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Podcasts
Inclusivity: Let’s Do It Better This Year! w/ Larkin O’Leary
Inclusive Education Project (IEP) Podcast
Open Book with the Common Ground Society
Billy Footwear Open Book Digital Series
Barriers, Belonging & Breaking Systems
Key To The Bridge
Larkin O’Leary & Harmony Harvell of Common Ground Society
Advocate Like a Mother Podcast
Everyday People w/ Larkin O’Leary of Common Ground Society
Froggy 92.9 Radio Show
Bold Voices, Soft Hearts
Therapies: When to Scale Back and How to Do So
The Rare Life
Episode 127: Larkin O’Leary - Common Ground Society
Beyond the Spectrum…every age, every need
Trailblazer Moms! with Larkin O’Leary
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community Care for Caregiving Parents
My Why Behind Starting a Nonprofit with Larkin O’Leary
Life Conversations with a Twist
Life Conversations with a Twist
When Ableism Confronts Your Children w/ Larkin O’Leary
Brave Together Podcast: Support and Community for Caregiving Parents
Awards
2010 Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce Excellence In Education Award
2011 Rincon Valley Union School District Certificated Employee of the Month
2020 Sí Se Puede (You Can Do It) Award
2020 Top 3 Finalist for KRON 4 Remarkable Women Award
2021 Press Democrat’s Spirit of the NorthBay award
2021 4 C’s Champion for Children “Inspiring Education K-12” Award
2021 Sonoma County Commission on Women Spirit Award
2021 Santa Rosa Merit Award
2022 Hometown Hero Award
2024 Hometown Hero Award
2024 Influential Women award
2025 Diversity in Business Award
2026 CVNL Heart of Sonoma County “Excellence In Innovation Award”
Featured Stories
Sonoma County Office of Education: Santa Rosa Student Celebrated for Inclusion Efforts
Roseville Today: Santa Rosa Honors Merit Award Winners 2021
T-Mobile Creates Lasting Change in California with $50,000 Donation to Nonprofits
Press Democrat: Common Ground Society fundraising gala in Santa Rosa a ‘truly magical’ night
Press Democrat: Santa Rosa’s Common Ground Society hits milestone, one student at a time
Press Democrat: Santa Rosa mom of child with disability creates inclusive space for many
Love What Matters: Teacher turns special needs advocate after birthing son with Down Syndrome
KTVU FOX 2: Santa Rosa mom’s push for online retailers to stop selling offensive merchandise