Laurie Purcell, Vice President of Residential Services for Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), and Jill Thomas, Development Project Assistant for HGH, chat about the organization’s programs and events that enable those with intellectual and developmental challenges to live independent and full lives.

Chris Vance, a Criminalist with the San Diego Sheriff’s Department, talks about the work of a Forensic Scientist and the types of jobs the Forensic Chemistry Unit handles; the collaboration with the Medical Examiner’s Office; the discoveries of the Marijuana Enforcement Team; and the challenges of the ever-changing seized drug landscape in our region.

Ian Crawford, a Tactical Flight Officer for the Sheriff Department’s aviation unit, ASTREA, chats about the different types of missions of the unit; the importance of knowing your GPS coordinates when you doing outdoor activities such as hiking in our numerous mountain trails; and the Auto Helo Phone Number (858-866-4356).

Agustin Pena, a Deputy District Attorney and the President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA), shouts out the Association’s mission to advocate for Latino representation in law.  Pena discusses his journey to the law profession; SDLRLA’s Project L.E.A.D. and Trial Advocacy programs; and the 2024 SDLRLA Holiday Gala in December.

Lindsay Smith, Executive Director of Girls on the Run San Diego, talks about the impact of running to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident.  Nelson discusses the 1,200 girls that are annually served by Girls on the Run.

Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean of UCSD’s Department of Education and Community Outreach, is joined by his longtime colleague, Morgan Appel, a UCSD Assistant Dean, to chat about their innovative, transformational work in the post secondary space.  Abeyta discusses his newly released book, Reinventing Lifelong Learning: The Coming Renaissance of Continuing Education and Community Outreach.

Mark Amado, Site Director for the Tomlinson Touching Lives Foundation, discusses the mission of the Foundation, founded by Hall of Fame running back, LaDanian Tomlinson.  Amado is joined by Todd Ullah, Chief Strategy Officer for EdforTech, and Danielle Bush, EdforTech’s Project Manager, to talk about STEAM Camps with Edison STEAM Elementary and Normal Heights Elementary schools.

Jenn Nelson, CEO of the San Diego Volunteer Lawyer Program (SDVLP), is joined by SDVLP Director of Development Philip Stutzman, to chat about the organization’s mission; its work with survivors of domestic violence; its Nonprofit Support Program; and its recent acquisition of  “Free to Thrive.”

California State Assemblymember Brian Maienschein chats about his passion for supporting the San Diego Humane Society.  Assemblymember Mainschein has authored more animal protection bills than any other California Legislator.