Events I have hosted

In the 12 months after George Floyd's murder, there are some signs of progress but not nearly enough. From the shootings of other young Black men nationally to “no white guilt” rocks turning up in Santa Cruz County to hate being directed at Asian Americans here and elsewhere, there’s a lot to ponder one year after Floyd’s killing. Lookout’s Managing Editor Tulsi Kamath sat down with five key community voices on May 26, 2021 to talk about how far they believe we’ve come, both as a community here in Santa Cruz County and as a nation.

 

Lookout Santa Cruz's Wallace Baine and Tulsi Kamath sat down with Christina Glynn, the communications director for Visit Santa Cruz County, Bijal Patel, the Chairman of California Hotel & Lodging Association and CEO of Coast Redwood Hospitality, Robb Woulfe, the executive director of the Santa Cruz Museum of Art & History and Kris Reyes the Director of Strategic Development and External Affairs at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk to talk about revitalizing the billion-dollar tourism industry in Santa Cruz County post-pandemic. The event took place on April 14, 2021.

On Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2021, Lookout Santa Cruz Managing Editor Tulsi Kamath and Deputy Managing Editor Mark Conley talked with Yoso Wellness Spa owner Jennalee Dahlen, Santa Cruz County EMS medical director Dr. David Ghilarducci, comedian and events producer DNA, Watsonville High School counselor and Hospice of Santa Cruz County board member Daisy Nuñez, and Rabbi Paula Marcus of Temple Beth El. Each shared their highs and lows through the pandemic.