Karen Hooper, Executive Director of the Diabetes Research Connection, chats about her organization’s mission to raise research dollars for early-career scientists to develop and implement innovative studies that will lead to the eradication of Type 1 diabetes.

Ruth-Ann Thorn, Board Chairwoman of the Rincon Economic Development Corporation, discusses the rich and diverse culture of her Rincon Band, including the development of revenue-generating businesses for the Band.

Tim Ney, Executive Director of the Armed Services YMCA San Diego, talks about the plethora of programs and services offered by the YMCA, including its popular “Horse of the Sun Ranch.”

Dr. Mike Haynie, Vice-Chancellor of Strategic Initiatives and Innovation at Syracuse University, and Executive Director for the Institute for Veterans and Family Members, chats about the recent launch of the Institute’s National Veteran Resource Center.

Come along with Rebecca Jones and Katie Yee as they discuss the intricacies of being a business owner, a leader, and a devoted mother. Discovering her passion as a child, Yee has consistently found joy in connecting those around her; whether she’s connecting two friends in her personal life or creating a dream team at...

Dr. Francisco Escobedo, Executive Director of the National Center of Urban School Transformation (NCUST), talks about the Center’s goal of helping urban school districts and their partners transform schools to ensure that students achieve academic proficiency and graduate students who are well prepared to succeed in post-secondary education, the workplace and in their communities.