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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The Life and Times of a Newspaper Readers Representative

Adrian Vore, a Section Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, discusses his role as the newspaper’s Readers Representative.

Preparing Students for the Real World

Sidd Vivek, President & CEO of Junior Achievement San Diego, chats about the organization’s focus on preparing students for the real world through its myriad programs. Vivek discusses the two of the companies upcoming signature events: BizTown and Finance Park.

Theatre Companies Team Up to Co-Produce Foxfire

Jill Drexler, Artistic Director for the Scripps Ranch Theatre, is joined by Ted Leib, Artistic Director for the Oceanside Theatre Company, to talk about their organizations’ co-production of Foxfire.

ABC Youth Foundation: Still Thriving After 62 Year Launch

Billy Moore, President of the ABC Youth Foundation, is joined by Terence Shigg, the Foundation’s COO, to discuss the Foundation’s focus on working with underrepresented youth in Southeast San Diego. Moore, the son of San Diego icon Archie Moore, a World Light Heavyweight Champion Boxer, talks about the Foundation’s...

Rock n’ Roll Camp Empowers Girls Through Music

Melissa Grove, Founder and President of Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls San Diego, discusses her weeklong summer empowerment camp that culminates the campers performance at the House of Blues.

Escondido Union School District Shines in Technology and Innovation Space

Dr. Luis Ibarra, Superintendent of the Escondido Union School District, talks about the district’s reputation as a state and national technology and innovation leader.

Foundation Report Sheds Light on Critical Need to Invest in Understaffed and Underfunded Senior Centers

Bob Kelly, President & CEO of San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, and Joe Gavin, Chief Programs and Community Engagement Officer for the Foundation, talk about state of senior centers in our region and the Foundation’s mission to build stronger community support for the county’s older adults.

Author Mina Samuels’ “e-ticket ride” from Lawyer to Author and Athlete

Author Mina Samuels describes her evolution from a Human Rights attorney to prolific writer to serious runner. Samuels discusses her latest book, Run Like A Girl 365 Days a Year: A Practical, Personal, Inspirational Guide for Women Athletes.

Celebrating Recovery with the McAlister Institute

Jeanne McAlister, President, CEO and Founder of the McAlister Institute, talks about her organizations 42 years of leadership in the area of addiction recovery. McAlister, who is celebrating her 62nd year of sobriety, is joined by Michelle DeForrest, the Institute’s Kiva Learning Center for Women & Children Counselor. McAlister...