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MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT VICTIM RECOUNTS HOW BLOOD FROM SAN DIEGO BLOOD BANK SAVED HER LIFE Elizabeth Earley chats about her experience in nearly losing all of her blood in a horrific motorcycle accident and how blood in the ambulance from the San Diego Blood Bank saved her life, leading Earley to be a Blood Bank donor for life. Earley is joined by Doug Morton, CEO of the San Diego Blood Bank, to talk about the importance of having a diverse and young pool of blood donors.
Aaron Locks, CEO and Founder of the National Academy of Athletics, chats about transforming kids lives through the power of sports. Locks talks about the Academy's partnership with schools, and city recreation and youth sports leagues to help kids fall in love with playing sports.
Mark Daggett, Founder and Executive Director of Rally4Reilly & Friends, discusses the organization's mission and services, and its need to secure community partners to support those living with spinal cord injuries.
Vivian Grifantini, Associate Director of Volunteer Programs for Meals on Wheels San Diego County, discusses the mission of Meals on Wheels; the organization's ongoing volunteer needs; the recent success of this year's Champions Week; and the upcoming "Rio Carnival: A Samba Soiree" Gala on April 20.
Jamie Flannery, Assistant Principal of Campus Life for The Academy of Our Lady of Peace, is joined by Nicole Rubio, a member of the OLP Senior Class of 2024, to talk about OLP's 10th Annual Women's Symposium and it's Be-YOU-ti-Ful Leadership Conference.
Neil O'Connell, Executive Director of the Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, chats about the organization's 70th Anniversary celebration plans; its 3rd Annual Women's History Tribute and Brunch slated for Thursday, March 21; and the annual Memorial Day Ceremony set for Monday, May 27
Brandon Joe, Co-Founder & CEO of Treasure Hacks, chats about his company's recent events, and how their success can be traced to the importance they put on building relationships. Joe talks about Treasure Hacks' recent events.
Chris Megison, President & CEO and Founder of Solutions for Change, discusses the organization's laser-beamed focus on solving the root causes of homelessness versus focusing on the symptoms of homelessness
Diana Agostini, Executive Director of the San Diego Italian Film Festival, talks about the Festival's monthly series; its 18th feStivale, slated for October; and its goal to take kids to the Giffoni Film Festival in Europe
Annie Avilez, a Social Innovation Specialist for the USD Jacobs Institute of Innovation in Education, and a law school candidate, chats about her single father's dedication to ensuring her academic and professional success. Eulogio Avilez discusses his pride in his daughter's academic journey.
Dr. Angela Bass, Assistant Superintendent of Learning and Leadership for the San Diego County Office of Education, talks about the importance of leadership training for school administrators and her passion for promoting equity in all aspects of educating students.
Dr. Kimberly White-Smith, Dean of the University of San Diego School of Leadership and Education Sciences (SOLES), talks about the myriad programs and services offered through SOLES's Institutes and Departments.
Eva Matthews, the new CEO of Mama's Kitchen, discusses her first month as the leader of one of San Diego's most revered nonprofits. Matthews chats about the mission of the organization; the number of medically tailored meals delivered monthly; and opportunities for engagement with Mama's Kitchen.
Jim Hurley, Treasurer of the Robert Frost Society, talks about the San Diego County Library's Sesquicentennial Celebration of Robert Frost's birth from March 20-24. Hurley chats about the renowned poets that will be participating in the celebration.
Jamie Moraga, Founder and CEO of Franklin Revere, talks about her success in founding, running and selling a small business in the predominately male military/defense industry, and how her experiences have led her to advise small companies on how to develop growth strategies. Moraga is joined by her son Jack, a 3rd-grader, who discusses his love of reading, learning and Legos.
Barbara Bry, a longtime San Diego business and community leader, and Co-Chair of this Year's Girl Scouts "Cool Women Celebration," is joined by Michelle Mullen, Chief Mission Delivery Officer for Girl Scouts San Diego, and rising star Syra Walia, an Emerging Leader Girl Scout. The trio chat about the upcoming "Cool Women Celebration," that will be held on Thursday, March 21 at Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines. Walia chats about her experiences that led her to become an Emerging Leader Girl Scout.
Kristian Perez-Franco, Exhibitions Senior Manager for Media Arts Center San Diego-- the producer of the annual Latino Film Festival -- talks about 31st Annual Festival that will be held from March 14-24. Perez-Franco is joined by Nicole Valencia, Director of , one of the Festival's featured films.
Kathy Sebuck, Founder & CEO of Marchitecture, chats about why personal alignment is important in business life; her Connected Balance platform; and using growth mindset tools to create growth opportunities.
Allie Sarnataro, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Riding Above Disability (RAD), and Claire McCreary, RAD's Volunteer Coordinator, discuss RAD's programs; its upcoming fundraising events on April 6 (Wine Pairing) and May 4 (Barn Dance); and its newly developed military program.
Shannon Ratliff, Board Vice President of SunCoast Market Co-Op, is joined by the Co-Op's Outreach Coordinator-- Yvette Beltran -- to talk about the Co-Op's mission; it's Imperial Beach location; and the impact it has on local communities.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO INFUSE COMPASSION IN THE TECH INDUSTRY? COMPASSIONATE CODING FOUNDER ANSWERS WITH A RESOUNDING "YES!" April Wensel, Founder of Compassionate Coding, discusses the "secret sauce" of her company's success in showing tech companies that compassion matters to the bottom line.
Karen Martin-Spellerberg Corporate Board President and San Diego Chair of The Princess Project, is joined by her colleague, Sharon Wilson, Princess Project Treasure, the talk about the mission of the organization.
RADM (Ret.) Terry Kraft, the President and CEO of the USS Midway Museum, discusses the April 25 groundbreaking for the building of Freedom Park at Navy Pier. Admiral Kraft chats about how its army of volunteers are the soul of the museum, along with the Museum's massive footprint in supporting the region's nonprofit organizations.
Vince Nowicki, Chief Lending Officer for Mission Fed Credit Union, talks about the challenges of affordability in today's real estate climate; how the credit union is offering webinars on its diverse home loan packages; and the future of San Diego real estate market.
Wendell Bass, a revered retired principal at Lincoln High School in San Diego, talks about equity, educational leadership and the importance of teaching and believing that all children are brilliant.
Michael McHale, CEO of St. Paul's Senior Services (SPSS), is joined by Amanda Gois, Chief Marketing Director for St. Paul's, to discuss SPSS's myriad services for those in need, as well as its focus on working with families to "plan for tomorrow today."
Al Love, Sr. Director of the San Diego County Office of Education's "College and Career Readiness" Department, and Co-Chair of the Classroom of the Future Foundation's (CFF) 7th Annual "College and Career Pathways" Summit, chats about the February 29 event that will be held at National University's Spectrum Center. Love chats about the Summit's sessions that will address topics such as "Artificial Intelligence in School Districts," "Cybersecurity Skills and Pathways," "K-8 CTE Solutions," and "Careers in 2040."
VERSATILE EDUCATION LEADER EXCELS BEHIND THE LENS Paulette Donnellon, a Board member of the San Diego County Office of Education, chats about her experiences as a board member; her work as a key account manager for LEGO Education; and her passion as a renowned nature and wildlife photographer. Donnellon's photography work has earned her the California Wildlife "photo of the year," as well as the grand prize in the National Park Foundation's competition, where her photo will be the image on the 2024 National Park "America the Beautiful" Pass.
Dr. Kat Donnelly, Co-Founder and CEO of Azentive, is joined by her colleague Sun Mutialu, Co-Founder and CSO, CTO of Azentive to champion more productive and healthier ways to grow food.
Dr. Milton Brown of the DBT Therapy Center of San Diego talks about the mission of the Center; how therapy for complex and challenging emotional disorders can work without meds; and how to find a qualified therapist for borderline personality disorder.
