Motorcycle Accident Victim Recounts How Blood from San Diego Blood Bank Saved Her Life   Elizabeth Earley chats about her experience in nearly losing all of her blood in a horrific motorcycle accident and how blood in the ambulance from the San Diego Blood Bank saved her life, leading Earley to be a Blood Bank donor for life.  Earley is joined by Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, to talk about the importance of having a diverse and young pool of blood donors.

Aaron Locks, CEO and Founder of the National Academy of Athletics, chats about transforming kids lives through the power of sports. Locks talks about the Academy’s partnership with schools, and city recreation and youth sports leagues to help kids fall in love with playing sports.  

Mark Daggett, Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, discusses the organization’s mission and services, and its need to secure community partners to support those living with spinal cord injuries.

Vivian Grifantini, Associate Director of Volunteer Programs for Meals on Wheels San Diego County, discusses the mission of Meals on Wheels; the organization’s ongoing volunteer needs; the recent success of this year’s Champions Week; and the upcoming “Rio Carnival: A Samba Soiree” Gala on April 20.

Jamie Flannery, Assistant Principal of Campus Life for The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, is joined by Nicole Rubio, a member of the OLP Senior Class of 2024, to talk about OLP’s 10th Annual Women’s Symposium and it’s Be-YOU-ti-Ful Leadership Conference.

Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, chats about the organization’s 70th Anniversary celebration plans; its 3rd Annual Women’s History Tribute and Brunch slated for Thursday, March 21; and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday, May 27

Brandon Joe, Co-Founder & CEO of Treasure Hacks, chats about his company’s recent events, and how their success can be traced to the importance they put on building relationships. Joe talks about Treasure Hacks’ recent events.

Chris Megison, President & CEO and Founder of Solutions for Change, discusses the organization’s laser-beamed focus on solving the root causes of homelessness versus focusing on the symptoms of homelessness

Diana Agostini, Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, talks about the Festival’s monthly series; its 18th feStivale, slated for October; and its goal to take kids to the Giffoni Film Festival in Europe

Annie Avilez, a Social Innovation Specialist for the USD Jacobs Institute of Innovation in Education, and a law school candidate, chats about her single father’s dedication to ensuring her academic and professional success. Eulogio Avilez 
discusses his pride in his daughter’s academic journey.