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

New York Times Best-Selling Author Recounts Memories as USS Midway Museum Marketing Executive

Scott McGaugh, recently retired Founding Marketing Director for the USS Midway Museum and a New York Times Best-Selling Author, chats about his experiences aboard the world’s #1 ship museum. McGaugh depicts the odyssey which led the iconic aircraft carrier to San Diego. McGaugh, who is working on his 11th...

Alzheimer’s Association Leadership and Caregivers “All In” to End Dementia

Katie Croskrey, Executive Director of the Alzheimer’s Association San Diego Chapter, discusses the Association’s mission to accelerate global research, drive risk reduction and early detection, and maximize quality care and support. Croskrey is joined by Susan Bos, Support Group Leader and Podcast Host, and Joice Curry, an Alzheimer’s caregiver...

Task Force Teams With Foundation to Close Digital Divide

Erin Hogeboom, Director of San Diego for Every Child, is joined by Randy Everett, a member of the Interim CEO Team for the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), to chat about their organizations’ combined effort to ensure digital equity for students across San Diego County. Hogeboom underscores the...

Commercial Real Estate Professional Lends Expertise to Nonprofits

Karen Trimble, President of CRE Execution Strategies, discusses how leveraging her real estate acumen has enabled her to be a longtime supporter of local nonprofit organizations. Trimble underscores the value her expertise and training programs bring to lenders, law firms and nonprofits. Trimble also discusses the mutually beneficial relationship...

Award-Winning Journalist and Author Recounts Storied Media Career in Memoir

Barry Jagoda, award-winning journalist and author of Journey’s with Jimmy Carter and Other Adventures in Media, recounts his experience covering iconic events such as the JFK assassination, the moon landing and Watergate. Jagoda chats about his work within the Carter administration, as well as the state of journalism and...

Kate Sessions Commitment Cultivates Healthy Communities One Tree at a Time

Anne Fege, Urban Forester and Co-Founder of Kate Sessions Commitment, discusses the movement’s focus on increasing San Diego’s tree canopy, engaging communities, and inspiring local climate action. Fege underscores the environmental and psychological benefits of a greater number of trees in the community. Fege also discusses the role youth...

Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Center “Paves Way” to Recovery for Men and Women Struggling with Addiction

Captain Paul Swain, Business Administrator for the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center, details the center’s successful methods for helping adults struggling with addiction to get back on their feet. Captain Swain talks about the challenges adults in recovery face and the skills they learn at the center. Captain Swain...

Health Coalition Speaks About Disproportionate Effect of COVID-19 on Latino Communities

Nancy Maldonado, CEO of the Chicano Federation, speaks on behalf of the newly formed San Diego Latino Health Coalition to underscore the disproportionate effects of COVID-19 on Latino communities. Maldonado presents figures depicting the overrepresentation of Latino workers in more susceptible industries. Maldonado emphasizes the Coalition’s strong message to...

Local Singer Songwriters Discuss Repercussions of a World Without Live Music

Jorge Israel Luna, Co-Founder, Drummer and Singer for the band ROCIO, is joined by Isabella Pihas, Singer-Songwriter and Psychology and Ethnomusicology student at Bard College, to talk about being a musician in the COVID-19 era. Luna explains the scientific reasons people are negatively affected by a world without live...