Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

Hosted ByDrew Schlosberg

Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation's longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.

Mission Fed Credit Union proudly sponsors “Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight on the Community”, the Nation’s longest-running community podcast, now in its 19th year. We aim to amplify the voices of social impact organizations, social entrepreneurs, local non-profits, and other community champions who help shape the culture, creativity, and connectivity that drive the San Diego community to ever higher levels.


All Episodes

Immunotherapy Foundation and UCSD Partner to Fight Cancer

Christina Jordan, Executive Director of the Immunotherapy Foundation, is joined by Dr. Ezra Cohen M.D., Medical Oncologist and Associate Director of Translational Science at Moores Cancer Center, to detail promising cancer treatment methods. Jordan talks about the foundation’s $6 million fundraising campaign and its Help Our Cancer Heroes campaign,...

Humans Aren’t The Only Ones Impacted by Behavioral Challenges Brought On by the Pandemic

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, is joined by Amanda Kowalski, the Humane Society’s Director of Behavior Programs, to talk about the pandemic’s impact on animals and their owners. Dr. Weitzman discusses the unprecedented low number of animals in shelters, as well as...

Plastic Surgeon and Author Advocates for Animals Right By Way of Captivating Novel

Dr. Munish Batra, CEO of Coastal Plastic Surgeons and author of Animal, discusses his background as a surgeon and the events which led to his advocacy for animal rights. Dr. Batra chats about the influence his son has had on shaping his world view regarding animal rights, as well...

Father Joe’s Villages Successfully Turns Lives Around, One Step at a Time

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe’s Villages, talks about his organization’s campaign to prevent and end homelessness, one life at a time. Vargas discusses the new process of distributing three meals a day to those in need, as well as the Turn the Key Initiative, which...

San Diego Women’s Foundation Tackles San Diego’s Most Pressing Issues

Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women’s Foundation (SDWF), chats about her foundation’s goal of connecting, inspiring, and educating local women through collective philanthropy. Cook highlights the SDWF’s desire to tackle the most pressing issues in the community by allowing the organizations which they sponsor to use...

Mission Federal Credit and Salvation Army: A Dynamic Duo Offering Help, Hope, and Healing During This Holiday Season

Neville Billimoria, SVP Membership/Marketing & Chief Advocacy Officer for Mission Federal Credit Union, is joined by Lieutenant Colonel Lee Lescano, the San Diego County Coordinator for the Salvation Army, to discuss how their respective organizations are combating the tremendous increase in food insecurity and hardships this holiday season. Billimoria...

USO San Diego Works Tirelessly to Connect Military Members With Their Community

Ashley Camac, Executive Director of USO San Diego, is joined by Brianna Ahern, a Board Member of the Same Organization, to discuss the nearly 80-year-old organization’s annual outreach to 500,000 military men and women and their families. Camac underscores USO’s efforts to connect military personnel with their families during...

Major Gift to Transform Tri-City Medical Center’s Emergency Department

Jennifer Paroly, President of the Tri-City Hospital Foundation, is joined by Aaron Byzak, Chief External Affairs Officer, to shout out the “game-changing” David C. Copley Foundation gift, which will allow the hospital to upgrade and renovate its Emergency Department. Byzak discusses the hospital’s 60th Anniversary Plans next year; while...

Innovative Start-Up’s Copper Phone Cases Help Mitigate Pathogen Exposure

Nick O’Brien, CFO and one of three founders of Aeris, Inc., is joined by Co-Founder Andrew Medland, COO, discuss the science behind copper as a germ-killing product to reduce the spread of pathogens. O’Brien and Medland talk about their company’s commitment to helping protect frontline healthcare workers.