Community Spotlight Show

Hosted ByDrew Schlosberg

The Community Spotlight Show Is Hosted By Drew Schlosberg, Community And Public Relations Manager For The San Diego Union-Tribune, Profiles Non-Profits, Community Organizations And Heros That Are Making A Difference.

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Mold, Metals, & Marijuana: The Emerging Health Crisis

Denise Mahaffey and Jessica Chandler, co-founders of Trinity Global Enterprises, joined by Dino Changanaqui and Dr. Judy Mikovits, discuss the emerging health care crisis with marijuana growing practices due to Substrate Transmitted Diseases and the need for mandatory Certificates of Analysis from growers and the supply chain.

San Diego Oasis: A Prescription to Prevent Isolation Among Older Adults

Simona Valanciute, President & CEO of San Diego Oasis, and Judy Lewis, an Oasis Board Member, talk about the more than 3,000 workshops the organization hosts for more than 5,000 active participants to advance lifelong learning and active lifestyles among older adults.

St. Paul’s Free Education Workshops Address Myriad Topics for San Diego Seniors

Liam Dunfey, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving for St. Paul’s Senior Services, is joined by Kelly Lapadula, Community Outreach Specialist, to chat about the organization’s free education workshops series.

San Diego Foundation Grants Nearly $460,000 for Enhance Access to Underserved, Park-Poor Communities

Connie Matsui, Vice President of Community Impact at The San Diego Foundation, discusses the nearly $460,000 in grants to improve and increase the number of natural amenities in underserved communities in the county. Matsui is joined by Roxanne Avant, Executive Director at Urban Surf 4 Kids, and Sara Hutmacher,...

Annual Coastal Cleanup Day Nets 74 Tons of Trash

Len Hering, Executive Director of I Love A Clean San Diego, talks about the 74 tons of trash that was picked up throughout the county on the annual Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21. Hering discusses the organization’s 65th Anniversary benefit event that will be held Thursday, November 7...

San Diego Society Promotes Well Being of Turtles and Tortoises

Allison Moorhead, Vice President of the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society Board of Directors, is joined by Board Secretary, Debbie Sherrell, to discuss the Society’s mission to foster and adopt out relinquished turtles and tortoises.

Foundation Enhances Lives of Those with Ovarian Cancer

Hillary Theakston, Executive Director of The Clearity Foundation, and Chris Grint, Committee Chair of the Foundation’s recent “Teal Woman Celebration” fundraiser, talk about the Foundation’s focus on improving the survival and quality of life of women with ovarian cancer.

National Medicare Awareness Week Shines Light on Medicare

Mike McCarthy, Senior Vice President for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in California, chats about National Medicare Awareness Week and its mission to educate the populace about Medicare.

San Diego Zoo Global Press Aims to Lead Fight Against Extinction

Georgeanne Irvine, Author and Director of Corporate Publishing at San Diego Zoo Global Press, discusses Global Press’s goal to help fight extinction. Irvine talks about the books she has authored, including her latest book: Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Monkey Raised By His Grandma.