Spotlight on the Community
Drew Schlosberg's Spotlight on the Community amplifies 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.
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Home of Guiding Hand's Life Planning Program Serves Those With Intellectual and Developmental Challenges
Laurie Purcell, Vice President of Residential Services for Home of Guiding Hands (HGH), and Jill Thomas, Development Project Assistant for HGH, chat about the organization's programs and events that enable those with intellectual and developmental challenges to live independent and full lives.
Chris Vance, a Criminalist with the San Diego Sheriff's Department, talks about the work of a Forensic Scientist and the types of jobs the Forensic Chemistry Unit handles; the collaboration with the Medical Examiner's Office; the discoveries of the Marijuana Enforcement Team; and the challenges of the ever-changing sei
Sheriff's ASTREA Unit Provides Air Support to San Diego County Public Safety Agencies
Ian Crawford, a Tactical Flight Officer for the Sheriff Department's aviation unit, ASTREA, chats about the different types of missions of the unit; the importance of knowing your GPS coordinates when you doing outdoor activities such as hiking in our numerous mountain trails; and the Auto Helo Phone Number (858-866-43
Association Passionately Advocates for Increasing Latino Representation Withing the Legal Profession
Agustin Pena, a Deputy District Attorney and the President of the San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA), shouts out the Association's mission to advocate for Latino representation in law. Pena discusses his journey to the law profession; SDLRLA's Project L.E.A.D. and Trial Advocacy programs; and the 2024 SDLR
Lindsay Smith, Executive Director of Girls on the Run San Diego, talks about the impact of running to inspire girls to be joyful, healthy and confident. Nelson discusses the 1,200 girls that are annually served by Girls on the Run.
Ed Abeyta, Associate Dean of UCSD's Department of Education and Community Outreach, is joined by his longtime colleague, Morgan Appel, a UCSD Assistant Dean, to chat about their innovative, transformational work in the post secondary space. Abeyta discusses his newly released book, Reinventing Lifelong Learning: The C