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

The Operative Word is Hope for This North County Nonprofit

Jimmy Figueroa, Executive Director of Operation HOPE – North County, chats about the mission and services of the organization; the rise of homelessness in the region; and growing food insecurity.

Media Lawyer, Professor and Journalist Discusses Media Law and Freedom of the Press

Martin Kruming, a Journalism Professor at San Diego State, media lawyer and former newspaper editor, talks about news deserts, freedom of the press, and the recent earth-shaking $787.50 million Fox News settlement of a $1.6 billion defamation lawsuit brought by Dominion Voting Systems.

East County Animal Sanctuary and Farm Nurtures Connection Between Humans, Animals and Nature

Agnes Barrelet, Founder and Executive Director of San Diego Animal Sanctuary and Farm, is joined by Travis Neill, the Sanctuary’s Head Animal Keeper to discuss what it takes to operate the Farm; the diverse animals living at the Sanctuary; children’s camps; and their new organically grown garden.

“On the Street” Podcast To Launch in Little Italy

Sal Giametta, longtime local community leader, chats about the July launch of his “On the Street” podcast addressing urban life in Little Italy.

Organization Aims to take Bite out of U.S. Math Crisis Exasperated by Shortage of Math Teachers

Adrianne Porter, Senior VP of Sales for Bytelearn, and Todd Ullah, CEO of Impact Education Consultants, discuss the math crisis in our nation and California, and how Bytelearn addresses the crisis by providing one-on-one support to students.

Girl Scouts Talk About Earning Highest Achievement in Girl Scouting:  Gold Award

Leila Morrow and Sohini Mody, talk about their experiences in earning of the Girl Scouts highest achievement: the Gold Award. Morrow and Mody are joined by Robyn Murray, Public Relations and Communications Manager for Girls Scouts San Diego.

Foundation’s SHARE Initiative Provides $8.1 Million to Health Clinics; CEO Discusses New Approach to Community Grantmaking

Grant Oliphant, CEO & President of The Conrad Prebys Foundation, chats about the Foundation’s new approach to grantmaking and its SHARE initiative with 18 health clinics. Neville Billimoria, SVP of Marketing and Community Relations for Mission Fed Credit Union, joins the conversation.

Famed Science Center Celebrates Golden Anniversary Connecting Science to Everyday Lives

Yanet Lopez, Community Engagement Manager for the Fleet Science Center, chats about the Center’s 50-Year history of promoting science in our everyday lives. Lopez talks about the Center’s school programs; its collaboration with myriad organizations throughout the county; and its San Ysidro STEM Fair.

Community HousingWorks Provides and Builds Affordable Apartment Communities with Resident-Centered Services

Lakeysha Sowunmi, Director of Achieve for Community HousingWorks, is joined by her colleague, Arrod Mohammadian, Digital Fundraising Specialist, to discuss the organization’s mission; its Study Stars Afterschool Program; I-ready online academic software; and parent engagement.