Civil Dialogues

Joey Zumaya - From Client to Chairman

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Joey Zumaya, Head of Nonprofit Enterprise Sales and Strategy at LinkedIn, to hear a story that is as inspiring as it is instructive. Joey opens up about the obstacles he faced growing up and how the Salvation Army became a lifeline during some of his most formative years. Now, in a full-circle moment, he gives back to the very organization that helped shape him — bringing with him the tools, networks, and expertise of one of the world's most influential professional platforms. We dig into Joey's perspective on technology — not as a destination, but as a tool. Whether you're in the nonprofit space, navigating your own reinvention, or simply looking for a story that reminds you what's possible, this conversation delivers. Thank you to our sponsors: UCLA Health, Meissner, Yardi, Limoneira, the Ventura County Community Foundation and the Santa Barbara Foundation.

Jeff Lambert - The Housing Ladder: One Rung at a Time

eff Lambert, CEO of Ventura Housing, and a community development expert, talks about possible solutions to the housing crisis on the Central Coast and across the nation. Enjoy this conversation! Thank you to our sponsors: Yardi, Limoneira, Meissner, the Ventura County Community Foundation, the Santa Barbara Foundation and UCLA Health.

Heather Long - Today's Economic Challenges

We’re joined by Heather Long, Chief Economist at Navy Federal Credit Union, for a timely conversation on what today’s economy really means for families. Heather shares her expert insights on the financial pressures households are facing — from rising costs to tough trade-offs — and the sacrifices many are making just to stay afloat. Don’t miss this thoughtful, data-driven discussion with one of the country’s leading economic voices.

Mark Hamrick - Snapshot of the American Economy

We kick off the year with a snapshot of the American economy from one of Bankrate.com's leading experts, Mark Hamrick.

Dr. Shawn Lin - AI in Healthcare

Dr Shawn Lin of UCLA Health shares his vision for the potential of AI in treating patients and advancing eye surgery and other medical specialties. Tune in to listen to this timely conversation!