Jessica Toth, Executive Director of the Solana Center for Environmental Innovation, discusses the 35-plus years the Center has been laser-beamed on resource conservation, waste reduction and innovative environmental research and development. Toth chats about the “game-changing” Senate Bill 1383 that requires organic waste diversion.

Toni Giffin, President and CEO of Goodwill San Diego, talks about her organization’s mission to provide employment and training opportunities to those with disabilities and other barriers to employment. Giffin is joined by Tom Selbe, a Goodwill San Diego program participant, and his Mom (Beth) to chat about Tom’s successful transition from program participant to gainfully employed salesperson. Giffin and the Selbe’s chat about Tom’s Goodwill San Diego experiences.

Kathryn Warren, Program Manager of the San Diego office of Syracuse University’s Institute for Veterans and Military Families (IVMF), is joined by colleague, Joanna Sansoterra, an IVMF program coordinator, to chat about the Institute’s successful “Onward to Opportunity” program. Warren and Sansoterra discuss the importance and relevance of earning a certification.

Kathryn Kanjo, the David C. Copley Director and CEO of the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, talks about the internationally recognized museum’s grand reopening on April 9. Kanjo chats about Niki de Saint Phalle and her role in the San Diego Art World; the museum’s outreach to schools; Prebys “Play Day” on
April 10; and importance of having a contemporary museum in a border region.

Randy Frisch, Interim President of National University, talks about his storied professional journey from newspaper reporter to newspaper executive and publisher to college administrator. Frisch is joined by Shelly Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, and a National University colleague.

ley Zimmerman, former Police Chief for the City of San Diego, chats about her journey from Ohio to San Diego that was initiated a football game of her beloved college: The Ohio State University. Zimmerman talks about her experiences as Police Chief and her new gig as a National University lecturer focusing on leadership. Zimmerman discussed her passion for military veterans and the Honor Flight Program.

Randy Everett, a member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s (CFF) Leadership Team, talks about the Foundation’s mission to unite business, community, and educational leaders in creating innovative learning environments in San Diego County schools that prepare our students students to thrive in a competitive, global society. Everett is joined by longtime community leader and former City of San Diego Police Chief Shelley Zimmerman, to discuss upcoming CFF signature events on April 26 (5th Annual “College and Career Pathways Summit” and May 26 (19th Annual CFF Innovation in Education Awards).

Steve Becvar, Executive Director of the ALS Association Greater San Diego Chapter, chats about the national ALS Association’s decision to transition from a federated model to a single corporation format to better assist underserved communities throughout the country. Becvar discusses major goals of the Association and its upcoming fundraising event.

Vivi Lin, the first Asian American Woman to lead and own a pro football team, discusses her leadership “secret sauce” for the San Diego Strike Force, a member of the Indoor Football League.

Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, talks about the myriad services, courses and programs available to students and community members.

Linda Kurokawa, Executive Director of Community Education and Workforce Development for MiraCosta College, talks about the myriad services, courses and programs available to students and community members.