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Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community amplifies the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.
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Jennifer Pillsbury, CEO/Executive Director of Pro Kids, First Tee San Diego, is joined by Roberto Rodriguez, a Pro Kids, First Tee board member, to chat about the mission of the organization; it's locations in City Heights and Oceanside; and its need for support of its program and events. Rodriguez talks about his personal journey as a Pro Kids participant when he was in middle school to his role as a Board member, and everything in-between.
Yolanda Franklin, Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre and the Director of the play STEW, and Jamaelya Hines, an actress in STEW, discuss the play, and the mission of the 40-year-old theater.
Manny Keriakos, Owner of the Cheers Deli and Golden Cheers Catering, talks about experiences from his 35 years of being a successful entrepreneur.
Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, discusses the university's prominence in serving tens of thousands of diverse students on an annual basis. Milliron is joined by renowned mental health practitioner and educator, Dr. Alvin McLean, the Dean of National University's John F. Kennedy School of Psychology and Social Sciences. McLean talks about the more than 320,000 hours of clinical outreach in psychology and mental health his school provides each year in 43 states across the country. Milliron is bullish on NU's trifecta: Whole Human Education, Next-Generation Education and Value-Reach Education.
Liz Ramirez, the CEO of the Chicano Federation, chats about the programs and services of the Federation that reaches more than 50,000 individuals and families each year. Ramirez shouts out the organization's 55th Unity Luncheon, set for Friday, May 3, at the Hilton Bayfront.
Marcela Mercado, General Manager of Fern Street Circus, and Catalina Paz, Show Creator and Director, discuss Fern Street's Neighborhood Tour in City Heights, and its recent move into its first-ever dedicated indoor space at the former Central Elementary School building. Mercado and Paz talk about Fern Street's goal of bringing together people of all ages, cultures and experiences to share the joy of circus.
Mary Ann Pascal, a longtime resource parent who has fostered more than 400 children, discusses the critical role of the resource parent in reuniting children with their parents. Diana Macis, Protective Services Program Manager for the County of San Diego "Child and Family Well-Being" Department, chats about the recruitment of resource parents and the supports the County provides the resource parent.
Jodi Cilley, Founder and President of the Film Consortium San Diego, shouts out the annual G.I. Film Festival, that will be held May 6-11 at the Museum of Photographic Arts (MOPA) in Balboa Park. Devin Scott, a director of one of the festival's featured films -- Long Live Xander the Great -- talks about his film and the importance of the festival.
Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, chats about the organization's mission to provide nutritious food to people in need, as well its valued Diaper Bank Program that provided more than 9 million diapers last year to families of infants and toddlers. Castillo is joined by Amy Jacobs, the Co-Chair of the Food Bank's annual gala, slated for Saturday, April 27 at the organization's 90,000-square-foot facility. Castillo discusses the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program.
Jessica Gercke, Public Relations Director for the Helen Woodward Animal Center, talks about the Center's 50+ years of changing the world of animal care. Gercke is joined by Barry Siegel, the Center's Corporate Sponsorship Officer, to chat about it's Pets Without Walls Program, and the unprecedented drop in animal adoptions around the country. Animal Center spokespuppy, Hogan, an Australian Cattle Dog, joins the conversation.
Janessa Wheeler, Annual Giving and Stewardship Specialist for Forever Balboa Park, is joined by her colleague, Phillip Sammuli, Vice President of Institutional Advancement, to talk about its never-ending work to serve as the lead private partner to work on behalf of all 1,200 acres of Balboa. Wheeler and Sammuli discuss the upcoming sPARK Awards, slated for May 9 at the San Diego Air and Space Museum; the new strategic plan; and its new Special Use Permit.
Micah Ducharme, a 12-year old student, discusses the publication of his first book, Adventures of Jerry the Pug: The Quest for the Secret Biscuit, An Egyptian Adventure. Micah is joined by his father, Joshua, who advised Micah on his literary journey.
Wyatt Hinshaw, Founder & CEO of FundaMental Health, chats about the organization's mission; the ways FundaMental Health differentiates itself from other mental healthcare companies; and his mental health journey.
Susanne Husby, President & CEO of Make-A-Wish San Diego, talks about the 5,000 wishes the organization has granted in San Diego since its inception. Husby is joined by Christine Reed, the organization's Director of Communications, to chat about the misconception that every child who receives a wish is at end-of-life. The volunteer-driven organization is putting a out a call for bilingual volunteers.
Scott Silber, Executive Director of the Allgire Foundation, discusses the Foundation's mission to support those living in affordable housing communities with "move-in kits" and care packages. Silber chats about the Foundation's Spring Harvest packaging event.
Motorcycle Accident Victim Recounts How Blood from San Diego Blood Bank Saved Her Life Elizabeth Earley chats about her experience in nearly losing all of her blood in a horrific motorcycle accident and how blood in the ambulance from the San Diego Blood Bank saved her life, leading Earley to be a Blood Bank donor for life. Earley is joined by Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, to talk about the importance of having a diverse and young pool of blood donors.
Aaron Locks, CEO and Founder of the National Academy of Athletics, chats about transforming kids lives through the power of sports. Locks talks about the Academy's partnership with schools, and city recreation and youth sports leagues to help kids fall in love with playing sports.
Mark Daggett, Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, discusses the organization's mission and services, and its need to secure community partners to support those living with spinal cord injuries.
Vivian Grifantini, Associate Director of Volunteer Programs for Meals on Wheels San Diego County, discusses the mission of Meals on Wheels; the organization's ongoing volunteer needs; the recent success of this year's Champions Week; and the upcoming "Rio Carnival: A Samba Soiree" Gala on April 20.
Jamie Flannery, Assistant Principal of Campus Life for The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, is joined by Nicole Rubio, a member of the OLP Senior Class of 2024, to talk about OLP's 10th Annual Women's Symposium and it's Be-YOU-ti-Ful Leadership Conference.
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