Aubrey Hutchinson and Reese O'Driscoll, two Guardian Scholars of Promises2Kids, discuss their experiences at one of the top foster care organizations in the region. Hutchinson and O'Driscoll are joined by Faye Luepton, Director of PR and Marketing for Promises2Kids, to chat about the organization's Foodies 4 Foster Kids program; its June 13 "Distilled" event; and its popular Camp Connect program.
Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Riding About Disability (RAD), is joined by Jake Anaya, a student rider and worker, and Rosalie Myers, a Student and Volunteer Mentor. Anaya and Myers chat about how RAD has had a significantly positive impact in their lives.
Michael Brunker, President of San Diego Rotary Club 33, is joined by President-Elect Mia Harenski to shout out the Club's 100-plus years of impactful service and programs in San Diego. Brunker and Harenski highlight the Rotary Club's outreach in four areas of service: youth, vocational, community and international.
Jacquelyn Ritz, Director of Vanity Fair , and Alyssa Anne Austin, an Actress in the Kate Hamill play, discuss the play's run at the Scripps Ranch Theatre. Ritz and Austin talk about the intricacies of Vanity Fair . Ritz chats about the Theatre's "Summer Improv Camp."
Magda O'Neill, Executive Director of the Golden State Ballet, is joined by the Ballet's Artistic Director Raul Salamanca to talk about the Ballet's iconic Nutcracker production, and it's upcoming Trifecta program of masterworks from the most recognizable names in contemporary ballet, slated for June 2 and 4.
Elizabeth Strout, Clinic Director for Ellie Mental Health San Diego, discusses her organization's focus on accessible, affordable and in-person quality mental health care; the Ellie Health franchise model; and its core values.
Elsa Morales-Roth, Executive Director of the Emilio Nares Foundation, chats about the Foundation's mission; it's services and Family Resource Center; Ride with Emilio; Snack Bags; and End of Life Child and Family Care.
Brigitte Blazys, Executive Director and CEO of Wahupa Educational Services, chats about Wahupa's long history of supporting students in their quest to obtain college degrees and pursue rewarding careers. Blazys talks about Wahupa's success in equipping students with the skills to facilitate active engagement with their college classmates, as well as foster meaningful connections with one another.
Juan Carlos Acosta, Artistic Director for SACRA/PROFANA, a premier choral ensemble, is joined by Dr. Cory Hibbs, a renowned local composer, lyricist and artist, to talk about the June 1 World Premiere of All We Need: Meditations on Queer Being . Acosta and Hibbs discuss their quarter century of working together, as well as SACRA/PROFANA'S well-known community outreach.
Jonathan Burgos, Founder and Executive Director for First Gen Scholars, chats about his organization's mission; the services they provide; and their track record in helping students graduate without debt.
Dr. Jacopo Annese, the CEO and Founder of The Brain Observatory, sits down with Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, to discuss the incredible human brain and the program he has built for students in San Diego to provide fun, engaging, and informative immersive experiences to learn about their brains.
Charles Parisi, Brandon Joe, and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, are joined in studio by the legendary Billy Moore, the President & CEO of ABC Youth Foundation, and his colleague, LeMar Slater. Listeners are treated to the amazing words of Billy as he describes the vision of his Dad, the iconic heavyweight boxing champion, Archie Moore, when he started the program. We also hear the raw emotion of Billiy as he describes the presence of his Dad each time he walks in the gym. ...
Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Katia Pessoa, the CEO and Founder of Pilates Room Studios, and Susan Farese, the CEO of SJF Communications, to discuss the history of pilates in San Diego, entrepreneurship and the challenges of starting a business, as well as some specials for listeners to help celebrate Katia's 20th Anniversary! We also receive an update on the many happenings and new initiatives from Susan Farese, always a community champion!...
Charles Parisi and Kyra Schwartz, guest hosts for Drew Schlosberg, sit down with Marianella Camarillo, the Executive Director of Miracle Babies, and Vanessa Osegueda, a Mom who gave birth to premature triplets. Vanessa Osegueda, shares her story of the love, support, and kindness she received from Miracle Babies while her babies remained in the NICU for 52 days. Also discussed was the new focus on maternal mental health, something listeners will feel deeply as they listen to Vanessa.
Jeremy Pearl, the new CEO of the Jewish Community Foundation comes into the MIssion Fed Studio to have a discussion with Charles Parisi, guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg, abojut the wide ranging services of the organization while also providing reflections on his new role as CEO.
Aaron Bullard, Director of Community Partnerships for Villa Musica, is joined by Nicole Olsson, Community Program and Camp Coordinator, to talk about the organization's year-round and summer programs, as well as its Link Up program.
Chantel Paul, Galleries and Exhibitions Coordinator for the SDSU School of Art and Design Gallery Program, talks about the program's exhibitions; its collaboration with the World Design Capital San Diego/Tijuana 2024; and the upcoming 50th Anniversary of the University Art Gallery.
Peter Sibley, CEO of Journeys Map, is joined by Erin Tanner, Client Services Consultant, to chat about narrowing the gap between cybersecurity industry needs and available qualified candidates. Sibley talks about the challenge employers face in filling high-paying, emerging technology jobs.
Bobbi DePorter, Co-Founder and Board President of Community Alliance for Youth Success (CAYS), discusses the mission of the organization, its Discover Your Purpose Curriculum; and its May 31 Youth Success Conference.
Ryan Cottingham, a member of the San Diego "Walk to End Alzheimer's" Executive Team, shares his personal experience with the devastating disease. Cottingham chats about the Alzheimer's Association San Diego and Imperial Chapter's programs and community outreach.
Jacob Rocha, Director of Business Operations for ArtWalk San Diego, is joined by Courtney Pendleton, Public and Community Relations Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to shout out this year's Mission Fed ArtWalk in Little Italy.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Nathaniel Donnelly, Membership Program Manager, to discuss the Memorial's 70th Anniversary events, along with its annual Memorial Day Celebration honoring the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines who fought in the Battle of Sangin in the Fall and Winter of 2010 and 2011.
Angela Brannon-Baptiste, Co-Founder and President of the Board for It's All About the Kids Foundation, chats about Foundation's mission and her 20-year journey in bridging the weekend food insecurity gap in impoverished communities.
Veronica Murphy, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Write Out Loud, and Cindy Saylor, an Herbalist and Community Educator, talk about this year's NEA "Big Read" book selections of Circe and Mythology , and the community programming around the books. Saylor describes the Tea Tasting with The Sorceress event that she lead at the end of April.
Sean Boyd, Co-Founder, CEO and Artistic Director of the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), chats about TTC's programs and its outreach to anyone interested in the world of theater, and its work with the San Diego County schools. Boyd discusses the TTC play, I Love You Because .
Jennifer Pillsbury, CEO/Executive Director of Pro Kids, First Tee San Diego, is joined by Roberto Rodriguez, a Pro Kids, First Tee board member, to chat about the mission of the organization; it's locations in City Heights and Oceanside; and its need for support of its program and events. Rodriguez talks about his personal journey as a Pro Kids participant when he was in middle school to his role as a Board member, and everything in-between.
Yolanda Franklin, Artistic Director of Common Ground Theatre and the Director of the play STEW , and Jamaelya Hines, an actress in STEW , discuss the play, and the mission of the 40-year-old theater.
Manny Keriakos, Owner of the Cheers Deli and Golden Cheers Catering, talks about experiences from his 35 years of being a successful entrepreneur.
Dr. Mark Milliron, President & CEO of National University, discusses the university's prominence in serving tens of thousands of diverse students on an annual basis. Milliron is joined by renowned mental health practitioner and educator, Dr. Alvin McLean, the Dean of National University's John F. Kennedy School of Psychology and Social Sciences. McLean talks about the more than 320,000 hours of clinical outreach in psychology and mental health his school provides each year in 43 states acros...
Liz Ramirez, the CEO of the Chicano Federation, chats about the programs and services of the Federation that reaches more than 50,000 individuals and families each year. Ramirez shouts out the organization's 55th Unity Luncheon, set for Friday, May 3, at the Hilton Bayfront.
