Sunny Rey Azzarito and Anthony Azzarito, Co-Owners of Poets Underground, talk about their programs that utilize poetry for mental health healing and for making connections that reduce feelings of isolation, while promoting well-being.  Sunny Rey and Anthony chat about their work with the schools that includes their Poetry Heals program at High Tech High.

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.

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.