Spotlight on the Community

Dr. Diane Wintz, Medical Director of Trauma and Generational Health for Sharp Memorial Hospital, is joined by Kelly Wright, RN and Manager of Generational Health, and Shawna Fallon, Principal Gift Officer for the Sharp HealthCare, talk about the mission and programs of Generational Health. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in...

Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Demi Brown, Founder and Director of the Empower Language Academy, discuss the impactful collaboration of their organizations in the diverse Linda Vista community. Heinle and Brown chat about women leaders in Linda Vista; Empower's Community Engagement Initiative; and Bayside's Academic Club About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spo...

Colleen Kollar Smith, Executive Director for UCSD's ArtPower shows, is joined by Liz Bradshaw, ArtPower's Associate Director of Artistic Planning and Outreach, to talk about free matinee shows offered to K-12 schools in San Diego County; its LaunchPad program; and upcoming ArtPower shows. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in t...

Kyle Picar, Teen Ambassador for The Princess Project San Diego, discusses how the organization changed her life when she was the recipient of a free prom dress during her sophomore year in high school.  Picar is joined by Karen Martin-Spellerberg, President of The Princess Project, and Sharon Wilson, the Project's Treasurer, to chat about the Project's mission and upcoming 2025 prom dress giveaway...

Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, and Rebecca Evleth, Special Events and Volunteer Program Manager for the Memorial, talk about the upcoming 4th Annual Women's History Tribute & Brunch that honors the contributions of women in the military.  O'Connell and Evleth discuss the Memorial's record-breaking year in 2024. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Me...

Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego and a relentlessly passionate Autism Dadvocate, is joined by two of the Society's Board Members, Joel Anderson and Katie Phelps, to chat about upcoming events such as Lights, Camera, Autism and initiatives such as the AWARE social programs.  Afshar discusses the number one issue facing autism families: lack of housing.  Anderson a...

Dr. Cristina LePort, a cardiologist and author, chats about her thriller, Change of Heart .  LePort also discusses the status of organ transplants in America and a new organ donation strategy that will have a profound positive impact on those needing heart transplants.  LePort shares insights on her third novel, scheduled for publication in the Fall. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight...

RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, the President & CEO of the USS Midway Museum, chats about the opening of a new exhibit in June, along with an update on the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier.  Kraft discusses Midway University and additional museum capital projects. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuousl...

Jessica Humphrey, a Professor of Dance at SDSU's School of Music and Dance, is joined by undergrad seniors Julia Elbert and Devin Hargrett, to talk about the school's innovative dance and music program; its new Dance Education concentration; and the upcoming Spring Dance Concert. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the countr...

Maria Paula Lorgia, Artistic Director for the San Diego Latino Film Festival, is joined by the Festival's Director of Development, Moises Esparza, to discuss the March 19-23 Festival that will be held at AMC Mission Valley Mall and the Digital Gym Cinema. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by...

Mia Harenski, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by Jim Gruny, the Co-Chair of Rotary 33's Military Affairs Committee, to chat about the Rotary's venerable Camp Enterprise program and the impact of the Rotary's Military Affairs Committee. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dr...

Ruben Davis, who began serving a life sentence at 16 for a murder and robbery conviction, discusses his 38 years behind bars before being granted freedom and how his life was transformed due to the work of the Center for Employment Opportunities. Ruben is joined by Rob Smith, Site Director for the Center, to talk about the mission of the Center; April 10 event with Mayor Todd Gloria; and employmen...

Jess Burger, National Operations Manager Girls Rugby, Inc., discusses the growth of girls rugby in San Diego; the upcoming season; empowerment based programming; and affordable and accessible programs. 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...

Jamie Moraga, CEO of Franklin Revere, a firm that advises and mentors small businesses on growth strategies, chats about her motivation to write a nonfiction book on the extraordinary journeys of 12 inspiring female CEO's. 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.  "...

Georj Lewis, President of Clayton State University, discusses the regional impact of his social mobility university. 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 Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlight...

Cipriano Vargas, a Vista Unified School District Board Member, chats about the importance of social mobility in the K-12 environment. 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 Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the s...

Charles Welch, President of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), is joined by his colleague, Matt Ceppi, Vice President of AASCU, to discuss the need for social mobility to a core component of all institutions of higher learning. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hos...

Nate Hilger, author of The Parent Trap , talks about his book; the need to quit overloading parents; and a blueprint for reform. 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 Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the storie...

Octavio Martinez, President of the CSUSM Student Body, is joined by Kirra Robusto, a CSUSM Junior, to chat about the students' view on social mobility. 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 Media's line-up of powerful local podca...

Sam Rodriguez, Associate Membership Director and Ambassador for SPARTA Pride, discusses the organization's mission; it's community outreach efforts; and the impact of reinstating a ban on transgender troops. 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 p...

Nora Carman, author of Tiger in My Tummy , discusses the inspiration for her book; confronting world hunger; her partnership with Kids Around The World (KATW); and her recent trip to the Dominican Republic with a KATW team. 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. ...

Leaders from the Fleet Science Center, A Reason to Survive (ARTS) and Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center share the power of their collaborative efforts in National City focusing on science, technology, engineering, arts and math.  Eric Meyer, Assistant Director of Education and Engagement for the Fleet Science Center, is joined by Olimpia Vazquez Ojeda, Program Manager of ARTS and Jeni Barajas,...

Steve Breen, a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning editorial cartoonist, chats about his work at inewsource; the Fentanyl Project; and illustrated storytelling. 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 Media's line-up of powerful local...

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages, is joined by Paul Delessio, FJV's Director of Coordinated Services, to discuss its expanded services that are tailored to meet the needs of each individual that include adding Psychiatry and Harm Reduction outreach to the Street Health program and innovative housing solutions. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Commu...

Martha Martinez, Head of Research and Evaluation at SEAL, is joined by Patty Chavez, SEAL's Head of External Relations, and Izela Jacobo, Senior Director of Multilingual Education and Global Achievement for the San Diego County Office of Education (SDCOE), to talk about the SEAL/SDCOE partnership and the importance of Multilingualism. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community...