Willie M Cortez Senior Center
5512 Military Drive West, San Antonio, 78242
Podcasts are an increasingly popular form of entertainment and a great source of information on all kinds of topics. In this lecture, you’ll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
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Elizabeth started at OATS in 2025. She has a bachelor’s degree in management psychology. With over 20+ years’ experience working in Human Services, she served in various civil service positions within the federal government and the State of North Carolina. Elizabeth enjoys her position as a trainer for Senior Planet. As a senior herself, she enjoys watching the faces of the students when they learn something new. It shows their empowerment as it continues to remind her to never stop learning. As a fun fact, Elizabeth is very much into true crime, and enjoys podcasting and TikTok. She currently resides in San Antonio, Texas.
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