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Join Gaitley Stevenson-Mathews on Episode 130 of Many Voices One Community as she sits down with Sergeant Evelyn Kandell—a pioneering female Marine, Nassau County’s former poet laureate, celebrated art educator, and lifelong community leader. In this heartfelt conversation, Evelyn reflects on:
- Her unexpected journey from Westchester high school graduate to Marine Corps recruiting poster model and featured subject on a U.S. postage stamp
- The power of art and poetry as tools for connection, healing, and self-expression, including the moment she discovered her own poetic voice during a summer residency
- Lifelong lessons in resilience, humor, and service—whether in uniform, the classroom, or the chapel pew
Tune in for an inspiring portrait of how one woman’s ripples of creativity and courage have enriched Long Island and beyond—and how each of us can leave our own lasting imprint on community.
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