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

Nationally Recognized Humane Society Tackles Unprecedented Dogs in its Care; Efforts to  Expand Veterinary Care Through Telehealth

Dr. Gary Weitzman, President and CEO of the San Diego Humane Society, talks about the record number of dogs in its care; the Society’s efforts in getting the Telehealth Assembly Bill 1399 passed into law; and its new Adoption Center.

Veteran Discusses Experiences as a Foster/Adoptive Parent

Jeff Carver, an attorney and military veteran, talks about becoming a foster and adoptive parent
later in life.

A & M Education Partnership Champions Alternative to Current Sex Education Practices

Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership, is joined by the Partnership’s Communications Director, Noah Dingley, to discuss the organization’s mission to provide reasoned, objective presentations to teenagers on sex education issues.

Automotive Museum’s Meteoric Growth Will Continue in 2024

Lenny Leszczynski, CEO of the San Diego Automotive Museum, chats about the museum’s tremendous growth since the 2020 pandemic. Leszczynski shouts out the museum’s 35th anniversary; its Career Technical Education Academy; and it’s new library renovations.

Premier Choral Ensemble Partners with Nonprofit to Promote Future Citizen Diplomats

Scott Phelps, Executive Director of the Abstinence & Marriage Education Partnership, is joined by the Partnership’s Communications Director, Noah Dingley, to discuss the organization’s mission to provide reasoned, objective presentations to teenagers on sex education issues.

Ales ‘N Rails Tops San Diego Model Railroad Museum’s Holiday Cheer

Patty McEvoy, Marketing and Community Engagement Coordinator for the San Diego Model Railroad Museum, talks about the museum’s “Ales ‘N Rails” beer tasting fundraiser, slated for Saturday, December 16 from 6:00-9:30 p.m. McEvoy discusses their 2024 campaign to redo the flooring of their event space and classroom, along with the museum’s outreach to schools.

Institute Challenges Teens to Create Innovative Solutions for Social Good 

Bianca Alvarado, Associate Director of EdTech and Innovation Impact for USD’s Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, highlights the goals of the annual Jacobs Teen Innovation Challenge.

Leadership is All About Compassion, Collaboration and Inclusivity

Krishna Kabra, immediate past CEO of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum and highly regarded brand marketing expert, chats about the origins of leadership and what it will take to raise future leaders to embrace compassion, collaboration and inclusivity.

Stroke Victim Leads Southern California Hospice Foundation

Michelle Wulfestieg, Executive Director of the Southern California Hospice Foundation, talks about her journey from two-time stroke victim to lead a hospice foundation. Wulfestieg describes her foundation’s purpose and mission.