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We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more. The Gap Minders is taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.

Katie Ruiz, Artist and Author
In this very special episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Katie Ruiz, an incredible artist and author who finds that creation is healing.
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Khea and Cynthia Pollard | Co-Owner, Cafe X: By Any Beans Necessary
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Khea and Cynthia Pollard, the mother-daughter owner duo of Cafe X: By Any Beans Necessary.
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Neville Billimoria | Senior Vice President of Membership & Community Relations, Mission Federal Credit Union
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Neville Billimoria, the Senior Vice President of Membership & Community Relations at Mission Federal Credit Union.
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Elizabeth Schott | CEO, Accessity
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Elizabeth Schott, the CEO of Accessity, a 30 year old organization which provides much needed capital to both start-up and established businesses.
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Sidd Vivek | President & CEO, Junior Achievement of San Diego County
In this outstanding episode, the first of 2023, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Sidd Vivek, the President & CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, a position he has held since January 2019.
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Janine Mason | Founder, Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego
In this multi-faceted episode discussing leadership, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Janine Mason, the Founder of Fieldstone Leadership Network San Diego.
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Greg Anglea | CEO, Interfaith Community Services
In this excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Greg Anglea, the CEO of Interfaith Community Services, which started in 1979 to empower people in need to stabilize and improve their lives through comprehensive programs, in partnership with diverse faith communities and people of compassion.
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Daphne Russell | Educator and Author of “Read Or Die”
In this absolutely eye-opening episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Daphne Russell, a 28 year former teacher and author of the 2018 book "Read or Die" as well as the Founder and Director of Book Save Lives.
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Nancy Sasaki and Jose Cruz | CEO, United Way of San Diego County, and CEO, San Diego Council On Literacy
In this episode, a broad ranging discussion takes place between our two hosts - two friends, two colleagues and two impactful leaders on literacy - Nancy Sasaki, the CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, and Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council On Literacy.
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Christian Wallis | CEO, Grossmont Healthcare District
In this excellent episode touching upon the healthcare challenges in delivering services to urban, suburban and rural areas, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Christian Wallis, the CEO of the Grossmont Healthcare District, which started in 1952, with Grossmont Hospital having opened in 1955.
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Nick Macchione | Agency Director, Health & Human Services Agency, San Diego County
In this absolutely incredible episode touching upon so many gaps and issues, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Nick Macchione, the Agency Director for the Health & Human Services Agency.
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Dr. William Tseng | Assistant Area Medical Director, Kaiser Permanente
In yet another excellent episode, Nancy and Jose are joined in studio by Dr. William Tseng, the Assistant Area Medical Director for Kaiser Permanente.
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