Christina Piranio, the new CEO of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, shouts out the museum’s popular hands-on programs that focus on play, discovery and curiosity.  Piranio discusses the museum’s new exhibits; its successful mobile museum outreach and it’s September 7 “Ignite Their Spark” fundraising event.

Jason Spark, an Alzheimer’s Association Board Member, chats about the Association’s myriad resources that are available for primary caregivers and families dealing with those impacted with the devastating disease.  Spark, who is joined by Mission Fed Credit Union President & CEO Doug Wright, discusses how he lost his beloved grandmother to Alzheimer’s.  Wright talks about Mission Fed’s role in supporting the Association.

Stephanie Cook, Executive Director of the San Diego Women’s Foundation, and Julie McKay, Foundation Board President, talk about the Foundation’s collective philanthropy mission; its grant cycle process; and how critical issues of the region are chosen for funding.

Kelly Martinez, the San Diego County Sheriff, discusses the priorities of her office; the department’s vast scope of responsibilities; and its focus on community outreach, including the RESPECT Project, Reentry Services and youth classes at the crime lab.

Afira DeVries, President & CEO of the Monarch School Project, chats about Monarch’s programs and services with unhoused youth and their families and it’s Chrysalis Center for the Arts.

Carly Topazio, Artistic Director & CEO of The Rosin Box Project, discusses the Project’s upcoming show –DEBUTS– in August; its outreach to Title 1 schools and underserved communities; and its unique approach to ballet.

Dawn Hall Cunneen, President of the North County Bar Association, talks about the organization’s mission; its services to the public; its youth mock trials; and its focus on protecting the court’s budget in light of the Governor’s proposed budget cuts for the court system.

Andy Kleinke, San Diego Pride 5K Race Director, talks about the annual run/walk, that is slated for Saturday, July 20 in Hillcrest.  Kleinke is joined by Courtney Pendleton, PR and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, to chat about race details and the beneficiaries of the event: LGBT Center’s Youth Housing Project and San Diego Pride Community Grants.

Sandy Purdon, Founder & Executive Producer of the Port of San Diego’s Big Bay Boom July 4 Fireworks Show, discusses the West Coast’s best fireworks show; the economic impact of the show; and the show’s beneficiary: Armed Services YMCA San Diego.