Spotlight on the Community

Steve Hasbrooke, the new CFO of Mission Federal Credit Union and an 18+ year employee of Mission Fed, talks about his organization's more than six decades of enhancing the lives of San Diego County residents.  Hasbrooke chats about the current state of the national and local economies. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in t...

Emily Moberly, Vice President of Strategy & Impact for the Starfall Education Foundation, discusses the Foundation's "4-Part Learn to Read Series" and its Parent-Teacher Center website to engage Pre-K through 5th grade students in all aspects of reading. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hos...

Kerri Fox, Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, chats about the organization's clinical and evidence-based use of music as therapy.  Fox is joined by Alysia Elston, a Navy veteran, who talks about Resounding Joy's "Sounds of Service" veterans program, discusses her experiences in the organization's veteran band.  The band will be featured at a October 5 fundraiser at a private residence....

Todd Tibbits, President and CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County, discusses the Y's focus on social responsibility, healthy living and youth development.  Tibbits talks about the Y's impact on more than 300,000 community members through camp programs, Expanded Learning Programs, Childcare Resource Service, as the Y is recognized as a convener, connector and unifier in our communities.  A bout Spotl...

Dr. Ashanti Hands, President of San Diego Mesa College, proudly shouts out her college's innovative programs and courses that meet the current and future goals of its diverse student body.  Dr. Hands chats about Mesa's Meditation Garden, its Wellness Vending Machines, MESA Center, the Small Business Virtual Incubator and its two Baccalaureate Degree offerings. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media...

Veronica Perondi, Executive Director of LEAD San Diego, and Dr. Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, an EVP at National University and the Chair of the 2024 LEAD San Diego Visionary Awards, talk about this year's honorees that will be recognized on September 19 at Humphrey's Half Moon Marina.  Perondi and Roland-Heinrich chat about LEAD's three programs: Advance, Influence and Impact. A bout Spotlight and Clou...

Renato Paiva, Executive Director of Access Youth Academy, shouts out the mission of the Academy, which focuses on transforming the lives of underserved youth through academic enrichment, health and wellness, social responsibility and leadership through sports, namely squash.  Paiva, a champion Brazilian squash player and at one point the world's 10th ranked squash player, discusses how squash will...

Alex Nunez, Chief Growth Officer for Neighborhood Healthcare, and Dr. Edgar Bulloch, the organization's Assistant Chief Medical Officer, discuss the massive reach of the health center, accumulating more than 500,000 visits at its 29 locations through San Diego and Riverside Counties.  Nunez and Dr. Bulloch highlight the myriad services and programs of Neighborhood Healthcare. A bout Spotlight and...

Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company and a performer in Company's production of  35MM, A Musical Exhibition , and Mia Dawson, also a  35MM, A Musical Exhibition  performer ,  chat about the unique production.  Boyd and Dawson talk about the Theatre's Fall classes; its school partnerships; and Trinity Tots. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The...

Raul Prieto Ramirez, Artistic Director for the Spreckels Organ Society, discusses the history of the iconic Spreckels Organ; the Society's mission; and the San Diego International Summer Organ Festival.  Prieto Ramirez is joined by Michael Gerdes, Director of Orchestras at SDSU and the conductor of the August 19 "Organ & Orchestra Concertos." A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight O...

Jose Cruz, longtime CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the 38-year history of the Council, along with  The Truth About Reading  Documentary, that delves into the illiteracy problem in our country and proposed solutions for a future where every child learns to read proficiently.  A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community...

Attorney Dawn Hall Cunneen, Founding Partner of Cunneen Booth LLP, discusses the importance of having a trust to ensure that estates do not go into probate.  Cunneen talks about the Corporate Transparency Act, a requirement that many small business owners are unaware that they have to complete. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community pod...

David Boone, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), is joined by Terry McKearney, President of the SDMAC Foundation, discuss the mission of their respective organizations; the enormous financial impact of the military in our region; the annual SDMAC Achievement Awards event slated for August 22; and the Foundation's upcoming reception and auction at the event. A bo...

Joe Sammartino, the new Board Chair for Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy's expansion of school partners and students they are serving.  Sammartino is joined by Blair Sadler, immediate past Board Chair, to chat about squash being designated as an Olympic sport for Los Angeles in 2028 and for the Academy to play a major role in expanding its pilot program at the 2028 Olympics. A bout Sp...

Shelley Zimmerman, Retired Chief of Police for San Diego, discusses her involvement in reforming Proposition 47 by taking a leadership role in placing Proposition 36 on the November ballot.  Zimmerman chats about the homelessness crisis in our region, along with her passion to ensure police are able to use technology to prevent and solve crime. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On...

Lindsey Purdie, Executive Director of The Crossroads Foundation, is joined by Candice Reed, a PR Consultant for the Foundation, to discuss its mission, vision and services.  Purdie and Reed discuss their personal connections to the Foundation. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Sch...

Wes Burt, Founder and Executive Director of +BOX, is joined by Nita Kurmins Gilson, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director of ProduceGood, to chat about the missions of their respective organizations, and how they have teamed up to minimize food waste and ensure that those facing food insecurity receive healthy food. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest...

Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie's Center (SMSC), talks about the Center's Annual "Haute with Heart" Fashion Show and Luncheon set for August 17 at the San Diego Hilton Bayfront Hotel.  Monies raised from the fashion show and luncheon will support SMSC's nationally recognized innovative programs that benefit and empower individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. A bout...

When we are in studio with Cheryl Morrow, the daughter of the national legend, Dr. Willie Morrow, you can expect a conversation infused with reflection, inspiration, innovation, and wisdom.  This "double" episode does not disappoint.  From the state of media and a discussion of intrapreneurship to legacy and product excellence, this episode is a tour-de-force.  We're also treated to some insight o...

Haley Veniegas, a Director of Services, for the revered San Diego Youth Services, provides the backdrop on the state of teen homelessness in San Diego, while also sharing the well thought out holistic support they provide to homeless teens.  Listeners also hear about the legendary "Storefront" which is the only youth emergency shelter, often having children as young as 12.   A bout Spotlight and C...

Juliet Terramin, the Business Development Officer for Accessity, shares the powerful mission and incredible track record for powering up local entrepreneurs with access to capital, knowledge, know how, and other supportive services.  Having started 30 years ago with five loans for $6,000 in total, Accessity has now made over $70 million in loans, with $11 million alone in 2023.  Listen in and lear...

Nicky Moore, the Director of Training & Operations for Shelter To Soldier, joins the show in studio to share how they adopt dogs from shelters and train them to become companions to our veterans.  Learn all about the 18 month training process and how lives get changed.  You'll also hear about their upcoming "Be The Light" gala at L'Auberge on August 18th.    A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Medi...

Taylor Wiesner, a client of Guiding Hands for 14 years, is joined by her Mom, Lori Wiesner, and Falon Leszczynski, the Vice President of Operations, and does an outstanding job of allowing listeners to feel the sense of family and love she feels from Guiding Hands.  With 28 homes, 4600 clients,1000 employees and 55 years of service, Guiding Hands has managed to maintain its award-winning excellenc...

Jimmy Figueroa, the Manager of Donor Relations for True Care, delivers a compelling story about the True Care approach to delivering comprehensive, affordable and culturally sensitive services in its 23 community health centers.  Through a hub & spoke model framed with an extensive partnership network, True Care has become an indispensible safety net for over 65,000 clients annually.  Jimmy al...

Betty Mohlenbrock, the Founder and President of Reading Legacies, is joined by Paul Bowers, Board Member, to share the inspiring and life changing work taking place at Reading Legacies.  Focused on facilitating the development of supportive and lasting relationships for children through reading, Betty and Paul touch hearts and minds with stories of impact, stories of lives changed by being able to...