Community Spotlight Show

SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge Taps Into Student’s Interest in Cyber Security

Lillian Maestas, STEM Chair for the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), and Nelson Mozzini of the Haiku Cyber Range, chat about the importance of educating youth on cyber security issues through middle school and high school competitions such as the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge. Maestas and Mozzini are joined by Chris Simpson, Director of National…

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Home Start Keeps Watchful Eye on Potential for Increase in Child Abuse Due to Stay-at-Home Directive

Laura Tancredi-Baese, the CEO of Home Start, one of the region’s leading organizations combatting child abuse, talks about the potential for an increase in abuse due to the stay-at-home directive and other family stress points caused by COVID-19. Tancredi-Baese discusses the move of the annual Blue Ribbon Extravaganza to June 27, along with Home Start’s…

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Center’s 54-year History of Empowering Individuals with Developmental Disabilities

Debra Emerson, CEO of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, chats about the impact on the diverse programs and services of the Center that empowers individuals with developmental disabilities to realize their full potential. Emerson discusses the postponement of its long-running Morning Glory Brunch and talks about ways the public can support the Center during these turbulent…

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West Health Takes Lead in Enabling Seniors to Successfully Age with Innovative Telehealth Program

Dr. Zia Agha, Chief Medical Officer for nationally acclaimed West Health, is joined by his colleague, Dr. Ross Colt, Medical Director for Gary and Mary West PACE, to chat about how West Health and PACE are tackling the COVID-19 crisis and its innovative, game-changing telehealth program that will support seniors in response to the pandemic.

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City’s Longest Serving Financial Institution is Poster Child for Supporting Members and Employees During COVID-19

Todd Lane, President & CEO of California Coast Credit Union, talks about Cal Coast’s support of its most important assets … its employees and members. Lane discusses the credit union’s current operations and status, along with its financial strength, stability and security during these unsettling times.

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Local Author Taps on Her Dance Teaching Experience to Launch Series of Books

Chi Varnado, a retired dance teacher and creative writing workshop leader, discusses her third published book – The Dance Centre Presents Giselle – the first in a series of books celebrating the joy of dance.

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Friends of Balboa Park Enhances and Preserves “Jewel of San Diego”

John Bolthouse, Executive Director of the Friends of Balboa Park, talks about the organization’s collaboration with myriad partners to enhance and preserve San Diego’s “Jewel.” Bolthouse chats about the Balboa Park Carousel capital campaign and other “Friends” projects; membership benefits; and ways to support Balboa Park during these tumultuous times.

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Project Concern International Takes On Disparities in Perinatal Health

Lisa Bain, Healthy Start Director for Project Concern International (PCI), is joined by Nikki Helms, a licensed midwife, to discuss PCI’s Healthy Start Program and how Healthy Start is dealing with COVID-19; disparities in perinatal health. Bain and Helms chat about Black Maternal Health Week, slated for April 11-17.

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San Diego Italian Film Festival (SDIFF) Shouts Out Virtual Offerings

Diana Agostini, Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, discusses the role of the arts and artists during crises such as the current pandemic. Agostini chats about the Festival’s offerings of virtual programs such as it’s recently launched “Ristretto of the Week,” that highlights a short film each Wednesday. Beginning on Monday, March…

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Son of Boxing Legend Carries on Vision of Iconic Father to Lead ABC Youth Foundation

Billy Moore, President & CEO of the ABC Youth Foundation and son of San Diego icon and boxing legend Archie Moore, chats about his father’s vision for youth when he founded the organization more than 60 years ago. Moore is joined by Terence Shigg, Foundation COO, to chat about to the Foundation’s programs and activities…

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