Spotlight on the Community

Baltazar Perez, Director of Innovation and Partnerships for the Elementary Institute of Science, shouts out the Institute's 60-plus years of shining a light on STEM education and STEM-related careers.  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...

Jasmine LeFlore, Executive Director of Greater Than Tech, and Dr. Brittany Wheeler, the organization's Director of Education, chat about their company's mission; its roots and STEM Fairs. 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 Med...

Joseph Clevenger, Assistant Superintendent of Student Services and Programs for the San Diego County Office Education (SDCOE), shouts out SDCOE's bold "North Star" initiative to significantly reduce the number of students receiving free or reduced lunch by the end of the 2029-30 school year.  Clevenger promotes SDCOE's 1st Annual "A Salute to Purple Star Schools" event that will recognize those sc...

Peter Callstrom, a longtime San Diego County community leader and new Executive Director of the Burn Institute, is joined by David Ott, the Institute's Board President, to talk about the 43-year history of the organization.  Callstrom and Ott chat about the Institute's prevention and education programs; its Burn Survivor Engagement/Support Programs; and its annual "Fill the Boot" fundraiser, slate...

Greg Mizel, Assistant Superintendent for Student Support Services for the Poway Unified School District, discusses the importance of educators' personal connection to students that create a sense of belonging at school. Mizel chats about the Herman's Way Project and the correlation between adult expectations and student achievement. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community"...

Catherine Breen, Founder of Stay Social Now, and Alex Kisgen, Stay Social's Director of Operations, chat about the need for adults with special needs to have a social network.  Breen and Kisgen talk about Stay Social Now events and the organization's vision for the future. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, cont...

Ted Pawela, Executive Director of The Music Company, discusses the origins of the organization; its mission; and upcoming Music Matters benefit concert on March 15. 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 powerfu...

Dr. Niki Elliott, Director of the Center for Embodied Equity and Neurodiversity (CEEN) at the University of San Diego's School of Leadership and Education Sciences, chats about the Center's mission; the Heart-Centered Connections Certificate Program; and the Higher-Ed Professional Certificate in Trauma-Informed Neurodiversity. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the...

Dawn Hall Cunneen, Managing Partner at Cunneen Booth LLP--a trusts and estates firm -- talks about the importance of estate planning at all ages. 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, t...

Mark Powell, a former Vice President of the San Diego County Office of Education, shares his seven must needed school reforms.  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...

Sean Boyd, Co-Founder of the Trinity Theatre Company, is joined by Ava, a 13-year-old actress performing in  Annie Jr. , and Vivian White, who is launching her professional directing debut in  Seussification of Romeo & Juliet . Boyd, Ava and White discuss their beginnings in the performing arts. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community p...

Joey Landwehr and Noelle Caliguri, actors in the Scripps Ranch Theatre premiere of  WHITE , chat about their roles in the James Ijames play and the contemporary themes highlighted in the play. 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 Cloudcas...

Bob Lehman, Executive Director of the San Diego Museum Council, and Andrew Utt, Executive Director of the Institute of Contemporary Art San Diego, chat about February's Museum Month that offers free admission to San Diego County museums.  Lehman and Utt are joined by Brian Zumbano, Chief Development and Stewardship Officer for the San Diego Foundation.  Zumbano talks about the Foundation's partner...

Christina Luke Luna, Chief Learning Officer for Digital Promises' Center for Learners Pathways, is joined by Bianca Alvarado, Director of Digital Promises' San Diego STEM Pathways Initiative, to discuss the mission of Digital Promise; the STEM Pathways Initiative; and the San Diego STEM Pathways Community Advisory Committee. https://digitalpromise.org/initiative/strengthening-stem-pathways-in-san-...

Fiona Chatwin, Artistic and Executive Director of Villa Musica, known as San Diego's Community Music Center, talks about the Center's history; a Prebys Foundation Grant to expand its Musica Biographies program; and its expansion to a new location in East County. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously ho...

Lisa Dawley, Co-Founder of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education's "Pactful" Project, is joined by Nadiah Al-Gasem, "Pactful" Project Manager, and Ashley Ahrens-Viquez, Program Operations and Engagement Manager, to discuss the "Pactful" curriculum app and how it is used by thousands of students in 35+ countries to participate in the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge. About Spotlig...

Diane Nares, Co-Founder of the Emilio Nares Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Executive Director-- Elsa Morales Roth -- to share the Foundation's mission, programs and growth.  Nares chats about her book,  His Place at the Table . About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg...

Mercedes Elridge, a San Diego Blood Bank recipient, talks about how the resources of the San Diego Blood Bank enabled her to receive life-saving regular blood transfusions.  Elridge is joined by Douglas Morton, San Diego Blood Bank CEO, to discuss the Blood Bank's new facility in the Clairemont Mesa area. Morton chats about the Blood Bank's 75th anniversary year and how a business can coordinate a...

Linda Doughty, Director of the San Diego and Imperial Counties California Student Opportunity and Access Program (SOAP), chats about Cal-SOAP's mission and services.  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 power...

Ballard Smith, former President of the San Diego Padres, discusses the build up to the 1984 National League Champion Padres; the iconic San Diego Chicken; Beach Boy Concerts following Padres games at Jack Murphy Stadium; and the Padres unprecedented community involvement. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, conti...

Charles Parisi, co-hosting for Drew Schlosberg, joined by Associate Producer Brandon Joe, enjoy a fascinating conversation with two "South County babies" who picked up their golden tickets of education and headed off to great UC universities, ultimately returning to San Diego to serve the public health needs of San Diego  through the UCSD Moores Cancer Center.  Enjoy listening to Maritza Gomez and...

Stath Karras, Executive Director of USD's Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, discusses the mission of the Center; the importance of the Center's strong interaction with real estate industry leaders; and its 20-year objective. 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 ye...

Janine Mason, Founder and Executive Director of the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego, talks about the Network's diverse leadership programs; including the Clare Rose Sabbatical 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 Cloudcas...

Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Adam Osorio, the Center's Associate Director of Communications, chat about the Center's ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs in the Linda Vista community; its Linda Vista Community Garden, Bayside Co-op Garden, and Linda Vista Farmer's Market; and its myriad community outreach efforts. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "S...

Brigadier General James A. Ryans, the Commanding General  of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) and Western Recruiting Region, discusses MCRD's historic legacy; the Marines approach to recruiting and training; and how Marines engage with the local community and foster relationships beyond the Depot. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running co...