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

Center Celebrates 30 Years of Recruiting, Educating and Mentoring Real Estate Students

Stath Karras, Executive Director of USD’s Burnham-Moores Center for Real Estate, discusses the mission of the Center; the importance of the Center’s strong interaction with real estate industry leaders; and its 20-year objective.

Leadership Network Provides Programs to Sustain and Grow Capabilities of Nonprofit Professionals

Janine Mason, Founder and Executive Director of the Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego, talks about the Network’s diverse leadership programs; including the Clare Rose Sabbatical program.

Community Center’s 90+ Years of Changemaking Impact in Linda Vista and the San Diego Region

Kim Heinle, Executive Director of the Bayside Community Center, and Adam Osorio, the Center’s Associate Director of Communications, chat about the Center’s ability to adapt to the ever-changing needs in the Linda Vista community; its Linda Vista Community Garden, Bayside Co-op Garden, and Linda Vista Farmer’s Market; and its myriad community outreach efforts.

MCRD Commanding General Touts Marines 250-Year Legacy

Brigadier General James A. Ryans, the Commanding General  of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego (MCRD) and Western Recruiting Region, discusses MCRD’s historic legacy; the Marines approach to recruiting and training; and how Marines engage with the local community and foster relationships beyond the Depot.

Foundation’s Empowerment Grants Boost Region’s Senior Centers

Junee Esguerra, Chief Program Officer for the San Diego Senior Community Foundation (SDSCF), chats about how the Foundation’s Senior Center Empowerment Grants are transforming the region’s senior centers into vital community hubs. Esguerra is joined by Ashley Simpkins, Executive Director of Del Mar Community Connections (DMCC), whose organization has been successful in utilization the Foundation’s grant program.  Esguerra and Simpkins discuss the unique challenges of seniors and how SDSCF’s Master Plan for Senior Centers aims to address these challenges.

CaliBaja Region Expert Bullish on Future of Vibrant Region

Mario Lopez, CEO and Founder of The Border Group, talks about the origins, evolution and the future of the CaliBaja region.

Autism “Dadvocate” Spearheads Autism Society San Diego

Shahriar Afshar, Executive Director of the Autism Society San Diego, chats about his role as a “Dadvocate” for families with autistic children.  Afshar discusses the Society’s new strategic plan that will have a dramatic impact on the lives of autism families.

National University Cyber Expert Leads Real-World Cyber Competition Challenges for Middle School, High School and Community College Students

Dr. Nancy Jones of National University, talks about her role as the Coordinator of the SoCal Cyber Cup Challenge.  Jones is joined by Rachel Lee, a Georgia Tech student majoring in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cybersecurity.  Lee chats about her experiences in cyber competitions.

Mission Fed Credit Union Announces New “Community Is Everything Fund” To Amplify Financial Support and Impact

Listen to Charles Parisi and Brandon Joe (guest hosting for Drew Schlosberg) sit down in studio with Courtney Pendleton, the Public Relations and Community Manager for Mission Fed Credit Union, as she announces a new $500,000 “Community Is Everything Fund” to further its financial support for current and new collaborative social impact partners.