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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Newly Named President of Global Leader in Vehicle and Transportation Systems Opens Office in Carlsbad

Marques McCammon, a highly acclaimed mechanical engineer, was recently named President of Ricardo, Inc., a global leader in providing vehicle and intelligent transportation systems, along with hybrid and electric systems for transportation, defense and clean energy. McCammon talks about the opening of a Ricardo, Inc. office in Carlsbad and...

Reluctant Reader Turned Advocate Praises Work of Traveling Stories

Mohammad Al Mahdawi, a self-admitted reluctant reader, talks about how the mission and efforts of Traveling Stories turned him into a voracious reader. Al Mahdawi is joined by Emily Moberly, CEO and Founder to the organization, whose focus is to empower children to overcome obstacles by helping them fall...

Venerable Leader of San Diego County Prep Sports to Retire; Reflects on Career

Jerry Schniepp, the highly regarded Commissioner of the CIF-San Diego Section, discusses his nine-year run as the head of prep sports in San Diego County, which will end in June due to his recently announced retirement. Schniepp discusses career highlights.

Author of Dare to Write Shares Writing Tips

Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink and author of Dare to Write: Writing Prompts For Young People and Word Rebels Everywhere, talks about her recently released book.

SD Women’s Foundation Grants $243K for Human Trafficking Prevention, Intervention and Recovery Programs

Katie Sawyer, Executive Director of the San Diego Women’s Foundation, discusses the Foundation’s granting of $243,000 to human trafficking prevention, intervention and recovery programs. Sawyer is joined by Katy Randall, Regional Director of San Diego PROTECT, a program of the San Diego Trafficking Prevention Collective, a $50,000 recipient of...

San Diego History Center Looks to Build on 2019 Successes

Bill Lawrence, President & CEO of the San Diego History Center, chats about the Center’s noteworthy accomplishments in 2019, including the implementation of three major initiatives.

Sunroad Marina Boat Show Returns to Harbor Island

Jim Behun, San Diego Sunroad Boat Show Manager, talks about the annual event now in its 11th year. This year’s boat show will be held from January 23-26 at the Sunroad Resort Marina on Harbor Island.

Torrey Project Tapping Into the Power of Business as a Force for Good

Katy Sperry, Director of Marketing and Operations for the Torrey Project, chats about her organization’s goal to work with businesses to change the way business is conducted in our country that benefits the business, as well as the environment and society as a whole.

Conservancy Preserves Natural and Cultural Resources in San Dieguito River Valley

Trish Boaz, Executive Director of the San Dieguito River Valley Conservancy, is joined by Ana Lutz, the Conservancy’s Education Manager, and Jeff Nordland, a Herpetologist for the Southwestern Field Herping Association, to discuss the mission and projects of the Conservancy and its work with organizations such as the Herping...