Welcome to The Gap Minders! In this pilot episode, listen to our co-hosts, Nancy Sasaki, the CEO of the United Way of San Diego County, and Jose Cruz, the CEO of the San Diego Council on Literacy, discuss the purpose for The Gap Minders and the great guests who will be joining the show. You'll even learn a bit more about Nancy and Jose as they ask each other some fun questions during "Rapid Fire"! If you have any questions, want to contact Nancy or Jose, please send an email to <a href="mailto:podcast@uwsd.org">podcast@uwsd.org</a>. Thank you for listening. To learn more about the two social impact organizations making The Gap Minders possible, please visit <a href="http://www.TheGapMinders.org" rel="noopener">www.TheGapMinders.org</a>.

Episode 1 | Dr. Shirley Weber | California Secretary of State

The show taking the lead on catalytic conversations spurring listeners to think critically about some of our world’s most pressing issues and be compelled to take action. We have plenty of gaps in America and right here in San Diego—educational, racial, wealth, health, literacy, and more. Welcome to The Gap Minders, the podcast taking on these GAPS—one conversation at a time.To tackle these gaps and lift lives, United Way of San Diego County and the San Diego Council on Literacy have joined forces. The Gap Minders weekly episodes will inform, inspire, and illuminate the gaps and the solutions. Through insightful conversations with a range of notable and engaging guests, including education experts, political figures dedicated to improving our region, and influential changemakers passionate about equity for all children and families, we will make a difference. Thank you for your time, attention, heart, and mind.