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Stephanie Ortega, Chief Operating Officer of Promises2Kids, is joined by Ayano Morrissette, a Foster Futures participant, and Gabrielle Wesley, a Guardian Scholar and founder of Gabby's Goodies, to discuss creating a brighter future for foster youth through trust, mentorship, housing stability, and education. They explore how the community can leverage philanthropy, corporate partnerships, and events like Foodies for Foster Kids, Distilled and Camp Connect to drive measurable community impact. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Brandon Harrison, Executive Director of San Diego Futures Foundation, discusses bridging the digital divide through low-cost computers, digital literacy and workforce development for underserved communities. Discover how strategic partnerships, Tech on the Go classes, and time, talent, and treasure investments drive impact and innovation for seniors, nonprofits, and small businesses. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Andrew Blum, Senior Program Director for the Burnham Center for Community Advancement, discusses the OneSD initiative to strengthen our community fabric through trust, safety and engagement. He shares how cross-sector collaboration, data, and aligned leadership can help San Diego tackle complex regional challenges and reduce division. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Joaquin Luken, Executive Director of the Smart Border Coalition, discusses improving cross border mobility, border efficiency and shared prosperity in the powerful Cali Baja region. You will hear how regional conveners and connectors are driving innovation in ports of entry, medical tourism, workforce development and cross border education that fuels economic growth. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of Turn Behavioral Health Services, and Alex Goodman, District Director for Assemblymember Tasha Boerner, discuss the power of volunteers ... the "boots on the ground." They chat about how executive leadership, strategic networking, and community-based mental health partnerships drive high-impact philanthropy and nonprofit innovation. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Tad Parzen, President & CEO of the Burnham Center for Community Advancement (BCCA), is joined by Brandon Harrison, Executive Director of San Diego Futures Foundation, and Adrienne Cisneros-Selekman, Community Relations Liaison for Supervisor Jim Desmond, discuss the importance of the NCPC 39th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration, BCCA's One SD and the power of volunteers as the "engine" and "heartbeat" of community impact. They explore regional leadership, cross-sector collaboration, and closing the digital divide for seniors and underserved residents to drive measurable results. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Jim Callaghan, President and CEO of Turn Behavioral Health Services, talks about how volunteers, interns, and community-based organizations power mental health innovation. He shouts out the Courage to Call program supporting veterans and active duty military, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health, and why strategic philanthropy matters to regional leaders. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Neville Billimoria, Board President for the North County Philanthropy Council (NCPC), Del Lewis, a NCPC Board member and serial entrepreneur, and Jim Davis, NCPC Executive Director, discuss the NCPC 39th Annual Volunteer Awards Celebration and the "unsung heroes" powering our region. They explore volunteerism as the greatest form of philanthropy, nonprofit leadership, impact investment, and how social impact organizations drive the economic engine executives rely on. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Nico Marcolongo, Advisory Committee Member for the G.I. Film Festival, and Jeanne Scott, producer of "The Craftsman," a G.I Film Festival entrant, discuss how films by, for, and about the military help bridge the gap between veterans and the broader community. They explore veteran leadership, community impact, and why supporting the May 6-8 G.I. Film Festival at the Museum of Photographic Arts in Balboa Park matters to civic and business leaders alike. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Janet Hamada Kelley, Executive Director of the Alzheimer's Association San Diego Imperial Chapter, and David Crean, the Alzheimer's Association's Brilliance Gala Chair, discuss brain health, caregiving leadership, and the "Music Meets Memory" innovation transforming dementia care. Discover how philanthropy, research investment, and corporate social impact can change the trajectory of Alzheimer's for local families and workplaces. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Lauren Lockhart, Executive Director of the La Jolla Historical Society, discusses the Society's innovative historic preservation, and how arts and culture drive community engagement. Lockhart chats about the Society's 27th Annual Secret Garden Tour fundraiser, the Space Maker exhibition and its "Growing Together Family Festival." Discover how interdisciplinary exhibitions, school partnerships, and family festivals create meaningful ROI for purpose-driven leaders. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Morgan Appel, Assistant Dean and Instructor for UC San Diego Teacher and Community Education, Steve Lockett, Deputy Director of Economic Development and Prosperity for the County of San Diego, and Eden Brukman, Chief Sustainability Officer for the County, talk about the green economy and regional collaboration. They explore how sustainability, workforce development, nonprofits, and the military can drive long-term economic prosperity and climate resilience for the community. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Teresa Stivers, CEO and Sales Manager of Walden Family Services, and Haley, former Walden Family Services foster youth, discuss breaking the foster care‑to‑homeless pipeline through housing, education and life‑skills programs. They dive into leadership, corporate social responsibility, and strategic philanthropy for executives who want to drive measurable community impact and support youth independence. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Wes Lundburg, President of San Diego Miramar College, and Rodrigo Gomez, an English faculty member and AI innovator, discuss faculty‑led, student‑centered AI initiatives, guided pathways and building an ethical talent pipeline for the modern workforce. Lundburg and Gomez are bullish on how community colleges meet students where they are in their education journey, while preparing them for an AI‑driven future. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Caroline Grondin, Founder and Executive Director of Grondin Community Bridge, discusses the mission of her organization to link San Diego communities to bring resources, human capital and support to underrepresented students. Grondin chats about her Circle of Impact program that funds pantries, garden and parent programs. Listen Where You Live! About 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 local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.    For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.    About Mission Fed Credit Union   A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/