Perla Myers, Executive Director of the Jacobs Institute for Innovation in Education, talks about the Institute's mission to advance inclusivity and leadership in education; its new National Science Foundation-funded project: eSPAC3; and its Pactful and Global Innovation Jacobs Teen Challenge.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

RADM (Ret.) Mark Balmert, CEO of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), chats about the recent release of SDMAC's annual Military Economic Impact Report which highlighted the $36 billion in direct and indirect defense spending that resulted in 356,000 jobs and had a $56.2 billion impact on the region's economy. Balmert talks about the NAVAR redevelopment and upcoming SDMAC Breakfast meetings.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

David Haigh, Executive General Manager of the San Diego Legion -- San Diego's Major League (MLR) Rugby team -- is joined by Legion head coach, Danny Lee, to discuss the 2023 MLR season; its home field at Snapdragon Stadium; growing awareness of rugby in the region; and the unique values and culture of rugby.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Deacon Jim Vargas, President and CEO of Father Joe's Villages (FJV), is joined by FJV's Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Jeffrey Norris, to talk about the organization's critical Street Health program.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Richard Lederer, prolific author, language aficionado, humorist and community do-gooder, chats about his lifelong joy of language and his purpose-driven life.



About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Satyan Devadoss, the Fletcher Jones Professor of Applied Mathematics at the University of San Diego,talks about making mathematics more attractive and accessible for learners of all backgrounds, and empowering those in the humanities and the arts to have an equal seat in our science-obsesses culture.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Keyon Perkins, a Southwestern College Student-Athlete, discusses the support he has received from the Southwestern College Foundation to help him successfully navigate the challenges of being a college student and athlete. Perkins is joined by Sofia Salgado Robitaille, Executive Director of the Foundation, and Trina Eros, Basic Needs Coordinator for Southwestern College.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Joe Gavin, Chief Programs and Community Engagement Officer for the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation, talks about the Foundation's vision of a world where older adults enjoy a healthy, dynamic way of life, where they are socially connected, physically active and meaningful engaged in their communities.Gavin is joined by Lynn Wolsey, Director of the Ed Brown Center for Active Adults, to discuss the Center's work with seniors.

About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Norman Mackenzie, Community Engagement Coordinator for the Salvation Army Rehabilitation Center, discusses the programs at the Center, along with his story on how the Center helped him overcome homelessness and fight addiction.


About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/

Dr. Kiersten Riedler, a multi-talented facial plastic surgeon for the La Jolla Cosmetic Surgery Centre & Medical Spa, is joined by Monique Ramsey, Chief Community Officer, chat about the Centre's exceptional patient care and customer service, along with the organization's longtime support of venerable nonprofits such as Humble Design San Diego, Las Patronas and Promises2Kids. Dr. Riedler, an accomplished violinist, chats about her involvement with the VAPA Foundation.


About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media  

"Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years.  "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local.   

For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting.   

About Mission Fed Credit Union  

A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations.  For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/