May 8, 2025

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Donna Fremed (93) is now the Organization Effectiveness and Human Resources Liaison for SDSU Global Campus.

Dr. Steven Jones (20) was appointed as Human Relations Commissioner for the City of San Diego

Dr. Mark D. Milliron (23) was voted San Diego Business Journal CEO of the Year 2025 – Public Service Winner.

Merillee Neal (13 & 20) was recognized as one of the 2025 Dynamic Women Making a Difference by Ranch & Coast Magazine.

Adrianna O’Donnell (20 & 22) LEAD Board Member was appointed Chief Growth Officer of the Chicano Federation.

The following LEAD graduates were finalists for the San Diego Business Journal CEO of Year 2025 Award:

• Doug Arthur (16)
• Carrie Jones (12)
• Margie Newman Tsay (15 & 17)
• Colin Parent (19)
• Nancy L. Sasaki (93)
• Sean Spear (21)
• Laura Tancredi-Baese (04)
• Tonya Torosian (13) LEAD Board Member
• Caroline Winn (02)