Spotlight on the Community

Luke Harmon, the Director of Entertainment Operations, joins in studio to share the incredible mission of TERI, empowering individuals with special needs, while changing the lens by which they are seen.  Luke shares the role of music and entertainment at TERI and the Campus of Life, while inviting all to come out and check out shows at The Bornemann, a brand new 200-seat live entertainment venue. ...

Kris Kelly, Director of Partnerships for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation, is joined by the Foundation's Marketing Director, Thomas Sherman, to talk about the Foundation's vision of a world where all seniors enjoy a healthy, dynamic way of life.  Kelly and Sherman discuss their Senior Center Master Plan and "No Senior Alone" Campaign A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On Th...

Stephanie Nichols-Rodas, Director of Communications for Rally4Reilly & Friends, chats about her spinal injury story; the mission of the organization; and how she helps others with spinal cord injuries to thrive and not just survive. Nichols-Rodas is joined by Mark Daggett, the Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, to chat about the organization's fundraising events. A b...

Kerri Fox, Executive Director and CEO of Resounding Joy, discusses her organization's dedication to transforming lives through the healing power of music therapy.  Fox chats about the clients they serve. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is pa...

Karen Van Ness, Treasurer of the San Diego Association Realtors, talks about the myriad educational programs offered to the Association's massive membership. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful lo...

Teresa Valenzuela, Community Outreach Manager for the San Diego Futures Foundation, and Irina Prokhorova, Lead Digital Navigator for the Foundation, discuss the Foundation's mission and its Digital Bridge Initiative. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spo...

Capt. Todd Perry, USN SEAL (Ret.) and the Executive Director of the Navy SEAL Museum San Diego, chats about the securing of Downtown San Diego location for the Museum. Perry talks about the history of the Navy SEALS and its legacy in San Diego. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Sc...

Steven Ferguson, Founder and CEO of Honorguard Coffee and a retired USMC Staff Sergeant, discusses how providing resources to pair veterans with service dogs is an important piece of solving the veteran suicide crisis. Ferguson talks about his gripping personal story and how his Border Collie service dog -- Venus -- has helped him recover from an intensely dark period in his life after retiring fr...

Mark Powell, 2024 President-Elect of the San Diego Association of Realtors, chats about SDAR's mission; the stripping of private property rights; why homes are so expensive in San Diego; and the Association's key initiatives. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 yea...

Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, talks about its 35th Anniversary Year; its 2024-25 Performance Series; and its Arts in Education outreach to more than 100,000 San Diego County students. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight"...

Sylvia Echeverria, School Administrator for the San Diego Unified School District's Home Hospital and Transition Supports program, talks about the instructional services offered to those students who are homebound or are in hospitals or mental health facilities due the serious nature of their physical or mental health condition. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" i...

Dr. Jenni Owen, Acting CEO of the Urban Discovery Academy, chats about the Academy's mission and vision; its partnership with UCSD Extended Studies and Reality Changers; and its four pillars of student experience. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotli...

Shaun Briley, Co-Founder of Factly News and Coronado Library Director, is joined by Martin Kruming, a longtime journalist and lecturer at SDSU's Journalism and Media Studies Department, to discuss the issue of news deserts and how Factly News and libraries such as the Coronado Library are addressing this growing issue. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the long...

Christina Piranio, the new CEO of the San Diego Children's Discovery Museum, shouts out the museum's popular hands-on programs that focus on play, discovery and curiosity.  Piranio discusses the museum's new exhibits; its successful mobile museum outreach and it's September 7 "Ignite Their Spark" fundraising event. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest...

Jason Spark, an Alzheimer's Association Board Member, chats about the Association's myriad resources that are available for primary caregivers and families dealing with those impacted with the devastating disease.  Spark, who is joined by Mission Fed Credit Union President & CEO Doug Wright, discusses how he lost his beloved grandmother to Alzheimer's.  Wright talks about Mission Fed's role in...

Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women's Foundation, and Julie McKay, Foundation Board President, talk about the Foundation's collective philanthropy mission; its grant cycle process; and how critical issues of the region are chosen for funding. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuous...

Kelly Martinez, the San Diego County Sheriff, discusses the priorities of her office; the department's vast scope of responsibilities; and its focus on community outreach, including the RESPECT Project, Reentry Services and youth classes at the crime lab. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted...

Afira DeVries, President & CEO of the Monarch School Project, chats about Monarch's programs and services with unhoused youth and their families and it's Chrysalis Center for the Arts. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast...

Carly Topazio, Artistic Director & CEO of The Rosin Box Project, discusses the Project's upcoming show -- DEBUTS -- in August; its outreach to Title 1 schools and underserved communities; and its unique approach to ballet. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 ye...

Dawn Hall Cunneen, President of the North County Bar Association, talks about the organization's mission; its services to the public; its youth mock trials; and its focus on protecting the court's budget in light of the Governor's proposed budget cuts for the court system. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, c...

Andy Kleinke, San Diego Pride 5K Race Director, talks about the annual run/walk, that is slated for Saturday, July 20 in Hillcrest.  Kleinke is joined by Courtney Pendleton, PR and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to chat about race details and the beneficiaries of the event: LGBT Center's Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Med...

Sandy Purdon, Founder & Executive Producer of the Port of San Diego's Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show, discusses the West Coast's best fireworks show; the economic impact of the show; and the show's beneficiary: Armed Services YMCA San Diego. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Dr...

Dr. Chris Graham, EVP of Workforce and Community Education for National University, and Dr. Cindy Janicik, Director of Public Safety Partnerships for the university, discuss the growing trend for lifelong learning, the importance of NU's approach to educating public safety employees, and its robust partnerships in the workforce and public safety arenas.  Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of N...

Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, is joined by Meg O'Grady, SVP of Military and Government Programs for NU, to talk about NU's history-long involvement with the military.  Milliron and O'Grady note that the university was founded by a U.S. Navy Captain in 53 years ago and that 50% of NU's undergraduate students are active-duty military, veterans and dependents. A bout...

Aaron Locks, Founder and CEO of the National Academy of Athletics, talks about NAofA's focus to bring youth programs to kids throughout the nation to teach them about success, failure and what it means to be a part of a team.  Locks is joined by Abby Ross, an NAofA Camp Director, to chat about its summer camp programs. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the long...