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This episode features Fremont Unified School Board Trustee Rinu Nair, a recent Irvington High graduate who won her seat by just 26 votes. Rinu discusses her journey from student wellness advocate to elected official, the mental health crisis facing students post-COVID, school funding challenges, and why empathy is the biggest issue facing society today.

In this episode, we sit down with David Sloss, former conductor of the Fremont Symphony (1980-2012) and current artistic director of Fremont Opera. David shares his remarkable journey from Harvard to Stanford to producing Emmy-nominated shows at WGBH, and discusses the 20th anniversary of the Nutcracker production in collaboration with Yoko's Dance and Performing Arts Academy. We explore what it means to be a conductor, the evolution of the Fremont Symphony, and the unique challenges and rewards of conducting for ballet performances.

In this episode, we meet JoNelle Sood, founder of the Ho'omau Foundation—a nonprofit supporting Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander students through scholarships, mentorships, and professional networking. JoNelle shares how her father's unexpected passing inspired her to create a foundation that helps students achieve academic excellence while staying grounded in their cultural heritage. We also discuss her HR consulting work with Tripod Networking and how balancing her corporate career with nonprofit leadership keeps her energized and connected to her community.

In this episode of Fremont Focus Now, we sit down with Jack Weinstein, former director of Facing History and Ourselves and longtime Milpitas High School teacher, to explore the role of educators in turbulent times.

In this episode of Fremont Focus Now, we sit down with Aileen Chanco, Executive Artistic Director of Music With A Mission, to discuss her incredible musical journey from Fremont to Juilliard and back. You'll learn about the evolution of Music at the Mission, community outreach programs, and the upcoming Brotherhood concert on November 1.

In this first episode of Fremont Focus Now, we sit down with Mark Spencer, a Fremont Traffic Engineer, to discuss about the in's and out's of Fremont's traffic. Listen along to learn about the Fremont Mobility Action Plan, Vision Zero, and much more!