Spotlight on the Community

Spotlight on the Community

19 YEARS AND RUNNING! THE LONGEST RUNNING COMMUNITY PODCAST IN AMERICA 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. Come on in and listen to the longest running community podcast in the country, now in its 19th year, brought to you by Mission Fed Credit Union, lifting the San Digo community for over 60 years. "Spotlight On The Community" is one of 80+ shows from Cloudcast Media, the national leader in local podcasting. For more information on Cloudcast Media, please visit https://cloudcastmedia.us/

Episodes

CyberAegis Wins More National Championships Led By Two Brothers, Ethan Zhao and Evyn Zhao

April 21, 2025 • 37 mins
CyberAegis, under the tutelage of Coach Paul Johnson, wins its 14th National CyberPatriot Championship, with two siblings, Ethan Zhao, Captain, and Evyn Zhao, Captain, leading teams in their divisions.  You'll also listen to the leadership strategy of Ethan Zhao, developed over several years of being a member of CyberAegis.  


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ArtWalk and Mission Fed Connect Creative Communities With Annual Flagship Festival In Little Italy

April 21, 2025 • 29 mins
Listen to Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk and Mission Fed's Neville Billimoria discuss the 41st Annual Mission Fed ArtWalk, San Diego’s original fine art festival, filling the streets of San Diego’s Little Italy district with more than 250 visual artists, four music stages, interactive art for families, food and fun.

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Annual Unity Luncheon Highlights Upcoming Chicano Federation Events

April 18, 2025 • 26 mins
Veronica Macedo, Director of Development and Community Relations for the Chicano Federation, talks about the Federation's Annual Unity Day Luncheon, set for May 2; the life-changing impact of the 56-year old Federation; and its volunteer and support opportunities.

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GI Film Festival Celebrates 10 Years Showcasing Films For, By and About Military Members and Veterans

April 18, 2025 • 26 mins
Lisa Marcolongo and Keshia Javis-Jones, Advisory Committee Members for the San Diego GI Film Festival, describe the films and events that will be featured at the May 7-9 festival. Film screenings at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park will be followed by discussions with filmmakers, actors, directors and the like.

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Project Next Laser-Beamed on Connecting Students to Business and Community Leaders

April 18, 2025 • 27 mins
Lisa Stout, Executive Director of Project Next, is joined by Ambassador, Jaely Cevallos, to chat about Project Next's student-centered, purpose-driven and community-connected focus.  Stout discusses the origin of the organization; its Future Centers; and the power of partnerships.

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High School's Rigorous College Prep Curriculum + Relevant Work Study and Community Service Experience = 100% 4-Year College Acceptance Rate

April 18, 2025 • 31 mins
John Amann, Principal of Cristo Rey San Diego High School, and Wendy Feldhaus, Cristo Rey's Corporate Work Study Director, talk about the mission of the school, its Corporate Work Study program and it's 100% college acceptance rate for its graduating seniors.  Three Cristo Rey students -- Issac, Kamila and Regina -- join the conversation to discuss their Cristo Rey experiences.

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Premier Fundraiser for Child Abuse Prevention Slated for May 3

April 18, 2025 • 30 mins
Laura Tancredi-Baese, the CEO of Home Start, chats about the organization's annual Blue Ribbon Gala -- "A Night of Amore Soiree" -- set for May 3 in Rancho Santa Fe.  Proceeds from San Diego's premier child abuse prevention fundraiser supports Home Start's vital programs and services.

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Life Science Organization Partners with Nonprofits to Disrupt Poverty and Inequality Through Life Sciences Capital

April 9, 2025 • 29 mins
Alicia Kitagawa, Executive Director of Life Sciences Cares San Diego, talks about the organization's model; its grantmaking to nonprofits; and its Project Onramp Summer internship program.

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Fieldstone Leadership Network Members Shout Out Inspiring Work of the Network as a Capacity Builder

April 9, 2025 • 28 mins
Janine Mason, Founder and Director of the Fieldstone Literacy Network, is joined by four members of the Network to chat about how the Network has elevated their respective organizations.  Joining Mason are Valin Brown, CEO of Alliant Education Foundation; Fiona Chatwin, Executive and Artistic Director for Villa Musica; Jen Nation, Executive Director of Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center; and Rhea Van Brocklin, Executive Director...
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SDSU School of Theatre, Television and Film Creates Pathway for the Next Generation of Great Producers, Directors, Stage Managers and More

April 9, 2025 • 27 mins
Dani Bedau, Associate Professor of Theater at SDSU, and Amelia Simpson, an SDSU Theatre Design and Technology Major, discuss student leadership and responsibilities in SDSU theatre productions; the SDSU production of Hamlet, led by a cast of eight female-identifying Hamlets; and SDSU's history of providing Shakespeare programming free of charge to local schools.

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Former Sports Journalist-Turned Author Ghostwrites "Legacy Books"

April 9, 2025 • 30 mins
John Freeman, Principal of Point PR Communications, talks about his career in sports and journalism; his father's six decades as a revered San Diego Union-Tribune reporter and columnist; and his pivot to ghostwriting "legacy books"-- first-person narrative tales and insights from compelling individuals.

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St. Paul's PACE Leads the Transformation of the Aging Experience

April 9, 2025 • 30 mins
Esther Chacon, a Center Director for St. Paul's PACE, is joined by Carol Castillon, PACE's Vice President of Operations,
to chat about it's mission and services that focus on providing care for clients in their own homes.

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Renowned Veterinarian Turned Author Shares His Thoughts on Current State of Veterinary Medicine, Along With His Pancreatic Cancer Journey

April 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Dr. Mark Goldstein, aka Dr. Mark, the Founder/Principal of MGold Consulting, talks about the state of veterinary medicine; his life-threatening battle with pancreatic cancer; and hsi book, Lions and Tigers and Hamsters.

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Iconic YMCA Remains Special Place for Southeast San Diego Families to be Seen, Heard and Valued

April 7, 2025 • 27 mins
Anna Arancibia, Executive Director of the Jackie Robinson Family YMCA, talks about the Y's 82-year footprint in Southeast San Diego; its life-changing work to help families impacted by the devastating January 22, 2024 flood; and it's impactful summer programs that have been uplifting kids and families for decades.

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Region's Only National Cancer Institute Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center Addresses and Monitors Cancer Burden in San Diego County

April 7, 2025 • 29 mins
Margaux Stack-Babich, Community Outreach and Engagement Manager for UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center,
discusses the Center's prestigious National Cancer Institute (NCI) designation; the cancer burden in San Diego County; its Cancer Health Equity Collaborative; and its podcast project, The Science Of.

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Association Celebrates 20+ Years of Empowering Latinas to Thrive in Business and in Their Communities

April 7, 2025 • 31 mins
Rebeca Sheehan, Vice Chair of Scholarships and Grants for the National Latina Business Women Association (NLBWA), is joined by Denise Montero, Marketing Chair for the Association, to talk about NLBWA's mission, workshops, networking events, and mentorship and business development programs.  Sheehan and Montero chat about the Association's Legacy of Success Brunchon May 4.

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Post Secondary Students Reap Benefits from Wide-Ranging Mission of San Diego Community Colleges

March 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Gregory Smith, Chancellor of the San Diego Community College District, discusses the district's significant community outreach to connect residents with career and academic education programs that align the curriculum with industry needs while supporting student basic needs. Smith is joined by Alex Becker, Program Specialist for Work Based Learning at the San Diego County Office of Education.
 
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The Crossroads Foundation's 68-Year History of Providing Women With Supportive Resources to Overcome Behavioral and Substance Abuse

March 27, 2025 • 32 mins
Lindsey Purdie, Executive Director of The Crossroads Foundation, talks about the organization's long history of helping women overcome substance abuse issues.  Purdie is joined by Kaiya Walker, a Crossroads Foundation Alumna, who describes her journey from imprisonment due to alcohol and drug dependency to recovery.  Purdie chats about the Foundation's "Pasta and Jazz" Gala fundraising event slated for September 19.

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Future Real Estate Leaders Shout About USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate

March 27, 2025 • 27 mins
Grace Cassar, Luke Sampson, Lucca Deocariza, Brynn Schuler and Danielle Dobler, all undergraduate students in the highly acclaimed USD Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, share their insights about the Center and their career plans in the real estate field.

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Foundation Celebrates 25 Years of More Than $5 Million in Grantmaking to San Diego County Nonprofit Organizations

March 27, 2025 • 28 mins
Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of The San Diego Women's Foundation, chats about the Foundation's 25 years of connecting, educating and inspiring women to come together in collective philanthropy.  Cook talks about DEI and grantmaking, as well as this year's grant cycle that addresses social isolation and loneliness in seniors.

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