December 3, 2024
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Nikki Clay (84) and her husband Ben were honored as this year’s Mr & Mrs San Diego by the San Diego Rotary Club.
Shelli Brown (23) is now Chief Operating Officer at Mending Matters in 2023.
Loumarie Ortega (24) was recognized as the Senior Civilian of the Year for Commander, Navy Region Southwest.
Incoming LEAD Board Chair, Nancy Rohland-Heinrich, Ed.D., (00 &17) was honored by the San Diego Business Journal with the 2024 Business Women of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award.
Jessica Anderson (24) was honored by the San Diego Business Journal with the 2024 Business Women of the Year, Non-Profit.
Carisa Wisniewski (11) was honored by the San Diego Business Journal with the 2024 Business Women of the Year, Private Large Partner.
The following alumni have been recognized by the SDBJ as Business Women of the Year finalists:
- Torrey Albertazzi (23)
- Nikia Clarke (16)
- Devie Gatica (24)
- Kara Hertzog (Impact 2009)
- Tana Lorah (13 & 12)
- Sue Silva (24)
Current LEAD Board Members recognized among the San Diego Business Journal’s 500 Most Influential People in San Diego:
- Valerie Attisha (05 & 20) – Finance
- Tamara Craver (20) – Nonprofits
- David Glanzer – Lifestyle
- Hernan Luis y Prado (15 & 23) – Nonprofits
- Jason Paguio (24) – Associations
- Nancy Rohland-Heinrich Ed.D. (00 & 17) – Education
- Jerry Sanders – Icons
- Tonya Torosian (13) – Nonprofits