Elizabeth Schott, CEO of Accessity, and Christiana Tasto, Executive Director of Nonprofit Solutions, discuss how their respective organizations expand the footprint of their customers through capital investment and professional development training.

Therese Davis, co-writer of the documentary Bass Clef Bliss –Terrence’s Path, is joined by the subject of the documentary, her son Terrence Partidge, to chat about how music has changed Terrence’s life. Therese and Terrence talk about inclusion, autism and building communities.

Emily Moberly, Founder & CEO of Traveling Stories, and Christelle Ballantyne, Volunteer & Outreach Coordinator, talk about using the science of reading research to help children become strong readers by the 4th grade. Moberly and Ballantyne discuss their Virtual Story Tent; pathways to College & Career internship for students aged 15 to 20; their partnership with the SD Loyal Soccer Club; and Walk for Literacy in the Fall.

Ted Leib, Artistic Director for the Oceanside Theater Company (OTC) and an actor in OTC’s production of Good People, is joined by Sandy Campbell, Director of Good People, and Susan Clausen, an actress in the play. Leib, Campbell and Clausen chat about the roles humor and choice play in Good People.

Dave Grundies, Transition Instructor Associate for Ruehlin Associates, chats about the organization’s more than 25 years of success in helping senior naval personnel make the transition from military service to civilian employment. Joining Grundies are Ruehlin Associates “graduates” Noel “Tink” Dahlke of BAE Systems and Pete “Meat” Collins of the COLSA Corporation.

Dr. Gary Weitzman, nationally recognized President & CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, discusses the shortage of veterinarians in California and two bills sponsored by the Humane Society to increase access to veterinary care. Weitzman talks about the Humane Society’s “Day of Giving” on Thursday, June 29.

Jane Schlosberg, Director of Development and Operations for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), and Tom Davis, a member of CFF’s Advisory Board, talk about the premiere education awards event in San Diego County: 20th Annual CFF “Innovation in Education” Awards, which will be held Thursday, May 18 from 4:00-7:00 p.m. at Qualcomm Inc. The annual event honors educators and students for their innovative achievements, supports award-winning STEM programs, provides STEM scholarships to underserved students, and supports college & career pathways. Davis will be recognized with the Todd W. Gutschow “Visionary & Outstanding Leadership” Award.

Sai Huda, Founder of CyberCatch, a globally recognized cyber security company, chats about CyberCatch’s work with vulnerable K-12 school districts.

Rye-Ji Kim, Manager of the Metro San Diego Service Center for Meals On Wheels San Diego County, is joined by her colleague, Tim Ray, Manager of the East County Service Center, to chat about May being “Older Americans Month,” and how the 60+-year nonprofit serves seniors throughout the county.

Kristi Hunter Clark, Principal of Chollas Mead Elementary School in the San Diego Unified School District, talks about the school being awarded a 2023-24 Community Schools Grant, and what it means to be a “community school.”