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

SchoolCast: Creating Podcasters at All San Diego County High Schools

  Charles Parisi, CEO, and Founder of Cloudcast Media is joined by Shayn Mitchell, Founder, and CEO of Cypher studios, and Rob Atterbury, Director of Distinct and Regional Support for ConnectEd, to talk about SchoolCast, a Cloudcast Media initiative to set up a podcast studio at all San Diego...

Paving Pathways Outside the Classroom Walls from College to Careers

  Dr. Gary Hoachlander, President of ConnectED: The National Center for College and Career, is joined by colleague Rob Atterbury, Director of Distinct and Regional Support, to discuss how ConnectEd creates linked learning pathways to prepare students for success in college, career, and civic life. They chat about their...

Institute Promotes Student Innovation to Build a Better World

Lisa Dawley, Director of The Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education at the University of San Diego, is joined by her colleague, Monte Kalisch, Director of Technology, to chat about the institute’s programs that help students develop skills to become innovators. Dawley and Kalisch talk about their Pactful curriculum...

EDforTech: Inspiring STEM Thinkers Today to Create a Better Tomorrow

  Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EDforTech, is joined by colleague Tatiana Santos, Marketing and Instructional Design Specialist, to chat about their company’s STEM Courses; STEM Summer Camps; and Technical Support Services. They discuss how their courses and summer camps are built to target inequity and teach critical...

It’s a Bird. It’s a Plane. It’s a PromoDrone: Using Novel Technology to Change the Field of Communications

  Jamar Williams, Founder, and CEO of PromoDrone chats about the mission and evolution of his company. He talks about the power of the platform in creating jobs and attracting brands. Williams also discusses teaching students about the science behind drones. He is bullish on the future of drone...

Author, Lawyer, and Architect for Change Chats About Importance of Social Impact

  Linda Lattimore, Founder of Solutionaries Academy and author of Solutionaries: Your Are The Answer, talks about the significance of social impact and the formation of her academy. She explains how she assists students in utilizing their backstory and their passions to cultivate success in their careers and education.

Innovating Education Through a Social, Cultural, and Inquisitive Stance

  Dr. Tony Smith, Deputy Superintendent of Innovation for the San Diego County Office of Education, discusses the importance of approaching education through a lens of curiosity and listening to create the conditions that connect assets and opportunities for kids to remedy inequity. He also chats about the value...

Professional Basketball Star Discusses Life in the NBA; Founding of Conference Center

  Don Kojis, a former NBA player with the San Diego Rockets and Co-Founder of Whispering Winds Catholic Conference Center, talks about the inclusive Conference Center and camps that provide an enriching experience for kids and adults. He also shares entertaining stories from his NBA past.

Institute’s Flawless Record in Preparing Students for College

  Sara Boquin, CEO of the Barrio Logan College Institute, chats about the life-changing institute that provides underrepresented students the tools to prepare for college and careers. Boquiin discusses the Institute’s programs and curriculum, and the importance of not falling behind by 3rd grade. She talks about the institute’s...