IMPACT OC

OUR COMMUNITY: Financial Aid at Whittier College

Meet Whittier College's Associate Director of Financial Aid Jesse Marquez and hear about the amazing financial assistance programs available at this private college here in Orange County.  And learn more about Jesse's other roles as OCHCC Youth Chamber Advisor, Past President and current Access and Diversity Representative of CASFAA (California Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators).  As well as Vice President of Downtown Santa Ana's FEEL GOOD events.

Impact OC: San Juan Capistrano Celebrates the Swallows’ Return

How does San Juan Capistrano celebrate the swallows’ return? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with San Juan Capistrano Fiesta Association President Jim Taylor & 1^st Vice President & Mercado Chair Michelle Erca.  The Fiesta Association will put on the 63^rd Annual Swallows Day Parade on Saturday, March 25, in San Juan Capistrano. Hear about the festivities planned for that day and the day leading up to the parade. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.swallowsparade.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet the Orangewood Foundation

Join us as the Orangewood Foundation's Kendra Puryear, Chief Development Officer and Christina Love Lopez, Senior Development Operations Manager join us to discuss all this great organization does supporting Foster and Community Youth Services thru things like the Samueli Academy Charter School and their other Health & Wellness, Housing, Education and Life Skills programs for these kids in need.

TEE IT UP with Tom and John-Meet our Hosts!

Meet the hosts of our new show TEE IT UP with Tom Johnson (former Publisher of the Daily Pilot and current Publisher of Stu News online) and his friend Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens (partner in the business litigation law firm Stephens Friedland) as they "tee up" the issues of the days and discuss what's driving OC and keeping us on course.

Impact OC: Orange County United Way

How does the Orange County United Way improve lives by delivering measurable long-term solutions to complex issues?

Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber when she interviews Orange County United Way President & CEO Sue Parks. She talks about the complex issues her organization strives to solve which includes education, financial stability, health and housing. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.unitedwayoc.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact OC: LGBTQ Center OC Services

What services does the LGBTQ Center OC offer to Orange County Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with LGBTQ Center OC Executive Director Peg Corley. The Center’s mission is to advocate on behalf of Orange County’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning communities and provide services that ensure its well-being and positive identity. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.LGBTQcenteroc.org

 

Impact OC: Citizens’ Climate Lobby

How does the Citizens’ Climate Lobby chapters across the US and around the world are working towards building nonpartisan political support for climate change? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Citizens’ Climate Lobby Orange County Co-Chapter Leader Larry Kramer. He’s a former San Juan Capistrano mayor and councilmember. He served as president of the San Juan Capistrano Rotary Club. He also served our country as a Naval Captain of nuclear-powered submarines.

He talks about how the nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy climate change organization is focused on national policies to address climate change. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.citizensclimatelobby.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet the Man Behind the Black Chamber of Commerce OC

Meet the amazing Bobby McDonald, President of the Black Chamber of Commerce of Orange County and Co-Chair of the Diverse Business Leaders Coalition of Orange County.  As he shares his background in basketball and later work for Adidas.  And how he became one of the most vocal and passionate advocates for OC's new Veterans Cemetery (as a Navy Vet himself and descendant of the famed Buffalo Soldiers).  Sharing his family's long tradition of military service that dates back to the War of 1812.

On this week's OUR COMMUITY PODCAST. Powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.  Streaming live from our studios here at the University of California Irvine's BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER.

Impact OC-Helping People with Disabilities Thrive

How does Reimagine OC help people with disabilities thrive? Find out by listening to OC Talk Radio Public Affairs Director Dawn Kamber’s interview with Reimagine OC Chief Executive Officer Sofia Martinez. She talks about how Reimagine OC’s programs are in line with its vision which is to create a world in which all people with disabilities have equal opportunities to thrive in healthy, inclusive communities. Only on OC Talk Radio, Orange County’s Only Community Radio Station which streams live from the University of California-Irvine’s BEALL APPLIED INNOVATION CENTER. www.ReimagineOC.org

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OUR COMMUNITY: Meet the President of Disneyland Resort

Hear the amazing story of Ken Potrock, President of DISNEYLAND RESORTS. As he talks about working as a kid in his family's bakery across from Yankee Stadium. Dreaming big dreams. And then rising from those humble roots to running "the happiest place on Earth".

And how he strives to keep himself and the company grounded and connected to the community by physically walking the park and meeting guests (as Walt did). And helping their "cast" of employees pursue their education goals and put their career dreams within reach by paying for tuition and books at a variety of colleges. With no strings attached!

Living proof of what Walt always said, "To all who come to this happy place, WELCOME!" On this week's edition of OUR COMMUNITY, powered by the Orange County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. And Orange County's only community radio station, OC TALK RADIO.