U~t San Diego Community Spotlight Wsradio.com

INmune Bio David Moss, Co-Founder and Chief Financial Officer of INmune Bio, talks about his immunology company’s revolutionary work on reprogramming the innate system to fight disease.

Donnie Dee, President and CEO of the San Diego Rescue Mission, is joined by Lamont Waltower, a client of the Rescue Mission, to chat about the Waltower’s upcoming graduation from the organization’s 12-month rehabilitation and recovery program. Dee and Waltower discuss the services offered by the San Diego Rescue Mission, including the annual Sleepless San Diego event that will be held September 7-8 at Liberty Station.

Martin Flores, Director of Landscape Architecture and Urban Design for Carrier Johnson + Culture, and Vicki Estrada, President of Estrada Land Planning, talk about the San Diego County as being the most biodiverse county in North America. Flores and Estrada, Co-Chairs of the November 2019 Conference on Landscape Architecture in San Diego, discuss how landscape architects work with communities to identify and fulfill open space and recreation needs.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about the annual SDMAC Breakfast speakers in April, May and June; and the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards. Balmert is joined by Michael Bice, President of Vortex Engineering, a recipient of the San Diego Regional EDC’s “DIV” grant. Bice discusses how the “DIV” grant has advanced his company’s mission to modernize and upgrade U.S. Navy ships and submarines.

Joseph Travers, Executive Director of Saved in America, talks about his organization’s mission to locate missing and runaway children at no charge to the families of the missing children. Saved in America assists in procuring legal representation, safe housing and rehabilitative therapy for those found children who were the victims of sexual exploitation.

Bee Pedersen, Founder and Producer of Flying Dolphin Productions, and her colleague, Felicity Mudgett, a writer and producer for the production company, chat about the difference between indie films and those made in Hollywood, along with their film “Sweet Taste of Souls,” a thriller/horror film that is currently in post-production.

Penny Howard and her daughter Lily, Spokespersons for ECHO Connection/Kannaway, talk about the therapeutic effects of CBD and cannabinoids for those with serious disorders. Penny’s other daughter, Harper, who had a rare genetic disorder that makes it difficult to control seizures, benefited from CBD hemp oil called Real Scientific Hemp Oil (RSHO). Penny and Lily discuss their presentation at a Kannaway Believe event at the Sheraton Marina Hotel.

Debra Emerson, CEO, of St. Madeleine Sophie’s Center, discusses the Center’s mission to empower individuals with developmental disabilities and its 18th Morning Glory Brunch fundraiser set for Saturday, April 27 at the Center’s main campus in East County. Emerson is joined by Josef Felts, Executive Chef of the Green Dragon Tavern and Museum, who chats about his restaurant’s involvement with the Morning Glory Brunch.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about the annual San Diego Military Economic Impact Study that will focus on SPAWAR’s impact in our region; SDMAC Breakfast speakers in April, May and June; and the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards.

Jess Kearney, Deputy Sports Editor of The San Diego Union-Tribune, and Steve Brand, Awards Director for the San Diego Sports Association, are joined by Sheldon Watkins, Patrick Henry baseball coach. Kearney and Brand talk about Spring sports highlights in track and boys volleyball.

Kristi Worley, Director of Philanthropy for the San Diego Center for Children, is joined by her colleagues, Linda Katz, Co-Chair of the Center’s 132nd Anniversary Celebration, and Sundiata Kata, the organization’s Music Director. Worley chats about Center’s long history of mental health expertise; Katz discusses the Saturday, May 11 Anniversary Celebration that will be held at Humphrey’s by the Bay; and Kata talks about his 50-year career at the Center.

Michelle Pius, Executive Director of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, talks about her organization’s mission to transform the lives of children with physical deformities through reconstructive surgery and other healthcare services. Pius discusses Fresh Start’s six surgery weekends throughout the year and its October 19 “Bootlegger” event at the Hyatt Regency in La Jolla.

Christine Davis, Executive Director of the Carlsbad Village Association, chats about the Association’s robust 2019 calendar of events, which include the weekly State Street Farmers’ Market each Wednesday; the 3rd Annual Spring Shop Hop on Saturday, April 20, the Art in the Village event on August 11 and the Taste of Carlsbad on October 10.

Lorin Stewart, CEO of USO San Diego, and Sharon Smith, Development Fundraiser for USO San Diego, talk about the long history of the charity in serving active duty service members. Stewart and Smith discuss the 78th Stars and Stripes Gala that will be held on Saturday, May 18 at the San Diego Marriott Marquis and Marina; services offered by the USO; and the move to its new headquarters in Liberty Station.

Mark Balmert, Executive Director of the San Diego Military Advisory Council (SDMAC), talks about the April 26 and May 15 SDMAC Breakfasts; the June 13 SDMAC Achievement Awards; and SDMAC’s annual Washington D.C. trip.

Tehya Foussat, a participant and team member of Ladies Rock San Diego, chats about the organization’s mission to bring the community together to empower girls and ladies through music. Tehya talks about the Rock ‘n Roll Camp for Girls and the week long empowerment camp in July.

Guest 2: Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce Bret Schanzenbach, CEO and President of the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce, discusses the Chamber’s programs and services, including its Carlsbad Achievement and Distinction Awards set for April 4; 2019 Green Business Expo on April 17; and the Carlsbad Village Fair, slated for May 5.

Walter DuMelle and Diana DuMelle, Co-Founders and Co-Directors of Bodhi Tree Concerts, talk about this year’s concerts that are dedicated to showcasing local artists and nonprofits.