SPEAKING & MEDIA
On the Record
Speaking engagements, podcast appearances, and recognition — a growing record of ideas shared beyond the page.
Speaking Engagements
Podcast Appearances
Spotlight on the Community – March 2026
Idea to Impact — Making Nutritious Food Affordable in Low to Middle Income Communities
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg on Spotlight on the Community — examining how one organization is closing the gap between nutritious food and the communities that need it most.
Spotlight on the Community – March 2026
Creating Access to Quality Music Education — Building a Home for Music
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg — exploring how access to quality music education transforms communities and what it takes to build institutions that last.
Spotlight on the Community – January 2026
AVID’s 45 Years of Closing the Achievement and Opportunity Gap
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg — on AVID’s four-decade track record of closing achievement gaps for thousands of students across the country.
Spotlight on the Community – January 2026
ProduceGood’s Army of Volunteers — Distributing Surplus Produce to Food-Insecure San Diego Residents
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg — on how a volunteer-driven organization turns surplus fruit and vegetables into food security for thousands of San Diego County residents.
Spotlight on the Community – January 2026
San Diego Blood Bank — Building a Resilient, Diverse Blood Supply
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg — on the operational and community challenge of maintaining a resilient blood supply in one of the country’s largest metro regions.
Spotlight on the Community – January 2026
Scripps Ranch Theatre — A Play That Will Make Audiences Laugh and Think
Special guest co-host alongside Drew Schlosberg — on how community theatre creates space for ideas that challenge and entertain in equal measure.
Awards & Recognition
American Public University System – 2025
Dr. Wallace E. Boston Leadership Award
Presented at the Student & Alumni Awards Luncheon in Washington DC. Awarded in recognition of exceptional leadership and service to the American Public University System community.
American Public University System – 2025
Alumni Service Award
Recognized for sustained and meaningful service to the American Military University alumni community.
American Public University System – 2024
Outstanding Campus Leader of the Year
Consecutively awarded in recognition of outstanding leadership and contribution to the AMU campus community.
American Public University System – 2024
Chapter of the Year Award
Awarded to the SVA chapter under my leadership at American Public University System — recognized as the top student veterans organization chapter for 2024.
American Public University System – 2023
Outstanding Campus Leader of the Year
Awarded in recognition of outstanding leadership and contribution to the AMU campus community.
“Hold the Standard”
The Keep – Nicholas Rinell