The Everything ROMA Podcast -
Elevate Your Agency’s Performance

This podcast series will feature short 10- to 20-minute episodes discussing performance management through the lens of ROMA (Results-Oriented Management and Accountability). We’ll explore ways to improve processes, implement ROMA principles in your organization, and foster a culture of understanding why managing your agency’s performance is essential for fulfilling your mission in serving the communities you support.

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Want to be part of this groundbreaking initiative with Angel Ampey and Will Weeks? Have a question or an idea for a future episode? Email us at csbg@dss.virginia.gov with the subject line "Podcast."

Episodes are now available.

Episode 1: Let’s Launch The Everything ROMA Podcast - Elevate Your Agency Performance! 

In this inaugural episode of the Everything ROMA Podcast- Elevate Your Agency Performance, we introduce you to the heart of the podcast— explain its purpose and explore why performance management is essential for community action agencies. Whether you’re new to community action or a seasoned leader, this episode offers insights into the how’s and why’s of the ROMA framework that can create an agency culture designed to inspire and elevate the way CAAs approach performance management for success.  

Host: Angel Ampey
Producer: Will Weeks

October 2, 2024 - 12 min
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks

Episode 2: Community Action and its Integration within Performance Management

In today’s episode, we delve into the intersection of community action and performance management. We start with a brief history lesson on the origins of community action, born out of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964. Then, we explore how these agencies continue to empower families, guided by principles that focus on economic security and addressing trauma. Finally, we discuss the importance of performance management, highlighting the ROMA framework’s role in ensuring accountability, measurable outcomes, and continuous improvement for community action agencies. Tune in for an insightful reflection on how these efforts create lasting impact!

Host: Angel Ampey
Producer: Will Weeks

October 2, 2024 - 22 min
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks

Episode 3: Unlocking the Power of Performance Management!

In this episode, we take a brief but impactful walk through the essentials of the ROMA cycle, covering key areas like mission alignment, assessments, planning, implementation, results, and evaluation. We’ll explore how these elements drive performance management in Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and discuss the critical questions agencies should ask to achieve meaningful results for their communities.

November 6, 2024 - 18 min
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks

Episode 4: Fighting the Community Action Agency Capacity War 

Does your agency constantly battle capacity issues? Are you frequently faced with tough decisions about what must get done versus what should get done? You often hear phrases like, “We’re a nonprofit; we have to do more with less,” or the dreaded, “Other duties as assigned.” That’s the endless cycle of the capacity struggle. Nonprofits, businesses, and corporations all face this challenge, and it can quickly become frustrating and disheartening. Performance management is all inclusive when looking at capacity and how to address it in a way that brings changes. Let’s explore ways that creates strengths rather than magnifying the threats.  

Host: Angel Ampey
Producer: Will Weeks

December 4, 2024
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks

Episode 5: The Year of Intentionality! 

Start the new year with intention! In episode five "The Year of Intentionality," host Angel Ampey breaks down how Assessment, Planning, and Implementation can transform your agency’s approach to meeting community needs. Discover practical strategies to identify service gaps, create intentional plans, and take action that drives measurable results. With tips on stakeholder engagement and addressing social determinants of health, this episode will inspire you to lead with purpose and make 2025 your agency’s most impactful year yet!

Host: Angel Ampey
Producer: Will Weeks

January 8, 2025
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks

Episode 6: Crisis-Proof Performance - Staying the Course

In this season finale of The Everything Podcast – Elevate Your Agency’s Performance, we tackle one of the most pressing challenges for Community Action Agencies and nonprofits: how to maintain strong performance management during times of crisis. Over the past five years, organizations have faced economic downturns, public health emergencies, policy shifts, and funding uncertainties. The ability to adapt, make data-driven decisions, and stay mission-focused has never been more critical. In this episode, we break down how performance management and risk management go hand in hand, ensuring your agency not only weathers the storm but emerges stronger.

  • What defines a crisis in community action?
  • Why performance management should remain a top priority—even in turbulent times
  • How data-driven decision-making can mitigate risks and sustain service delivery
  • Practical steps for applying the ROMA cycle to crisis response
  • Best practices for long-term organizational resilience


Join host Angel as she reflects on the key themes of Season 1, shares insights on crisis-proofing your agency, and sets the stage for an even more impactful Season 2. Don't miss this essential conversation for nonprofit leaders who want to elevate their agency’s performance, no matter the challenges ahead.  

Host: Angel Ampey
Producer: Will Weeks

March 19, 2025
Show Credits: Angel Ampey, Will Weeks