KUCI: Real People of Orange County

Global Genes and Rare Diseases

Nicole Boice, founder and CEO of Global Genes, joins Marrie Stone to talk about rare diseases, the medical advancements being made, and the RARE Patient Advocacy Summit coming up in September.
There are over 7,000 rare diseases worldwide, affecting 1 in 10 Americans. For those affected, those suffering, and those wanting to get involved, this show provides a wealth of information.
Visit wwww.globalgenes.org to find out about exciting events coming up in the month of September and how you can get involved.

Developmental Disabilities and the Regional Center of Orange County

Larry Landauer, Executive Director of the Regional Center of Orange County, joins Marrie Stone to talk about the Center's work with people with developmental disabilities. He discusses the services available, the many opportunities for recreational programming, employment assistance, residential assistance and more.
Liza Krassner, parent and board member, talks about her experiences with the Regional Center and the varied ways her son has been helped over his many years.
For more information, please contact them at http://www.rcocdd.com or call 714.796.5100.

Laguna Beach Festival of Arts Exhibitions Director Ron Morrissette

Ron Morrissette, exhibitions director of the Laguna Beach Festival of Arts, joins guest host Marrie Stone. He shares the long and rich history of the Festival, as well as how exhibitors are selected. He shares the stories and art of many of this year's exhibitors, highlights of the summer, and more.

Al Smith- Novastars Professional Basketball Team in OC

Al Smith- The head coach and owner of the Novastars, a professional basketball team in OC talks with Real People OC

Ladan Davia- CEO Of Beeya

Ladan Davia- CEO Of Beeya and
Orange County Business Journal's Nominee for Women in Business, shares her story with Real People OC

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County- Melissa Beck CEO

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Orange County- Melissa Beck CEO and Orange County Business Journal, Women in Business Award recipient, joins us to discuss how the power of mentoring can end the poverty cycle in our communities through building important relationships at a young age in a child's life.

Children’s Bureau and Young Professionals Orange County

Children's Bureau and Young Professionals Orange County respresentatives, Valerie Brauks and Melissa Chelius discuss their organizations and the event coming up On April 28th from 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Michelson Sky Garden called THE Happy Hour. Go to www.All4kids.org for more information.

”Orange County; A Literary Guide”

Andrew Tonkovich, UCI lecturer and KPFK Bibliocracy host returns to KUCI’s airwaves to offer up his latest project edited along with his wife Lisa Alvarez, "Orange County; A Literary Field Guide." Joining Andrew, and reading excerpts of their own work, are the anthology's contributors: poet and UCI composition lecturer Lorene Delany-Ullman and writer/ Laguna College of Art and Design professor Grant Hier. For details on the many events showcasing this marvelous go to: https://www.facebook.com/Orange-County-A-Literary-Field-Guide-1709352889383705/. Books can be ordered through: https://heydaybooks.com/book/orange-county/ or your favorite independent book vendor.

Longest DJ at KUCI, Michael Rydzynski 40th Anniversary

Longest DJ at KUCI, Michael Rydzynski 40th Anniversary reflects about his time at KUCI.

Christina Hildebrand- A Voice for Choice Advocacy

Christina Hildebrand- A Voice for Choice Advocacy discusses some of the nuances in the new Federal 21st Centuries Cures Act.