for three Emmys, Gewecke advocates for climate change reporting and a deeper understanding of weather for his audience. O

Nina Mukerjee Furstenau has fed her passions for cooking and culture with academic endeavors. With a family from northeastern India and a journalism degree from the University of Missouri, Furstenau has written multiple books about food, culture and the m

With personal experience as a downtown business owner, Executive Director of the Downtown Community Improvement District Nickie Davis has big plans for the city. On this episode of Vox Voice, Davis discusses the troubles that downtown businesses face as w

Brian Yearwood is the new superintendent of Columbia Public Schools. Originally born in Trinidad and Tobago, Yearwood is stepping into his first role as a superintendent. Hear about his journey to Columbia, his philosophy on education and his hobbies that

Corrina Smith serves as the executive director of the Columbia Farmers Market. With roots in rural Missouri, Smith has always known the value of farm-fresh produce. Now every Saturday she can be found at the market, whether behind-the-scenes or center&#82

Richard King is the owner of Cooper's Landing, but before that he co-founded the Blue Note and purchased Mojo's, which later became known as Rose Music Hall. King is instrumental in Columbia's music scene and even helped create the famous…

Pete Veros is the co-owner of Tony's Pizza Palace, a Columbia staple for over 50 years. The pizza joint, located in Columbia's Sharp End, was founded by Veros' parents in the 60s when they immigrated from Greece. Decades later, the…