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Community Spotlight Show
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The Community Spotlight Show Is Hosted By Drew Schlosberg, Community And Public Relations Manager For The San Diego Union-Tribune, Profiles Non-Profits, Community Organizations And Heros That Are Making A Difference.
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Entrepreneur and Founder of Cloudcast Media Relentless in Support of Social Impact Organizations
Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, discusses his entrepreneurial roots and his tireless passion to support local nonprofit causes and organizations. Parisi chats about CauseCast, Cloudcast 180 and the Cloudcast Lift Lab.
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Highly Acclaimed Non-Partisan Association Serves as San Diego's Taxpayer Watchdog Group
Haney Hong, President & CEO of the San Diego County Taxpayers Association (SDCTA), talks about the Association's operation; it's work during the COVID-19 crisis; and how the community can support the 75-year-old organization.
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Nationally Recognized Local Children's Museum Embraces Digital Outreach to Constituents
Kerri Fox, VP of Marketing for The New Children's Museum, is joined by her colleague, Tomoko Kuta, the Museum's Deputy Director, discuss the museum's shift to reach their constituents virtually to stimulate imagination, creativity and critical thinking in children and their families through...
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Foundation Produces Virtual Telethon to Enhance Learning Experiences for Coronado Students
Jeanmarie Bond, Executive Director of the Coronado Schools Foundation, and Leanne Anderson, the Foundation's Director of Development, talk about the Foundation's mission and its virtual Telethon on Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00-9:00 p.m. The Telethon will raise funds for Coronado USD initiatives…
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It's All About STEM for Illumina and San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (SDFSE)
Sara Pagano, Managing Director for the San Diego Festival of Science & Engineering (SDFSE), is joined by Illumina's Tiana Austel, Corporate Citizenship Specialist, and Brian Steffy, Associate Director, to talk about Illumina's longtime support of one of the nation's top science festivals. Pagano,...
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Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Foundation Produces 2nd Annual Gala in Virtual Format
Doreen Schonbrun, President of the VAPA Foundation, and Russ Sperling, VAPA Director for the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), to chat about the Saturday, April 18, 2nd Annual Gala: Beyond Brilliance. Schonbrun and Sperling talk about the thousands of students, teachers, parents and…
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Deep-Seated Community Connections + Digital Expertise = Winning Formula for Regional Strategies Group
Tomas Urtasun, CEO of the Regional Strategies Group (RSG), and Frank Urtasun, President of RSG and longtime venerable San Diego County community leader, capitalize on their strong community connections and digital acumen to help clients meet and exceed measurable goals.
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Landscape Architects Lead Way in Stewardship and Design of Region's Cultural and Natural Environments
Brett Allen, President of the San Diego Chapter of the American Society of Landscape Architects (ASLA), is joined by Joy Lyndes, Government Affairs Liaison of the California Council of ASLA, to discuss the organization's mission, vision and key initiatives.
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San Diego Oasis: “A Senior Center Without Walls”
Simona Valanciute, President & CEO of San Diego Oasis, talks about her organization’s mission to help people 50 years and older pursue healthy aging through lifelong learning, active lifestyles and community service. Valanciute describes Oasis’ annual 3,000 workshops offered to its 5,500 active...
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Chamber Plays Critical Role in San Marcos’ Growth
Rick Rungaitis, CEO of the San Marcos Chamber, discusses the chamber’s role in the City of San Marcos’ growth, along with programs, services and events offered to member businesses and organizations.
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SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Taps Into Student’s Interest in Cyber Security
Lillian Maestas, STEM Chair for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and Nelson Mozzini of the Haiku Cyber Range, chat about the importance of educating youth on cyber security issues through middle school and high school competitions such as the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge. Maestas...
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Home Start Keeps Watchful Eye on Potential for Increase in Child Abuse Due to Stay-at-Home Directive
Laura Tancredi-Baese, the CEO of Home Start, one of the region’s leading organizations combatting child abuse, talks about the potential for an increase in abuse due to the stay-at-home directive and other family stress points caused by COVID-19. Tancredi-Baese discusses the move of the annual…
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Center’s 54-year History of Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities
Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, chats about the impact on the diverse programs and services of the Center that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Emerson discusses the postponement of its long-running Morning Glory Brunch and...
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West Health Takes Lead in Enabling Seniors to Successfully Age with Innovative Telehealth Program
Dr. Zia Agha, Chief Medical Officer for nationally acclaimed West Health, is joined by his colleague, Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director for Gary and Mary West PACE, to chat about how West Health and PACE are tackling the COVID-19 crisis and its innovative, game-changing telehealth program that will...
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City’s Longest Serving Financial Institution is Poster Child for Supporting Members and Employees During COVID-19
Todd Lane, President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union, talks about Cal Coast’s support of its most important assets … its employees and members. Lane discusses the credit union’s current operations and status, along with its financial strength, stability and security during these unsettling...
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Local Author Taps on Her Dance Teaching Experience to Launch Series of Books
Chi Varnado, a retired dance teacher and creative writing workshop leader, discusses her third published book – The Dance Centre Presents Giselle – the first in a series of books celebrating the joy of dance.
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Friends of Balboa Park Enhances and Preserves “Jewel of San Diego”
John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park, talks about the organization’s collaboration with myriad partners to enhance and preserve San Diego’s “Jewel.” Bolthouse chats about the Balboa Park Carousel capital campaign and other “Friends” projects; membership benefits; and...
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Project Concern International Takes On Disparities in Perinatal Health
Lisa Bain, Healthy Start Director for Project Concern International (PCI), is joined by Nikki Helms, a licensed midwife, to discuss PCI’s Healthy Start Program and how Healthy Start is dealing with COVID-19; disparities in perinatal health. Bain and Helms chat about Black Maternal Health Week,...
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San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) Shouts Out Virtual Offerings
Diana Agostini, Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, discusses the role of the arts and artists during crises such as the current pandemic. Agostini chats about the Festival’s offerings of virtual programs such as it’s recently launched “Ristretto of the Week,” that…
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Son of Boxing Legend Carries on Vision of Iconic Father to Lead ABC Youth Foundation
Billy Moore, President & CEO of the ABC Youth Foundation and son of San Diego icon and boxing legend Archie Moore, chats about his father’s vision for youth when he founded the organization more than 60 years ago. Moore is joined by Terence Shigg, Foundation COO, to chat about to the Foundation’s...
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COVID-19’s Impact on Venerable San Diego Nonprofit’s Success in Disrupting Cycles of Incarceration
Robert Coleman, President & CEO of Second Chance, arguably the region’s most effective organization in significantly reducing recidivism, unemployment and homelessness, chats about COVID-19’s impact on its programs and services. Coleman talks about ways the community can support Second Chance,...
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Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center at Forefront of Providing Services for Struggling Addicts
Troy Talbert, Men’s Residence Manager for the more than 100-year-old Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, discusses the Center’s free six-month program that provides housing, food, counseling, community and rehabilitation services to those struggling with drug and alcohol addiction.…
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Local Theaters Team Up to Co-Produce Online Staged Reading of Quiet Cross
Susan Clausen, Owner of Clausen Communications and PR maven for Scripps Ranch Theatre, is joined by Ted Leib, Artistic Director for the Oceanside Theatre Company, to talk about their theaters’ on-going collaboration to co-produce an online reading of local playwright Casey Tibbitts’ play -- Quiet...
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It’s All About Infants and Family Planning with Miracle Babies and Progenesis
Marianela Camarillo, COO of Miracle Babies, and Dr. Nabil Arrach, Founder and CEO of Progenesis, discuss the mission, vision and services of their respective organizations.
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Stroke Survivor’s Inspirational Story Documented in Recent Book
Patricia Geist-Martin, Professor at the San Diego State University’s School of Communication, and author of Falling in Love with the Process: A Stroke Survivor’s Story, discusses the incredible journey of Bill Torres, as he recovers from a paralyzing stroke. Geist-Martin’s book in some ways is…
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Meals On Wheels San Diego County Receives Record Number of Volunteer Requests
Amie Brown, Director of Development for Meals On Wheels San Diego County, chats about the record number of requests for information about volunteering to deliver meals for seniors in need. Brown talks about the 60th Anniversary Gala slated for Saturday, June 13 at the Sheraton Harbor Island.
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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Reaches $42 Million Worth of Life-Changing Surgeries for Disadvantaged Youth
Michelle Pius, Chief Development Officer for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, talks about the organization’s mission to provide free surgeries for disadvantaged infants, children and teens with physical deformities caused by birth, accidents, abuse or disease. Pius discusses the organization’s...
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3rd Annual CaregiverSD Expo
Dorcy Rose, Events Manager for The San Diego Union-Tribune, is joined by Kelly Lapadula, Community Outreach Specialist for St. Paul’s Senior Services, and Ken Druck, author of Raising An Aging Parent, to talk about 3rd Annual CaregiverSD Expo, that will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the…
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Trinity Global Enterprises and CANNA WORLD EXPO
Denise Mahaffey and Jessica Chandler, Co-Founders of Trinity Global Enterprises and hosts of the CANNA WORLD EXPO online symposium from April 4-11, are joined by leaders in the cannabis field and a celebrity coffee chef to chat about what is new with CBD (cannabidiol); the importance of...
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Award-Winning Middle School and Young Adult Author Completes 27-State Tour
Chad Stewart, award-winning author of Britfield & the Lost Crown, talks about his 27-state Spring 2020 tour to 150 schools and 30,000 students to promote creativity in the classroom. Steward is joined by Union-Tribune photojournalist, Howard Lipin, to discuss creativity through the lens of a...
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47th Annual San Diego Crew Classic Features World Class Rowing Teams
Bobbie Smith, Executive Director of the San Diego Crew Classic, chats about the 47th Annual San Diego Crew Classic that will be held April 4-5 at Fiesta Bay-Crown Point Shores. Smith is joined by Stesha Carle, Head Coach of USD Women’s Rowing, and Joeri Bruschinski, Men’s Rowing Coach for the...
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Red Cross Continues Its More than 100-Year History of Serving the Military
Sean Mahoney, Regional CEO of the American Red Cross of San Diego/Imperial Counties, is joined by Priya Sheriff, Armed Forces Program Specialist, to discuss the Red Cross’ 100-Plus years history supporting the military in San Diego. Mahoney and Sheriff discuss the services provided to the…
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San Diego Food System Alliance Launches Major San Diego County Food Vision Initiative
Elly Brown, Executive Director of the San Diego Food System Alliance, shouts out the mission of the Alliance and its San Diego County Food Vision 2030 … a 10-year strategic plan for moving the region toward a healthier, more sustainable and more just food system. Brown is joined by Diane Moss,...
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Annual CaregiversSD Community Expo Set for March 21
Lauren Mapp, Caregiving Reporter for The San Diego Union-Tribune, is joined by Phil Lindsley, Founder of the San Diego Elder Law Center, to discuss the upcoming annual CaregiversSD Community Expo that will be held on Saturday, March 21 at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa. Mapp chats about the...
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“Walk the Talk” Celebration Shines Light on Just in Time for Foster Youth
Don Wells, Executive Director of Just in Time for Foster Youth (JIT), and Virgo Villajin, Youth Services Lead Coordinator, chat about JIT’s Saturday, March 14, “Walk the Talk” event that will be held at the Hyatt Regency La Jolla Aventine. Wells and Villajin talk about the myriad programs and...
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Foster Youth Thrive in Promises2Kids’ Guardian Scholars Program
Faye Luepton, PR & Marketing Coordinator for Promises2Kids, is joined by two of the organization’s Guardian Scholars: Brooklyn Lopez and Susie Gallo, to talk about the unprecedented success of the program that has led to an 85% completion rate of foster youth in high education. Luepton, Lopez and...
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Institute Develops Talent Pipeline to Grow Life Sciences Ecosystem in Region
Karmin Noar, Executive Director of the Biocom Institute, chats about the Institute's mission, high school internship program and Military Fellowship.
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Nation's Largest YMCA Association Hits Halfway Mark to 10-Year Vision of Doubling its Impact in San Diego County
Shelly McTighe-Rippengale, Senior Vice President & Chief Development Officer for the YMCA of San Diego County, is joined by Courtney Cordero, the Y's Association Director of the Annual Campaign, to talk about the organization's mission, services and programs. McTighe-Rippengale and Cordero…
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Father-Daughter Duo Team Up to Combat Teen Homelessness
Charles Parisi, Co-Founder of Songs for Shelter with his daughter Ava, talks about the organization's re-launch with a concert on March 11 at the Lafayette Hotel. The concert's goal is to raise awareness and financial resources to help reduce teen homelessness in the county.
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Cannabis Testing Lab at Forefront of Mitigating National Vaping Crisis
Joshua Swider, CEO and Co-Founder of InfiniteCAL, chats about his company's mission to provide the cannabis industry with accurate and timely analytical services in the burgeoning cannabis arena. Swider discusses InfitniteCAL's partnership with Platinum Vape and Mankind Dispensary to conduct a...
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Leading Cannabis Science and Research Conference Returns to Coronado
Wes Burke, President of Emerald Scientific, discusses the organization’s 6th Annual Emerald Conference, that will be held at the Loews Coronado Bay Resort on February 27-29. The conference features the nation’s leading cannabis science researchers.
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American Heart Association Paints County Red in February
Stacy Weaver, Executive Director of the American Heart Association, San Diego Division, and Dr. Tarane Sondoozi, GM of VEBA Resource Center Programming, chat about events surrounding American Heart Month in February – such as the “Go Red for Women Luncheon” on February 28 -- and in subsequent...
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San Diego Museum Month Celebrates 31st Year
Jessica York, Vice President of the San Diego Museum Council Board of Directors and Deputy Director and Chief Advancement Officer of the Mingei International Museum, is joined by her Board member colleagues Laurie Egan-Hedley of the Barona Cultural Center and Museum, and Cris Scorza, of the…
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Award-winning USD Institute Strengthens Local Nonprofit Organizations
Dr. Emily Young, Executive Director of the University of San Diego Nonprofit Institute, discusses her organization’s mission to provide education, training and research to build leaders and strengthen the capacity of nonprofits in our region.
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Leading Neurodegenerative Disease Researcher Discusses Epidemic of Age-Related Diseases
Dr. Al La Spada, one of the nation’s leading neurodegenerative disease researchers and a Professor and Vice Chair of the Department of Neurology at Duke University’s School of Medicine, talks about the growing epidemic of age-related neurodegenerative diseases, such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s...
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One Love Movement: “Connecting People and Organizations to Advance Social Justice”
Kim Bauman, Founder of One Love Movement, discusses her organization’s mission to bring people and organizations together to advance social justice. Bauman is joined by Mimi Lee of San Diego Refugee Tutoring and Stephen Moore, Chief Program Officer of Voices for Children, to discuss services...
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Father Joe’s Villages Breaks Ground on Affordable and Supportive Housing Buildings
Deacon Jim Vargas, President & CEO of Father Joe’s Villages (FJV), chats about its Turning the Key initiative to build 2,000 units of affordable housing dedicated to people overcoming homelessness. In January, FJV broke ground on Benson Place and Saint Teresa of Calcutta Village, that will…
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Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego Reach $10 million Fundraising Goal
Michelle Malin, Vice President of Development for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater San Diego, and Ashley Schumacher, the organization’s Marketing & Communications Manager, talk about the successful $10 million comprehensive campaign to purchase 11 buses and 2 passenger vans to support the Boys &...
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San Diego Humane Society Opens State-of-the-Art Behavior Center
Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the Society’s explosive growth in recent years and the opening of a new, state-of-the-art Behavior Center at its San Diego Campus.
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Elite Self-Defense and Counter-Terrorism Organization Opens Training Center in San Marcos
Yonatan Farber, Executive Director and Chief Instructor of Caliber 3 USA, chats about the elite self-defense and security training his company provides to local law enforcement agencies, companies, houses of worship and individual. Caliber 3 was established in Israel and recently opened a…
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The Community Spotlight Show Is Hosted By Drew Schlosberg, Community And Public Relations Manager For The San Diego Union-Tribune, Profiles Non-Profits, Community Organizations And Heros That Are Making A Difference.
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