Spotlight on the Community

Dr. Lis Johnson, a revered retired superintendent and Adjunct Faculty at UMASS Global, talks about her passion for teaching students how to be effective communicators.  Johnson, a mentor to many sitting superintendents, chats about effective communication skills that lead to collaboration in solving current real-world problems. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is...

Chris Nho, Director of Community Partnerships of the MathHappens Foundation, explains the importance of math literacy; the Foundation's community outreach efforts; and its collaboration with the Fleet Center in Balboa Park. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years....

Dr. Ritika Bhawal, a mathematics and natural sciences professor at National University, talks about NU's And-ers initiative; her road to teaching; how team sports fosters resilience, collaboration and leadership; and how a "champion mindset" translates into the classroom. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, con...

David Perez, North County General Manager of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Julie Moore, Director of Corporate Partnerships, to shout out the Food Bank's 13th Annual Gala, slated for Saturday, May 3.  Perez and Moore talk about the Food 4 Kids Backpack Program. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in...

Neville Billimoria, President of the North County Philanthropic Council (NCPC), is joined by his council colleagues-- Jim Ristuccia, Mike Gellman and Josh Meza -- to discuss the Council's Leadership Development program; its promotion of the values of philanthropy; and its training in fundraising. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community po...

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.   About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is th...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuousl...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the cou...

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. About Spotlight and...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast...

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 Rh...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Medi...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running commu...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years. ...

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 . About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 19 years.  "...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest ru...

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 . About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running commun...

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 Brunch on May 4. About Spotlight and Clou...

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.   Ab...

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 slate...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously host...

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. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is...