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

Former Superintendent Creates “Shark Tank” Experience for Local Superintendents; Champions Sustainable Schools

Tim Baird, former Superintendent of the Encinitas Union Elementary School District and Board Member of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), talks about the recent CFF-produced “Supe Tank” presentations of nine local superintendents at Qualcomm Industries. Each “Supe Tank” presentation featured a pitch from the presenting superintendent to support a key initiative in his or her district. Baird, the Director of Educational Partnerships of the Green Schools National Network, discusses sustainable schools.

Cal State San Marcos Receives Nation’s #1 Ranking in Social Mobility

Jessica Berger, Vice President of University Advancement for California State University San Marcos, announces the university’s #1 ranking among 1,400 colleges in Social Mobility. The prestigious recognition will be a catalyst in the university’s creation of the West Coast’s first Social Mobility Center. Berger chats about the university’s largest and most ambitious fundraising campaign, along with its integrated science and engineering program, and its huge support of veterans attending the North County university.

Foundation Programs Elevate Arts Education Throughout San Diego

Michael Camacho, Executive Director of the VAPA Foundation, chats about the Foundation’s VAPA Enhancement Program; its Makers Art Program with six elementary schools; and its work to provide grants to teachers to pursue innovative art projects.

County’s Top Educators Honored at 32nd Annual Cox Presents: Salute to Teachers

Jennifer Rodriguez of the San Diego County Office of Education is joined by three of the San Diego County Teachers of the Year to discuss their amazing feats in the classroom.

Veterans Memorial Gearing Up for Veterans Day

Neil O’Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, is joined by Becky Evleth, Special Events Coordinator, to talk about the Memorial’s Veterans Day celebration on Saturday, November 5; Phase III of new wall construction; veteran honor and military ceremonies; and the docent program

Executive Director Has the Write Stuff When It Comes to Championing Writers of All Genres

Kristen Fogle, Executive Director of San Diego Writers, Ink, chats about the Fall For Writing Conference on Nov. 11-14; the December 10 writing retreat at Mission San Luis Rey in Oceanside; and two recent books she authored earlier this year: Mom’s Life Story Journal and Dad’s Life Story Journal.

Creating Profitable Businesses to Benefit the Rincon Band of Luiseno Indians is Job #1 for Rincon Economic Development Corporation (REDCO)

Rik Mazzetti, Board Chairman for the Rincon Economic Development Corporation (REDCO), talks about the businesses that REDCO has created to preserve the culture, ancestral history, and tribal identify of the Rincon Band. Mazzetti discusses the Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery).

Giving All Students a Voice in the Classroom Through Interactive Technology Leads to Remarkable Results

Bradley Heilman, Co-Founder and CEO of Exploros, and Greg Currie, CEO of Founder of Technology in Education (TIE), chat about how their technologies has engaged students by enabling them to be active participants in the classroom. Heilman and Currie are joined by TIE Executive Vice President Mosses Godoy, to discuss significant testing gains by students due to engagement, caring teachers and interactive technology.

Award-Winning Insurance Agency Helps Seniors Navigate Though Medicare’s Annual Election Period

Matt Schulte, Principal of the Schulte Insurance Agency, chats about the agency’s 47-year history of helping seniors navigate through the complex Medicare Annual Election period. Schulte addresses Medicare Supplement and Prescription Drug Plans