Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 hour ago
Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio. At La Mesa, everyone is invited to the table – whether they’re working from inside or outside city government to better the community.
In this episode, presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Housing Coalition, join a conversation with young adults and professionals who have a commitment to addressing youth housing instability in San Antonio communities. Panelists discuss the perspective of lived experience and the power of strong support systems and the necessity of programs offered by local nonprofits to uplift young adults and empower resiliency. Young adults speak directly to the meaning of trauma-informed care and how peer-to-peer relationships are crucial to engaging young adults in community resources. The conversation dives deep into real-world impacts and gives listeners an understanding of how they can be a part of the solution.
Panelists:
Brittney Palacios, a Young Adult Stability and Support Program Manager with SAMMinistries
Joseph Rios, a Co-lead for the NXT LEVEL Path Builder Youth Advisory Group
Khristan Taylor, a Housing Coordinator with the THRU Project
Ra-Hana Worsley, a Case Manager with Haven for Hope
Moderator: Mark Carmona, the Chief Housing Officer with the City of San Antonio, moderates
Welcome to La Mesa, the official podcast of the City of San Antonio. At La Mesa, everyone is invited to the table – whether they’re working from inside or outside city government to better the community.
In this episode, presented in collaboration with the San Antonio Housing Coalition, join a conversation with young adults and professionals who have a commitment to addressing youth housing instability in San Antonio communities. Panelists discuss the perspective of lived experience and the power of strong support systems and the necessity of programs offered by local nonprofits to uplift young adults and empower resiliency. Young adults speak directly to the meaning of trauma-informed care and how peer-to-peer relationships are crucial to engaging young adults in community resources. The conversation dives deep into real-world impacts and gives listeners an understanding of how they can be a part of the solution.
Panelists:
Brittney Palacios, a Young Adult Stability and Support Program Manager with SAMMinistries
Joseph Rios, a Co-lead for the NXT LEVEL Path Builder Youth Advisory Group
Khristan Taylor, a Housing Coordinator with the THRU Project
Ra-Hana Worsley, a Case Manager with Haven for Hope
Moderator: Mark Carmona, the Chief Housing Officer with the City of San Antonio, moderates
