Thom Vollenweider – Photographer
I’ve been a San Diego resident since the early 60’s. After graduating from Kearny High School (HOF 2019), I become a professional photographer. A career choice that spans 5 decades. Since the ’80s, I’ve…
Aimee Fuller – TV Personality and Milliner
Aimee Fuller has been showcasing her handmade creations since 2002, when she began making her own jewelry to wear in her role as a network-affiliated TV news anchor (most recently as host of America Trends,…
Tonya Mantooth – San Diego International Film Festival
The San Diego International Film Festival is back for its 25th year this October! We caught up with Tonya Mantooth, CEO/Artistic Director, to learn more about her and the Festival. 1. There aren’t a lot…
Dr. Julie Cowan Novak – Mimi, Clinician, Child Developmentalist, Professor, Grant Writer, Researcher, Philanthropist
Photo by Gilda Adler Raised in Illinois, Dr. Julie Cowan Novak earned her first two degrees at the University of Iowa. She was the first USD Hahn School of Nursing Doctoral Program graduate in 1989,…
Susanna Peredo Swap – Nonprofit Executive
SUSANNA PEREDO SWAP has over twenty-five years of experience as an arts administrator, actor, jazz vocalist, arts advocate, and public relations specialist. While working for the San Diego International Airport Art Program she curated…
Marlise Kast-Myers
Journalist and author Marlise Kast-Myers has traveled to more than 80 countries and has lived in Switzerland, Dominican Republic, Spain, and Costa Rica. Before settling in Southern California, she completed a surfing and snowboarding…
Felena Hanson – Author / Founder of Hera Hub / Women’s Global Network and Ladies Who Launch / NAWBO
My career has spanned everything from technology start-ups to higher education. In 2003, I set off to become an entrepreneur after my position as director of marketing was eliminated due to the sale of…
Chef Roc – The Chef Roc Show / Nonprofit Executive
Hi, I’m Steve Cassarino, aka Chef Roc. I grew up in Connecticut and moved to San Diego in 1979 after graduating from Johnson & Wales University School of Culinary Arts. My love for food…
Ugochi Iwuaba – Fashion Designer
Ugochi Iwuaba is an award-winning international fashion designer making her mark in the fashion world. She is a wife and mother who started her fashion brand at the darkest time in her life when…
Kim Richards – Caring for Mama
I’m a born and raised San Diegan, a mom of two girls and an entrepreneur passionate about easing the burden on women postpartum. I’ve been dreaming about supporting women and mothers since becoming a…