March 9, 2026

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Risa Baron (09) was named Chair for the South County EDC.

Lydia Bartell (22) now serves on the San Diego Convention Center Board of Directors.

Adri Brunner (25) was awarded ‘Emerging Leader of the Year’ by the National City Chamber of Commerce.

Rodger Dougherty Jr. (05) has joined the board of directors for The Burn Institute.

Rachel Haik (25) was promoted to Senior Account Supervisor at The Shipyard.

Natasha Solomon (25) joined the board of Black Women Adventures, Inc.

The following LEADers were recognized by the San Diego Business Journal as 2026 Black Leaders of Influence. Congrats to all!

• Al Abdallah (17)
• Stephen Coleman (24)
• Brittny Ferguson (25)
• Chloe Madison (25)
• Kazeem Omidiji (17 & 22)
• Natasha Solomon (25)
• Danielle Stephen (25)
• Kwofi Reed (12)