The Gap Minders
The show taking the lead on catalytic conversations spurring listeners to think critically about some of our world’s most pressing issues and be compelled to take action.
We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more.
Welcome to The Gap Minders, the podcast taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.
To tackle these gaps and lift lives, United Way of San Diego County and the San Diego Council on Literacy have joined forces. The Gap Minders weekly episodes will inform, inspire, and illuminate the gaps and the solutions. Through insightful conversations with a range of notable and engaging guests, including education experts, political figures dedicated to improving our region, and influential changemakers passionate about equity for all children and families, we will make a difference.
Thank you for your time, attention, heart, and mind.
Recent Episodes
Dr. James Cruz | Chief Medical Officer, Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan
In this episode, one framed by a story of ascent and access, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Dr. James Cruz, the Chief Medical Officer of the Blue Shield of California Promise Health Plan, a position which puts him front and center in providing high-quality and accessible healthcare to many Californians.
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Dr. Pradeep Gidwani | Medical Director, Healthy Development Services & First Steps
In this absolutely incredible and timely episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Dr. Pradeep Gidwani, a leader with such broad impact on early childhood development in San Diego that it seems somewhat of an injustice to say that he is the Medical Director for both Healthy Development Services and First Steps, two life changing programs funded by First 5 San Diego.
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Peter Callstrom | CEO, San Diego Workforce Partnership
In this important episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by one of San Diego's true leaders, Peter Callstrom, the CEO of the San Diego Workforce Partnership, an organization which lives and breathes the world of work and the world of opportunities on a daily basis.
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Sen. Toni Atkins | President pro tempore, California State Senate
In this wonderful episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by one of California's and San Diego's leaders, Toni Atkins, the President pro tempore of the California State Senate.
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Raul Campillo | San Diego City Councilmember, District 7
In this fun, thoughtful, and great episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by one of San Diego's leaders, Raul Campillo, the Councilmember for District 7, a diverse district spanning from the 5 to the 125!
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Misty Jones | City Librarian, San Diego Public Library
In this fun episode which covers terrain from the beaches of Alabama to the neighborhoods of San Diego, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Misty Jones, the passionate leader of the 37 branches of the San Diego Public Library.
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