Wanda J. Carroll is an educator, advocate, and facilitator dedicated to helping individuals build accountability, heal from harm, and create lasting change. She is a Professor in the Behavioral Sciences and Human Services Department at Clinton Community College (SUNY), where she teaches Sociology, Social Work, and Criminal Justice courses. She also teaches in the School of Business and Economics at SUNY, with expertise in Supply Chain Management, Business Communication, and Ethics.Wanda is the lead facilitator of the PACT (Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows) program at Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN), an evidence-based domestic violence intervention program that helps individuals address violent and controlling behaviors. Her professional expertise spans trauma-informed care, restorative justice, behavior change, and ethics, and she has developed and delivered trainings for law enforcement, manufacturing leadership, and behavioral health professionals.Her career also includes frontline service as an advocate and crisis responder for a Rape Crisis Center, supporting survivors with compassion and dignity, and service with a Policing program. She holds degrees in Occupational Education/Criminal Justice (BSOE) and Business Management/Human Services (MAM) and has advanced studies Organizational Leadership (Ph.D., ABD). She is a trainer with multiple crisis intervention and facilitation credentials.In addition to her academic and facilitation work, Wanda has extensive industry experience in business management, healthcare and mental health services, and leadership development. She has delivered keynote presentations at national conferences, led international teaching collaborations, and received multiple awards for excellence in teaching and service, including the SUNY Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching.Her book, Transformative Paths: A Journey to Nonviolent Living, draws on her years of teaching, facilitation, and applied experience to provide a structured, compassionate, and accountable path toward nonviolent behavior, healthier relationships, and personal growth.

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From its roots in New York's North Country to an international audience spanning over 49 countries, Transformative Paths: Change Is a Practice, hosted by Wanda J. Carroll, continues to gain recognition for its meaningful conversations about personal growth, resilience, accountability, mental health, leadership, and transformation.

• NORTH COUNTRY PODCAST “TRANSFORMATIVE PATHS” WINS GOLD AND LISTENER’S CHOICE AT 5TH ANNUAL SIGNAL AWARDS (October 20, 2026 - 106.3 NBZ-FM)
• NEW RADIO PROGRAM “TRANSFORMATIVE PATHS” LAUNCHES ON 106.3 NBZ-FM, OFFERING PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMMING TO THE NORTH COUNTRY (April 2, 2026 - 106.3 NBZ-FM)
• Ovation Salon Donates Workbooks to PACT Program (January 27, 2026 - BHSN Facebook)
• Be Cool Heating & Air Conditioning Donates Workbooks to PACT Program (November 24, 2025 - BHSN Facebook)
• Grant to help NY program that works to change offender habits (October 13, 2025 - WCAX)
• Domestic Violence program gets big boost (October 7, 2025 - WVNY/WFFF)
• Clinton Co. Public Defender's Off. awards $10K to PACT program (October 7, 2025 - Sun Community News

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Clinton Co. Public Defender's Off. awards $10K to PACT program

PLATTSBURGH | The Clinton County Public Defender’s Office has awarded funding to Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) in support of its PACT (Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows) program. The PACT program is a critical intervention initiative designed for perpetrators of domestic violence, with a focus on changing harmful behaviors, reducing recidivism, and ultimately increasing the safety of victims and families throughout Clinton County.This funding, in the amount of $10,000, will help offset costs associated with program matriculation, including intake, orientation and class program fees for individuals mandated to participate in the program.“It was important to support a program that works proactively instead of reactively and that provides services in an attempt to re-educate offenders with the hope of reducing or eliminating further domestic violence-related crimes, said Jamie Martineau of the Clinton County Public Defender’s Office. “This funding helps remove financial barriers to participation and ensures that accountability-based treatment is accessible to those who need it.”Operated by BHSN, the PACT program combines group-based education, peer support, and individual accountability to confront and alter abusive behavior patterns. The program works closely with the criminal justice system to ensure compliance and monitor progress, while maintaining a survivor-centered philosophy.“This partnership with the Public Defender’s Office is essential,” said Julie Canepa, Director of PACT at BHSN. “By eliminating cost-related obstacles, we can serve more individuals and strengthen our community’s collective efforts to end the cycle of violence.”The funding is expected to assist dozens of program participants over the next year and reflects a growing recognition of the importance of offender intervention alongside survivor services in the county’s coordinated response to domestic violence.

Originally published by Sun Community News October 7, 2025

Grant to help NY program that works to change offender habits

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. (WCAX) - A program that offers mental health and support services in New York’s North Country recently won a grant to help more people.Behavioral Health Services North offers programming to change offenders’ habits, with the goal of reducing recidivism.It’s aimed at increasing public safety for families in the region.The group recently got a $10,000 grant from the Clinton County Public Defender’s Office. The money will help about 10 people who couldn’t afford to take part in the program otherwise.“It frees up community resources-- courts, shelters, law enforcement-- because it helps keep these individuals, these participants accountable, which can prevent repeat incidents,” said Wanda Carroll of Behavioral Health Services North.Around 34 people from Clinton County alone participated in the eight-month course last year.Copyright 2025 WCAX. All rights reserved.

Originally published by WCAX-TV October 13, 2025

Domestic Violence program gets big boost

PLATTSBURGH, NY (WVNY/WFFF) — Strengthening families, making our community safer and reducing crime recidivism are just some of the benefits of one North Country program getting a big boost.PACT stands for Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows. It is a program geared toward domestic violence perpetrators, and it has a huge success rate. Julie Canepa heads up the program for Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN). She says the program has seen a 100 percent success rate of people not re-entering the criminal justice system after completing the program.Through education and support, the 36-week program focuses on changing one’s thinking to ultimately promote a commitment to non-abusive behavior and personal accountability.“Our three main skills we teach is how to manage your emotions, how to control your impulses and having empathy for another human being,” said Wanda Carroll, Lead Facilitator of PACT.Caroll said the program offers tons of life-changing information, based on those three main skills.According to Caroll, most participants are referred by and often mandated by the legal system or social services, and in many cases becomes a last resort alternative to incarceration.“For most of the participants, this is their last opportunity before becoming incarcerated or serving time. This is sometimes a part of a conditional discharge, or it can be part of their check and balance with parole or probation, to receive this education on how to become a non-violent person,” said Caroll.The participants of the program are responsible for the associated costs. Those costs are often out of reach for many participants.“Often, we get referrals for the program either by probation, or through DSS, or through family court and often it can be very challenging for some of the participants or their family to pay for the class,” said Julie Canepa, Director of PACT at BHSNRecently, the Clinton County Public Defender’s Office stepped in with a $10,000 grant to help participants pay for the program.“So, it’s an opportunity to still have them work on themselves, fulfill the requirements of whatever the court assigned them, said Caroll. “We definitely don’t want income to be a barrier to that.’“We just don’t want finances to be a barrier for them to have the benefits of the program,” said Canepa.The program is also offered to anybody in the community looking to change potentially abusive behavior.

Originally published by MyChamplainValley.com (WVNY/WFFF), 2025

NEW RADIO PROGRAM “TRANSFORMATIVE PATHS” LAUNCHES ON 106.3 NBZ-FM, OFFERING PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMMING TO THE NORTH COUNTRY

Plattsburgh, NY — Thu, April 2, 2026 — A new radio program focused on personal growth, accountability, and real-life change is coming to the North Country. Transformative Paths, hosted by educator and facilitator Wanda J. Carroll, will debut as a weekly public service program on 106.3 NBZ-FM beginning Saturday, April 4th at 5:00 a.m. The program will air each Saturday morning, bringing meaningful conversations directly to listeners across Clinton, Essex, and Franklin counties.At its core, Transformative Paths is designed to serve the community by offering accessible, thoughtful discussions on topics that impact everyday life—stress, relationships, communication, decision-making, and personal responsibility.A Public Service for Everyday ChallengesIn a region where access to resources can sometimes be limited by geography, time, or stigma, Transformative Paths aims to provide a consistent and approachable space for reflection and learning.“This program is about meeting people where they are,” said Carroll. “Not everyone seeks out support or has access to services, but many people are navigating stress, relationship challenges, or difficult life transitions. If we can bring these conversations into their everyday routines, even in a small way, that can make a difference.”The early Saturday morning time slot offers a quiet opportunity for listeners to start their weekend with intention—whether driving to work, beginning their day, or simply taking a moment to reflect.Blending Expert Voices with Real-Life ExperienceEpisodes feature a combination of expert guests and real-world perspectives. Guests include professionals in trauma, healthcare, counseling, leadership, and behavioral health, alongside individuals who share lived experiences of change and growth.Topics explored include:- How stress and trauma affect the body and decision-making
- Recognizing patterns that shape behavior and relationships
- Building stronger communication and emotional awareness
- Learning how to pause before reacting in difficult moments
- Moving from guilt and shame toward accountability and growthThe goal is to offer not just insight, but practical tools listeners can apply in their daily lives.Local Voice, Broader ImpactCarroll, who teaches at SUNY Plattsburgh, brings both academic and real-world experience to the program. She also serves as the lead facilitator of the PACT (Personal Accountability Changing Tomorrows) program at Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN), where she works directly with individuals on behavior change, accountability, and building healthier patterns.Her background includes frontline work as a crisis responder and advocate, supporting individuals through difficult and often life-altering situations.“This work has always been about people,” Carroll said. “The radio just allows us to reach more of them.”A Unique Voice on the AirwavesIn addition to her work in education and behavioral health, Carroll brings a strong background in performance and media. She studied opera performance and piano, recorded with EMI Records, and has voiced radio commercials across the country. She also spent eight seasons singing the National Anthem for the San Antonio Spurs and has performed for several other professional sports organizations.That blend of experience shapes the tone of Transformative Paths—grounded, conversational, and accessible to a wide audience.Building Connection Across the North CountryBy bringing Transformative Paths to radio, 106.3 NBZ-FM is expanding access to programming that supports not just entertainment, but personal reflection and community well-being.“This is about connection,” Carroll added. “If someone hears something that helps them pause, think differently, or make a better choice in a hard moment—that matters. And that’s what this program is here to do.”Available to Stations as a Public ServiceIn addition to its debut on 106.3 NBZ-FM, Transformative Paths is being made available to other radio stations as a public service program at no cost. Stations interested in adding meaningful, community-focused programming to their lineup can air the program free of charge, making it easy to bring thoughtful conversations on personal growth, accountability, and everyday life challenges to a broader audience.About Transformative PathsTransformative Paths is a podcast and radio program focused on personal growth, accountability, and intentional living. Through expert conversations, storytelling, and reflection, the program explores how individuals can better understand themselves and create meaningful change in their lives.The program airs weekly on 106.3 NBZ-FM Saturdays at 5:00 a.m. and is also available at https://www.wnbz.com/ and on major podcast platforms.About 106.3 NBZ-FM“(A)n excellent local radio station that serves its community in the best way possible.” — Ricki Lee, CEO, Aiir106.3 NBZ-FM is an independently owned and operated Classic Hits radio station, playing a curated playlist of the Greatest Hits of All Time from the 70s to the 90s, with an emphasis on the 80s. The station serves one of the most northeastern corners of New York State, Northwestern Vermont, and into Quebec.More info: https://www.wnbz.com/Media ContactWanda Jean Carroll
Host, Transformative Paths
[email protected]
(518) 310-7284
https://changeisapractice.com/Woodhouse
Operations Manager
106.3 NBZ-FM
[email protected]
(518) 324-1063
https://www.wnbz.com/

Originally published by 106.3 NBZ-FM (WNBZ-FM), 2026

NORTH COUNTRY PODCAST “TRANSFORMATIVE PATHS” WINS GOLD AND LISTENER’S CHOICE AT 5TH ANNUAL SIGNAL AWARDS

Hosted by SUNY Plattsburgh lecturer Wanda Jean Carroll and produced by Plattsburgh broadcaster Woodhouse, the internationally recognized podcast earns two prestigious honors celebrating personal growth, resilience, accountability and meaningful change.

PLATTSBURGH, N.Y., October 20, 2026 – A podcast created and produced in New York’s North Country has earned two major international honors, receiving recognition from both podcast industry leaders and listeners around the world.Transformative Paths, hosted by SUNY Plattsburgh lecturer Wanda Jean Carroll, has been named both a Gold Award winner and a Listener’s Choice Award winner in the Self-Improvement & Self-Help category of the Individual Episodes division at the 5th Annual Signal Awards.The winning entry, Transformative Paths: A Journey to Nonviolent Living, earned recognition from the Signal Awards Judging Academy and the listening public, marking a significant achievement for a production rooted in the Plattsburgh community.For Carroll, the announcement was an emotional milestone in a journey that began with a simple desire to make a difference.“There are moments in life when you just have to stop and take it all in. This is one of those moments for me,” Carroll said.Reflecting on the podcast's journey, Carroll added, “What began as a desire to make a difference, one conversation at a time, has become something far greater than I ever imagined. I am humbled beyond words.”What began as a North Country project has grown into an internationally heard podcast, reaching listeners in 44 countries.Through candid, thoughtful and often deeply personal conversations, Transformative Paths examines the experiences that shape people's lives and the choices that help them move forward. Topics include personal and professional transformation, resilience, relationships, accountability, mental health and the often complicated process of creating lasting change.Rather than offering easy answers to life's most difficult challenges, the podcast embraces the reality that meaningful transformation requires reflection, responsibility, support and continued effort.That philosophy is reflected in the theme of its second season, Change Is a Practice.TWO AWARDS, ONE POWERFUL MESSAGEThe Signal Awards recognize outstanding achievements in podcasting through two distinct forms of recognition.Gold, Silver and Bronze awards are determined by the Signal Awards Judging Academy, an esteemed collective of creators, executives, innovators and other leaders within the podcasting industry.The Listener’s Choice Awards are determined by public voting, giving podcast audiences the opportunity to recognize their favorite finalists.By earning both Gold and Listener’s Choice in the same category, Transformative Paths received recognition through professional evaluation and direct audience support.While both distinctions carry considerable significance, Carroll said the Listener’s Choice recognition holds a particularly personal meaning.“It means that people are not only listening but connecting with the conversations we’re having. They are finding something meaningful enough to share their support,” Carroll said. “For a podcast built around personal growth, accountability, and the belief that we can choose a different path, I cannot imagine a greater gift. I am truly blessed.”The achievement is particularly meaningful for a podcast created outside the traditional centers of the entertainment and media industries, demonstrating that compelling stories and important conversations can resonate internationally regardless of where they originate.For Carroll, the recognition also reinforces the fundamental purpose behind the podcast.“When I started Transformative Paths, my hope was simply to create conversations that might reach someone at the right moment in their life,” Carroll said. “To know that those conversations are resonating with people, and that listeners took the time to support this work, means more to me than I can express. These awards are a beautiful reminder that our stories matter, our voices matter, and change is always possible.”The dual victory comes as Transformative Paths continues its second season, exploring personal responsibility, healthier choices, emotional awareness, relationships and the understanding that positive change is not a single moment, but a continuing practice.ROOTED IN THE NORTH COUNTRY, REACHING THE WORLDCarroll is a lecturer in Supply Chain Management and International Business in SUNY Plattsburgh's School of Business and Economics. Her professional background includes extensive involvement in education, community service and initiatives focused on personal and professional development.Transformative Paths is produced by Woodhouse, Morning Show Host and Operations Manager of Plattsburgh-based 106.3 NBZ-FM. Both Woodhouse and the radio station are officially credited in the Signal Awards' recognition listing.The collaboration brings together Carroll's experience in education, community engagement and personal development with Woodhouse's professional expertise in broadcasting and audio production. Together, they have created a podcast that reflects its North Country origins while reaching an audience far beyond the region.Carroll's commitment to conversations about transformation extends well beyond the classroom and podcast studio.Through her work with Behavioral Health Services North (BHSN) and the PACT program, Carroll has been involved in initiatives emphasizing accountability, healthier choices and helping individuals recognize their capacity for change.Those experiences have helped shape the philosophy behind Transformative Paths, particularly the understanding that meaningful transformation requires more than good intentions. It demands reflection, responsibility, support and the willingness to continue practicing healthier behaviors, even when change is difficult.The podcast's international recognition demonstrates the relevance of those conversations, carrying ideas and experiences shaped in the North Country to listeners around the world.Carroll has consistently emphasized the importance of the community that helped shape both her work and the podcast itself.“This podcast was created here. The people and experiences of the North Country have helped shape who I am and the work that I do,” Carroll said.For a production with its roots in Plattsburgh, earning both professional and audience recognition on an international stage represents a notable accomplishment for the region's creative and broadcasting communities.RECOGNIZING PODCASTING'S RISK-TAKERSThe 5th Annual Signal Awards honor podcasts that are helping define the future of audio storytelling, recognizing creators willing to explore challenging subjects, embrace innovative approaches and connect with listeners in meaningful ways.Winners are selected by the Signal Awards Judging Academy, whose members represent influential voices from podcasting, journalism, digital media and entertainment.Featured Academy members this year include Shayne Topp, host of Smosh Reads Reddit Stories; Dan Roth, Editor in Chief and Vice President at LinkedIn; Crissle West, co-host of The Read; Asma Khalid, co-host of BBC World's The Global Story; Bobby Finger, host of Who? Weekly; Graham Litten of YouTube Podcast Partnerships; and Stephanie Kuo, Vice President of Content at PRX.“Podcasting is no longer defined by a single format, platform or approach to storytelling, and this year’s submissions make that evolution impossible to ignore,” said Jemma Brown, General Manager of The Signal Awards. “Charts and download counts can only tell us what’s popular. At Signal, our role is to notice the creative risks that are quietly changing what everyone else makes next. This year’s Winners offer a first look at podcasting’s next chapter.”In 2026, Listener’s Choice voting drew more than 260,000 votes from 94,000 listeners, reflecting the continued growth and influence of podcast audiences.ABOUT TRANSFORMATIVE PATHSTransformative Paths is an internationally recognized, award-winning podcast hosted by Wanda Jean Carroll, a lecturer at SUNY Plattsburgh, and produced by Woodhouse, Morning Show Host and Operations Manager of Plattsburgh-based 106.3 NBZ-FM.Through honest, insightful conversations with guests from diverse backgrounds, the podcast explores personal growth, resilience, relationships, accountability, mental health and the choices that shape our lives.Its second season, themed Change Is a Practice, emphasizes the understanding that meaningful transformation is not achieved through a single decision, but through continued reflection, responsibility and action.Reaching listeners in 44 countries, Transformative Paths received both the 2026 Gold Award and Listener’s Choice Award in the Individual Episodes division's Self-Improvement & Self-Help category at the 5th Annual Signal Awards.Transformative Paths is available on major podcast platforms.Website: ChangeIsAPractice.comABOUT THE SIGNAL AWARDSThe Signal Awards recognize the podcasts that define culture. The awards program is dedicated to elevating the podcast medium by recognizing the most compelling, meaningful and innovative audio projects being created today.Winners are selected by the Signal Awards Judging Academy, an esteemed collective of industry leaders, creators and innovators. The program presents Gold, Silver and Bronze honors alongside the publicly determined Listener’s Choice Awards.Website: signalaward.comMEDIA CONTACTSWanda Carroll
Transformative Paths
(518) 310-7284
[email protected]
ChangeIsAPractice.comWoodhouse
106.3 NBZ-FM
(518) 242-0163
[email protected]
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Originally published by 106.3 NBZ-FM (WNBZ-FM), 2026