Natalie Sherod, the 2022 Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) Woman of the Year, talks about her role as a LLS Visionary. Sherod is joined by Kathlene Seymour, Executive Director of LLS’s Southern California/Hawaii Region, and Jennifer Kornreisch, Visionaries of the Year Campaign Development Director, to chat about LLS’s mission, its rank as the global leader in the fight against blood cancer and its outreach to LLS patients, survivors, caregivers, families and healthcare professionals.

Norm Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center, talks about the Center’s services and two of its upcoming events: the Wednesday, January 25 “Second Chances Celebration” from 10:00-11:30 at the Center’s Otay Mesa locale, and the Saturday, January 28 “Walkathon” beginning at 8:00 a.m. at Leidos in University City.

Danitza Villanueva, Chairman of the 114th Anniversary Charity Ball, and Dr. Lisa Conradi, Executive Director of Chadwick Center at Rady Children’s Hospital, discuss the February 4 event at the Hotel Del Coronado. Villanueva talks about the history of the Charity Ball and why she selected the Chadwick Center as this year’s beneficiary. Conradi chats about the essential services the Center provides to more than 2,000 children and families who have experienced trauma, including child abuse and neglect, and exposure to domestic violence.

Tammy Greenwood, the author of 14 novels, including her latest work, Such a Pretty Girl, is joined by her San Diego Writers, Ink. colleague, Amy Waller, author of How to Write a Novel in 20 Pies: Sweet & Savory Secrets of Surviving the Writing Life, to share their insights on the writing process.

Connor Boyd, Associate Artistic Director for the Trinity Theatre Company (TTC), is joined by Adriana Cuba Cuentas, Marketing Coordinator for the Company, to chat about TTC’s history, outreach to San Diego County schools, its Grown Up Stage performances and partnerships.

Captain Tim Barelli, USCG (Ret.), talks about his experiences as Commander of the Coast Guard Sector San Diego, leadership, fatherhood and future opportunities.

Blair Sadler, former CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital, longtime national health leader and Board Chair of the Access Youth Academy, talks about the Academy’s successful 16-year run. Sadler discusses his recent book (P)LUCK that he co-authored with his twin brother, Alfred. The 15 thought-provoking chapters of (P)LUCK are being developed as an audio curriculum by Cloudcast Media.

Molly Nocon, CEO of Noah Homes, chats about her organization’s mission to provide exceptional residential care and choices for adults with developmental disabilities. Nocon talks about their programs and recent Enchanted Village success. Nocon discusses the need to work with forward-thinking public servants in the adult developmentally challenged space.

Douglas Wahl, President of the Downtown San Diego Lions Club, and Jon Mosier, Lions Club First Vice President, discuss the Club’s annual scholarship fund that provides assistance to graduating high school students that plan on attending universities and community colleges. Wahl and Mosier talk about the Lions High School Baseball Tournament this Spring … the largest high school baseball tournament in the nation — along with Lions Camp Jack and other Club projects.