Denise Mahaffey and Jessica Chandler, co-founders of Trinity Global Enterprises, joined by Dino Changanaqui and Dr. Judy Mikovits, discuss the emerging health care crisis with marijuana growing practices due to Substrate Transmitted Diseases and the need for mandatory Certificates of Analysis from growers and the supply chain.

Simona Valanciute, President & CEO of San Diego Oasis, and Judy Lewis, an Oasis Board Member, talk about the more than 3,000 workshops the organization hosts for more than 5,000 active participants to advance lifelong learning and active lifestyles among older adults.

Liam Dunfey, Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving for St. Paul’s Senior Services, is joined by Kelly Lapadula, Community Outreach Specialist, to chat about the organization’s free education workshops series.

Connie Matsui, Vice President of Community Impact at The San Diego Foundation, discusses the nearly $460,000 in grants to improve and increase the number of natural amenities in underserved communities in the county. Matsui is joined by Roxanne Avant, Executive Director at Urban Surf 4 Kids, and Sara Hutmacher, Senior Associate Director at the San Diego River Park Foundation.

Len Hering, Executive Director of I Love A Clean San Diego, talks about the 74 tons of trash that was picked up throughout the county on the annual Coastal Cleanup Day on September 21. Hering discusses the organization’s 65th Anniversary benefit event that will be held Thursday, November 7 onboard the William D. Evans Sternwheeler.

Allison Moorhead, Vice President of the San Diego Turtle and Tortoise Society Board of Directors, is joined by Board Secretary, Debbie Sherrell, to discuss the Society’s mission to foster and adopt out relinquished turtles and tortoises.

Hillary Theakston, Executive Director of The Clearity Foundation, and Chris Grint, Committee Chair of the Foundation’s recent “Teal Woman Celebration” fundraiser, talk about the Foundation’s focus on improving the survival and quality of life of women with ovarian cancer.

Mike McCarthy, Senior Vice President for UnitedHealthcare Medicare & Retirement in California, chats about National Medicare Awareness Week and its mission to educate the populace about Medicare.

Georgeanne Irvine, Author and Director of Corporate Publishing at San Diego Zoo Global Press, discusses Global Press’s goal to help fight extinction. Irvine talks about the books she has authored, including her latest book: Mosi Musa: A True Tale About a Monkey Raised By His Grandma.

Maurice Wilson, President-Executive Director of Reboot Workshop, and Eve Nasby of the San Diego Veteran’s Coalition, discuss the daylong Saturday, September 14, 2019 Military, Veterans, and Spouse Workforce Readiness Summit and Resource Fair at Liberty Station.