Dr. Angela Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership for the San Diego County Office of Education, talks about the importance of leadership training for school administrators and her passion for promoting equity in all aspects of educating students.

Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES),
talks about the myriad programs and services offered through SOLES’s Institutes and Departments.

Eva Matthews, the new CEO of Mama’s Kitchen, discusses her first month as the leader of one of San Diego’s most revered nonprofits. Matthews chats about the mission of the organization; the number of medically tailored meals delivered monthly; and opportunities for engagement with Mama’s Kitchen.

Jim Hurley, Treasurer of the Robert Frost Society, talks about the San Diego County Library’s Sesquicentennial Celebration of Robert Frost’s birth from March 20-24. Hurley chats about the renowned poets that will be participating in the celebration.

Jamie Moraga, Founder and CEO of Franklin Revere, talks about her success in founding, running and selling a small business in the predominately male military/defense industry, and how her experiences have led her to advise small companies on how to develop growth strategies. Moraga is joined by her son Jack, a 3rd-grader, who discusses his love of reading, learning and Legos.

Barbara Bry, a longtime San Diego business and community leader, and Co-Chair of this Year’s Girl Scouts “Cool Women Celebration,” is joined by Michelle Mullen, Chief Mission Delivery Officer for Girl Scouts San Diego, and rising star Syra Walia, an Emerging Leader Girl Scout. The trio chat about the upcoming “Cool Women Celebration,” that will be held on Thursday, March 21 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Walia chats about her experiences that led her to become an Emerging Leader Girl Scout.

Kristian Perez-Franco, Exhibitions Senior Manager for Media Arts Center San Diego– the producer of the annual Latino Film Festival — talks about 31st Annual Festival that will be held from March 14-24. Perez-Franco is joined by Nicole Valencia, Director of Farewell, one of the Festival’s featured films.

Kathy Sebuck, Founder & CEO of Marchitecture, chats about why personal alignment is important in business life; her Connected Balance platform; and using growth mindset tools to create growth opportunities.

Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Riding Above Disability (RAD), and Claire McCreary, RAD’s Volunteer Coordinator, discuss RAD’s programs; its upcoming fundraising events on April 6 (Wine Pairing) and May 4 (Barn Dance); and its newly developed military program.

Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of SunCoast Market Co-Op, is joined by the Co-Op’s Outreach Coordinator– Yvette Beltran — to talk about the Co-Op’s mission; it’s Imperial Beach location; and the impact it has on local communities.