Why Community Engaged Conversation?
Community Engaged Conversation (CEC) is a transformative podcast that centers, strengthens, and sustains Community-Engaged works across the world.
We aim to explore Community-Based Outreach, Research across disciplines, institutions, and communities; greatly welcome community partners, practitioners, policy-makers, students, scholars, to talk about how knowledge and communities can work together.

The Values of CEC
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Community-Centered Knowledge
We prioritize collaboration with communities to co-create knowledge that reflects their needs, perspectives, and lived experiences.
02
Cross-Disciplinary Engagement
We bring together scholars, practitioners, policymakers, and students across fields to foster dialogue and innovative solutions.
03
Civic and Social Impact
We explore how research and outreach can address real-world challenges, from civic participation to social justice and public policy.
04
Inclusivity and Accessibility
We actively welcome diverse voices and perspectives, ensuring that everyone—from community partners to students—can participate in meaningful conversation.
05
Reflective and Ethical Practice
We emphasize responsible, transparent, and ethical practices in community-engaged research and outreach.
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Knowledge Mobilization
We aim to transform conversations into action by sharing insights that strengthen communities and support sustainable, democratic futures.
People
We dedicate to bring together scholars, students, community partners, and practitioners voices to create thoughtful, engaging, and impactful conversations. We ensure each episode is accessible, insightful, and meaningful, connecting knowledge with the communities we serve.

Xiaodong Yan, (shyow-dong yen)
M.A., He/Him
Co-Founder of CEC
Ph.D. Student of Communication
University of Colorado, Boulder

Leah Sprain, Ph.D., She/Her
Co-Founder of CEC
Associate Professor of Communication
Director, Center for Communication and Democratic Engagement
University of Colorado, Boulder
