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CONTENTS<br />
Co-Publishers<br />
8 Fashion<br />
Fashion In Focus<br />
10 Golf<br />
Cruising For Drivers<br />
14 What We Love<br />
<strong>October</strong><br />
16 Cover Story<br />
Meeting This Moment<br />
20 Awards<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Genius<br />
26 Real Estate<br />
Cristi Chaquica<br />
28 Environment<br />
Safeguarding Southern<br />
California’s Fluorishing<br />
Marine Life<br />
30 Golf<br />
Caddyhack<br />
34 Health<br />
Alpine Senior Activities<br />
Center<br />
MAINLY MOZART<br />
WILDCOAST<br />
36 Health<br />
Liver Coalition of <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong><br />
38 Heroes<br />
Be The Light<br />
42 Finance<br />
Mission Fed<br />
44 Gala<br />
National University<br />
Foundation<br />
50 SWA Community<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Food +<br />
Wine Festival<br />
52 Perfil<br />
Lisa Paul-Hill<br />
54 Benefit<br />
Day At The Races<br />
58 Music<br />
Sommelier Chamber<br />
Music<br />
60 About <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Hello World? <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Calling<br />
62 Gala<br />
Mythical Masterpiece<br />
66 Festivity<br />
Gingerbread City Gala<br />
68 Heroes<br />
Freedom Dogs<br />
70 Gala<br />
Summerfest<br />
74 Gala<br />
Emerald Ball<br />
80 Fundraiser<br />
Run For Hope This<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
82 Fashion Show<br />
The Fire Within<br />
84 Education<br />
Workshops For<br />
Warriors<br />
86 Environment<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Botanic<br />
Garden<br />
88 Empowerment<br />
The Arc Of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
90 Golf<br />
Swing For Our Heroes<br />
92 Health<br />
Kids Helping Kids<br />
94 Luncheon<br />
Breakfast At Tiffany’s<br />
98 Cuisine<br />
Pairings With A Purpose<br />
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BARK, HEIDI GANTWERK AND JEFF<br />
SCHINDLER<br />
LOCATION: JEWISH FEDERATION OF SAN<br />
DIEGO HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL<br />
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Fashion<br />
Fashion<br />
in Focus<br />
The Vision of Children Foundation recently<br />
hosted its first “Fashion in Focus” event in<br />
Rancho <strong>San</strong>ta Fe. Event Co-Chairs Nancy<br />
Burney, Amy Myers, Kirstjen Nielsen,<br />
and Vivian Hardage, along with VOC’s<br />
outstanding Advisory Board, hosted a sold-out<br />
crowd who enjoyed supporting VOC’s mission<br />
of finding cures for genetic vision disorders and<br />
transforming lives by restoring vision loss.<br />
Vivian Hardage, Kirstjen Nielsen,<br />
Nancy Burney and Amy Myers<br />
Ellie Hekmat and<br />
Lynne Wheeler<br />
Samantha Hardage and<br />
Lisa Stennes-Laikind<br />
Chase and<br />
Diane Hardage<br />
All Smiles<br />
Vivian Hardage, Donna Vance,<br />
Maria Delgado and Kristi Pieper<br />
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Recientemente, la Fundación Vision for Children llevó<br />
adelante su evento “Fashion in Focus” en Rancho <strong>San</strong>ta<br />
Fe. Nancy Burney, Amy Myers, Kirstjen Nielsen y Vivian<br />
Hardage, anfitrionas del evento, junto al destacado<br />
Consejo Asesor de VOC, realizaron esta presentación<br />
agotando las entradas. Las recaudaciones se destinan a<br />
brindar apoyo a la misión de VOC: el encontrar cura para los<br />
desórdenes de visión de origen genético y transformar las<br />
vidas de las personas pudiendo devolverles la vista.<br />
PHOTO CREDIT: MAUNEE BULLOCK
OCTOBER <strong>2024</strong> | <strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM 9
Golf<br />
Cruising<br />
for Drivers<br />
The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Automotive Museum<br />
held a day of golf at the Coronado<br />
Golf Course. Golfers enjoyed live music<br />
of Mariachi Orgullo Nacional as they<br />
arrived and enjoyed a putting contest<br />
and a Hole-in-One competition for a chance to<br />
win a Ford F-150. All funds raised will support<br />
the IGNITE Academy for impoverished youth<br />
to learn a skill set in the automotive industry.<br />
Douglas Barnhart,<br />
Lenny Leszczynski<br />
and Tami Reese<br />
Steve Wheeler<br />
and Steve Buehler<br />
Abdur-Rahim Hameed and<br />
Rashida Hameed, Abdul<br />
Hameed and Alexis Hameed<br />
Lisa Fuller<br />
and Jill Berg<br />
Eddie Sprecco, Chad Wishchuk,<br />
Dan Scholz and Brody Zaugg<br />
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Jen and Trevor Yates<br />
with Edward Hershey
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Golf<br />
El Museo del Automóvil de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
llevó adelante un día pleno de golf<br />
en el Coronado Golf Course, donde<br />
los jugadores disfrutaron de música<br />
en vivo gracias a Mariachi Orgullo<br />
Nacional y de la oportunidad de ganar una<br />
Ford F-150 compitiendo en un Hoyo en<br />
uno. Lo recaudado por el evento se destina<br />
a IGNITE Academy, donde jóvenes de<br />
bajos recursos aprenden lo necesario para<br />
insertarse en la industria automotriz.<br />
George Edison<br />
and Thor Eakes<br />
Kim Parizek and<br />
Janet Semenova<br />
Clara Aguilera, Arturo<br />
Romo and <strong>Diego</strong> Romo<br />
Bob Griffin and<br />
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Tom Lockhart and<br />
Adam Langasbard<br />
Valeri Orsini and<br />
Eve Mazzarella<br />
Sharon Smith and<br />
Jackson Moss<br />
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WHAT WE LOVE: <strong>October</strong><br />
Kids Free <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> turns into a giant playground in<br />
<strong>October</strong>! Kids 12 and under get FREE entry to<br />
over 50 museums, zoos, aquariums with a paying<br />
adult. There are even free family options! Plus,<br />
hotels and restaurants have deals for the whole<br />
crew. Get ready for a fun-filled adventure!<br />
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Dinner with Friends<br />
Dinner with Friends is a unique fundraising event hosted<br />
by childhood friends, Matt Teeter and Carlos <strong>San</strong>guinetti.<br />
What started as a small intimate dinner has grown to<br />
more than 300 friends supporting a worthy cause, The<br />
Ronald McDonald House Charities of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>!<br />
www.rmhcsd.org<br />
An Evening of Wonder<br />
Want to have a great time and do something<br />
good at the same time? Join a fun night<br />
out on <strong>October</strong> 30th in support of United<br />
Way’s awesome work helping kids and<br />
families in our community. Enjoy delicious<br />
food, drinks, and games while mingling with<br />
other cool people. Your ticket helps make a real<br />
difference, so come on out and let’s have a blast!<br />
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The Rocky Horror Picture Show<br />
Get ready to time warp back to 1975! The Rocky<br />
Horror Picture Show is celebrating its 49th<br />
anniversary with a special tour featuring Patricia<br />
Quinn, the original Magenta. Enjoy the movie with<br />
a live shadow cast, audience participation, costume<br />
contest, and more! VIP packages include a meetand-greet<br />
with Patricia. Tickets are on sale now!<br />
www.sandiegotheatres.org<br />
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Cover Story<br />
Meeting this Moment<br />
JEWISH FEDERATION’S IMPACT IN A CHALLENGING YEAR<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Mayor Todd Gloria speaks to a crowd of more than 4,500<br />
during <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s Solidarity Vigil for Israel on <strong>October</strong> 10, 2023.<br />
In a year marked by unprecedented challenges,<br />
Jewish Federation of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> has demonstrated<br />
what it truly means to meet the moment. From<br />
the conflict in Israel to the alarming rise in<br />
antisemitism both globally and here at home,<br />
the resilience of the Jewish people has been put<br />
to the test. But through the unwavering support<br />
and generosity of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Jewish community,<br />
Federation has been able to rise to these challenges and<br />
continue its mission to foster thriving Jewish life in <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>, Israel, and beyond.<br />
“As we look back on the past year, we recognize the<br />
critical juncture we find ourselves in,” Federation<br />
President & CEO Heidi Gantwerk shared with <strong>GB</strong><br />
<strong>Magazine</strong>. “For many Jews in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, the past 12<br />
months tested our mental, spiritual, and emotional<br />
strength. Yet, in the face of adversity, we witnessed<br />
a powerful resurgence of Jewish identity and an<br />
increased desire for community connection. These<br />
factors contributed to our Federation’s most successful<br />
fundraising year to date, a testament to the trust and faith<br />
our community places in us.”<br />
Federation’s <strong>2024</strong> Annual Campaign raised a recordbreaking<br />
$8.4 million, an incredible 175% increase<br />
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over the previous year.<br />
Including contributions<br />
to its Israel Emergency<br />
Fund – which raised<br />
more than $9 million<br />
in a few short weeks to<br />
support relief efforts<br />
across the Jewish state in<br />
the wake of the horrific<br />
events of <strong>October</strong><br />
7, 2023 – plus grant<br />
revenues and directed<br />
gifts, Federation secured<br />
a total of over $22<br />
million in the fiscal year<br />
of July 2023 – June <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Embodying its<br />
new campaign<br />
theme, “Meeting<br />
this Moment,”<br />
Federation is<br />
focused on<br />
addressing<br />
immediate<br />
needs while<br />
laying the<br />
groundwork<br />
for long-term<br />
community<br />
Jewish Federation of<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> stands<br />
ready to secure a<br />
vibrant, resilient<br />
future for the Jewish<br />
community – both<br />
locally and globally.<br />
resilience. This forward-looking approach involves not<br />
only emergency response but also proactive initiatives<br />
to combat antisemitism, strengthen Jewish identity,<br />
and deepen communal connections. As Federation sets<br />
its sights on its next fiscal year, several transformative<br />
initiatives are poised to make a lasting impact.<br />
Among these is a groundbreaking approach to Holocaust<br />
education, supported by the largest single donation in<br />
Federation’s history. Soon, a dynamic mobile classroom<br />
will travel across <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County, bringing modern,<br />
immersive Holocaust education to learners of all ages<br />
and backgrounds. This project is more than just a tribute<br />
to history; it is a powerful, living commitment to the<br />
fight against hate. This month’s cover photo poignantly<br />
captures this mission: Gantwerk, alongside Federation<br />
Board Chair David Bark and Campaign Co-Chairs Sonia<br />
Israel and Jeff Schindler, stand before a somber Holocaust<br />
memorial etched with the names of concentration<br />
Community leaders join together for a heartwarming<br />
Havdalah service during last year’s Federation 360 gala.<br />
camps – a stark reminder of the importance of memory,<br />
education, and action.<br />
Federation is also expanding its programming to ensure<br />
being Jewish is fun and joyful through meaningful<br />
experiences. A new teen travel initiative will soon<br />
take <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s Jewish youth to Israel, offering<br />
them transformative journeys that will deepen their<br />
Jewish identities and inspire their future community<br />
engagement. The organization is also launching a <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> chapter of Student to Student, a program designed<br />
to foster understanding and break down barriers by<br />
connecting Jewish teen ambassadors with non-Jewish<br />
high school students across <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>. Through personal<br />
storytelling and open dialogue, the goal is to demystify<br />
Judaism, challenge stereotypes, and empower students to<br />
interrupt antisemitic remarks in their everyday lives.<br />
As Federation prepares for the year ahead, it remains<br />
unwavering in its mission to foster thriving Jewish life,<br />
protect the community, and ensure that the lessons<br />
of history inform the actions of today. In meeting this<br />
moment, Jewish Federation of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> stands ready<br />
to secure a vibrant, resilient future for the Jewish<br />
community – both locally and globally. With the<br />
continued generosity of its supporters, Federation is not<br />
just responding to the challenges of today but building a<br />
legacy of hope and strength for generations to come.<br />
Learn more and get involved at jewishinsandiego.org.<br />
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Cover Story<br />
En un año marcado<br />
por desafíos sin<br />
precedentes, la Jewish<br />
Federation de <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> ha demostrado<br />
que se mantiene<br />
a la altura de las<br />
circunstancias. Desde el conflicto<br />
en Israel al alarmante aumento<br />
del antisemitismo, tanto mundial<br />
como local, la resiliencia de la<br />
gente judía fue puesta a prueba.<br />
Gracias al inquebrantable apoyo<br />
y generosidad de la comunidad<br />
judía de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, la Federation<br />
tuvo la oportunidad de superar los<br />
desafíos y continuar con su misión<br />
de promover la vida judaica en <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>, Israel y demás lugares.<br />
“Al analizar el año que pasó,<br />
podemos ver el momento crítico en<br />
que nos encontramos”” le comenta<br />
a la revista Giving Back su CEO<br />
y presidente, Heidi Gantwerk.<br />
“Para muchos judíos de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>,<br />
los últimos doce meses fueron<br />
una prueba para su salud mental,<br />
emocional y espiritual. Aun así,<br />
Jewish Federation of<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> stands<br />
ready to secure a<br />
vibrant, resilient<br />
future for the Jewish<br />
community – both<br />
locally and globally.<br />
enfrentados a la adversidad pudimos<br />
ver el resurgir de la identidad judía y<br />
un aumento en el deseo de conectar<br />
con la comunidad, factores que<br />
contribuyeron a tener el año de<br />
mayor recaudación de fondos hasta<br />
la fecha, un verdadero testimonio de<br />
la fe y confianza que la comunidad<br />
tiene en nosotros”.<br />
La Federation Annual Campaign<br />
recaudó la cifra récord de $ 8.4<br />
millones, un increíble 175% más que<br />
el año anterior, sumando $9 millones<br />
recaudados en pocas semanas por las<br />
contribuciones al Israel Emergency<br />
Fund, que destina sus esfuerzos a<br />
asistir al estado judío luego de los<br />
terribles atentados del 7 de octubre<br />
de 2023. A esto también se suman<br />
Jewish Federation of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> visits <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s Israeli sister region, Sha’ar<br />
HaNegev, to learn how <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s support is making an impact in recovery efforts.<br />
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donaciones y<br />
regalos que le<br />
aseguraron a<br />
la Federation<br />
un total de $22<br />
millones en el<br />
año fiscal de<br />
julio de 2023 a<br />
junio <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
Con una nueva<br />
temática, la<br />
Federation<br />
lanzó su<br />
campaña<br />
“Meeting this<br />
Moment”<br />
que se enfoca en las necesidades<br />
inmediatas, pero al mismo<br />
tiempo va preparando el camino<br />
para que la comunidad tenga<br />
resiliencia a largo plazo. Esta<br />
manera de mirar el futuro<br />
implica no solo actuar frente<br />
a las emergencias, sino tener<br />
iniciativas proactivas para<br />
combatir el antisemitismo,<br />
fortalecer la identidad judía<br />
y profundizar las conexiones<br />
comunales. Con la mira puesta<br />
en el próximo año fiscal, varias<br />
iniciativas transformadoras<br />
están llamadas a tener un<br />
impacto duradero.<br />
Entre estas nuevas iniciativas<br />
enfocadas en la educación sobre<br />
el Holocausto y gracias a la mayor<br />
donación única en la Historia<br />
de la Federation, en breve va a<br />
estar viajando a lo largo y anchos<br />
del condado de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> un<br />
aula móvil, llevando moderna e<br />
inmersiva educación a estudiantes<br />
Hundreds of community members joined Federation for the <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Padres’ Jewish Heritage Celebration Game in May <strong>2024</strong>.<br />
de todas las edades y orígenes.<br />
El proyecto es más que un tributo<br />
a la historia, es un poderoso<br />
compromiso viviente de la lucha<br />
contra el odio. La foto de portada<br />
de este mes captura esta esencia:<br />
Gantwerk junto al presidente de<br />
la Federation, David Bark y los<br />
presidentes de la campaña, Sonia<br />
Israel y Jeff Schindler, se encuentran<br />
parados frente a un monumento en<br />
memoria del Holocausto en el cual<br />
se encuentran grabados los nombres<br />
de los campos de concentración,<br />
un duro recordatorio sobre la<br />
importancia de la memoria, la<br />
educación y la acción.<br />
La Federation también está<br />
ampliando sus programas para que<br />
sean entretenidos y aseguren que el<br />
ser judío sea algo divertido y alegre,<br />
buscando experiencias con sentido<br />
vivencial. Una nueva iniciativa<br />
de viaje prontamente llevará a<br />
jóvenes judíos de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> a Israel,<br />
brindándoles un viaje transformador<br />
que profundizará sus identidades<br />
judías e inspirará su futuro<br />
compromiso<br />
con la<br />
comunidad. La<br />
organización<br />
también estará<br />
inaugurando<br />
una sucursal<br />
de Student to<br />
Student en<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>,<br />
un programa<br />
diseñado para<br />
promover la<br />
comprensión<br />
y romper<br />
con barreras<br />
conectando a jóvenes judíos como<br />
embajadores con sus pares de las<br />
secundarias de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> y que, a<br />
través de sus historias personales<br />
y un diálogo abierto, logren<br />
desmitificar el judaísmo, desafiar<br />
los estereotipos y empoderar a los<br />
estudiantes para que detengan los<br />
comentarios antisemitas del día a día.<br />
Mientras la Federation se prepara<br />
para el año que está por venir,<br />
continúa firmemente trabajando en<br />
su misión de fomentar la vida judía,<br />
proteger a la comunidad y asegurar<br />
que las lecciones de la historia sean<br />
base para las acciones del presente.<br />
La Jewish Federation de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>,<br />
hoy se encuentra firmemente parada<br />
en el lugar de asegurar un futuro<br />
pujante y resiliente a la comunidad<br />
judía, tanto local como mundial.<br />
Gracias al continuo apoyo de sus<br />
colaboradores, la Federation no solo<br />
responde a los desafíos del presente,<br />
sino que construye un legado<br />
de esperanza y fortaleza para las<br />
próximas generaciones.<br />
jewishinsandiego.org<br />
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Awards<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Genius<br />
Mainly Mozart<br />
announced Albert<br />
Pisano, the Dean<br />
of UC <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
Jacobs School of<br />
Engineering, as the 8th Annual <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Genius Award Honoree.<br />
Since 2015, Mainly Mozart has<br />
celebrated and recognized “Genius<br />
in the Spirit of Mozart” within<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>. Attendees enjoyed a<br />
three-course gourmet dinner at<br />
the Fairbanks Ranch Country Club<br />
and a performance by acclaimed<br />
violinist and vocalist Lucia Micarelli<br />
and cellist Eric Byers.<br />
Albert Pisano, Miwako Wata,<br />
Richard Forsyth and Kate Leonard<br />
Irene Chambers, Jo Ann<br />
Kilty and Joyce Gattas<br />
Marsha Sewell and<br />
Bob Maddalena<br />
Steve and<br />
Sue Hart<br />
Cynthia and<br />
Dan Kronemyer<br />
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Julie and Mark Burgess<br />
with Esther Nahama
Awards<br />
Mainly Mozart anunció a<br />
Albert Pisano, decano<br />
de la facultad Jacobs<br />
de Ingeniería de la UC<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, como el 8°<br />
ganador del premio anual <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Genius Honoree. A partir del 2015,<br />
Mainly Mozart se ha comprometido<br />
a celebrar y reconocer “la genialidad<br />
del espíritu de Mozart” en <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>.<br />
Los presentes disfrutaron de una<br />
cena gourmet de tres pasos en el<br />
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club, con<br />
la presentación de la renombrada<br />
violinista y vocalista Lucia Micarelli y<br />
en el violonchelo Eric Byers.<br />
Irwin Jacobs, Nancy Laturno,<br />
Darren Day and Jo Ann Clark<br />
Marty Cooper<br />
and Arlene Harris<br />
Greg McFadden<br />
and Arlene Esgate<br />
Marisa Lin and<br />
Adrienne Bolli<br />
Tatiana Kiseleva<br />
and David Brenner<br />
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Branko and<br />
Jacquellene Lukich
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Real Estate<br />
Cristi Chaquica<br />
A LEADER IN SAN DIEGO REAL ESTATE<br />
BY: NICHOLE NAOUM<br />
of home as a sanctuary, a place where memories are made, and lives unfold. This<br />
fascination led her to pursue a career in real estate, where she could combine her<br />
passion with her entrepreneurial spirit. Her journey has been marked by steadfast<br />
service, continuous learning, and a genuine desire to make a positive impact.<br />
Cristi Chaquica, a seasoned<br />
real estate professional,<br />
has been a driving force in<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s vibrant market<br />
for over two decades. Her<br />
passion for helping people<br />
find their dream homes<br />
and her deep-rooted love<br />
for the region have fueled<br />
her remarkable success.<br />
A visionary with a keen<br />
eye for anticipating future<br />
trends and an intuitive<br />
leader who understands<br />
buyers’ needs, Cristi has<br />
consistently exceeded<br />
expectations throughout<br />
her career. Her ability to<br />
navigate the complexities<br />
of the real estate<br />
landscape, combined with<br />
her empathetic approach,<br />
has earned her the<br />
loyalty and admiration of<br />
countless clients.<br />
From a young age, Cristi<br />
was captivated by the idea<br />
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Cristi’s rise to the top 1% of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s real estate agents is a testament to her<br />
exceptional skills and commitment to her clients. She understands that buying<br />
or selling a home is more than just a transaction; it is a significant life event. By<br />
providing personalized guidance, expert advice, and support, Cristi has earned<br />
the trust and loyalty of countless clients.<br />
Her success is not solely attributed to her individual efforts but also to the<br />
strength of her team. Cristi believes in fostering a collaborative and supportive<br />
environment where everyone feels valued and empowered. She invests in ongoing<br />
training and development, ensuring that her team members are equipped with<br />
the latest tools and knowledge to deliver exceptional service.<br />
When her team thrives, Cristi believes that they can provide the best results for<br />
their clients, driving collective success. This focus on team building has been<br />
a cornerstone of her business, enabling her to consistently stand out in the<br />
competitive <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> market.<br />
A Leader in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Real Estate
For those new to the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> real<br />
estate market, Cristi offers invaluable<br />
advice. She emphasizes the importance<br />
of being informed, prepared, and<br />
flexible. Getting pre-approved for a<br />
mortgage is a crucial step, allowing<br />
buyers to act quickly when the right<br />
opportunity arises. Working with a<br />
knowledgeable agent who understands<br />
local market trends can also make a<br />
significant difference. She encourages<br />
patience and open-mindedness,<br />
especially in a competitive market where<br />
adjusting expectations or considering<br />
different neighborhoods may be<br />
necessary to find the best opportunities.<br />
Cristi’s unwavering dedication to her<br />
clients and her commitment to excellence<br />
have propelled her to the forefront of <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>’s real estate industry. As she looks<br />
to the future, she aims to expand her<br />
team, embrace emerging technologies,<br />
and continue setting new standards for<br />
service and success.<br />
www.finepropertiessd.com<br />
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Environment<br />
Safeguarding Southern California’s<br />
Flourishing Marine Life<br />
BY SERGE DEDINA, PHD<br />
Blue Whale off the<br />
coast of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
From<br />
playful<br />
whitesided<br />
dolphins<br />
to majestic<br />
gray,<br />
blue, and<br />
humpback<br />
whales, the coastal waters<br />
of Southern California<br />
have been called the blue<br />
Serengeti, serving as a<br />
superhighway of migration<br />
and feeding for wildlife<br />
throughout the year. As<br />
Southern Californians, we<br />
are so fortunate to not only<br />
have such intimate access<br />
to view these magnificent<br />
creatures, but to also live<br />
alongside the 17,000 acres<br />
of Marine Protected Areas<br />
(MPAs) off <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s coast.<br />
Ocean conservation group<br />
WILDCOAST is helping to<br />
safeguard these underwater<br />
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Kelp Forrest in a<br />
Marine Protected Area<br />
parks that contribute to the diverse and flourishing marine display in our<br />
backyard - protecting the wildlife and ecosystems that call them home. As<br />
the Executive Director of the ocean conservation group WILDCOAST, I am<br />
proud that we will celebrate our 25th anniversary in 2025. This stronghold of<br />
marine biodiversity makes Southern California an iconic destination for ocean<br />
tourism activities, from kayaking and paddleboarding to sunset cruises and<br />
whale-watching.<br />
Thanks to conservation pioneer and zoologist Ray Gilmore of the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Natural History Museum, the whale-watching industry actually began right<br />
here in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> in the 1950s. Since then, the industry has expanded
You can watch<br />
WILDCOAST’s<br />
new short<br />
film Protect<br />
the Locals:<br />
Responsible<br />
Whale<br />
Watching with<br />
WILDCOAST by<br />
scanning the<br />
QR CODE<br />
Gray Whales on their<br />
migration past <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
rapidly, marking it as one of the most popular - and lucrative<br />
- tourism activities across coastal Southern California.<br />
Such tours can often spot large dolphin pods, gray whales<br />
migrating from Mexico to Alaska in the spring, blue whales<br />
visiting in the early summer to feed on our krill-rich waters,<br />
humpbacks enjoying the abundant food source, and even rare<br />
sightings of orcas.<br />
Although regulations require boats to stay at least 100<br />
yards (about one football field) away from whales, a lack of<br />
enforcement means many boats and tour operators disregard<br />
this rule, often in pursuit of the perfect social media photo<br />
for their guests. Whale-watching boat traffic like this can<br />
create an intensely stressful environment for these majestic<br />
animals, leading to noise pollution, chemical fuel pollution,<br />
displacement, disruption of feeding and resting, and even boat<br />
strikes. These disturbances have a significant and direct impact<br />
on the health, reproductive rate, and lifespan of these creatures.<br />
California<br />
Sea Lion<br />
Underscoring a commitment to serve as defenders of the<br />
ocean, WILDCOAST is calling on tour operators, residents,<br />
and visitors nationally and internationally to advocate for<br />
responsible whale watching, adhere to best practices, and<br />
prioritize safety for all wildlife and humans so that marine<br />
mammals can be safe in their natural habitat.<br />
www.wildcoast.org<br />
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Golf<br />
Caddyhack<br />
CaddyHack Golf Festival is a charity golf<br />
tournament designed to create the ultimate<br />
golf experience while simultaneously raising<br />
money for the incredible work of Boys to Men<br />
Mentoring. Golfers and their friends grabbed<br />
their clubs to participate in a retro-style tournament,<br />
where teams encountered unique experiences at each hole<br />
designed to keep the fun going from start to finish. The day<br />
was non-stop fun with a lineup of over 20 local musical<br />
talents, food and beverages throughout the course.<br />
Bobby Basso, Cory Butcher,<br />
Dustin Rau and Tanner Basso<br />
Ed Gomez, Larry<br />
Kesslin and Sean Reed<br />
Ernesto Rivera<br />
and Dan Vincent<br />
Jeremy McDonald<br />
and Vanesa Kropf<br />
Kush Kapila, Andrew<br />
Zorko and Herb Marstrich<br />
Rose Courtney, Ernie Hahn,<br />
Phil Pace and Joe Sigurdson<br />
Michael Hirst, Kyler Verdugo<br />
and Thomas Szampruch<br />
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Chad Vantil, James Cutri,<br />
Kyle Kupiec and Dale Wilson<br />
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: DIANNA IPPOLITO
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Golf<br />
El CaddyHack Golf Festival es<br />
un torneo solidario de golf<br />
organizado para que sea una<br />
experiencia golfística mientras<br />
se recauda dinero destinado a<br />
la increíble labor que llevan adelante<br />
Boys to Men Mentoring. Los golfistas<br />
junto a sus amigos tomaron sus palos<br />
para ser parte de un torneo retro,<br />
donde los equipos encontraron<br />
en cada hoyo experiencias únicas,<br />
diseñadas para mantener la<br />
diversión desde el comienzo hasta<br />
el final. El día fue un continuado<br />
de entretenimiento con más de 20<br />
talentos musicales locales, comida y<br />
bebida a lo largo de los hoyos.<br />
Brian Byrnes and<br />
Hayes Hurwitz<br />
Corky Sigurdson, Rose<br />
Courtney and Cheryl Floros<br />
Clayton Wellbank, Rod<br />
Davis and Mark Mittelstaedt<br />
Roberto Rodriguez<br />
and Sean Reed<br />
Greg Anton and<br />
John Beach<br />
Mario Barrios and<br />
Mark Mittelsteadt<br />
Supporting the cause<br />
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Mel Gunawardena, Andy Goonetilleke<br />
and Shehan Wijayamayke
Health<br />
Alpine<br />
Senior<br />
Activities<br />
Center<br />
Enjoying the day<br />
Another milestone was celebrated for <strong>San</strong> Ysidro<br />
Health as they continue to expand services to<br />
meet the needs of the East County community.<br />
Guests celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the<br />
Alpine Senior Activities Center with a grand<br />
party. In the spirit of Older Americans Month, SYH has<br />
expanded <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> PACE to the Alpine community,<br />
continuing to serve every generation from pediatrics to<br />
geriatrics. Supporters had a sneak-peek of the newest<br />
mobile health unit which will ensure that no matter where<br />
you are in East County, quality care is within reach.<br />
Laura Gonzalez, Amber<br />
Brassard and Ana Melgoza<br />
Gina Dewar, Alan Tornel with<br />
Ingo and Adriana Brunner<br />
Georgia Kramer, Adrianna O’Donnell,<br />
Michelle Darnell, Elva Perez and Neisha Munz<br />
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Georgia Kramer, Ana Melgoza,<br />
Alicia Sullivan and Candy Cuevas<br />
<strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health acaba de celebrar un<br />
nuevo hito con la ampliación de sus<br />
servicios para atender las necesidades<br />
de la comunidad de East County. En<br />
el mes de Older American, con una<br />
gran fiesta se realizó la apertura del Alpine<br />
Senior Activities Center y así SYH llega con<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> PACE a la comunidad de Alpine,<br />
brindando atención a todas las generaciones,<br />
desde pediatría a gerontología. Los presentes<br />
pudieron ver la nueva unidad móvil de salud<br />
que va a asegurar la atención de salud de<br />
calidad en donde sea más necesaria dentro<br />
del East County.
Ben Macias, Vernita Todd, Rosana<br />
Scolari and Chris Mendiara<br />
Veronica Dela Rosa, Kevin L.<br />
Mattson and Alicia Sullivan<br />
Terry Whitaker and<br />
Theodore Bazdorf<br />
Supporting SYH<br />
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Health<br />
Liver Coalition of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
LIVER EXCELLENCE GALA IS APPROACHING<br />
R. Bruce Johnson, MD, (Sharp HealthCare | Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group), Steven Rose, MD (UC <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Health), Rita McCrerey (Board President, Liver<br />
Coalition of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>), Scott Suckow (Executive Director, Liver Coalition of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>), Gabriel Schnickel, MD (University of California, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> School of<br />
Medicine), Robert Gish, MD (La Maestra Community Health Centers | UCSD Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences), Susan Olivier (Liver Coalition<br />
of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>), Christian Ramers, MD (Family Health Centers of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>) and Julio Gutierrez, MD (Scripps Green Hospital)<br />
Get ready for an unforgettable evening to honor those<br />
making a difference in the liver community. Patients,<br />
physicians, and advocates will come together at El Cortez<br />
on <strong>October</strong> 20, <strong>2024</strong> for the Liver Excellence Gala.<br />
Longtime supporter and renowned past Flavors Chef<br />
Jeffrey Strauss from Pamplemousses Grille, will cater the<br />
event and create an extraordinary culinary experience!<br />
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Four awards honoring<br />
excellence will be<br />
presented. The Physician<br />
of the Year Award<br />
recognizes an outstanding<br />
clinician and leader in<br />
the field of liver disease.<br />
The honoree is Gabriel<br />
Schnickel, MD, a<br />
board-certified surgeon<br />
specializing in liver and<br />
kidney transplantation.<br />
Dr. Schnickel has served<br />
as the Surgical Director<br />
of Liver Transplantation<br />
at UC <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
Division of Transplant<br />
and Hepatobiliary Surgery<br />
since 2017.<br />
The Innovation Award<br />
recognizes innovation in<br />
the life sciences sector<br />
for treatment advances of<br />
liver disease. This award will<br />
be presented to Gilead Sciences<br />
for their commitment to drive<br />
life-changing science and create<br />
healthier futures for people<br />
living with liver disease. Their<br />
investment in key liver disease<br />
indications speaks to Gilead<br />
Science’s dedication to deliver<br />
novel medicines to populations<br />
with high unmet medical need.<br />
The Christie Media Award<br />
recognizes outstanding<br />
journalism that promotes liver<br />
health, raises awareness of<br />
key issues, and educates about<br />
liver diseases. In honor of their Richard Jaenisch<br />
vision ‘Physicians United for a<br />
Healthy <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>,’ this year’s<br />
award will be presented to <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Physician, official<br />
publication of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County Medical Society.<br />
The final award will be the Dr. Anders Nyberg<br />
Volunteer of the Year Award. This award was created<br />
Gabriel Schnickel, MD<br />
to recognize those who embody<br />
the values of compassion and<br />
dedication of service to the<br />
liver community. The award<br />
will be presented to Richard<br />
Jaenisch. At age 12, Rick was<br />
diagnosed with hepatitis C, a<br />
result of vertical transmission<br />
from his mother at birth.<br />
Rick has channeled his lived<br />
experience into advocacy,<br />
writing articles for numerous<br />
outlets, serving as a peer<br />
counselor, meeting with<br />
legislators, speaking at events,<br />
and raising funds through the<br />
local liver walk.<br />
Mark your calendars, spread<br />
the word, and prepare for an<br />
evening of elegance, inspiration,<br />
and delectable delights. All in<br />
support of the Liver Coalition<br />
of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s mission: to save<br />
lives by improving liver health and preventing liver disease<br />
through community-based education, linkages to care,<br />
advocacy, and research programs. See you there!<br />
www.livercoalition.org/liver-excellence-gala<br />
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Heroes<br />
Be the<br />
Light<br />
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: DIANNA IPPOLITO<br />
Shelter to Soldier hosted an<br />
event to raise critical funds<br />
to support the rescue dogs<br />
and veterans served by the<br />
program’s mission. Guests<br />
enjoyed musical entertainment, a<br />
three-course dinner overlooking the<br />
Pacific Ocean, event swag bags, and<br />
memorable moments with veteran<br />
recipients and the Shelter to Soldier<br />
Canine Ambassadors. All proceeds<br />
from the event will benefit Shelter<br />
to Soldier’s programs serving<br />
our nation’s brave veterans and<br />
homeless dogs in need of a forever<br />
home and life of purpose.<br />
Shelby Burdette, Kayla Buford,<br />
Nicky Moore and Andres Orozco<br />
Cara Allen, Cate O’Reilly<br />
and Nese Lundstrom<br />
David and<br />
Nancy Buchzck<br />
Lainey Schatz<br />
and David Klistoff<br />
Nicky Moore and Moose, Christy<br />
Meixell and Rhonda Flora<br />
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Tracy Harrison with<br />
Josh and Adelle Danson
OCTOBER <strong>2024</strong> | <strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM 39
Heroes<br />
Shelter to Soldier llevó<br />
adelante un evento<br />
para recaudar fondos<br />
destinados a ayudar<br />
a perros rescatados<br />
y a veteranos asistidos por<br />
el programa. Los invitados<br />
disfrutaron de entretenimiento<br />
musical y una cena de tres<br />
pasos con vistas al océano<br />
Pacifico. Luego recibieron bolsos<br />
de regalo y compartieron<br />
inolvidables momentos con<br />
veteranos asistidos por el<br />
programa, culminando con la<br />
presencia de los embajadores<br />
caninos de Shelter to Soldier.<br />
Todo lo recaudado por<br />
el evento se destina a los<br />
programas de Shelter to Soldier,<br />
programas que están al servicio<br />
de nuestros valientes veteranos<br />
y perros en situación de calle en<br />
busca de un hogar y de sentido<br />
para sus vidas.<br />
Supporting<br />
the cause<br />
Nancy Preston and<br />
Christina Fink<br />
Pam and Gregg Marks<br />
with Brenda Dale<br />
Matt and<br />
Heather Aune<br />
Daniel and<br />
Robin Crabtree<br />
Alec and<br />
Janet Bloem<br />
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Hayley and<br />
Clive Goldberg<br />
Ana Hiwitt and<br />
Trista Lancaster<br />
Susan and Laurie<br />
Loeffler with Trooper<br />
Hosanna Bonn and<br />
Coleman Fuquea<br />
Megan Callen<br />
and Elaine Luong<br />
Eric Park, Anna Hanley,<br />
Kyrie and Graham Bloem<br />
Tina Howe and<br />
Cristina Wilsey<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2024</strong> | <strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM 41
Finance<br />
Mission Fed<br />
CELEBRATING HISPANIC HERITAGE MONTH<br />
Mission Fed Credit Union has<br />
been an engaged community<br />
partner for over 60 years, and<br />
its core mission has remained<br />
the same: Earning trust,<br />
investing in its members’<br />
success, and caring for the<br />
community. It is the<br />
credit union’s way to<br />
achieve the doublebottom<br />
line goal of<br />
serving members<br />
and the community.<br />
The credit union<br />
is driving positive<br />
social impact. Its<br />
focus includes<br />
the Hispanic<br />
community, with<br />
the goal of fostering<br />
economic inclusion<br />
and supporting financial well-being.<br />
In 2022, Mission Fed became the first credit union in<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County to receive the Juntos Avanzamos<br />
“Together We Advance” designation, a distinction that<br />
acknowledges its on-going commitment to serving and<br />
empowering Hispanic consumers. Juntos Avanzamos<br />
credit unions employ bilingual, culturally aware staff<br />
and leadership, accept alternative forms of ID such as<br />
Individual Tax Identification Number (ITIN) and treat all<br />
members with respect, no matter where they come from.<br />
“Mission Fed is proud to help its members ‘move<br />
forward together’ with financial empowerment tools<br />
that improve their lives,” Doug Wright, President &<br />
CEO of Mission Fed shared with <strong>GB</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>. “We<br />
honor and celebrate our members every day, but<br />
particularly would like to acknowledge our Hispanic<br />
consumers during Hispanic Heritage Month.”<br />
Mission Fed celebrates its<br />
Juntos Avanzamos designation<br />
In honor of Hispanic<br />
Heritage Month,<br />
Mission Fed’s<br />
34 branches are<br />
providing free<br />
“Lotería” games<br />
and cards from<br />
<strong>October</strong> 7-19, <strong>2024</strong>,<br />
inviting members to<br />
honor the traditions<br />
that bring us<br />
together - crossing<br />
borders, generations<br />
and cultures, and<br />
provide opportunities to connect with friends and<br />
family. (One per member - limited amount per day;<br />
while supplies last).<br />
Mission Fed is proud to partner with nonprofit<br />
organizations that support the Hispanic community,<br />
including MANA de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, The Chicano Federation,<br />
Southwestern College Foundation, The MAAC Project,<br />
the Emilio Nares Foundation and more.<br />
To learn more, visit<br />
www.missionfed.com/HispanicCommunity.<br />
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Desde hace más de 60 años Mission<br />
Fed Credit Union está muy<br />
comprometida con la comunidad,<br />
manteniendo la<br />
esencia de su misión<br />
inalterable: hacerse<br />
merecedor de su<br />
confianza, invertir<br />
en el éxito de sus<br />
miembros y cuidar de<br />
la comunidad. Es la<br />
manera de ser de una<br />
cooperativa<br />
de crédito, el<br />
lograr el doble<br />
objetivo de<br />
servir a sus<br />
miembros y a la<br />
comunidad.<br />
Mission Fed at the MANA de <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Somos Una conference<br />
La cooperativa<br />
de crédito tiene<br />
un impacto<br />
social positivo<br />
cuyo enfoque<br />
incluye a la<br />
comunidad<br />
hispana,<br />
promoviendo<br />
la inclusión<br />
económica y apoyando financieramente el bienestar.<br />
En el 2022, Mission Fed se convirtió en la primera<br />
cooperativa de crédito del condado de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
en recibir la designación “Juntos Avanzamos”, una<br />
distinción que reconoce su actual compromiso con<br />
el servicio y empoderamiento de los consumidores<br />
hispanos. Las cooperativas de crédito de Juntos<br />
Avanzamos emplean a personas bilingües de<br />
conciencia cultural y liderazgo; aceptan ID<br />
alternativos como el número de identificación<br />
impositiva (TIN) y tratan a todos sus miembros con<br />
respeto más allá de sus orígenes.<br />
“Mission Fed está orgullosa de ayudar a sus miembros<br />
a que avancen en conjunto gracias a herramientas de<br />
empoderamiento financiero logrando mejorar sus<br />
vidas”, le comenta<br />
a la revista Giving<br />
Back Doug Wright,<br />
presidente y CEO<br />
de Mission Fed.<br />
“Honramos y<br />
celebramos a todos<br />
nuestros socios, pero<br />
queremos brindar<br />
un reconocimiento<br />
especial a nuestros<br />
consumidores<br />
hispanos en el mes de<br />
La Herencia<br />
Hispánica.<br />
Mission Fed attends The Chicano<br />
Federation’s Annual Unity Luncheon<br />
En honor<br />
al Mes de<br />
la Herencia<br />
Hispánica, las<br />
34 sucursales<br />
de Mission<br />
Fed están<br />
entregando<br />
juegos de<br />
lotería y de<br />
cartas gratis,<br />
desde el 7 al<br />
19 de octubre<br />
de <strong>2024</strong>,<br />
invitando a<br />
sus miembros a honrar las tradiciones que nos unieron,<br />
más allá de las fronteras, generaciones y cultura,<br />
ofreciendo oportunidades para conectar a los amigos y<br />
a las familias. (Un juego por miembro. Cantidad diaria<br />
limitada. hasta agotar stock.)<br />
Mission Fed está orgullosa de asociarse con<br />
organizaciones sin fines de lucro que apoyan a la<br />
comunidad hispana como MANA de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, Chicano<br />
Federation, Southwestern College Foundation, MAAC<br />
Project y la Fundación Emilio Nares entre otras.<br />
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Gala<br />
National<br />
University<br />
Foundation<br />
A<br />
joyous evening celebrating<br />
the launch of the National<br />
University Foundation and<br />
the first year of National<br />
University new President, Dr.<br />
Mark D. Milliron took place on the USS<br />
Midway. In addition, they honored the<br />
<strong>2024</strong> NU Humanitarians of the Year,<br />
Dr. Lee and Mary Rice. The magnificent<br />
evening was attended by philanthropists,<br />
educators, sponsors and graduates.<br />
National University Foundation donors<br />
are changing the world, one student at a<br />
time. Learners from all walks of life will<br />
gain the knowledge they need to blaze<br />
new trails and become a force for good<br />
in society. One highlight of the event<br />
was when the entire VIP reception<br />
rose to the flight deck on an aircraft<br />
elevator- guests, bars, food and all!<br />
Terry Kraft, Nancy Rohland,<br />
Rolf and Mary Benirschke<br />
Deputy Chief Paul Connelly, Chief of Police<br />
Scott Wahl and Commander Ben Kelso<br />
Austen Alexander<br />
and Julieta Castro<br />
Navi with<br />
Jordan Marks<br />
Mary and<br />
Lee Rice<br />
Capt. Dwight Clemons, Loryn<br />
Clemons and Bob Heely<br />
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Krista Blazier, Josh<br />
Lagana and Anna Johnson
THE ARC OF SAN DIEGO PRESENTS<br />
Fashion Show and Luncheon<br />
FASHION SHOW BY LEONARD SIMPSON<br />
MARCHING INTO THE HOLIDAYS | A NUTCRACKER EXTRAVAGANZA<br />
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, <strong>2024</strong> | THE US GRANT HOTEL<br />
Honorary Chairs<br />
Dr. Howard and Barbara Milstein<br />
Chairs<br />
Maria Stanley<br />
Cici Drummond<br />
Malissa <strong>San</strong>filippo<br />
Laura Applegate<br />
Erica Ram<br />
Jenny Seligmann<br />
10 a.m. Check-In, Holiday Shopping<br />
Boutique, & Silent Auction<br />
12 noon Luncheon & Fashion Show<br />
Benefitting children and adults with disabilities<br />
at The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
For more information, call (619) 795-4186<br />
or visit www.arc-sd.com/winterwonderland<br />
www.arc-sd.com<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2024</strong> | <strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM 45
Gala<br />
Con una alegre velada<br />
en el USS Midway se<br />
festejó el lanzamiento<br />
de National University<br />
Foundation y el primer<br />
año de su nuevo presidente, el Dr.<br />
Mark D. Milliron. También se rindió<br />
homenaje a los NU Humanitarians<br />
of the Year <strong>2024</strong>, el Dr. Lee y<br />
la Sra. Mary Rice. La increíble<br />
tarde contó con la presencia<br />
de filántropos, educadores,<br />
patrocinadores y graduados. Los<br />
donantes de National University<br />
Foundation están en camino a<br />
cambiar el mundo, sin prisa y<br />
sin pausa, un estudiante por vez.<br />
Quienes tienen ansias de saber,<br />
más allá de sus orígenes, podrán<br />
acceder al conocimiento necesario<br />
para iniciarse en nuevos caminos<br />
y convertirse en motores de<br />
cambio de la sociedad. Uno de los<br />
momentos destacados del evento<br />
fue cuando toda la recepción VIP<br />
fue elevada en una plataforma<br />
de aeronaves, imaginen, invitados,<br />
barra de tragos, comida, ¡todo!<br />
Blake Thomson<br />
and Kara Schwartz<br />
Gary Levine, Trulette<br />
Clayes and Jeff Partrick<br />
Lidia S. and<br />
Ted Martinez<br />
Angela Baldasare with Charles<br />
and Natalee Thornburgh<br />
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Stacey and<br />
David Metzler<br />
Dan Wiczek and<br />
Carey Hilderbrand
Mark David Milliron<br />
with T. Denny <strong>San</strong>dford<br />
Matching Candidates to Culture to Mission<br />
Leadership and Executive<br />
Recruitment Specializing In<br />
Nonprofits<br />
Engaging our vast<br />
community network of<br />
diverse candidates to<br />
secure exceptional talent.<br />
• Executive Officers<br />
• Development<br />
Department<br />
Mike Iniguez<br />
and Emily Hill<br />
• Programs Team<br />
• Finance Department<br />
• Key Strategic Positions<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> City Attorney<br />
Mara Elliot and Greg Elliot<br />
Karla Torosian,<br />
President and Founder<br />
(619) 984-9094<br />
www.redbonerecruiting.com<br />
SOME OF OUR CURRENT CLIENTS INCLUDE:<br />
Mark Stuart, Ingrid de<br />
Llamas and Tim Rupe<br />
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Gala<br />
Alan Tornel, Sidd<br />
Vivek and Trevor Blair<br />
Ashley Camac and<br />
Heather Piedrahita<br />
Ruth Ann and<br />
Dan Heinrich<br />
Elizabeth Fitzsimons<br />
and Tamara Craver<br />
Elizabeth and<br />
Gene Oliver<br />
Sarah Booher and<br />
Michael Cunningham<br />
Melisa and<br />
Jeff Barton<br />
G3 First Marine Nicholas<br />
Lozar and Meredith Lozar<br />
Dan and<br />
Phyllis Epstein<br />
Maggie Watkins<br />
and Ernest Rady<br />
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Bob Watkins Tom Topuzes<br />
and Bob Freeland<br />
Lee Stein and<br />
Mary Walshok<br />
Hunter Khaleghi, Nancy<br />
Rohland and Sergio del Prado<br />
Sara and<br />
Anthony Napoli<br />
The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> River Park Foundation<br />
The <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> River Park Foundation<br />
Thank you to our 23rd Anniversary Party Sponsors<br />
Thank you to our 23rd Anniversary Party Sponsors<br />
Schmidt Design Civita SDCWA RECON<br />
Schmidt Design Karl StraussCivita Mission SDCWA Valley RECON<br />
Alliance Bernstein<br />
Cary Alliance Lowe Bernstein & Trish Butler<br />
Crack Cary Lowe Taco & Trish Butler<br />
Deloitte Crack Taco<br />
DeVry Deloitte University<br />
FMC DeVry Construction<br />
University<br />
KTUA Karl Strauss<br />
Lazy KTUAAcres<br />
Ledford Lazy Acres Enterprises Inc.<br />
MIG Ledford Enterprises Inc.<br />
Mike MIG & Meg Schneider<br />
Nancy Mission Rohal Valley<br />
Pathview Nancy Rohal Wealth Advisors<br />
Perry Pathview Group Wealth International Advisors<br />
Phil Perry Pryde Group International<br />
Phil Riverwalk Pryde<br />
FMC Construction Mike Taking & Meg action Schneider for the <strong>San</strong> Riverwalk <strong>Diego</strong> River<br />
Learn more Taking at sandiegoriver.org action for the <strong>San</strong> or <strong>Diego</strong> call 619-297-7380<br />
River<br />
Learn more at sandiegoriver.org or call 619-297-7380<br />
RNT Architects<br />
Rob RNT Hutsel Architects & Family<br />
Rob Southwest Hutsel & Airlines Family<br />
Tetra Southwest Tech Airlines<br />
Town Tetra Tech & Country<br />
Resort Town & Country<br />
Resort<br />
OCTOBER <strong>2024</strong> | <strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM 49
SWA Community<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Food + Wine Festival<br />
Southwest Airlines is<br />
proud to cultivate<br />
relationships with<br />
local organizations to generate impact<br />
across our community. We bring these<br />
principles to life by investing in partnerships and<br />
programs that accelerate economic and social<br />
impact. This November, Southwest Airlines is<br />
proud to be the official airline partner of the 20th<br />
Annual <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Food + Wine Festival. Sailboats<br />
and sandy beaches serve as the backdrop to one<br />
of the country’s most talked about weeks in food<br />
where dozens of events,<br />
hundreds of domestic and<br />
international wineries, the<br />
celebration of craft beer and spirits, local culinary<br />
legends and nationally acclaimed chefs will be<br />
featured. Prepare your tastebuds<br />
for <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s best food and wine<br />
event of the year.<br />
Kayla Valencia<br />
Community Outreach<br />
Regional Manager<br />
Southwest Airlines<br />
The highly anticipated annual<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Food + Wine<br />
Festival (SDFW), formerly<br />
the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Bay Wine &<br />
Food Festival, is set to return<br />
November 2nd through<br />
the 10th with a fresh look,<br />
exciting new partners, and<br />
enhanced programming.<br />
Celebrating its 20th year as<br />
the premier food and wine<br />
event on the West Coast,<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Food + Wine has<br />
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evolved into one of the<br />
largest culinary festivals<br />
of impact in the country,<br />
attracting over 11,000<br />
food and wine enthusiasts<br />
from both sides of the<br />
US/Mexico border.<br />
Since its inception in<br />
2004, the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Food + Wine Festival has<br />
garnered accolades from<br />
renowned publications.<br />
Each year, the festival<br />
raises funds to support<br />
the development<br />
of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
hospitality<br />
workforce,<br />
providing<br />
scholarships<br />
for line cooks,<br />
servers, culinary<br />
students, hotel<br />
staff, and<br />
other food<br />
and beverage<br />
professionals.<br />
These<br />
scholarships<br />
have already<br />
helped hundreds<br />
of individuals<br />
advance their<br />
careers, creating<br />
a ripple effect<br />
that benefits<br />
small business<br />
owners,<br />
restaurateurs, and<br />
the community<br />
at large.<br />
This year, there will be several new elements to<br />
celebrate its 20th anniversary.<br />
The festival will team up with KPBS to deliver a<br />
groundbreaking summit to discuss the future of food<br />
with celebrity chefs, advocates,<br />
farmers, and more. The Baja<br />
Culinary Expedition will share a<br />
journey through Michelin Guide<br />
Mexico with acclaimed chefs and<br />
winemakers. The festival kickoff<br />
event will feature exceptional<br />
James Beard Award recognized<br />
chef and beverage talents, as<br />
well as hundreds of wineries and<br />
spirits pouring their best vintages<br />
and varietals for guests. The<br />
Coronado Island Film Festival<br />
will screen food inspired films<br />
during this year’s festival. Creator<br />
Live will gather top influential<br />
creators in the culinary, travel<br />
and lifestyle spaces for a day of<br />
master classes, workshops, and<br />
brand experiences designed to<br />
educate and inspire the food<br />
creator community.<br />
The festival’s partnership with<br />
Southwest Airlines has expanded<br />
its reach, enabling talented chefs<br />
and culinary influencers nationwide to participate.<br />
This collaboration helps maximize the organization’s<br />
ability to fund and award annual scholarships.<br />
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Perfil<br />
L<br />
isa Paul-Hill, the<br />
visionary leader<br />
at Wheelhouse<br />
Credit Union, is<br />
a beacon of hope<br />
in the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
community. With<br />
her unwavering<br />
commitment<br />
to service,<br />
community,<br />
and core values,<br />
she has helped<br />
to transform<br />
Wheelhouse<br />
into a thriving<br />
financial<br />
institution that is<br />
making a positive<br />
impact on<br />
countless lives.<br />
Lisa Paul-Hill<br />
A FORCE FOR GOOD IN SAN DIEGO<br />
Lisa’s leadership<br />
is marked by her empathy and compassion. She<br />
understands that financial services can be intimidating<br />
and overwhelming, and she is dedicated to creating<br />
a welcoming and supportive environment for<br />
Wheelhouse members. Her open-door policy ensures<br />
that everyone feels heard and valued, and her team is<br />
empowered to go above and beyond to meet the needs<br />
of their customers.<br />
BY NICHOLE NAOUM<br />
As a lifelong<br />
<strong>San</strong> Diegan,<br />
Lisa is deeply<br />
invested in<br />
the wellbeing<br />
of her<br />
community. She<br />
believes that<br />
Wheelhouse has<br />
a responsibility<br />
to give back<br />
and support<br />
local initiatives.<br />
Under her<br />
leadership, the<br />
credit union<br />
has partnered<br />
with numerous<br />
organizations,<br />
including<br />
Make-A-Wish<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>,<br />
to provide<br />
financial<br />
assistance and<br />
resources to<br />
those in need.<br />
One of Lisa’s<br />
Lisa Paul-Hill<br />
most notable<br />
achievements<br />
is the Trailblaze Challenge (TBCSD), a 28-mile hike<br />
that raises funds for children battling critical illnesses.<br />
Through this program, Wheelhouse gives its members<br />
and employees the opportunity to join the Wheelhouse<br />
TBCSD Team. This experience not only promotes<br />
personal health and wellness but also empowers<br />
participants to make a tangible difference in the lives<br />
of others. Additionally, the initiative encourages<br />
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environmental<br />
stewardship by<br />
promoting the use of<br />
free reusable “Leave<br />
No Trace Bags” for<br />
trail cleanup.<br />
Beyond the TBCSD,<br />
Wheelhouse<br />
supports countless<br />
other community<br />
initiatives. From<br />
educational<br />
programs to<br />
environmental<br />
conservation, the<br />
credit union is<br />
always looking for<br />
ways to give back.<br />
Lisa’s leadership has<br />
helped to solidify<br />
Wheelhouse’s<br />
reputation as a<br />
responsible and<br />
caring corporate<br />
citizen.<br />
At the heart of<br />
Lisa’s leadership<br />
is a set of core<br />
values that guide<br />
everything she<br />
does. These<br />
values include<br />
authenticity,<br />
kindness, loyalty,<br />
respect, trust,<br />
continuous<br />
learning, and a<br />
Trailblaze Challenge<br />
commitment to<br />
doing the right<br />
thing. Lisa emphasizes teamwork and the pursuit<br />
of excellence, but she also knows the importance of<br />
having fun and enjoying the work they do together.<br />
Under her guidance, Wheelhouse is not just a place to<br />
Badge of Honor Scholarship recipients with<br />
Lisa Paul-Hill and Chief of Police Scott Wahl<br />
do business - it is a<br />
place where people<br />
are empowered,<br />
both financially<br />
and personally.<br />
For Lisa, the<br />
best part of her<br />
job is hearing<br />
directly from the<br />
people who make<br />
Wheelhouse what<br />
it is. She believes<br />
that feedback is<br />
the lifeblood of<br />
the credit union,<br />
driving them<br />
to continually<br />
improve and<br />
adapt. By fostering<br />
a culture of<br />
collaboration and<br />
openness, Lisa<br />
ensures that<br />
Wheelhouse<br />
remains<br />
responsive,<br />
innovative,<br />
and deeply in<br />
tune with its<br />
members.<br />
Lisa Paul-Hill is<br />
more than just a<br />
successful CEO.<br />
She is a leader<br />
who inspires<br />
others to make a<br />
difference. Her<br />
commitment<br />
to service,<br />
community, and core values has made a lasting impact<br />
on Wheelhouse Credit Union and the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
community.<br />
www.wheelhousecu.com<br />
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Benefit<br />
Day at<br />
the Races<br />
Foundation for Developmental<br />
Disabilities hosted a sold-out Day<br />
at the Races to benefit their Help<br />
Fund Program. The Help Fund<br />
is one of the Foundation’s most<br />
impactful programs, serving individuals<br />
with intellectual and developmental<br />
disabilities (IDDs) and their families.<br />
Since 1986, they have provided over<br />
$2,000,000 to assist the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Regional Center’s 37,000 clients in<br />
emergencies such as homelessness<br />
prevention and utility assistance.<br />
Norma and<br />
Ruben Ramos<br />
Wade and<br />
Patricia Wilde<br />
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: DIANNA IPPOLITO<br />
Claudia Monzon, Anna<br />
Garcia and Jessica Gonzales<br />
Jason Antrim, Jeff Tanner<br />
and Evan Huckabay<br />
Terri Colachis, Nina<br />
Garrett and Carlos Flores<br />
Wendy Forkas and<br />
Olivia Blaylock<br />
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Jan Adams with Edward<br />
and Jessica Hershey<br />
Lenny and Falon<br />
Leszczynski<br />
James Lagomitzis<br />
and Kimberly Steitz<br />
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Benefit<br />
Foundation for Developmental<br />
Disabilities llevó a cabo el<br />
Day at the Races a beneficio<br />
de su programa Help Fund<br />
con entradas agotadas. Help<br />
Fund es uno de los programas de<br />
la Fundación con mayor impacto,<br />
destinado a personas y sus familias<br />
con discapacidades intelectuales y de<br />
desarrollo (IDDs). Desde 1986, llevan<br />
asistidos a más de 37,000 personas<br />
en emergencias tales como casos de<br />
prevención de la situación de calle y<br />
asistencia utilitaria, todo por un monto<br />
superior a los $2,000,000.<br />
Vanessa Peters, Pamela Geraci,<br />
Michelle Crisci and Angela Venable<br />
Rebecca Engard, Sitara<br />
Sethi and Jill Weber<br />
Mina Escamilla, Kat<br />
Kearns and Rachel Arana<br />
Samuel and<br />
Altagracia Means<br />
April Radovich, Michelle Cozad,<br />
Alisa Dean and Carly Adams<br />
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Angela Mcneece<br />
and Susan Meckel
Dustin Tracy<br />
and Joe Ireland<br />
Keith and Kate<br />
Kinnamont<br />
Ali and Jack Pariseau<br />
with Mandy Huiras<br />
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Music<br />
Sommelier Chamber Music<br />
THE COUNTRY’S TOP VIOLINISTS PAIRED<br />
WITH THE WORLD’S FINEST WINES<br />
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club<br />
This one-of-a-kind classical music and wine<br />
event promises to let you “taste what you<br />
hear,” as the country’s top concertmasters<br />
collaborate with world-renowned<br />
sommeliers. Mainly Mozart will present<br />
the first ever Sommelier Chamber Music<br />
series this Fall. Mainly Mozart is best<br />
known for its annual Mainly Mozart All-Star Orchestra<br />
Festival - home to the largest gathering of concertmasters<br />
and principal players in the United States.<br />
Each performance in this new series will be led by a<br />
concertmaster (the lead violinist of an orchestra) who<br />
will collaborate with their chosen sommelier to connect<br />
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David Kim
the music<br />
performed to<br />
the perfect glass<br />
of wine. The<br />
musicians and<br />
the sommeliers<br />
will discuss<br />
the connection<br />
between the<br />
wine and the<br />
performance<br />
between each<br />
musical section.<br />
“There is such<br />
a rich history and depth of feeling that exists<br />
with classical music,” said Mainly Mozart CEO<br />
Nancy Laturno on developing the series. “It is a<br />
uniquely emotive art form, and we believe that<br />
this will be a sensory experience that you will<br />
never forget.”<br />
Martin Chalifour<br />
also first performed with the<br />
Mainly Mozart Festival in<br />
its inaugural year in 1989 -<br />
accompanied by pianist Steven<br />
Vanhauwaert featuring works<br />
by Dvorak, Brahms and Ravel.<br />
They will be partnering with a<br />
special surprise sommelier to be<br />
revealed nearer the event date.<br />
The three-Saturday series opens November 16,<br />
in a concert featuring Philadelphia Orchestra<br />
concertmaster David Kim who will<br />
be paired with Rafael Peterson,<br />
former Wine Director of Born and<br />
Raised and Dining Room Captain of<br />
ADDISON. Kim will be performing<br />
with his orchestral colleagues<br />
Burchard Chang, viola and Priscilla<br />
Lee, cello and will feature works by<br />
Beethoven, Handel and Dohnanyi.<br />
The series continues on January 11,<br />
with Dallas Symphony Concertmaster<br />
Alexander Kerr joined by Dallas<br />
Symphony co-concertmaster Nathan<br />
Olson and pianist Anton Nel. They<br />
will be partnering with expert<br />
sommelier Gabriela Gaeta, who will<br />
be presenting wines highlighting Baja<br />
California and more.<br />
The new series will close on February 8, with a concert<br />
showcasing Los Angeles Philharmonic Concertmaster<br />
and Mainly Mozart favorite Martin Chalifour - who<br />
Top musicians<br />
from the<br />
Philadelphia<br />
Orchestra,<br />
Dallas Symphony<br />
and Los Angeles<br />
Philharmonic<br />
join together in<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>.<br />
Alexander Kerr<br />
Each evening will begin with an<br />
hour-long wine and appetizer<br />
reception followed by an<br />
intermission-free concert. Seating<br />
will be at tables-of-four with a<br />
limited number of individual seats.<br />
The event will take place at the<br />
Fairbanks Ranch Country Club in<br />
Rancho <strong>San</strong>ta Fe.<br />
Culinary Concerto Culinary<br />
Director and Executive Producer<br />
Chef Claudia <strong>San</strong>doval, MasterChef<br />
winner and Judge, is coordinating<br />
with the sommeliers and wineries,<br />
and will carry the wine regions represented at<br />
Sommelier Series into the second annual Culinary<br />
Concerto, set for March 15, 2025.<br />
To learn more about the event or to purchase tickets, please<br />
visit mainlymozart.org/wine or call (619) 239-0100.<br />
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About <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
HELLO WORLD?<br />
SAN DIEGO CALLING<br />
BY KEN KRAMER<br />
They were both ugly and magnificent. Considered by<br />
some to be an atrocity on the East <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> landscape,<br />
others living miles around remember them as a kind of<br />
visual accompaniment to childhood. At night, their red<br />
lights, seen from a bedroom window, were as constant<br />
and mysterious as the stars that lay beyond. Three 600-<br />
foot towers arranged in a triangle in Chollas Heights<br />
dominated the nearby skyline for nearly 80 years.<br />
It was a Navy thing. That is about all most of us knew. It was some kind<br />
of giant and super-powerful radio station that would surely toast you if<br />
you got too close. There must have been guards all around the buildings,<br />
we figured, because from those towers they were sending coded<br />
messages to submarines and stuff.<br />
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Looking up from beneath<br />
one of the 600 foot towers.<br />
The Chollas Heights Naval<br />
Radio Towers a century ago.<br />
PHOTO CREDITS: NAVAL HISTORY AND HERITAGE COMMAND PHOTO, CHRISTOPHER P. WRAY - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
In the decades that followed, the Navy experimented<br />
with different frequencies and communication<br />
modes as the work done at Chollas unquestionably<br />
contributed to advances in radio technology. But<br />
eventually the station was deemed unnecessary and<br />
too expensive, and all operations ceased on the final<br />
day of September 1992.<br />
Three years later on Veterans Day, thousands of <strong>San</strong><br />
Diegans gathered from rooftops in Lemon Grove to<br />
beach chairs along College Avenue, to watch as the<br />
towers were toppled by explosive charges.<br />
Navy Building at Chollas<br />
Radio Station in 1947.<br />
In fact, they dated back to 1916, when the radio station<br />
housed in an adjacent military building was the most<br />
powerful in North America. Service personnel working<br />
at the radio plant could enjoy recreational facilities,<br />
including the heated swimming pool fed with water used<br />
to cool the massive transmitter itself.<br />
For the most part, the Naval Radio Transmitting Facility<br />
at Chollas Heights provided routine communication to<br />
and from shore operations and ships in the Pacific. But<br />
on December 7, 1941, word of the Japanese attack on<br />
Pearl Harbor was first flashed around the globe from<br />
those very towers. Although radio engineers would<br />
point out that the towers themselves were just support<br />
structures for a triatic array of interconnected wires, strung<br />
at the very top between them and collectively weighing<br />
more than a ton. The actual signals<br />
radiated from those wires.<br />
Today only a top portion of one of the towers remains<br />
as an historical display near the administrative office<br />
for Naval Housing at 3251 Transmitter Road, in the<br />
very building which once housed the station itself.<br />
On weekdays, when the office is typically open,<br />
visitors can ask to see an area set aside for photos and<br />
memorabilia from the glory days of the place. My guess<br />
is, it will provide a sense of history, and, if you have<br />
been in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> long enough, some memories.<br />
Ken Kramer is the creator and<br />
host of Ken Kramer’s About<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, seen Thursday<br />
nights at 8:00 on KPBS-TV.<br />
He has been presenting<br />
stories about the history of<br />
our area since the 1970s.<br />
At the time of their creation, these metal<br />
giants rising from open space inspired a<br />
kind of awe in the population and were<br />
a source of great pride to <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
officialdom. On the day when initial<br />
testing of the 200-thousand-watt spark<br />
transmitter began, prominent citizens<br />
including representatives of the Chamber<br />
of Commerce gathered at the facility to<br />
hail <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s role in the miracle of<br />
radio communication. Mayor Edwin<br />
Capps proclaimed, “Space has been<br />
annihilated and the Atlantic and Pacific<br />
seaboards are as one.”<br />
Transmitter building<br />
houses a museum today.<br />
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Gala<br />
Mythical<br />
MASTERPIECE<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> city officials, museum<br />
executives, loyal supporters,<br />
and philanthropists gathered<br />
at the Spreckels Organ<br />
Pavilion for a magical evening<br />
celebrating the cultural institutions<br />
in Balboa Park at the Patrons of<br />
the Prado’s Mythical Masterpiece –<br />
Enchantment at the Acropolis. Guests<br />
were transported to ancient Greece<br />
where they enjoyed craft cocktails and<br />
a three-course sit-down dinner. Tom<br />
and Jane Fetter received the Patrons of<br />
the Prado ICON Award for Arts and<br />
Culture, recognizing their long-standing<br />
commitment to the community and<br />
the profound impact their significant<br />
contributions have made to the cultural<br />
landscape of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, specifically<br />
Balboa Park.<br />
Bob and<br />
Maggie Watkins<br />
Bob, Julie and<br />
Nick Novak<br />
Alex Soria and<br />
Hailey Waitt<br />
Anthony and<br />
Sara Napoli<br />
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Dakota Blue, Aubrey<br />
Reichter and Sally Oxley<br />
Michelle Parker<br />
and Arlene Esgate
Jim Kennedy with<br />
Maureen and Charlie King<br />
Barbara and<br />
Andrew Denysiak<br />
Tom Haney and<br />
Jaimi Lomas<br />
Sal and Jennifer Navarra<br />
with Amy and Andrew Balelo<br />
Margi Fetter, Graham<br />
John Reichel and JJ Fetter<br />
Kleanthis and Gaylene<br />
Xanthopoulos<br />
Carl and<br />
Jennifer Findley<br />
Shel and Ursula Cohen with<br />
Marco and Kimberly Alessio<br />
Jane and<br />
Tom Fetter<br />
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Gala<br />
Funcionarios de <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong>, ejecutivos<br />
del museo, fieles<br />
colaboradores<br />
y filántropos se<br />
reunieron en el Spreckels<br />
Organ Pavilion para compartir<br />
un evento mágico donde<br />
celebrar a las instituciones<br />
de cultura del Parque Balboa<br />
en la mítica creación del<br />
Prado: Enchantment at the<br />
Acropolis. Los invitados fueron<br />
llevados en un viaje imaginario<br />
a la antigua Grecia, donde<br />
disfrutaron de cócteles y una<br />
cena de tres pasos. Durante<br />
el evento, Tom y Jane Fetter<br />
recibieron el premio Patrons<br />
of the Prado ICON Award<br />
for Arts and Culture, un<br />
reconocimiento a su largo<br />
compromiso para con la<br />
comunidad y el profundo<br />
impacto de sus significativas<br />
contribuciones a la cultura<br />
de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> y en especial al<br />
Parque Balboa.<br />
All smiles<br />
David Keith, Mary Powell Penrith<br />
with Kristi and Dane Pieper<br />
Caroline and<br />
Nico Nierenberg<br />
with Micki Olin<br />
Emil and<br />
Caroline Wohl<br />
Peter and<br />
Virginia Jensen<br />
Sasha Vido and<br />
Jacqueline Denysiak<br />
Kea Spurrier and<br />
Justin Schaberg<br />
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Karina Lion, Laura<br />
Applegate and Dee Ammon
Blair and<br />
Susan Davey<br />
Ted and Cici Drummond with<br />
Melissa and Frankie <strong>San</strong>Filippo<br />
Jessica Hansen York<br />
and Heather Kerner<br />
Kristie Novak and<br />
Matthew Meunier<br />
Historic Landmark<br />
Bay Front Estate<br />
THE BOWMAN-COTTON RESIDENCE C. 1929 BY MASTER<br />
ARCHITECTS, RICHARD S. REQUA AND HERBERT L. JACKSON<br />
Notable for its Architectural Provenance and exceedingly Private<br />
Location with direct Beach/Bay frontage in coveted La Playa,<br />
this incredibly special early California Spanish Estate features<br />
glorious panoramic/dynamic Bay, Ocean, Downtown, and Yacht<br />
Club Views!<br />
Whether entertaining on a grand or intimate scale this incredibly<br />
special property offers the quality of life that you have worked<br />
so hard to achieve. Simply the ideal primary or secondary<br />
residence and certainly an opportunity not to be missed!<br />
Significant Property Tax Savings afforded by the Mills Act shall<br />
convey.<br />
OFFERED AT $11,900,000<br />
ELIZABETH COURTIÉR<br />
Historic & Architectural Specialist<br />
elizabeth@architectureinsandiego.com<br />
619.813.6686 | DRE #01198840<br />
architectureinsandiego.com<br />
Each Office is Independently Owned And Operated. DRE #01767484<br />
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Festivity<br />
Gingerbread City Gala<br />
The Epilepsy<br />
Foundation of<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County<br />
(EFSDC) is turning<br />
seventy! For the<br />
last seven decades,<br />
the EFSDC has<br />
been supporting<br />
individuals,<br />
caregivers and<br />
families living with<br />
epilepsy through its<br />
free programs and<br />
services.<br />
EFSDC is<br />
celebrating this<br />
big milestone with<br />
the 31st Annual<br />
Gingerbread<br />
City Gala on<br />
Wednesday,<br />
December 11, <strong>2024</strong> at the <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> Natural History Museum.<br />
This festive event will feature their<br />
nationally recognized gingerbread<br />
structure competition judged by<br />
celebrity chefs, silent and live<br />
auctions, museum exhibits, in<br />
addition to a seated gourmet dinner<br />
and inspiring program.<br />
Did you know that<br />
one in 10 people<br />
will have a seizure<br />
in their lifetime<br />
and another one in<br />
26 will receive an<br />
epilepsy diagnosis?<br />
Miss World America’s Miss<br />
Southwest <strong>2024</strong> Mariah Mayhugh<br />
The popular<br />
Treasure Chest<br />
will return this<br />
year and is<br />
hosted once again<br />
by Manpower<br />
Staffing. 100 keys<br />
to three treasure<br />
chest locks will<br />
be sold. Winning<br />
keyholders will<br />
win valuable<br />
prizes including a<br />
$1,000 shopping<br />
spree and a<br />
Disneyland<br />
package.<br />
The Gingerbread<br />
City Gala is<br />
EFSDC’s largest<br />
fundraiser of the<br />
year and provides<br />
free programs<br />
and services to<br />
the community<br />
including<br />
individual and<br />
family counseling,<br />
support groups,<br />
career development, advocacy,<br />
information and referrals,<br />
college scholarships, targeted<br />
programming for teens and young<br />
adults and specialized programs<br />
with medical experts throughout<br />
the year. All services are free<br />
of charge to anyone who needs<br />
them. EFSDC serves more than<br />
25,000 each year.<br />
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The Epilepsy<br />
Foundation<br />
of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
County is<br />
pleased to<br />
announce special<br />
guest, Mariah<br />
Mayhugh. She is<br />
the author of the<br />
award-winning<br />
children’s book,<br />
“Mimi: A Story<br />
About Absence<br />
Seizures.” She is<br />
an accomplished<br />
singersongwriter<br />
who<br />
studied under<br />
15-time Grammy<br />
Gingerbread<br />
structure competition<br />
Nominee, Diane Warren, and her debut single “Broken<br />
Glass” is set to release in January 2025. Most recently,<br />
Mariah was crowned Miss World America’s Miss<br />
Southwest <strong>2024</strong> in recognition of her Beauty with<br />
a Purpose initiative, DREAM (Defining Resilience<br />
in Epilepsy<br />
through Arts<br />
and Music),<br />
representing<br />
the six states of<br />
the American<br />
Southwest<br />
- Arizona,<br />
New Mexico,<br />
Utah, Nevada,<br />
Colorado,<br />
and Southern<br />
California.<br />
Mariah was<br />
diagnosed with<br />
epilepsy at<br />
seven years of<br />
age and uses<br />
her platform to<br />
promote awareness and understanding.<br />
Please join EFSDC December 11, <strong>2024</strong> to help raise<br />
awareness and fund programming and resources for the<br />
more than 50,000 <strong>San</strong> Diegans living with epilepsy. For<br />
more information, visit www.epilepsysandiego.org.<br />
31st Annual<br />
Gingerbread City Gala<br />
Wednesday,<br />
December 11, <strong>2024</strong><br />
www.epilepsysandiego.org<br />
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Heroes<br />
Freedom Dogs<br />
MEET TRAINER KATIE STOLL<br />
It would be hard<br />
to downplay the<br />
impact Katie<br />
Stoll’s trainees<br />
have had once<br />
you have heard<br />
about dogs like<br />
Abe. “Abe helped<br />
save the life of<br />
both his Freedom<br />
Dogs participant’s<br />
roommate, as well<br />
as his participant,<br />
during two separate<br />
occasions. Abe is<br />
incredibly intuitive<br />
and has an innate<br />
ability to alert his<br />
participant when he<br />
senses something is<br />
wrong.”<br />
If Abe did not get<br />
a medal (or a nice<br />
Katie with NoTorious<br />
bone…) for his<br />
efforts, perhaps<br />
Katie should. With more than 14 years of dog<br />
training experience, Katie has spent a majority of<br />
that time helping to prepare her furry friends for a<br />
life as a devoted part of the Freedom Dogs program.<br />
The work has<br />
been a big part<br />
of her life from a<br />
fairly young age.<br />
“I began my<br />
career training<br />
dogs in 2006,<br />
shortly after<br />
graduating<br />
high school. I<br />
worked for a<br />
pet store, where<br />
I gained a lot<br />
of experience<br />
teaching<br />
classes and<br />
private training<br />
sessions.” Since<br />
then, Katie has<br />
struck out on<br />
her own and is<br />
now certified<br />
as a Karen<br />
Pryor Academy<br />
Certified<br />
Training Partner, KPA-CTP. And after joining<br />
Freedom Dogs in 2011, she has now become<br />
their lead trainer. Apart from being particularly<br />
rewarding, it is a full-spectrum position.<br />
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“I am in charge of leading<br />
and growing our training<br />
program, which includes<br />
tasks such as conducting<br />
training classes, developing<br />
curriculum and workshops<br />
for our trainers, and<br />
evaluating our dogs. I also<br />
raise and train puppies for<br />
the organization, as well<br />
as assist with transitioning<br />
dogs to our participants. I<br />
have assisted with raising<br />
and training over 10<br />
Freedom Dogs throughout<br />
the years.”<br />
But apart from the<br />
satisfaction she has had<br />
from working with all those<br />
lovable creatures, she also<br />
relishes the interaction she<br />
has had with her fellow<br />
trainers. “Our trainers are<br />
all volunteers, and the<br />
time and effort they put<br />
into this organization is<br />
such a testament to what<br />
amazing human beings<br />
they all are. I love that I<br />
have the opportunity to<br />
learn from all of them, and<br />
to implement their skills<br />
and knowledge into our<br />
training program.”<br />
All Freedom Dogs trainers<br />
are all volunteers, and the<br />
time and effort they put<br />
into this organization is a<br />
testament to what amazing<br />
human beings they all are.<br />
Among the many moments<br />
she treasures throughout<br />
her history with Freedom<br />
Dogs, is her memory of the<br />
very first dog she got to<br />
assist with. Jobie, a small<br />
female black lab became<br />
one of her landmark<br />
experiences. “Jobie ended<br />
up getting matched with<br />
a First Sergeant that came<br />
into our program, and I<br />
assisted with the transition<br />
process.” she remembers.<br />
“Jobie ended up being<br />
such a huge part of that<br />
participant’s recovery, that<br />
he credits her with his ability<br />
to return to active duty.”<br />
Katie’s best friend NoTorious<br />
(“Tori for short!”) is a<br />
10-year-old black lab she has<br />
raised from a puppy, who<br />
not only accompanies her on<br />
offroad adventures, but<br />
also has a paw in helping<br />
her to train the new dogs<br />
that enter the program –<br />
which is her favorite part<br />
of her job. “Being that I<br />
am a huge Labrador and<br />
puppy enthusiast, getting<br />
to spend time with these<br />
amazing dogs and help<br />
raise puppies is something<br />
I thoroughly enjoy!”<br />
www.freedomdogs.org<br />
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Gala<br />
SummerFest<br />
La Jolla Music Society held the SummerFest gala at a<br />
private home in La Jolla. Gala chair Maureen Shiftan<br />
and SummerFest chair Sue Wagener welcomed<br />
donors to a celebration under the stars as they heard<br />
VOCES8, the acclaimed British vocal ensemble. This<br />
special evening provided the primary funding for La Jolla<br />
Music Society’s Learning and Engagement programs, which<br />
improves and expands these transformative programs for<br />
schoolchildren and adults every year in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County.<br />
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ity Ball Chairwoman<br />
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AND<br />
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Y KATHERINE STUART FAULCONER<br />
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75th Anniversary Gala<br />
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108TH<br />
ANNIVERSARY<br />
CHARITY BALL<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Police Foundation<br />
University<br />
of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
President James T. Harris III, DEd<br />
and Mary Harris – SEE PAGE 32<br />
World of<br />
Children<br />
CELEBRATING<br />
25 YEARS<br />
of<br />
CHILD ADVOCACY<br />
A MOMENT IN BUENOS AIRES<br />
NANCY STA<br />
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PAPA DOUG<br />
AND GENIYA<br />
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We Give Thanks<br />
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Food Bank<br />
40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY<br />
GALA CO-CHAIRS<br />
AND CHEF COMMITTEE<br />
SAN DIEGO<br />
FOOD BANK<br />
40TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY<br />
USO <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Stars & Stripes Gala<br />
Land of the Free… Because of the Brave.<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
History<br />
Center<br />
MAKERS OF SAN DIEGO<br />
Junior<br />
Achievement of<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County<br />
2017 Hall of Fame Laureates<br />
SEE PAGE 95<br />
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WWW.<strong>GB</strong>SAN.COM<br />
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Heart & Soul Centennial Gala<br />
2018 Mitzvah Honorees<br />
77TH STARS &<br />
STRIPES GALA<br />
VEBA<br />
Resource Center<br />
EXECUTIVE<br />
DIRECTOR<br />
Maldonado<br />
WITH MEMBER<br />
SAN DIEGO ZOO<br />
GLOBAL PRESENTS<br />
the new CEO<br />
Jeser and his family<br />
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THE<br />
STRAZA<br />
F A M I L Y<br />
USO <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
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78th Stars & Stripes Gala<br />
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Heart & Soul Gala<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
History Center<br />
Papa Doug<br />
&Geniya<br />
Manchester<br />
WE GIVE THANKS<br />
See Page 24<br />
President and Gala Chairs<br />
SEE PAGE 95<br />
The Jacobs & Cushman<br />
Chefs, Cork & Craft Gala<br />
IMMUNOTHERAPY<br />
FOUNDATION<br />
TRANSFORMING<br />
CANCER<br />
TREATMENT<br />
MIRACLE BABIES<br />
A Night in Venice<br />
Gold Shield Gala<br />
SAN DIEGO<br />
POLICE FOUNDATION<br />
Honorary Chairs<br />
MARY AND<br />
HUDSON DRAKE<br />
See Page 95<br />
Manchester<br />
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Foundation<br />
The Jacobs & Cushman<br />
SANDIEGO<br />
FOOD BANK<br />
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K9 Soirée<br />
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FEDERATION<br />
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Achievements<br />
A 112 YEAR<br />
TRADITION<br />
HOPE<br />
LIVES HERE<br />
CAMPAIGN<br />
McGrory<br />
na Davis<br />
ns<br />
HEROES OF<br />
THE FRONT LINE<br />
USO SAN DIEGO<br />
Executive Director Ashley Camac and<br />
Event Co-Chairs Sherry and Brianna Ahern<br />
Women in Blue<br />
Celebration<br />
Assistant Chief <strong>San</strong>dra Albrektsen<br />
THE<br />
Men’s<br />
EVENT<br />
MANCHESTER<br />
FINANCIAL GROUP<br />
HONORARY CHAIRS<br />
ED AND ANN WITT<br />
SEE PAGE 15<br />
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SET, GO SET, GO<br />
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JEWISH COMMUNITY’S TRIP TO IS<br />
SEE PAGE 18<br />
ID<br />
MZON<br />
EDERATION<br />
IEGO COUNTY<br />
OARD CHAIR<br />
CELEBRATING<br />
ITS 25TH<br />
ANNIVERSARY<br />
SEE PAGE 14<br />
BARRIO LOGAN<br />
COLLEGE INSTITUTE<br />
<strong>San</strong> Ysidro<br />
Health<br />
Together We Heal,<br />
Recover and<br />
Rebuild<br />
SEE PAGE 15<br />
Roxi Link, JuLie<br />
Cowan novak &<br />
MerRidee Book<br />
THE TRAILBLAZERS<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Police Foundation<br />
Celebrating America’s Finest<br />
2021<br />
K9 SOIRÉE<br />
Jewish Family Service<br />
Heart<br />
& Soul<br />
Gala<br />
HONOREES AND GALA CHAIRS<br />
JACK MAIZEL,<br />
HEIDI GANTWERK,<br />
SETH KROSNER &<br />
JEWISH<br />
FEDERATION<br />
OF SAN DIEGO<br />
COUNTY<br />
Home of<br />
Guiding Hands<br />
Meet the new CEO<br />
Edward Hershey<br />
and his family<br />
S E PAGE 24<br />
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113t h<br />
anniversary<br />
charity<br />
ball<br />
Jeff Patrick and<br />
Trulette Clayes<br />
Fostering Strength & Stability<br />
Chairman<br />
Danitza<br />
Villanueva
Gala<br />
La Jolla Music Society llevó adelante<br />
su gala de verano SummerFest en<br />
una residencia privada de La Jolla.<br />
Su anfitriona, Maureen Shiftan y<br />
la presidente de SummerFest Sue<br />
Wagner, fueron quienes dieron la bienvenida a<br />
donadores de la institución a compartir bajo un<br />
cielo estrellado las increíbles voces de VOCE8,<br />
el renombrado ensamble británico. Esta especial<br />
velada recaudó esenciales fondos destinados a<br />
los programas de Learning and Engagement de<br />
La Jolla Music Society que funcionan dentro del<br />
condado de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, los cuales se enfocan en<br />
la transformación musical de los niños en edad<br />
escolar y también de adultos.<br />
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Gala<br />
Emerald Ball<br />
<strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health Event Co-Chairs Augustus<br />
Holm and James Farrell alongside the<br />
Youth Philanthropy Council welcomed<br />
the community for a night of celebration,<br />
elegance, and giving back at their annual<br />
Emerald Ball, commemorating 55 years of healthcare<br />
excellence. The evening honored the origin of <strong>San</strong><br />
Ysidro Health, founded by seven mothers seeking<br />
healthcare for their children. Proceeds from this event<br />
will directly benefit pediatric care honoring our roots<br />
and ensuring access for all. The Youth Philanthropy<br />
Council was able to secure amazing auction items<br />
and a new generation of event-goers!<br />
Ashley Rodriguez<br />
and Karin Burns<br />
Itzel Verduzco<br />
and Rudy Zelaya<br />
PHOTOGRAPHED BY: ROSARIO HEER<br />
Nubia Soto, Araceli Ramos, Karla<br />
Ledesma and Valerie Centeno<br />
Hailey Smirk, Areeya Oneill, Jenna<br />
Tumlos and Natalie Humphrey<br />
Elizabeth Fitzsimons<br />
and Lucy Romero<br />
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Elsa Morales Roth<br />
and Monica Martinez<br />
Mario and Sonia Gonzalez with<br />
Gloria Tucker and Willie Tucker Jr.
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Gala<br />
Los presidentes del evento del <strong>San</strong> Ysidro<br />
Health, Augustus Holm y James Farrell<br />
junto a la Youth Philanthropy Council<br />
dieron la bienvenida a sus invitados<br />
a compartir una noche de festejos,<br />
elegancia y solidaridad en su Emerald Ball,<br />
celebrando 55 años de excelencia en atención<br />
de salud. La velada honró el origen de <strong>San</strong> Ysidro<br />
Health, fundada por siete madres en busca de<br />
atención de salud para sus hijos. Lo recaudado<br />
por el evento se destina directamente a la<br />
atención pediátrica, honrando nuestras raíces<br />
y asegurando el acceso a la salud a quienes lo<br />
necesitan. El Youth Philanthropy Council logró<br />
conseguir increíbles objetos de subasta y ¡una<br />
nueva generación de colaboradores!<br />
The Martinez Family<br />
Supporting SYH<br />
Patrick Della, Christina<br />
Rounds and Noe Castro<br />
Carlos Carriedo and<br />
Maria Carriedo-Ceniceros<br />
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Laura Paniagua<br />
and Noelia Baltazar<br />
Alan Mattson, Becky Mendoza, Veronica<br />
Dela Rosa Lisette Islas and Genaro Dela Rosa
in Us<br />
Presented by<br />
Amanda Defour<br />
and Kristen Dean<br />
Dinner by the Bite, Refreshments,<br />
and Live Entertainment<br />
Julep Venue<br />
1735 Hancock Street, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, CA 92101<br />
Sponsorship Opportunities & Individual Tickets Available<br />
Roxana and<br />
Luis Chavez<br />
MAACproject.org/Soiree<strong>2024</strong><br />
Reservations Held at the Door<br />
Festive Business/Cocktail Attire • Lot & Street Parking Available<br />
With Gratitude to Our Sponsors<br />
MAAC Familia<br />
MAAC Pathways<br />
*Sponsors confirmed at time of printing<br />
Cindy Mattson, Roxana Spolari and<br />
Kevin Mattson and Elizabeth Lugo<br />
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Gala<br />
Shanti Hershenson<br />
and Asher Robinson<br />
Reed, Whitney, Adam<br />
and Kellan Robinson<br />
Isabel and Jacob Richards<br />
with Douglas Israel<br />
Melissa Elder and<br />
Elizabeth Lugo<br />
David Kaufer and<br />
Yesenia Merchant<br />
Alyssa Felton, Tori Porter,<br />
Natalie Allen and Morgan Moore<br />
Rubi Ramos, Aaron Blanco, Sally<br />
Alca and Magdalena Alzaga<br />
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Raymond and<br />
Tiffany Wilson<br />
Sheth and<br />
Shashita Manish
Brian and Sonia Tucker with Mari<br />
Katherine Urtasun and Tomas Urtasun<br />
Sally Spencer with Reed<br />
and Kate Robinson<br />
As Philanthropy Editor, each week I feature a<br />
different hometown hero as part of our “Feel<br />
Good Friday” e-newsletter. I am passionate about<br />
highlighting some of the causes that are creating<br />
a positive difference in our town as well as the<br />
individuals who are making it all happen.<br />
Sincerely,<br />
Lori M. Walton<br />
Philanthropy Editor<br />
Giving Back <strong>Magazine</strong><br />
Visit www.gbsan.com<br />
Sign up to receive our weekly newsletter<br />
Miranda and Cindy Mattson<br />
with Janet Howard<br />
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Fundraiser<br />
Run for Hope this Thanksgiving<br />
Take a moment to transport to another<br />
place and time. Picture yourself<br />
standing on the Prado Bridge at Balboa<br />
Park, with the sun rising over the<br />
California Tower in the distance. A hit<br />
song blares on the speakers, and you<br />
throw your arms up in the air with<br />
joy. Thousands of community members surround you<br />
in matching race shirts and costumes, singing along<br />
with smiles on their faces. This is the “Run for Hope”<br />
experience.<br />
On November 28, Father Joe’s Villages 23rd<br />
Thanksgiving Day 5K, presented by Aya Healthcare,<br />
will be a heartwarming event bringing together<br />
thousands of <strong>San</strong> Diegans for fun, fitness, and<br />
philanthropy. Father Joe’s Villages mission is to prevent<br />
and end homelessness through comprehensive services<br />
that holistically support our neighbors in need. The<br />
5K specifically raises crucial funds for food services<br />
programs, which served more than 919,000 meals in<br />
2023, providing life-sustaining nutrition for individuals<br />
experiencing homelessness.<br />
“The positive impact Father Joe’s Villages has on<br />
families and individuals struggling with food insecurity<br />
is the reason why we are serving as the Presenting<br />
Sponsor for the Thanksgiving 5K for the third<br />
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consecutive year,”<br />
shared Amber<br />
Zeeb, Chief<br />
People Officer,<br />
Aya Healthcare.<br />
“Our corporate<br />
culture is rooted<br />
in giving back<br />
and our team<br />
members care<br />
deeply about<br />
supporting<br />
charities and<br />
volunteering<br />
in their<br />
communities.”<br />
With Aya’s<br />
dedicated<br />
support, the<br />
<strong>2024</strong> race<br />
will offer<br />
enhanced<br />
and new<br />
experiences,<br />
including<br />
exciting prize<br />
structures for<br />
fundraising<br />
and referrals,<br />
discounts<br />
for teams,<br />
an improved<br />
Packet<br />
Pick-Up<br />
experience,<br />
and bold new<br />
shirts and<br />
medals.<br />
For many, this race has been a family tradition for<br />
over a decade, enjoying the opportunity to deck out in<br />
creative costumes and take a photo with Feather Joe,<br />
the run’s beloved mascot. Others may sign up for the<br />
first time after coming across the event in the news,<br />
being invited by a colleague, or searching for family<br />
and dog-friendly 5Ks. No matter how they get there, all<br />
Mayor Todd Gloria,<br />
Deacon Jim Vargas, Jamie<br />
Willeford and RunEmcee<br />
participants this<br />
year will share<br />
one thing in<br />
common: their<br />
commitment to<br />
“Run for Hope.”<br />
Through<br />
participating in<br />
the Thanksgiving<br />
Day 5K, you will<br />
be a force for<br />
positive change<br />
for individuals<br />
experiencing<br />
homelessness<br />
and food<br />
insecurity<br />
this holiday<br />
season.<br />
Father Joe’s<br />
Villages<br />
provide hot<br />
meals 365<br />
days a year,<br />
including<br />
special<br />
meals at<br />
Thanksgiving<br />
and<br />
Christmas<br />
to restore<br />
hope and<br />
dignity for<br />
individuals<br />
who are<br />
struggling on<br />
the streets.<br />
Make the<br />
Thanksgiving Day 5K a part of your tradition, to ensure<br />
your neighbors can focus less on hunger and more on<br />
building a brighter future. To learn more and register,<br />
visit www.thanksgivingrun.org. For sponsorships,<br />
vendor booths, and corporate team opportunities,<br />
contact (619) 446-2115 or visit neighbor.org.<br />
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Fashion Show<br />
The Fire<br />
Within<br />
The Sycuan Band of The<br />
Kumeyaay Nation presented<br />
the third annual Sycuan<br />
Fashion Show. The show<br />
showcased Native American<br />
talents in the field of art in the<br />
mainstream. This year showcased<br />
designers from all over Turtle Island<br />
- including Ro Tree, Chayleen Julian,<br />
3 Feathers, Shining Star by Shay, Tala<br />
Tootoosis, Thunderheart Custom<br />
Wear, Ally’s Ribbons, Em Assiniboine<br />
Designs, Jade Campbell-Bowers,<br />
Fawn Meshake, Michelle Luna,<br />
Snowy Pretends Eagle, Ocean Kiana,<br />
Wabanoonkwe and the Sycuan<br />
Learning Center. The theme comes<br />
from how the Kumeyaay say hello -<br />
“Hakka” which means “May the fire<br />
of your spirit burn bright within you.”<br />
This unique event celebrated the<br />
rich cultural heritage and creativity of<br />
Native American designers, models,<br />
and artists.<br />
Alexxa Casanova<br />
and Faith Gates<br />
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Catan Thunder Hawk<br />
and Alexis Alvarez<br />
Marissa Moccasin, Mykah Sky<br />
Whitecloud and Brianna Buffalo<br />
Jaylee Haksobishfalaya<br />
and Toni Mule<br />
Winterrose Sheka, Lanae<br />
Wood and Mia Najel<br />
La Banda Sycuan de la Nación<br />
Kumeyaay llevó adelante su<br />
tercer show anual de modas. Esta<br />
ocasión contó con la presencia<br />
de talentosos artistas nativos<br />
americanos, como diseñadores venidos<br />
de Turtle Island como Ro Tree. Chayleen<br />
Julian, 3 Feathers, Shining Star by Shay, Tala<br />
Tootoosis, Thunderheart Custom Wear,<br />
Ally’s Ribbons, Em Assiniboine Designs, Jade<br />
Campbell-Bowers, Fawn Meshake, Michelle<br />
Luna, Snowy Pretends Eagle, Ocean Kiana,<br />
Wabanoonkwe y el Sycuan Learning<br />
Center. El tema proviene del modo en que<br />
saludan los Kumeyaay “Hakka”, que significa<br />
“deja que el fuego de tu espíritu brille con<br />
fuerza en tu interior”. Este evento único<br />
festeja el rico legado y la creatividad de los<br />
diseñadores nativos americanos, así como<br />
a sus modelos y artistas.
Jamie LaBrake, Cody Martinez,<br />
Josh Muse and Willie Tucker Jr.<br />
Nico Johnson<br />
and Sea Turtle<br />
Ruben Little Head Jr.,<br />
Sam Bearpaw and Cody<br />
Looking Horse<br />
Raven Hyde and<br />
Alexis Weeks<br />
Kimberly Stromberg<br />
and Juan Baca<br />
Tahnabah Whipple<br />
and Shayla Richardson<br />
DeVer Jones<br />
and Rob Cinelli<br />
Jadeane Labrake, Mentay<br />
Dominguez and Jade Martinez<br />
Les Fly and Shaydee<br />
Pretendseagle<br />
Sarah Marie Redfern, Margaret<br />
Faliano and Tylee Price<br />
Anthony and<br />
Tonimarie Chapparosa<br />
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Education<br />
Workshops<br />
for Warriors<br />
Workshops for Warriors celebrated<br />
the hard work and dedication<br />
of the newest graduates, who<br />
completed 16 weeks of intensive<br />
training. To date, over 1,300<br />
veterans and transitioning service members have<br />
graduated from Workshops for Warriors earning<br />
almost 16,000 nationally recognized credentials<br />
in advanced manufacturing. Congratulations to<br />
these inspiring individuals, their largest graduating<br />
class ever, as they take on new challenges<br />
equipped with the skills and knowledge to excel<br />
in the world of advanced manufacturing.<br />
Alynna Hernandez with<br />
Michael Julie and James Napoli<br />
MCRD <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Color Guard<br />
Cheryl Floros, Ashley<br />
Morey and Julia Egan<br />
Mark Platt, Anthony<br />
Faltt and Patrick Dorris<br />
Jakob Cegelka and<br />
Mikayla Adams<br />
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Adela and<br />
Pete Peterson<br />
Workshops for Warriors<br />
festejó el trabajo duro y la<br />
dedicación de sus nuevos<br />
graduados luego de haber<br />
completado 16 semanas de<br />
entrenamiento intensivo. Hasta la fecha,<br />
más de 1,300 veteranos y miembros del<br />
servicio en tránsito se han graduado del<br />
Workshops for Warriors, logrando casi<br />
16,000 títulos nacionales en fabricación<br />
avanzada. Felicitaciones a estas personas<br />
que nos inspiran con su esfuerzo, la mayor<br />
clase hasta el día de hoy, preparada para<br />
nuevos desafíos gracias a sus talentos y<br />
habilidades y listos para destacarse en el<br />
mundo de la fabricación avanzada.
Aaron Turnmrie<br />
and Ed Sullivan<br />
Giovanni and<br />
Sarah Cantalupo<br />
Rossi Patterson and<br />
Monique Rodriguez<br />
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Environment<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Botanic Garden<br />
Focused<br />
on<br />
sharing<br />
plant<br />
wisdom<br />
with<br />
people<br />
of all backgrounds<br />
and ages, <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Botanic Garden<br />
(SDBG) in Encinitas<br />
is growing its<br />
education, science,<br />
and conservation<br />
programs to reach<br />
beyond its 37-acres.<br />
SDBG recently<br />
extended<br />
partnerships with<br />
the City of Encinitas<br />
and Encinitas Union<br />
School District<br />
(EUSD) to enhance<br />
community habitat<br />
restoration. These<br />
collaborations aim<br />
to restore areas along<br />
the Cottonwood<br />
Creek watershed by<br />
planting native species, improving wildlife habitats, and<br />
enhancing water and soil quality, while also providing<br />
new opportunities for community recreation and<br />
education.<br />
Since 2020, SDBG staff and volunteers have worked with<br />
the City of Encinitas to restore public spaces, removing<br />
invasive plants and installing thousands of native plants<br />
grown at SDBG from seeds collected in public parks near<br />
Moonlight Beach. The renewed partnership with the City<br />
will continue to improve these wild habitats, while also<br />
adding restoration activities at Oak Crest Park and around<br />
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SDBG Staff and Volunteers<br />
Working at Restoration Site<br />
SDBG Conservation Specialist Joe<br />
DeWolf at Ocean Knoll Elementary Site<br />
the Encinitas Senior<br />
Center.<br />
Working with EUSD,<br />
SDBG has led<br />
restoration efforts in<br />
a canyon adjacent<br />
to Ocean Knoll<br />
Elementary School<br />
since 2021. Engaging<br />
students and other<br />
community members<br />
in restoration<br />
activities, SDBG<br />
and partners are<br />
improving ten acres<br />
of canyon habitat,<br />
an ecosystem that<br />
is both a refuge for<br />
native coastal plants<br />
and animals, and<br />
an area that holds<br />
high educational<br />
value for thousands<br />
of children in the<br />
EUSD. SDBG also<br />
recently received<br />
a grant from the<br />
Institute of Museum<br />
and Library Services<br />
to help support educators in using the canyon as a living<br />
laboratory.<br />
“These partnerships allow us to protect the natural<br />
beauty and biodiversity of our shared ecosystems,” SDBG<br />
President & CEO, Ari Novy shared with <strong>GB</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>.<br />
“By investing in these sites, we are preserving the<br />
environment and safeguarding the health, well-being,<br />
and educational opportunities of our communities for<br />
generations to come.”<br />
To learn more, visit www.sdbg.org.<br />
PHOTOS COURTESY OF SAN DIEGO BOTANIC GARDEN
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> Botanic Garden<br />
is improving and enhancing<br />
public spaces with<br />
community-based restoration.<br />
especies invasivas e instalando miles<br />
de plantas nativas provenientes de los<br />
viveros de SDBG, cuyo origen surge<br />
de semillas recolectadas en los parques<br />
públicos cercanos a Moonlight Beach.<br />
Esta renovada asociación con la Ciudad<br />
continuará mejorando hábitats naturales<br />
sumando actividades de restauración en<br />
el Oak Crest Park y en los alrededores del<br />
Encinitas Senior Center.<br />
Restoration<br />
Site Planting<br />
Enfocados en compartir la sabiduría de las plantas con<br />
personas de cualquier origen y edad, el Jardín Botánico<br />
de <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> (SDBG) de Encinitas está ampliando sus<br />
programas educativos, científicos y conservacionistas para<br />
que su alcance sea más allá de sus 37 acres.<br />
Recientemente, el SDBG amplió sus asociaciones a la<br />
Ciudad de Encinitas y al Distrito Escolar de Encinitas<br />
(EUSD), promoviendo la restauración del hábitat comunitario. Estas<br />
colaboraciones apuntan a restaurar áreas a lo largo de la cuenca del<br />
riachuelo Cottonwood, plantando especies nativas, mejorando los hábitats<br />
de vida silvestre, la calidad del agua y del suelo mientras surgen nuevas<br />
oportunidades de espacios recreativos y educativos para la comunidad.<br />
Desde el 2020, el equipo de SDBG junto a voluntarios trabajan junto a<br />
la Ciudad de Encinitas restaurando los espacios públicos, removiendo<br />
A partir del 2011, en conjunto con EUSD,<br />
SDBG lidera los esfuerzos de restauración<br />
de un cañón adyacente a la primaria<br />
de Ocean Knoll, comprometiendo a<br />
estudiantes y miembros de la comunidad<br />
en actividades de restauración, llevando<br />
mejorados hasta le fecha diez acres del<br />
cañón, un ecosistema que es un refugio<br />
para plantas nativas costeras y animales,<br />
volviéndose un área de alto contenido<br />
educativo para miles de niños de EUSD.<br />
SDBG también recibió una subvención del<br />
Institute of Museum and Library Services<br />
destinada a apoyar a educadores en el uso<br />
del recurso del cañón como laboratorio<br />
viviente.<br />
“Estas asociaciones nos permiten proteger<br />
la belleza y la biodiversidad de nuestro<br />
hábitat natural y el ecosistema que<br />
compartimos” le comenta a la revista<br />
Giving Back Ari Novy, presidente y<br />
CEO de SDBG, “al invertir en esto<br />
sitios, preservamos el ambiente y<br />
salvaguardamos las oportunidades de<br />
un futuro con mejor salud, bienestar y<br />
educación para nuestras comunidades”.<br />
Para saber más visite www.sdbg.org.<br />
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Empowerment<br />
The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
Nigel McCarty, Arc client, with his job coach<br />
Larry Paris working at The Home Depot<br />
The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is proud<br />
to celebrate National Disability<br />
Employment Awareness Month<br />
(NDEAM) in <strong>October</strong>. This annual<br />
observance honors the contributions of<br />
workers with disabilities across America<br />
and emphasizes the importance of<br />
inclusive employment policies and practices. The U.S.<br />
Department of Labor has designated the <strong>2024</strong> theme as<br />
‘Access to Jobs for All,’ recognizing the essential role that<br />
people with disabilities play in creating a diverse and<br />
inclusive workforce.<br />
The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s Employment Services offers<br />
individuals with disabilities opportunities to achieve<br />
their career aspirations through meaningful employment<br />
in a wide range of industries throughout <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
County. Each year, more than 400 individuals receive<br />
support from The Arc’s Employment Services. For those<br />
facing employment barriers, The Arc provides a pathway<br />
to independence and self-sufficiency through tailored<br />
support, job training, and placement services.<br />
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“We believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to<br />
work and contribute to their community,” Anthony J.<br />
DeSalis, Esq., President & CEO of The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
shared with <strong>GB</strong> <strong>Magazine</strong>. “This is a time to recognize<br />
the invaluable contributions of workers with disabilities<br />
and to reaffirm our commitment to creating inclusive<br />
workplaces. By fostering an inclusive workforce for all,<br />
we not only enhance the lives of individuals but also<br />
strengthen our community as a whole.”<br />
The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> is proud to partner with over<br />
100 employers in the <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> region to provide<br />
employment opportunities for people with disabilities.<br />
This collaboration not only promotes diversity and<br />
inclusion within the workplace, but also provides local<br />
companies with a dedicated and talented workforce.<br />
NDEAM is a chance for employers to display their<br />
commitment to creating a more inclusive community.<br />
This month, let us celebrate the incredible contributions<br />
of people with disabilities in our workforce!<br />
For more information on The Arc of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>, please<br />
visit www.arc-sd.com.
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Golf<br />
Swing for<br />
Our Heroes<br />
Step <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> supporters made a difference<br />
supporting military and veteran families at the annual<br />
charity golf tournament. The tournament attracted<br />
members of the community, current military and<br />
veterans and those who are committed to supporting<br />
military families at home, or when separated by deployment<br />
as they face challenges both financially and in retaining the<br />
family. The warm summer day was the perfect addition as<br />
golfers enjoyed the beautiful course at La Costa Resort.<br />
Matt Croussen, Tony<br />
Teravainen and Ken Garber<br />
Bill Boggs, Greg Jackey, Dan<br />
Laframboise and Pat Willin<br />
Brett Crozier, Aaron<br />
Reinhart, Dave Kutz<br />
and Thomas Bethmann<br />
James Spitler and<br />
Michael Dioquino<br />
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John Minteer and<br />
Phil Hamilton<br />
Matt Harder and<br />
James Carmody<br />
Kona and Bella<br />
Los seguidores de Step <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong><br />
hicieron la diferencia al colaborar con<br />
militares y a sus familias durante su<br />
torneo anual de golf. Este evento atrae a<br />
miembros de la comunidad, militares en<br />
actividad y veteranos comprometidos a apoyar<br />
a las familias de los militares que quedan<br />
en casa o cuando son trasladados y se ven<br />
enfrentados a desafíos tanto financieros como<br />
emocionales tratando de mantener a la familia<br />
unida. El cálido día de verano fue la ocasión<br />
perfecta para que los golfistas disfrutarán de la<br />
hermosa cancha de La Costa Resort.
Brian Bowden, Zac Baraen,<br />
Bruce Dickey and Vic Blanco<br />
James Whitehouse<br />
and Curtis Warner<br />
Jason Berget and<br />
Justin Goodding<br />
Jason Greenawalt, Mike Fogle,<br />
Larry Kesslin and Kevin Lengyel<br />
Matt Leighton<br />
and Kyle Smith<br />
Kurt Rommel, Tucker Kimbrough,<br />
Greg Namrow and Rick Sidley<br />
Andrew Schroers<br />
and Jay Johnson<br />
Sydney <strong>San</strong>tiago with Nicholas Aguilera<br />
and Rebecca Aguilera–Gardner<br />
John Farman, Chris Keane,<br />
Todd Howard and Rich Charron<br />
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Health<br />
Kids Helping Kids<br />
THE YOUTH PHILANTHROPY COUNCIL<br />
& SAN YSIDRO HEALTH<br />
Youth Philanthropy Council Members: Augustus Holm, James Farrell, Luke Attisha, Gino Attisha,<br />
Jacob Chow, Pars Findikoglu, Ella Kaminsky, Dev Lakhani, Zachary Li, Kianna Miller, Alex Ozarski,<br />
Emilio Perez, Bruno Perez, Anisa Pourteymour, Asher Robinson, Kabir Sheth and Sofi Verma.<br />
Partnering For Compassionate<br />
Care For All Children<br />
A heartfelt congratulations<br />
to the Youth Philanthropy<br />
Council (YPC), California’s<br />
largest kid-run nonprofit, for<br />
leading the charge as this year’s<br />
presenting sponsor of <strong>San</strong> Ysidro<br />
Health’s Emerald Ball, the 55th<br />
Anniversary Gala. <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
future shines brighter thanks to the<br />
incredible efforts of these young<br />
philanthropists, who have united<br />
to improve children’s healthcare for<br />
all in our community.<br />
The Emerald Ball, which was co-chaired by YPC<br />
members Augustus Holm and<br />
James Farrell, was a resounding<br />
success! On August 10, over 700<br />
<strong>San</strong> Diegans came together to<br />
support vital and countywide<br />
children’s medical, dental and<br />
behavioral health services. With<br />
the generosity and commitment<br />
of the YPC, <strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health<br />
reached an incredible milestone<br />
- raising $1 million to expand<br />
essential, pediatric healthcare<br />
services across the county. The<br />
Emerald Ball was not just a<br />
celebration of 55 years of compassionate care; it was<br />
a testament to our shared commitment to building a<br />
healthier tomorrow for our kids.<br />
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The Power of Kids<br />
Helping Kids<br />
The YPC demonstrated<br />
that when young people<br />
come together, they create<br />
waves of change. What<br />
could be more powerful<br />
than kids helping kids?<br />
Their leadership and<br />
dedication to improving<br />
children’s health is<br />
inspiring, proving that age<br />
is just a number when it<br />
comes to making a meaningful difference.<br />
A special highlight of the evening was the YPC’s car<br />
sweepstakes, which gave one lucky winner a pre-loved<br />
Honda Civic, generously donated by Honda of El<br />
Cajon. Every dollar raised from this exciting initiative<br />
directly supports <strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health, making an<br />
immediate impact on the lives of children and families<br />
in our community. Who knew winning a car could also<br />
mean helping kids access life-saving care?<br />
A Legacy of Compassionate Care<br />
For 55 years, <strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health has been at the heart<br />
of our community, providing compassionate care to<br />
children and families.<br />
It all began with seven<br />
determined mothers from<br />
<strong>San</strong> Ysidro, who banded<br />
together to ensure their<br />
children had access<br />
to healthcare after the<br />
community’s only doctor<br />
left. From that small but<br />
powerful beginning, <strong>San</strong><br />
Ysidro Health has grown<br />
into a cornerstone of<br />
care in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County,<br />
offering medical, dental,<br />
and behavioral health<br />
services to those who need<br />
it most.<br />
Building a Brighter Future<br />
Despite <strong>San</strong> Ysidro Health’s<br />
growth over the decades,<br />
the challenge remains -<br />
ensuring that every child<br />
has access to essential<br />
healthcare. However, with<br />
the continued support of<br />
the YPC and our incredible community, they are more<br />
than ready to meet that challenge head-on. Together, we<br />
are shaping a brighter, healthier future for <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
children, helping them grow up strong, resilient, and<br />
ready to take on the world.<br />
Scan the QR code to stay engaged or<br />
visit www.syhealth.org to learn how<br />
you can contribute to the cause today.<br />
Together, we can continue shaping a<br />
brighter, healthier tomorrow!<br />
Here is to the next generation of philanthropists - our<br />
community’s future is in good hands!<br />
Emerald Ball<br />
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Luncheon<br />
Breakfast<br />
at Tiffany’s<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s most fashionable ladies and<br />
men came to together to celebrate<br />
Breakfast at Tiffany’s to benefit Miracle<br />
Babies at La Valencia Hotel. Miracle<br />
Babies Circle<br />
Member MJ Wittman and<br />
Miracle Babies Board Chair<br />
Marjan Mortazavi united<br />
to help raise funds for<br />
perinatal mothers and their<br />
families during their time of<br />
need. This year’s spectacular<br />
event was emceed by<br />
Shally Zomorodi, and<br />
Keynote to be delivered<br />
by Cory Richards,<br />
internationally renowned<br />
photographer, filmmaker/<br />
director, author, and mental<br />
health advocate.<br />
Vidi Revelli and<br />
Kristi Martone<br />
Ladan Mortazavi, Natalie<br />
Daneshmand and Marjan Mortazavi<br />
Alchera Ayyad, Sophia Alsadek,<br />
Sheila Nellis and Jessica Hood<br />
Graham and<br />
Kyrie Bloem<br />
Sidney Holland and<br />
Rebecca Justice<br />
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Rachel van Bettel<br />
and Meghan Muir<br />
Kat Green, Tamara Lafarga–<br />
Joseph and Randee Kessler
Tara Shah and<br />
Annette Maseda<br />
Ava Rodriguez<br />
and Andrea Le<br />
Josie Schub and<br />
Vanessa Kropf<br />
Brad Benter and<br />
Gianne Briantwood<br />
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Luncheon<br />
En el Hotel La Valencia se dieron cita las<br />
más elegantes mujeres y hombres de <strong>San</strong><br />
<strong>Diego</strong> para festejar Breakfast at Tiffany a<br />
beneficio de Miracle Babies. MJ Wittman,<br />
miembro del Círculo de Miracle Babies<br />
junto a Marjan Mortazavi, miembro de la<br />
comisión directiva de Miracle Babies, reunieron<br />
fondos para las madres y familias en situación<br />
perinatal que atraviesan un momento de<br />
necesidad. La maestra de ceremonias del<br />
espectacular evento de este año fue Shally<br />
Zomorodi y la nota destacada fue dada por el<br />
internacionalmente reconocido fotógrafo, autor<br />
y defensor de la salud mental, Cory Richards.<br />
Vince Heald and<br />
Joyce Glazer<br />
Kimiya Hardke, Tara<br />
Aghaei and Ana Baktash<br />
Noelle and Ben<br />
Tashakorian<br />
Amber Anderson<br />
and Sara Fashandi<br />
Teri Valentina<br />
and Joan Waitt<br />
Irina Fennison<br />
and Hayate Danly<br />
Kaia Ackerly and<br />
Mona Hacker<br />
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<strong>San</strong>az Nozari and<br />
Nikou Rahbar<br />
Brianna Jensen<br />
<strong>San</strong>dra Den Uijl
Tais Trevelin, Michaela Lovasz<br />
and Rachel Sieglock<br />
Desiree Wallis, Heidi<br />
Dixon and Valerie Robbins<br />
Becca Craig, Carolina<br />
Vivas and Alessandra Ford<br />
PRESENTED BY:<br />
D I S C O V E R B R I L L I A N C E A N D B R E A K T H R O U G H S<br />
A T T H E<br />
Spark ofBrilliance Reception<br />
JOIN US FOR THE UNVEILING OF OUR<br />
2025 BRILLIANCE GALA AWARD HONOREES AND<br />
AN INTIMATE FIRESIDE CHAT<br />
WITH A LEADING DEMENTIA CLINICIAN AND RESEARCHER<br />
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24TH<br />
5 - 7:30PM<br />
LA VALLE COASTAL CLUB | RANCHO SANTA FE<br />
LIMITED CAPACITY<br />
RSVP TO DEBBIE COLE AT DPCOLE@ALZ.ORG<br />
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Cuisine<br />
Pairings with a Purpose<br />
Join in an<br />
intimate<br />
dinner<br />
event<br />
at the<br />
newly<br />
renovated Inn<br />
in the heart<br />
of Rancho<br />
<strong>San</strong>ta Fe.<br />
Philanthropic<br />
members<br />
of our<br />
community<br />
are invited<br />
to learn more about and<br />
support Feeding <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
critical hunger relief programs,<br />
specifically the School Pantry<br />
Program, which is dedicated to<br />
the more than 100,000 local kids<br />
and teens experiencing hunger in<br />
our county.<br />
With only 120 guests, you will<br />
dine in an intimate setting,<br />
experiencing dishes crafted by top<br />
chefs who are passionate about<br />
local, seasonable, and sustainable<br />
ingredients. Enjoy the opportunity<br />
to participate in live and silent<br />
auctions, fun activities, and<br />
perfectly paired wine with every course. This exclusive<br />
event is not just a dinner - it is a celebration of the<br />
power of food to unite and uplift our community.<br />
Join Feeding<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> at<br />
The Inn at<br />
Rancho <strong>San</strong>ta<br />
Fe for an<br />
unforgettable<br />
evening<br />
benefitting the<br />
School Pantry<br />
Program<br />
All proceeds<br />
from the<br />
evening will<br />
go towards<br />
supporting<br />
Feeding<br />
<strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s<br />
critical<br />
School<br />
Pantry<br />
Program. In<br />
the coming<br />
year, the<br />
organization<br />
is embarking<br />
on efforts to pull all schools off of<br />
the waitlist, bringing the program<br />
up to 66 schools (up from 41).<br />
Nearly 50 percent of K-12<br />
students in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County rely<br />
on free or reduced-price meals.<br />
As such, school pantries offer a<br />
much-needed support system<br />
for low-income families. This<br />
model makes it easy for families<br />
to receive food. Typically held<br />
twice a month and run by school<br />
staff or parents, school pantries<br />
use spaces on campus, such as<br />
auditoriums or parking lots, to<br />
distribute nutritious, healthy<br />
food. Parents and members of the community can pick<br />
up produce and pantry staples.<br />
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www.feedingsandiego.org
AN INTIMATE DINNER PARTY TO SUPPORT<br />
THE SCHOOL PANTRY PROGRAM<br />
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10, 6 TO 9 P.M.<br />
THE INN AT RANCHO SANTA FE<br />
5951 LINEA DEL CIELO<br />
RANCHO SANTA FE, CA 92067<br />
Entertainment<br />
Live & Silent Auctions<br />
With dishes by<br />
CHEF JASON MCLEOD, CLIQUE HOSPITALITY<br />
CHEF NIC WEBBER, 24 SUNS<br />
CHEF YARA LAMERS, LIONFISH<br />
Community<br />
Limited to an intimate gathering of about 120 guests, our Pairings with a<br />
Purpose dinner party offers a chance to dine in a cozy, communal setting while<br />
raising funds to increase access to nutritious food in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> County.<br />
Guests will have the opportunity to enjoy dishes crafted with local, seasonal,<br />
and sustainable ingredients, perfectly paired with wine.<br />
Hosted in partnership with<br />
Tickets and tables available<br />
give.feedingsandiego.org/<br />
PairingsAtTheInn<strong>2024</strong><br />
Please note this is a 21+ event<br />
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of firefighters through its Basic Fire Academy in <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong>’s South County. SDG&E ® and<br />
SWC have partnered to promote a diverse pipeline of aspiring professional firefighters<br />
within the community. This partnership focuses on alleviating socioeconomic barriers<br />
that might otherwise impede their pursuit of higher education. SDG&E’s Emergency<br />
Preparedness and Safety grant initiative prioritizes the safety of <strong>San</strong> <strong>Diego</strong> by investing<br />
in partnerships that properly equip first responders in the face of increasing climate and<br />
wildfire threats.<br />
Learn more at sdge.com.<br />
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