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LEAD Graduate of the Month: Idara Ogunsaju

LEAD San Diego Board Chair and Impact 2017 Graduate, Idara Ogunsaju

Hello fellow San Diego LEADers, As LEAD Board Chair, I am proud to be a part of LEAD San Diego.  It is an honor to support this network of change-making leaders, leaders who are doing important work in our community. I hope to continue fostering connections with you all in-person at our Annual Visionary Awards later this year. Until then, forge bonds, tap into connections made, and LEAD strong!

Fun Fact: I am a mom of 3 amazing kids!

 

 

LEADers On The Move

We enjoy seeing what our graduates are doing and how they are making an impact on the world. Share your good news with us via email: lead@sdchamber.org.

Amanda Flisher (Engage 2021)is now a Board Member for the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum.

Sam Attisha (Influence 2011) is now the Senior Vice President of Cox Communications.

Connie Broussard (Impact 2017) is now the Lead Attorney, Litigation, Employment Law & Compliance for the Obama Foundation.

Alessandra Lezama (Influence 2019) is now a Board Member for the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum.

Jenna Anderson (Advance 2021) is now the Associate Director, Marketing for the San Diego Public Library Foundation.

Tess Radmill Sangster (Impact 2017) is now the Community & Economic Development Director for the City of San Marcos.

Ja’Mar Montgomery (Impact 2019) is now the Disability Unit Manager for the San Diego County Employees Retirement Association.

Sarah Brothers (Impact 2018) is now the Vice President, Marketing & Communications for the Downtown San Diego Partnership.

Christine Antoine (Impact 2014) is now a Board Member for the South County EDC.

Sarah Lyman (Influence 2021) is now a Board Member for the Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties. Read more.

Karina Helgeson (Impact 2021) is now the Development Officer for San Diego State University.

La Monica Everett-Haynes (Advance 2019) is now a Board Member for the Episcopal Community Services.

Melissa Peterman (Advance 2019 graduate & SDYL Board Member ) is now the Executive Director for Townspeople.

Amy Jaramillo (SDYL Board Member) was the recipient of the Chamber’s Customers First Award at the Summer Splash & Small Business Awards.

Josh West (Impact 2018) is now the Senior Vice President & Partner at Voit Real Estate Services.

Tana Lorah (Impact 2013) is now the Lobbyist & Public Affairs Strategist for The Clay Company.

Idabelle Gutierrez (Impact 2021) is now a Member of 2021 Latina Success Leadership Cohort for MANA de San Diego.

Eight Chamber Members Named to San Diego Business Journal’s 2021 Women of Influence 50 Over 50

We congratulate those named as San Diego Business Journal’s Women of Influence 50 Over 50. Of those 50 women leaders, we are proud to recognize the eight who are Chamber members. Having strong, gender-balanced leadership yields robust analysis, thoughtful workplace policies, and enhanced decision-making.

Congratulations:

Cheri Pierre of Computers 2 Kids

Debbie Chelberg of Marsh & McLennan Insurance Agency

Deeanne Snyder of the San Diego Convention Center

Janice Brown of Meyers Nave

Juli Moran of Deloitte

Lisa Chan of Wheelhouse Credit Union

Marcela Escobar-Eck of Atlantis Group Land Use Consultants

Susan Couch of Bank of America

Click here for the full list.

16 Chamber Members Named to San Diego Business Journal’s 2021 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under Forty

We congratulate those named as San Diego Business Journal’s 40 Next Top Business Leaders Under Forty. Of those 40 individuals, we are proud to recognize the 16 who are Chamber members. We hope you all continue to create a vibrant, healthy regional economy for businesses and residents to thrive.

Congratulations:

Chamber Board Member Aaron Ryan, Executive Director & Jason Egnew, Executive Director of JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Sustainability & Industry Committee Chair Hanna Grene, Director of Energy Industry of Microsoft

Adrian Ayala, Estimating Manager of PCL Construction, San Diego

Chad Patterson, Executive Vice President of Dexcom

Cody Barbo, Founder & CEO of Trust & Will

Dan Meeh, Chief Estimator of Swinerton

Daniel D’orazi, Executive Vice President of Breakthrough Properties

Elvin Lai, President & CEO of Ocean Park Inn

Evan McDonald, Senior Vice President of Colliers

Jasmine Khan, Director of Logistics and Fulfillment & Michael Riga, Director of Information Technology of Cymbiotika

Michael Farrington, Vice President of Corporate Marketing, Brand, and Communications & Tristan Ribar, Vice President of Finance &  of Nuvasive

Nick Frasco, Managing Director of Longfellow Real Estate Partners

Sheena Peoples, Senior Vice President of San Diego County Credit Union

 

Click here for the full list of winners.