Anne Minder is inspiring kids through the science of flight! She’s a leader with years of corporate training experience, a tireless volunteer, and she’s very passionate about STEM! Click the link above to hear Anne chat with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan, about a special STEM Day program hosted by the Torrance Airport, for local high school students!

Photo: A recent STEM Day at the Torrance Airport, involving volunteer engineers and pilots, and students within the Torrance Unified School District. Courtesy of Anne Minder. See more pictures at the heroes page at http://www.KNXNews.com.

Meet our incredibly talented KNX Heroes of the Week! 17 year-old Saara Dang and 16 year-old Rohan Soni have created a special space for kids dealing with chronic and mental illness. Inspired by Saara’s younger brother, who was diagnosed with a chronic kidney disease, the Orange County high school students created a documentary film that highlights the challenges kids with illness may face. Then they built a cell phone app that creates a community for kids to share their feelings and meet new friends with similar situations! Click the link to hear Saara and Rohan chat with KNX Heroes host, Heather Jordan!

Connect with Dear Me at https://www.dearmementalhealth.com/

Photo: Saara Dang and Rohan Soni

Photo courtesy of Saara Dang and Rohan Soni

Jenna Grabow and her soon to be sister-in-law, Anna Lundmark, are changing the landscape when it comes to employment for people with autism! After struggling to find a job post-graduation, Jenna teamed up with Anna to create their own company. It’s called “Beauty by Jenna” and one of their missions is to hire dozens of skilled and talented people who are also differently-abled. Hear Jenna and Anna chat with Heroes host Heather Jordan about their mission and products, by clicking the link!

Photo: Jenna Grabow (left) and Anna Lundmark (right), courtesy of Anna Lundmark

Connect with "Beauty by Jenna" here: https://shopbeautybyjenna.com/collections/all

This summer, 18 year-old Kai Yamamoto of Long Beach was named a recipient of the nationwide 2024 Girl Scout Gold Award, for her incredible educational project! It's aimed at at building an anti-racist future and developing more respect and empathy for those of Asian American and Pacific Islander heritage. The project was so impressive, California State University-Long Beach now offers it as a free, college credit course! Click the link to hear Kai chat about her AAPI project and what she plans for her future with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan!

Photo: Kai Yamamoto (center) receiving her GSUSA Gold Award Scholarship check. Courtesy of the Girl Scouts of Orange County. Also in the picture, GSOC's CEO Dr. Vikki Shepp and GSOC's Board of Directors' Chair Christine Scheuneman.

https://www.girlscouts.org

Mike Learakos is a former restaurateur with over 30 years in the food industry, and a long-time volunteer supporting thousands of people across SoCal. Mike is also the CEO of Abound Food Care based in Orange County, and his team works hard to eliminate food waste! September is Hunger Action Month, so Mike tells KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan that now is the time to lend a hand!

Photo: Mike Learakos, courtesy of Mike Learakos and Abound Food Care

Connect at https://www.aboundfoodcare.org/

Leading her community with leaps and bounds, Chloe Gruenberg is not your typical high school student! She’s an accomplished ballerina, she teaches technique to young students in Orange County, and she’s also a dedicated volunteer with over 300 hundred of hours of service! She's involved with RAD, Special Camp and so much more... click the link to hear Chloe chat with KNX Heroes Host, Heather Jordan!

Photo: Chloe Gruenberg, courtesy of Ulrika Molin Photography

It's one of the toughest things in life - transitioning onto a new path. For many members of the military, it can be extremely overwhelming when searching for the right career after years of service. So, this is where Adam Van Dyke steps in to help. And it's not just simple guidance - he volunteers his time, making sure his clients are set on the right path that's fulfilling and respectful of their incredible skills.

Click on the link to hear a special "extended interview" with KNX Heroes Host Heather Jordan and Adam Van Dyke of Orange County.

Photo: Adam Van Dyke (right) and his family; wife Karen and daughter Kayten, and Kali. Photo courtesy of the Van Dyke family.

Connect with Adam at Veterati: https://www.veterati.com

Connect with Adam at Rising Tides Coaching & Consulting Int'l: https://rtcci.com

https://www.beyondblindness.org/

Photo: Angie Rowe, CEO of Beyond Blindness (center)

Photo Courtesy of Noel Besuzzi