Wendell Bass, a revered retired principal at Lincoln High School in San Diego, talks about equity, educational leadership and the importance of teaching and believing that all children are brilliant.

Michael McHale, CEO of St. Paul’s Senior Services (SPSS), is joined by Amanda Gois, Chief Marketing Director for St. Paul’s, to discuss SPSS’s myriad services for those in need, as well as its focus on working with families to “plan for tomorrow today.”

Al Love, Sr. Director of the San Diego County Office of Education’s “College and Career Readiness” Department, and Co-Chair of the Classroom of the Future Foundation’s (CFF) 7th Annual “College and Career Pathways” Summit, chats about the February 29 event that will be held at National University’s Spectrum Center. Love chats about the Summit’s sessions that will address topics such as “Artificial Intelligence in School Districts,” “Cybersecurity Skills and Pathways,” “K-8 CTE Solutions,” and “Careers in 2040.”

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Paulette Donnellon, a Board member of the San Diego County Office of Education, chats about her experiences as a board member; her work as a key account manager for LEGO Education; and her passion as a renowned nature and wildlife photographer. Donnellon’s photography work has earned her the California Wildlife “photo of the year,” as well as the grand prize in the National Park Foundation’s competition, where her photo will be the image on the 2024 National Park “America the Beautiful” Pass.

Dr. Kat Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Azentive, is joined by her colleague Sun Mutialu, Co-Founder and CSO, CTO of Azentive to champion more productive and healthier ways to grow food.

Dr. Milton Brown of the DBT Therapy Center of San Diego talks about the mission of the Center; how therapy for complex and challenging emotional disorders can work without meds; and how to find a qualified therapist for borderline personality disorder.

Todd Tibbits, the President & CEO of the YMCA of San Diego County — the nation’s largest YMCA Association — discusses the Y’s Strategic Plan; its re-branding campaign; and positive youth development.

Renato Paiva, Executive Director of Access Youth Academy, discusses the Academy’s prowess on the squash court — the Access Girls team finished second at a recent National tournament — and in the classroom, as Access students have achieved a 100% high school graduation rate, as well as a 100% college acceptance rate since it’s founding 17 years ago.

Dennis DuBard, President of Sports San Diego, talks about the organization’s success in boosting the local economy by producing events such as the iconic Holiday Bowl and inaugural Rady’s Children’s Invitational to our region.