November 5, 2024
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Bree Wong (Impact 2022) started her own company, Brizo Pacific.
Diana Kutlow (Impact 2008) is now the Senior District Representative for CA State Senator Catherine Blakespear.
Matt Sanford (Impact 2023) is now the Economic Development Director for the City of Carlsbad.
Jenilee Cabading (Advance 2023) is now the Vice President of Finance and Accounting for Community HousingWorks.
Lucy Romero (Advance 2023 & Impact 2025) is now the Vice President, Relationship Manager for Enterprise Bank & Trust.
David Yow (Impact 2018) is now the Director of Government Relations for the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical Officials.
Julie Coker (Influence 2022) is now the President & CEO of the New York City Tourism + Conventions.
Sarah Hassaine (Impact 2024) is now a Nominating Chair on the Board of Directors for the North San Diego Business Chamber.
Rockette Ewell (Impact 2014) was recognized as a Partnership Awardee by OASIS Center International.
David Glanzer (Board Member) was the recipient of the Otto Bos Hall of Fame Award by PRSA San Diego/Imperial Counties Chapter.
Dr. Ed Abeyta (Impact 2006) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Adrianna Brunner (Impact 2025) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Jose Cruz (Impact 1993) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Chief Magda Fernandez (Influence 2024) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Gerardo Godinez (Board Member) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Viry Martino (Impact 2017) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Griselda Ramirez (Advance 2018) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Alan Tornel (Impact 2024) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Manuel Rodriguez (Influence 2019) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Enrique Meza (Impact 2023 & Board Member) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Elsa Roth-Morales (Impact 2018) was recognized as a 2024 Latino Leader of Influence by the San Diego Business Journal.
Ilsa Butler (Influence 2024) is now a Board Member for the San Diego Tourism Authority.
Kristine Smith (Advance 2018 & Impact 2023) is now the Chief Programs and Services Officer for Serving Seniors.
Caitlin Ostomel (Influence 2018) is now the Deputy Forest Supervisor of Plumas National Forest for the USDA Forest Service.
LaKeysha Sowunmi (Advance 2023) is now the President for the San Diego Chapter of the Women’s Affordable Housing Network.
Sarah Ahern (Advance 2023) is now the Vice President for the San Diego Chapter of the Women’s Affordable Housing Network.
Theresa Cunningham (Advance 2023) is now the Vice President of People, Culture and Purpose for the San Diego Tourism Authority.
Dana Toppel (Influence 2022 & Board Member) has been elected as Vice Chair of the California Commission on Aging.