April 3, 2025

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.

Valerie Attisha (05, 20 & 25) was recognized as a Woman of Dedication by the Salvation Army San Diego.

Kellyn Beltran (24) is now the Director of Business Admissions for University of San Diego.

Mark Jones (01) was appointed to Citizens Equal Opportunity Commission for the City of San Diego.

Heidi Knuff (25) has started a new role as the Managing Director for The Wendy Gillespie Center for Advancing for Global Business (WGCAGB) at San Diego State University.

Amanda Nelson (22) has joined Walden Family Services as the Philanthropy and Special Events Manager.

The following LEAD graduates were recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as 2025 Nonprofit Board Leaders of Influence:

• Pamela Gabriel (20)
• Janine Mason (92)
• Manuel Rodriguez (19)
• Lucy Romero (22 & 25)