Drew Schlosberg’s Spotlight On The Community

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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

San Diego Rotary Club 33 Stronger Than Ever in More Than 120 Years of Providing Impactful Programs and Services

Mark Burgess, a San Diego Rotary Club 33 Board Member and Chair of Club’s Camp Enterprise 2025, is joined by Rotary Club President, Mia Harenski, to shout out the Club’s history, impact and vision; its premier program–Camp Enterprise 2025; and its new Rotary 4 Way Test Essay Contest.

Classroom of the Future Foundation Thrives By Inspiring and Supporting Education Innovation in San Diego County School Districts

“Spotlight on the Community” Host Drew Schlosberg is joined by Cloudcast Media Founder & CEO, Charles Parisi, to talk about the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s (CFF) work with all 43 San Diego County School Districts and key business and community leaders to support College and Career Pathways initiatives.  Schlosberg, a longtime CFF Advisory Board Member, discusses some of CFF’s signature events, including “Supe Tank 4.0” that will feature nine of the county’s superintendents in a Shark-Tank type of event.  “Supe Tank 4.0” will be held October 24 at the University of San Diego.

Nationally Recognized Business Organization’s Secret Sauce for Success:  Inclusive, Innovative, Collaborative  

Mark Cafferty, President & CEO of the nationally recognized San Diego Regional Economic Development Corporation (EDC), chats about the EDC’s mission, its inclusive growth goals and its trade mission in September and October.

Sheriff’s Captain Shouts Out Department’s Junior Women’s Academy; Plethora of Career Opportunities

Claudia Delgado, a Captain at the Poway Sheriff’s Station, talks about the successful Junior Women’s Academy; her law enforcement journey; and the diverse career opportunities in the Sheriff’s Department.

Fine Art Festival Comes to Carlsbad and Little Italy

Curt Brooker, Director of ArtWalk San Diego, discusses ArtWalk Carlsbad (September 21-22) and Bella Vita Fest (October 19-20) in Little Italy.  The fine art festival in Carlsbad featured the work of more than 150 artists, while Bella Vita Fest showcases live chalk art, wine, food and music.

Humane Society CEO Offers Tips on How to Reduce Record Overcapacity at Animal Shelters

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the continual overflowing of animals in their shelters, while offering a variety of tips to help reduce the overcrowding.  Weitzman chats about the September’s “National Disaster Preparedness Month,” along with the society’s iconic Fur Ball, slated for October 5.

Mission Fed and San Diego Food Bank Team Up During San Diego Hunger Awareness Month

Casey Castillo, CEO of the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, and Doug Wright, President & CEO of Mission Fed Credit Union, join forces to raise funds for the Foods 4 Kids Backpack program that will be highlighted at every Mission Fed branch in San Diego County.  Castillo and Wright chat about the longtime partnership of their organizations.

26th Annual Cause Conference to Shine Light on Maximizing Shared Value Through Cause Partnerships

Staci Reidinger, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Cause San Diego and Director of the 26th Annual Cause Conference, discusses the social impact-themed event slated for Wednesday, October 23.  Reidinger is joined by Jason Kruger, President & Founder of Signature Analytics, and Sandy Basaka, a 2023 Social Impact Collegiate Scholarship winner.  Kruger talks about his company’s sponsorship of the conference, while Basaka, a Senior at San Diego State University, chats about her experiences working in the social impact arena.

Palomar Family Counseling Service a Bedrock of Mental Health Services in North County for Nearly 70 Years

Steve Lim, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for Palomar Family Counseling Service, chats about his work with North County middle school students; emerging adulthood challenges; the substance abuse crisis; and the importance of feeling connected.