The Finest City

Port of San Diego's Vision for a Sustainable and Thriving Waterfront — Sid Voorakkara, Port of San Diego Commissioner

In this episode, Jen sits down with Sid Voorakkara, Port of San Diego Board Commissioner, to discuss the many programs and initiatives shaping the future of San Diego Bay

San Diego's Innovative Fisherman's Market Bringing Local, Sustainable Seafood — Pete Halmay, Tuna Harbor Dockside Market and San Diego Fisherman's Working Group

This episode features Pete Halmay, President of San Diego Fisherman's Working Group and one of the founders of the Tuna Harbor Dockside Market. With over 50 years of comm

Blue Technologies and Why San Diego Should be the Blue Finance Capital of the World

This episode features Greg Murphy from Fugro, a world leader in providing geo-data consulting through mapping, modeling, and monitoring information about our planet and t

Weaving San Diego Maritime History Into The Modern World — Dr. Ray Ashley, Maritime Museum San Diego

This week focuses on San Diego's maritime heritage with Dr. Ray Ashley from the Maritime Museum of San Diego. As President and CEO, Dr. Ashley leads one of the most promi

Educating Youth and Creating Intersections in Ocean Science — Janaira Quigley, Executive Director of Ocean Connectors

In this episode, Jen welcomes Janaira Quigley, Executive Director of Ocean Connectors, a conservation non-profit program that connects youth with coastal wildlife. In the

Protecting the Bay's Environment and Promoting Sustainable Freight Solutions — Sharon Cloward, President of the San Diego Working Waterfront

In this episode, Jen welcomes Sharon Cloward, President of San Diego Working Waterfront. Sharon first talks about the San Diego Bay's geography and jurisdictions before g

A Multi-Pronged Approach to Engaging the Public Towards Advocacy and Shaping San Diego — Jen Whitelaw, PR Professional and former C-3 President

In this episode, Kate sat down with our very own Jen Whitelaw, PR professional and former C-3 President. Jen first shares her career path from English studies to public r

Aligning Creative Vision and Community, Redevelopment, and the Future of Local Advocacy Organizations — Branding Professional, Simon Andrews

This episode features Simon Andrews, neighborhood branding professional and former C-3 board member. Simon shares his personal journey from Detroit to San Diego in the 19

Communicating Environmental Health Risks and Cultivating the Next Generation of Border Leaders — School of Public Health at SDSU, Paula Stigler Granados

This episode features Paula Stigler Granados, Associate Professor in the School of Public Health at San Diego State University. Paula first discusses environmental health

Growth Management, Urban Planning and Affordable Housing — Professor Emeritus in City Planning at San Diego State University, Nico Calavita

This episode features Nico Calavita, Professor Emeritus of City Planning at San Diego State University.  He shares his insightful perspective on the past, present, and

A Collaborative Approach to Ensure a Family-Friendly, Safe, and Clean Imperial Beach — Imperial Beach Mayor, Paloma Aguirre

Jen welcomes Imperial Beach Mayor, Paloma Aguirre. Mayor Aguirre earned a Master of Advanced Studies in Marine Biodiversity and Conservation from Scripps Institution of O

The Importance of Border Connectivity and Collaboration — Borders Program Manager for SANDAG — Hector Vanegas

This episode focuses on the importance of the cross-border relationship with guest Hector Vanegas, SANDAG's Borders Program Manager. Hector first outlines SANDAG's role i

A Spotlight on Design Driven Stories — CEO of World Design 2024 San Diego — Tijuana, Carlos de la Mora

This episode features Carlos de la Mora, immediate-past CEO of World Design Capital 2024, San Diego-Tijuana. Carlos brings a rich and varied professional background to th

Design Innovation in Our Transfrontier Metropolis — Author, Podcaster, Design Scholar, and Lecturer at UC San Diego, Larry Herzog

This episode features an informative and inspiring conversation with Larry Herzog, a Design Scholar-in-Residence at the UC San Diego Design Lab, and a lecturer in the Dep

Civic Border Dialogue and Engagement that Leads To Real Solutions — Executive Director and Co-Founder of WILDCOAST, Serge Dedina

This episode features Serge Dedina, the executive director and co-founder of WILDCOAST, an international conservation team. Not only did Serge serve as the mayor of Imper

Merging Science and Service with Community — Dr. Megan Jennings, Conservation Ecologist and Co-Director of SDSU's Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Management

In this episode, we welcome Dr. Megan Jennings, a Conservation Ecologist and Co-Director of San Diego State University's Institute for Ecological Monitoring and Managemen

Transformational Adaptation and the Backcountry with Amber Pairis of the Climate Science Alliance

In this episode, we welcome Amber Pairis, the founder and lead advisor of Climate Science Alliance. Amber's work is dedicated to increasing awareness of climate change im

The Power of The Community Process and Articulating Your Vision with Frank Wolden

In this engaging oral history episode, we have a visit from Frank Wolden, a prominent figure in the realm of urban design and architecture. Frank shares his journey from

Applying Scientific Rigor to Stewardship: Eric Jones of the Volcan Mountain Foundation

It's all about Volcan Mountain this week, with insight from guest Eric Jones, the President and Executive Director of the Volcan Mountain Foundation. Eric discusses the F

The Connectivity of Conservation with David Van Cleve

This week showcases a conversation with David Van Cleave, who has dedicated almost 32 years to the state park system, serving as park ranger, ecologist, and superintenden