2nd Annual Community Health & STEM Fest: Full Schedule

A San Diego based community event providing jobs, health screenings, immunizations, resources, youth activities and more!

8:00am PDT

Drop-In Fitness Clinic w/ OG Yoga

Start off the day with some relaxing exercises that’ll undoubtedly release pent-up stress and muscle aches 🤸‍♀️

Exhibitors

OG Yoga

OG Yoga was founded to provide the many healing benefits of the 5,000 year-old science and art of yoga to San Diego’s most vulnerable communities. OG Yoga teaches students to focus their attention, calm their minds, reduce stress and think before reacting – tools necessary to... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 8:00am - 9:00am PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

Audience All Ages

9:00am PDT

Drop-In Fitness w/ Apex Athletics Academy

Looking for a fitness program that is a bit more high-energy? Apex Athletic Academy is here to help you unleash your inner beast with their tips on how to maintain speed, strength, and endurance 💪

Saturday August 27, 2022 9:00am - 9:45am PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

9:00am PDT

Morning DJ Set by DJ Icy Ice

Please don’t stop the music 🎶!! DJ Icy Ice is here to play some funky tunes as everyone gets settled 😎

Speakers

DJ Icy Ice

StacksTV, Turntable University, World Famous Beat Junkies

DJ Icy Ice of the World Famous Beat Junkies and has amassed a resume that spans decades of performing on the world’s biggest stages & gracing the airwaves on LA’s Top Radio Stations: Power 106 & 92.3 The Beat. Icy Ice’s artistry has been showcased at the largest music festivals... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 9:00am - 10:00am PDT
Main Stage

Music & Entertainment

9:00am PDT

Free Back 2 School Haircuts

Roll into fall looking your best and ready for a new school year with FREE haircuts courtesy of Riggins Urban Barber College!

All services are performed by Riggins Urban Barber College Students and supervised by licensed professionals.

Sponsors

Riggins Urban Barber College

At Riggins Urban Barber College, we will provide each student with a high-quality Barbering Education, in an environment conducive to attending real-world skills by adopting a steadfast approach. We place a very high emphasis on how to be successful in the marketplace, and in every... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
Parking Lot

Back 2 School, Youth Programs

9:00am PDT

Youth Robotics Program

Calling all future engineers and programmers! Participate in a full day of hands on learning and fun to create real robots. Software Engineer, Jayton Harps, will lead students through the process of building a robot, including the creation of block-based coding to put the new robots into action!

Speakers

JAYTON HARPS

Founder, Zero to Necessary

Vision Statement Our vision is to encourage, inspire and empower children and adults to reach their personal goals and fulfill their dreams! Mission Statement Our mission is to stimulate action for one’s own belief to become the best version of themselves. We do that by exposing... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 9:00am - 3:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

STEM Education, Youth Activities

Audience Ages 11 - 17

10:00am PDT

Host Welcome w/ America's Favorite Nurse and Toquon tha MC

Meet our two amazing hosts, Toquon the MC and Nurse Alice Benjamin, as they kick off the 2nd Annual Community Health & STEM Fest Main Stage activities and give an overview of the events happening throughout the day.

Speakers

Toquon tha MC

Host

Toquon Tha MC is known for being a Hype man, Host and an extremely talented rapper. “GOT LUV” was the first single he released independently in 2005 with he's group Soul Elevation. His album “Luv, Peace & Soul Elevation” created a buzz in the Hip Hop community promoting... Read More →

Nurse Alice Benjamin

Alice Benjamin aka “American’s Favorite Nurse” is an on-air Health, Medical & Wellness expert. She is a nationally board certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Clinical Nurse Specialist with over 24 years of experience based in L.A.. She has been an American Heart Association... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:00am - 10:15am PDT
Main Stage

Music & Entertainment

10:00am PDT

SOUL SWAPMEET X BLACK TECH LINK - Community Org, Small Business, & Retail Exhibitor Fair

Visit the wide variety of local vendors and organizations supporting health & STEM in our community. Support small businesses, learn about local organizations, build new community connections, taste the flavors of local food vendors, and more!

Exhibitors

Black Tech LInk

Black Tech Link

Established in April 2020, Black Tech Link (BTL) was created to help close the workforce gap of black populations that has resulted from the COVID-19 pandemic. As the world rapidly progresses towards digital communication, scientific research, and technological innovation, BTL is... Read More →

Soul Swapmeet

The Soul Swapmeet serves as a platform for entrepreneurs to showcase their goods, services, foods, and talents to the San Diego community!

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Parking Lot

10:00am PDT

Heath & STEM Career Expo

Discover new career opportunities! Meet with local Health & STEM companies to discuss career options, education pathways, current employment openings, internships, and more.

Exhibitors

California Conservation Corps

The California Conservation Corps is the oldest and largest conservation corps in the country and develops thousands of young men and women into citizens with character, credentials and commitment.The California Conservation Corps is a department within the California Natural Resources... Read More →

Legal Aid Society of San Diego

The Legal Aid Society of San Diego, Inc. (LASSD) is a nonprofit law firm that provides free legal services to lower income San Diego residents. The firm is funded by the government (City, County, State and Federal), as well as endowments and charities. The services we provide... Read More →

San Diego Workforce Partnership

We deliver programs that connect what people know, love and need to in-demand careers that power the local San Diego economy. By increasing access to career exploration, education, training and paid work opportunities we’re creating a San Diego County that works for all.We equip... Read More →

Sponsors

Albertsons

Albertsons Companies is one of the largest food and drug retailers in the United States, with over 2,200 stores in 34 states and the District of Columbia. Our well-known banners include Albertsons, Safeway, Vons, Jewel-Osco, Shaw's, Acme, Tom Thumb, Randalls, United Supermarkets... Read More →

BD

BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of healthTM by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of healthcare by developing innovative technology... Read More →

CGK Consulting Group

CGK Consulting Group, Inc is an engineering and technical consultancy company providing professional services to a variety of markets across the United States and Worldwide. Our core competencies are in the fields of mechanical, electrical, chemical, process, controls, and software... Read More →

Integral Group

Integral Group is an interactive global network of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, energy engineers, and sustainability consultancies collaborating under a single deep green umbrella. We provide a full range of building system design and energy analysis services in offices across... Read More →

Jackson and Blanc

For more than 90 years, Jackson & Blanc has served as Southern California’s trusted mechanical system solutions partner. From our humble beginnings as a small heating and cooling shop servicing local residences in the San Diego area, to our present-day operations as a mechanical... Read More →

McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.

Established in 1864, McCarthy Building Companies, Inc. has a long history of building facilities that drive greater value. From exceptional levels of quality and safety — to ease of maintenance over time, we are firmly committed to helping our clients and partners achieve the short... Read More →

Qualcomm

As the world's leading wireless tech innovator, we push the boundaries of what's possible to enable next-gen experiences and drive digital transformation to help create a smarter, connected future for all. Our roadmap of breakthrough technologies expands our mobile innovations and... Read More →

SDGE

San Diego Gas & Electric is an innovative San Diego-based energy company that provides clean, safe and reliable energy to better the lives of the people we serve in San Diego and southern Orange counties. SDG&E is a subsidiary of Sempra Energy (NYSE: SRE), an energy services holding... Read More →

US Air Conditioning Distributors

With 50 locations in California, Nevada, Utah, Idaho & Arizona, US Air Conditioning Distributors is one of the largest HVAC distributors. We are a One Stop Shop for all your HVAC needs from residential to commercial to industrial including equipment, controls, parts, supplies, and... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:00am - 4:00pm PDT
Parking Lot

Career Readiness Track, STEM Education

10:15am PDT

New Bethel Baptist Church Choir Performance

From New Bethel Baptist Church in City Heights, the Voices of New Bethel choir kick off the day with song.

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:15am - 10:30am PDT
Main Stage

Music & Entertainment

10:30am PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Put your best foot forward! Have your resume reviewed by professionals currently working in Health & STEM careers. Get tips on how to best demonstrate your experience and to support your next career move.

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track

10:30am PDT

Opening Remarks w/ ECC President Dr. Tina King

Join Dr. Tina King for opening remarks to welcome the Community & STEM Fest to the Educational Cultural Complex at the San Diego College of Continuing Education (SDCCE).

Dr. King, was recently appointed as the President of SDCCE in March of 2022. SDCCE serves 30,000 students per semester at seven campuses and many community locations. It is one of the oldest and largest noncredit colleges in the nation, serving San Diego since 1914, and its students are among the most diverse in California culturally, ethnically, and educationally.

Speakers

Dr. Tina King

President, San Diego College of Continuing Education

Dr. Tina M. King is a transformative educational leader whose vision is guided by the core values of inclusive excellence, equity-mindedness, and institutional responsibility for student success. Dr. King has served in every sector of public education in California. She began her... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage

Career Readiness Track

10:30am PDT

Voices for Children - CASA Volunteer Program Info Session

What is a CASA? CASA stands for Court Appointed Special Advocate. CASAs are volunteers of all backgrounds who make a commitment to advocate for the needs of the child or sibling group with whom they are matched. A CASA gets to know a child’s situation, communicates with professionals on the case, and makes sure the child’s needs are being met. This year, an estimated 3,500 children will spend time in foster care in San Diego County and 4,000 will spend time in foster care in Riverside County after experiencing abuse or neglect. These children need CASA's to speak up for them.

Founded in San Diego in 1980, Voices for Children is a private, nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) volunteers who speak up for the needs and well-being of children in foster care. In 2015, Voices for Children expanded to serve children in Riverside County foster care. As the only agency designated by the courts to provide CASA volunteers in San Diego and Riverside Counties, Voices for Children's CASAs play a crucial role in helping judges make the most informed decisions for children's futures.

Exhibitors

Voices for Children

Born in 1980, Voices for Children is a nonprofit organization that recruits, trains, and supports Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers that speak up for the needs and well-beings of children in the foster care system. They transform the lives of young children through... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 10:30am - 11:00am PDT
Main Stage

Health Education & Career Exploration

11:00am PDT

Heart & Soul Connection Hypertension Intervention & Healthy Eating Seminar

Dr. Samira Jones, PhD, MPH,RD, is a public health nutritional consultant for the California Department of Public Health. She has a PhD in Nutritional Biology from University of California Davis and brings over 20 years of research & professional experience in dietary health and nutrition.

Dr. Jones's philosophy is that food should be enjoyed to provide nourishment to the soul. Her motto is "We are what we eat, so choose wisely to create balance."

Speakers

Samira Jones, PhD, MPH, RD

Dietitian & Nutrition Consultant, County of Public Health

Dr. Samira Jones is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN) with a master’s degree in public health, and Doctor of Philosophy degree in Nutritional Biology. Dr. Jones has over 12 years of extensive work experience in community nutrition, clinical nutrition, and nutrition education... Read More →

Exhibitors

Multicultural Health Foundation

Multicultural Health Foundation's mission is to help San Diego communities achieve health equity, improved longevity, and an improved quality of life. They focus on the most vulnerable populations with community-based wellness strategies, social-clinical interventions, and research... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 11:00am - 11:30am PDT
Multipurpose Room 169

Health Education & Career Exploration

11:00am PDT

Drop-In Fitness w/ Body by Quintera

Speakers

Ebony Adamek

Founder, Body By Quintera

Saturday August 27, 2022 11:00am - 11:45am PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

11:30am PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday August 27, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track

11:30am PDT

Amazing Career Opportunities w/ a Nursing Degree

Learn about the exciting suite of opportunities that come with a Nursing degree and the various educational options one can pursue to further their nursing education. The opportunities from this versatile degree are broad and extend far beyond the traditional nursing role that most people think of!

Speakers

Neftali Mezton

Pre-Enrollment Advisor, CSU Fullerton, School of Nursing

Hello, everyone! I am Neftali, the Pre-Enrollment Advisor for the School of Nursing at California State University, Fullerton (CSUF). My goal is to assist everyone understand the application process to CSUF and the various educational options one can pursue to further their nursing... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 11:30am - 12:00pm PDT
Multipurpose Room 169

Health Education & Career Exploration, STEM Education

11:45am PDT

Mental Health Matters

Mental health is just as important as physical health but generally receives less attention and is often still stigmatized when health conditions arise. Explore important mental health matters with the expertise of this speaker panel.

Speakers

Ashley McGirt

Therapist| Founder| CEO, Therapy Fund Foundation

Ashley McGirt is the founder and President of the WA Therapy Fund. She is a psychotherapist, Tedx international speaker, and author who has been featured in Forbes, MSNBC, The young turks, OWN, Bravo, & more. Ashley has received a Masters of Social Work from the University of Washington. She also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology. Ashley currently... Read More →

Gary Stomaun

Mental Health Coordinator/Specialist

Gary Lee Stomaun is a Mental Health Coordinator/Specialist who believe in the power of mental healing. Mr. Stomaun began his journey in Mental Health in 2018 by working with juveniles in the criminal justice system. Mr. Stomaun now dreams of opening his own independent treatment center... Read More →

Nick Angulo

Community Engagement, San Diego Big Brother Big Sister

Nick Angulo is the Community Engagement Specialist for the Big Brothers Big Sisters of San Diego County. For more than 100 years nationally and 60 locally, Big Brothers Big Sisters has operated under the belief that inherent in every child is the ability to succeed and thrive in life... Read More →

Dawud Hasan

Founder, HipHop5K

Originally from Queens, NY, Dawaud Hasan has been a San Diego native for 20+ years. He is the founder of the San Diego Hiphop Health and Wellness 5k and Festival and the founder of Diamond Minds, a Community Based Organization that specializes in creating unique events and programs... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 11:45am - 12:15pm PDT
Main Stage

Health Education & Career Exploration

12:00pm PDT

How to Secure the Bag for College

Dive in with Rae Russell, Owner and Founder of Financial Coach 4 U "FC4U", to learn about funding opportunities and strategies to prepare for college and your future career.

Speakers

Rae Russell

Financial Coach, San Diego Financial Literacy Center

Exhibitors

San Diego Financial Literacy Center

San Diego Financial Literacy Center provides free financial services to the community through three core programs: Boost for Heroes, which is a financial assistance program for military members and their families, Smart With Your Money, which provides complimentary financial literacy... Read More →

Saturday August 27, 2022 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Multipurpose Room 169

Back 2 School

12:00pm PDT

Drop-In Fitness Clinic TBA

Saturday August 27, 2022 12:00pm - 12:45pm PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

Audience All Ages

12:30pm PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday August 27, 2022 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track

12:30pm PDT

San Diego Community Birth Center, What is it?

Exhibitors

San Diego Community Birth Center

We are a collective of holistic health care practitioners that work together to provide culturally sensitive, comprehensive and evidence-based care to families across San Diego county.

Saturday August 27, 2022 12:30pm - 1:00pm PDT
Multipurpose Room 169

Health Education & Career Exploration

1:00pm PDT

Exploring Careers in the Healthcare Industry

The healthcare industry is full of careers that support the health, wellness and vitality of our communities. Connect with expert panelists to hear different career paths they have taken, the choices that got them there, and experiences they have gained along the way.

Speakers

Ugo Nze, Ph.D.

Senior Engineer, TLDP, BD

Ugo (pronounced Oo-go) Nze obtained his MS andPh.D. in Mechanical engineering in 2021 from the University of Utah. His research focused on the separation, isolation and detection of pathogens embedded in complex food and water matrices. Outside of research, Ugo has also led two different... Read More →

Nurse Alice Benjamin

Anthony Barrack

Pharmacist, Vons

Anthony Barrack has been a pharmacist for seven years practicing in several different aspects of the field, including community, managed care, hospital, and compounding. In addition, he has been a pharmacist for Vons for three years. Anthony is a San Diego native, holding a Bachelor... Read More →

Sponsors

Albertsons

BD

Saturday August 27, 2022 1:00pm - 1:30pm PDT
Main Stage

Health Education & Career Exploration, STEM Education

1:00pm PDT

Drop in Fitness with Step'n Into Wellness w/ Tia

This ain't your average step class! It's fun fitness AND it's beginner friendly! Come Groove, Step & Drop some sweat!

Saturday August 27, 2022 1:00pm - 2:00pm PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

1:30pm PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday August 27, 2022 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track

2:00pm PDT

The Groove Squad Live Band

Get your groove on with one of the hottest rising bands in San Diego - The Groove Squad, giving you Funk, R&B, Soul and Moto!

Saturday August 27, 2022 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Main Stage

Music & Entertainment

2:00pm PDT

Leveling Up Your Career in Tech & Engineering

Tech & Engineering are enormous fields with an almost infinite variety of career opportunities. Connect with expert panelists to hear different career paths they have taken, the choices that got them there, and experiences they have gained along the way.

Speakers

Mike Roberts

CEO, Creating Coding Careers

Mike Roberts is the president and CEO of Creating Coding Careers (CCC), an innovative nonprofit organization committed to diversifying the tech community and creating equitable opportunities for individuals pursuing a career in the industry. With a focus on recruiting and training... Read More →

Eric Owens

Sr. Engineering Technician, Qualcomm

Eric Owens is a Senior Engineering Technician at Qualcomm. In his role, Eric is directly involved in testing various proprietary products for functionality and performing hardware and software verification on Qualcomm's manufactured proprietary products. Qualcomm is one of the world's... Read More →

Tasha Turner

Senior Project Engineer, Balfour Beatty Construction

Tasha Turner is a Senior Project Engineer with Balfour Beatty, an industry-leading provider in the US of general contracting, construction management and design-build services. In her role, she manages operations for large scale public and private construction projects. At Balfour... Read More →

Sponsors

Qualcomm

Saturday August 27, 2022 2:00pm - 2:45pm PDT
Multipurpose Room 169

STEM Education, Youth Programs

2:30pm PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday August 27, 2022 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track

2:30pm PDT

Fireside Chat with Councilwoman Monica Montgomery Steppe

Come have a conversation with Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe.

Councilmember Monica Montgomery Steppe represents the City of San Diego's Fourth Council District and currently serves as the City Council President Pro Tem. Elected to City Council in 2018, Councilmember Montgomery Steppe grew up in the Fourth Council District. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Spelman College and a Juris Doctor from California Western School of Law.

With a combination of knowledge and passion, Monica is dedicated to improving and uplifting the city of San Diego as a whole and the people in the Fourth Council District. Monica strongly advocates for equitable practices in government, including better economic opportunities for people of color and better relationships between community members and police officers. She believes that the communities that make up the Fourth Council District are vibrant and deserving of resources.

Speakers

Monica Montgomery Steppe

City of San Diego, Fourth Council District

Council President pro Tem Monica Montgomery Steppe represents the Fourth Council District in the City of San Diego. With a combination of knowledge and passion, she is dedicated to improving and uplifting the city of San Diego as a whole and the people in the Fourth Council District... Read More →

Nurse Alice Benjamin

Saturday August 27, 2022 2:30pm - 3:00pm PDT
Main Stage

Health Education & Career Exploration

3:00pm PDT

Mat Pilates w/ Movement Matters Collective

Get down and move with Movement Matters Collective because movement is an essential expression of wellness!

Movement Matters Collective was created by a tribe of somatic maestros as a safe space for folks of all walks of life to connect with, care for, and challenge the mind & body. Because feeling bad sucks.

Latoya McKelvin is a life-long mover. She is a BASI qualified Pilates instructor, certified Yoga instructor and has trained extensively as a dancer. She has found a purpose in unlocking compassion one pelvic curl at a time.

Speakers

Latoya McKelvin

Founder, Educator, Mover, Movement Matters

Latoya McKelvin is a life-long mover. She is a BASI qualified Pilates instructor, certified Yoga instructor and has trained extensively as a dancer. She has found a purpose in unlocking compassion one pelvic curl at a time.

Saturday August 27, 2022 3:00pm - 3:45pm PDT
Outdoor Fitness Zone

Drop-In Fitness

3:00pm PDT

The Groove Squad Live Band

Get your groove on with one of the hottest rising bands in San Diego - The Groove Squad, giving you Funk, R&B, Soul and Moto!

Saturday August 27, 2022 3:00pm - 3:50pm PDT
Main Stage

Music & Entertainment

3:30pm PDT

30 Minute Resumé Review

Limited Capacity seats available

Saturday August 27, 2022 3:30pm - 4:00pm PDT
ECC Lobby Foyer

Career Readiness Track