"During my many years as a world class runner as well as during my ten year tenure as a US Congressman, I found many opportunities to dig down deep for the courage to accomplish what needed to be done. I enjoy sharing my life experiences from as long ago as a 10 year old child…

Larry Bock is Founder and Principal of Science Spark and is the Creator of the USA Science & Engineering Festival which attracted nearly 1 Million participants in its inaugural year. He was a recipient of numerous science education awards including: Hoyt S. Vandenberg Prize from the Air Force Association for the best STEM Education Program;…

Top Cop's First 90 Days in Office Since taking over in March as San Diego's first female Chief of Police, Shelley Zimmerman has faced a myriad of challenges: a FBI investigation, recruitment and retirement issues, and recent scandals involving officers, while drugs and gang issues remain priorities. Learn how this 31-year veteran has taken the…

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World War I – Medical Advances 2014 is the centennial year commemorating the start of World War I, a pivotal moment of the 20th century which impacts the world today.  Early medical advances in triage, wound care, plastic surgery, blood transfusions, and X-rays were made at a time when no antibiotics existed.  Old slides will…

Leadership begins with . . . LEAD.For nearly 33 years, LEAD San Diego has been providing balanced education and dialogue on issues of critical regional importance, filling the pipeline of leadership for our region. LEAD President and CEO Vicky Carlson will explain how LEAD's various programs inspire a cross-section of community leaders to become better…

Hospice and Palliative Care in SD - Alive and Well! While the terms hospice and palliative care are not new to many, what they mean and when they come into play are still not clear to a lot of people. We’ll have a panel of experts discuss the elements of both hospice and palliative care…

Walter Lam, himself a refugee from Uganda, fled political persecution and came to San Diego in 1986. Upon arrival to the United States, Walter recognized that there were not programs addressing the needs of African Refugees arriving in San Diego. In 1989, he founded the Alliance for African Assistance with the purpose of helping fellow…