Bruce Braciszewski, Ph.D. and Emeritus Director of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), chats about the current education fundraising needs to promote diversity and equity in STEM initiatives. Braciszewski talks about the establishment of the CFF Innovation Strategy Fund, along with the challenges students face today in our technology-centric world. To learn more about…

Betty Mohlenbrock, winner of the prestigious Peter Drucker Award for Nonprofit Innovation and Congressional Medal of Honor Society “Community Service Hero” Award, discusses her passion and legacy of shining a light on the power of reading aloud to children. Mohlenbrock talks about the founding of her newest venture: Reading Legacies.

Jose Cruz, President & CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, chats about the Council’s relentless focus on advocating the invaluable literacy services offered by the Council’s literacy affiliates. Cruz talks about the Council’s top initiatives and challenges.

Azaria Taber, Center Director for Gary and Mary West PACE, is joined by her colleague, Drey Aguilar, a West PACE Recreational Therapy Assistant, to talk about their company’s mission to ensure that low-income, vulnerable seniors receive healthcare in their homes. Taber and Aguilar discuss the West PACE’s “Community Holiday Drive” and tips for adult family…

Katie Caussin, an actor from the world-famous Second City comedy troupe, chats about the company’s high energy, fearlessly funny production of She the People, playing at San Diego’s venerable San Diego Repertory Theatre through December 5.

Karen Hooper, Executive Director of the Diabetes Research Connection, chats about her organization’s mission to raise research dollars for early-career scientists to develop and implement innovative studies that will lead to the eradication of Type 1 diabetes.