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.

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.

Sitara Sethi, CEO of the Foundation for Developmental Disabilities, is joined by the Foundation’s Development Manager, Jill Weber, to shout out the Foundation’s mission; its impact on small foundations and nonprofits in the IDD space; it’s investment in affordable housings for the IDD population; and its upcoming “Day at the Races” fundraiser, slated for August 29 at the Del Mar Thoroughbred Club.

Chris Ing, Facilitator of MiraCosta College’s Industry Outreach and Workforce Development, chats about his organization’s programs; its internship partnership with the San Diego Workforce Partnership; and its unprecedented job placement rates.

Mia Roseberry, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Wounded Warrior Homes, talks about the organization’s mission; its programs and services; and its upcoming golf tournament.

John Corcoran, Founder of the John Corcoran Foundation, and a literacy pioneer for five decades, is joined by the Foundation’s Executive Director, Colleen Mertes, to chat about the The Truth About Reading Film, the Million Viewer Campaign; and John’s literacy legacy.

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, is joined by his colleague, Dr. Alexis Wohl, Wildlife Rehabilitation Veterinarian for the Society’s Project Wildlife Program.  Weitzman and Wohl chat about Project Wildlife; baby wildlife season; returning a mountain lion with a repaired fractured jaw to the wild; and the 14th Annual Wildlife Bay Shower.

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the growing State of Emergency in overcrowded conditions in our animal shelters. Weitzman discusses the Society’s Remodeled Adoptions Center, and the June 27 “Day of Giving.”  Weitzman is joined by Heather Schneider, Wildlife Outreach Specialist for Project Wildlife.

Jennifer Bright, Chief Philanthropy Director and COO for the Nature Collective, discusses the Collective’s mission; its education programs; its Habitat Restoration Efforts; and how one can engage with the organization.

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.