Spotlight on the Community

Richard Tassiello, CEO of the Retirement Strategies Group, talks about his company's focus on corporate retirement plans and the impact of the CalSavers law on California businesses. 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...

Desha Crownover, Artistic Director for the San Diego Junior Theatre, and Blake McCarty, Director of the Theatre's Head Over Heels production, talk about the Theatre's upcoming 75th Anniversary year, along with this summer's productions and camps schedule. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted...

Doug Friedman, Director of Communications for the Alzheimer's Association San Diego/Imperial, is joined by his colleague, Senior Manager Myrna Davalos, and Courtney Pendleton, Public Relations & Community Manager for Mission Federal Credit Union, to talk about the key initiatives and programs of the Association. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest run...

Robert May, Founder of Out On A Limb, New Plays From America's Finest City, and playwright Christian St. Croix, chat about the annual performances that will be held at Scripps Ranch Theatre from June 24-26 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...

Bianca Alvarado, Education and Program Specialist for the USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, is joined by Kearny High Students -- Leonardo, Aiden and Jeanelle to discuss the global solution-driven prototypes. Leonardo, Aiden and Jeanelle talk about the design thinking process to create a solution to their global issue. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Commu...

Bianca Alvarado, Education and Program Specialist for the USD's Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, is joined by Wootark Kim, a teacher at e3Civic High, and three of his students -- Shania, Phaedra and Mary -- to talk about their prototype trash can that can self-identify and sort difference types of trash. Shania, Phaedra and Mary talk about the design thinking process to create a solut...

Charles Parisi, Founder and CEO of Cloudcast Media, talks about the recent opening of Cloudcast Atlanta and his work with the venerable H.J. Russell and Company. 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 powerfu...

Dr. Ellen Neufeldt, President of Cal State University San Marcos, is joined by her colleague, Jessica Berger, Vice President of University Advancement, chat about the university's focus on student social mobility; its future Integrated Science and Engineering Building; the new Innovation Hub; and its 1,700 military connected students. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Commun...

Captain Dave Grundies, USN (Ret.), discusses his role as a Transition Instructor with Ruehlin Associates, helping Senior Naval personnel navigate the pathways from the military to civilian careers. 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...

Joice Curry, Founder and President/CEO of c3 Communications, and Sean Curry, the firm's COO, talk about their company's core value of transparency with their myriad clients. The Curry's discuss what differentiates their firm from others. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosber...

Billie Moore, President and CEO of the ABC Youth Foundation and son of the great light heavyweight champion Archie Moore, discusses the "Archie Moore ABC Amateur Boxing Event," that will be held at Ramona High School on Saturday, June 11. Moore is joined by Max Gardner, VP of IT at the Foundation and an amateur boxing coach. Moore and Gardner chat about the mission of the Foundation. A bout Spotli...

Scott Spector, VP of Community Partnerships for Coherent Educational Solutions (CES), is joined by his CES colleague, Dionne Clabaugh, VP of Learning and Teaching Engagement, and Rayan Nathan, VP of Global Partnerships for Makers Empire, a CES partner. Spector, Clabaugh and Nathan talk about their focus on the student learner, along with the soon-to-be-launched Ukrainian student project. A bout Sp...

Debbie Barnum and Rachael Gonzalez, Co-Founders of EC2, discuss the organization's mission, its 25 community partnerships, the monthly Cheers and Construction Careers event, and ConstructForce, an online searchable resource database in the AEC world. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by D...

Dr. Inez Gonzalez Perezchica, Executive Director of MANA de San Diego, chats about the organization's longitme success in empowering Latinas through education, leadership development, community service and advocacy. 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.  "Spot...

Richard D. Marks, Owner and Founder of RDM Management Group, talks about his newly released book, Expect Great Things to Happen: Five Core Principles of Highly Effective Business Professionals. Marks discusses his mediation and coaching services, as well as his "on-demand" courses. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the c...

Eileen Heveron, Executive Director of Pawsitive Teams, is joined by her colleague, Jean Gertmenian, Board Chair for the organization, to talk about their programs to train Service Dogs, Facility Dogs and Therapy Dogs for use by those with special needs. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted b...

Doreen Gehry Nelson, a 50-year educator, chats about her work in the field of design-based learning and her book, Cultivating Curiosity: Teaching and Learning Reimagined. 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 o...

Emilia Vaughn, a songwriter and artist, will donate 50% of streaming royalties from her song Sunflower to Ukrainian causes. Emilia is joined by her Mom -- Licia -- to talk about her artwork and her passion to shine a light on mental health awareness. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by D...

Tanya Ross and Jolie Tunnell, organizers of the Once Upon a Book Fair, discuss the Saturday, June 4 event at Grape Day Park in Escondido that will feature 26 of San Diego's finest writers. 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...

Joe Gavin, Chief Programs and Community Engagement Officer of the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, talks about the Foundation's mission; challenges of isolation facing a growing number of our region's seniors; and it's soon-to-be-launched report to community -- "A Vision For Healthy Aging: Modernizing San Diego Senior Centers." A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Commun...

Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial Association, is joined by Amy Forsythe, a member of the Association's Board of Trustees, to chat about the Association's mission and the upcoming Memorial Day ceremony, slated for Monday, May 30 from 11:00 a.m. too 12 noon. The ceremony will honor Major Megan McClung, USMC, the first female graduate of the US Naval Ac...

Jaclyn Sarnese, Founder of elevatEd Classrooms, and Amaya Ford, Chef and Owner of Mya's Catering Company, share their over-top experiences as participants in the CONNECT ALL @Jacob's Center's business accelerator program and their winning pitches in the 5th Union Bank Start-Up Pitch Competition. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community po...

Jeanne McAlister, the CEO and Founder of the "life-changing" McAlister Institute, discusses her organization's laser-beamed focus on breaking the stigma of addiction; combating the rise in Fentanyl overdoses; and advocating for a significant increase in detox and residential treatment beds. A bout Spotlight and Cloudcast Media   "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast...

Jeeyoon Kim, a renowned concert pianist, talks about her recent concert and album project, along with her experience at the Conrad Prebys Performing Arts Center. 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 powerfu...

Lori Cargile, Program Supervisor for Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, and Sharon Gaitan, Community Education Coordinator, discuss the myriad offerings of their program, including the English Language Institute, Driver Education, College for Kids, new Summer and Fall 2022 classes and the First Annual AugustFest event, slated for August 27. A bout Spotlight and Cl...