IQ PODCASTS

Chula Vista City Manager Maria Kachadoorian . Role of the City Manager . CFO of the year 2018 - By San Diego Business Journal . What’s happening in CV . Measure P after 7 years . Homelessness – Bridge Shelter . City Employees/Great Place to work

Serge Dedina, Ph.D.., former Mayor of Imperial Beach and the Executive Director of WILDCOAST, a local non-profit (Del Mar) that works to conserve coastal and marine ecosystems and addresses climate change through natural solutions. WILDCOAST produced 2 shorts in partnership with SeaTrees (another local non-profit based in Encinitas) that will be shown on Friday at La Paloma Theatre in Encinitas. Leah Hays is the Project Manager at SeaTrees. Leah will also be on the IMPACT PANEL - Friday, June 9th, 4:00pm (Guggenheim Theater) ABOUT THE PANEL: On March 5, 2023, the United Nations reached a historic agreement to protect marine biodiversity on the high seas, which encompass nearly half of the Earth’s surface area.

Billy Pratt is the Producer, Director & Past President of Outrigger Duke Kahanamoku Foundation and Chairman & Co-Founder of Hawaii Waterman Hall of Fame. Co-Producer of WATERMAN, a movie about Five-time Olympic medalist and Native Hawaiian Duke Paoa Kahanamoku and how he shattered records and brought surfing to the world while overcoming a lifetime of personal challenges. It explores his journey and legacy as a legendary swimmer, trailblazer, and the undisputed father of modern-day surfing, following the sport’s first-time inclusion in the 2020 (2021) Tokyo Games – a fitting tribute to his work promoting the sport around the globe.

Brett speaks candidly with Iconic Canadian Fitness Competitor Sharon

Conversation between Harbor Police Chief Magda Fernandez and Jeff Wohler, President of the Harbor Police Foundation

Ryan Landry is a former Army veteran that deployed overseas multiple times as an artillery non-commissioned officer. Upon leaving service, he became a patrol officer in Norwich.

He founded the Everlasting Veteran Podcast, which focuses on highlighting the tough topics that aren't always fun to discuss, like veteran homelessness, suicide, and the inability of the armed services to properly train veterans on how to assimilate into civilian life.

Paula is currently a commissioner on the Housing and Homeless Advisory Commission for the City of Chula Vista. She became involved with the Republican cause when she joined the Chula Vista Bonita RepublicanWomen Federated in 2009. After being on the Legislative committee for a couple of years, she became President of the club for 3 years until 2015.

She held officer positions on the San Diego County Federation of Republican Women as well as the Republican Women of San Diego County.

Paula became an alternate and then a full member of the Central Committee in 2011. She took on the role of Communications Chair for the party in 2015 and wrote the monthly newsletter for 3 ½ years.

She later was asked to be Secretary for the Party. She then became 2nd Vice Chair in 2016. She is currently Chair of the Republican Party of San Diego County.

Guest is Dr. Eduardo Reyes Ed. D, Superintendent Chula Vista Elementary School District.

Armando is the Director of Security and Transportation for Valley View Casino Hotel. He leads a department of investigators and security officers who help cultivate the growth and the culture of exceptional guest service and safety. He has helped set these standards for the last 22 years. Armando’s experience is in the security and the risk management fields, where he is responsible for the safety and security of three million guests each year, including nearly one thousand team members.

Eric Ranks is a self-starter, serial entrepreneur, and motivational speaker with a rich background in sales training, leadership, and digital marketing. With over 26 years of experience in sales and leadership and over a decade in digital marketing, he has lent his expertise to some of the most prominent digital marketing companies.

As a military dependent and published author, Eric's passion for helping others is evident in the non-profit he established in 2012 - The Veterans Connection (TVC). Serving as the President and Executive Director, he has shaped TVC into an organization committed to Veteran and First Responder mental health and suicide prevention.

In December 2021, Eric expanded his impact by co-founding 22 Salute™ Spirits & Coffee 'With a Purpose'™. This venture serves as a self-funding mechanism for TVC while supporting veterans through various initiatives such as supporting Veteran-owned businesses, raising awareness, charitable giving, a lifesaving message, and fostering connections.