Spotlight on the Community

Sharlene O'Keefe, Executive Director of Poway OnStage, talks about its 2023-24 Professional Performance Series featuring the likes of award-winning performers such as Dave Mason and Kim Wilson and The Fabulous Thunderbirds. O'Keefe chats about the more than 100,000 students who benefit from the organization's Arts in Education program. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Commu...

Todd Smoogen, HMC Consultant for Paylocity, talks about the company's mission to help people achieve their best through automation, data-driven insights and engagement. Smoogen discusses Paylocity's PCTY Gives corporate philanthropy efforts. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlo...

RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, President & CEO of the USS Midway Museum, and RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, President & CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), advocate for the passage of California Assembly Bill 46 that would exclude military retirement pay from gross income state income tax purposes. Studies have shown that many veterans leave California for more "military retiremen...

Jean McAlister, CEO and Founder of the McAlister Institute, and Michelle Kveen, the Institute's Development Director, talk about the company's 24 programs that represent a complete continuum of care for the prevention and treatment of alcohol and drug addiction. McAlister, who is in her 67th year of sobriety, discusses the 11th Annual Walk for Sobriety that is slated for September 30 at Liberty St...

Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, is joined by Neville Billimoria, SVP at Mission Fed Credit Union, to discuss Mission Fed's partnership with the Food Bank during San Diego Hunger Awareness Month. Castillo chats about food insecurity in our region and how businesses and individuals can work together to provide food assistance to those in need. A bout Spotlight an...

Paul Luangkhot, Employee Benefits Consultant for The Culture Insurance Group, chats about the company's mission to build a better culture for one's team, customers and community. 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 l...

Dr. Erhard Vogel, Founder of Natajara Ashram, discusses his organization's mission to promote the spiritual, physiological and psychological welfare of individuals. Vogel talks about his Expert in Life Program. 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...

Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, talks about San Diego's premiere choral ensemble; its use of social justice themes in its 15th Season of Concerts; and its commitment to education outreach. 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...

Vinod Lobo, Founder and CEO of Learning Upgrade, chats about his company's 25 years of providing unprecedented gains in reading through the use of songs, video and games on mobile devices such as cell phones. Learning Upgrade was the grand prize winner of the prestigious Barbara Bush Foundation Adult Literacy XPRIZE competition. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" i...

Dr. Ken Druck, President of Druck Enterprises, Inc., and a nationally recognized Executive Coach, talks about how to process the losses, changes and challenges that life presents. Druck discusses his latest book, How We Go On: Self Compassion, Courage and Gratitude on the Path Forward . A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in...

Dr. Nancy Rohland, Chair of LEAD San Diego's 2023 Visionary Awards, discusses the celebrated event that recognizes our region's community leaders. Rohland chats about LEAD's three primary programs: IMPACT San Diego, ADVANCE and INFLUENCE. Rohland is joined by Erin Tanner, a participant in this year's ADVANCE class, to talk about the benefits of LEAD. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlig...

Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EDforTech, is joined by EDforTech Project Manager Danielle Bush, and two teachers from Feaster Charter School -- Stephan Phan and Yareli Parga-- to talk about the STEAM Summer Camps and the Expanded Learning Grant for Academic Enrichment. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the countr...

Yanet Lopez, Community Engagement Manager for the Fleet Science Center, and Andrea Decker, Scientist Engagement Manager for the Center, discuss the Center's support of the San Diego STEM Ecosystem; its Community Mornings programs: and STEM networks throughout the county. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, con...

Joe Sigurdson, Chief Success Officer for the Boys to Men Mentoring Network, is joined by Atilla Tota, North County Program Manager, and Sammie Savage, a Boys to Men graduate, to talk about the 100 Wave Challenge fundraiser; its school program; and Savage's Boys to Men Mentoring experiences. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast...

Sebastian Martinez, Executive Director of Community Through Hope, discusses his goal for the organization to become the leading service provider to the unsheltered in the South Bay. Martinez talks about the unhoused crisis in the South County. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Sch...

Stephanie Coolidge, Executive Director the FACE Foundation, and Annamarie Maricle, the Foundation's Development Director, chat about the Foundation's Save-A-Life Program; the cost of veterinary care; and he results of the San Diego Animal Hero Awards. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by...

Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, discusses the recent completion of the Phase III new wall construction; the site enhancement project; and its growing presence in the community. O'Connell is joined by Becky Evleth, Special Events Manager, to talk about the Veteran Honor Ceremonies; its Evening Company Social Events; and Corporate Volunteer Clean Up...

Major General Alfred Flowers, Board Chair of Reach Resilience, discusses the mission of the organization; the national crisis of suicide among veterans; and the "Face the Fight" initiative to reduce veteran suicides by 50% by 2030. The Major General chats about ways the public can support this important mission. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest run...

Dave Robbins, Advisory Board Vice Chair for the Salvation Army's Adult Rehabilitation Center (ARC), is joined by colleagues Bridget Potterton, an ARC Advisory Council Member, and Norman Mackenzie, the organization's Community Engagement Coordinator, to talk about ARCs 120-bed facility for men and 10-bed facility for women. The three share their personal ARC experiences, as well as the programs and...

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of the San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, is joined by Travis Neil, Head Animal Keeper at the Sanctuary, to describe the animals who reside at the sanctuary; its community outreach; and foods produced at the farm. Accompanying Barrelet and Neil are "Beardy" a bearded dragon lizard and two baby Sulcata tortoises A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  ...

Cheryl Kilmer, Founder and CEO of TERI, Inc., and Dan DeSaegher, Chief Development Officer for the the nationally recognized organization, chat about TERI's 40-plus years of championing inclusivity for those with special needs; its Campus of Life; and its myriad programs and services. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in th...

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the over capacity of animals in its care, hitting an all time high of 2,584 animals on July 7. To combat this overwhelming situation, SDHS is offering a free "Clear the Shelters Day" on Saturday, August 26. Weitzman talks about its Summer to Save Lives program and heat safety for animals during the hot summer months....

Kristin Fogle. Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, discusses the organization's mission to promote literature; provide artistic development for writers at all levels; and facilitating artistic collaboration. Fogle talks about their 17th Anthology - "A Year in Ink" - now open for submissions. She chats about their upcoming poetry certificate; "drop in" writing programs; and "First Friday'...

Jonathan Mosier, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, talks about the Club's more than a century of giving back in the areas of vision and hearing impaired; affordable senior/disabled housing options; and youth-serving programs. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosb...

Allie Sarnataro, Executive Director of Ride Above Disability Therapeutic Riding Center (RAD), is joined by RAD volunteer and Board Secretary, Lisa Jacobsen, and student rider Michael Dendel, to shout out the priceless benefits of RAD for special needs individuals. Dendel chats about his favorite horses, while Sarnataro and Jacobs discuss the need for volunteers and fundraising. A bout Spotlight an...