I grew up in Northwest Florida and moved to San Diego in 2016. I live in Mission Valley with my 10 year old long hair dachshund, Cosmos. We enjoy hiking Mission Trails during the week and venture out to State and National Forests and Parks during our time off. In my spare time I volunteer for Smittens Rescue, a local cat rescue that takes in severe rescue cases and provides low/no-cost spay and neuter services to Southern California.
About Leia Brune
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
My career has been driven by service. I am passionate about being of and in service to the mission of the organizations and companies I’ve worked for. My career started at a historic stage theatre in Northwest Florida. In that role, I witnessed how inspiring and transformative the performing arts are to a community. Other roles have included Development for a PBS station, Engagement for a military-affiliated non-profit, and wedding planning. In each of these roles, I’ve been able to not only grow as an individual, but fulfill my purpose by serving my community. I’m currently enjoying leading Community Engagement for Susan G. Komen in San Diego. My goal is to unite the San Diego community around our shared mission to support those affected by breast cancer and increase our impact by raising funds for our programs and services. I love that I am able to provide meaning and inspiration to those affected by breast cancer.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Figure out what your unique talent is and give it away in ways that fill your soul.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
In five to ten years I plan to still be providing meaningful and impactful support to the San Diego community. I also see myself spending weekends at a vacation home in Rosarita!
Leia Brune & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Plumeria, Fort Oak, Wolf in the Woods
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
I loved and worked in San Diego for eight years.
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Anne Mauler, VP of Marketing at Soapy Joe’s Car Wash
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
San Diego Padres
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
I love that San Diego is a thriving hub of innovation and progress with a laid-back vibe.
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
Dolly Parton – we’ll go to Louisiana Purchase
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
Apollo 13 is my favorite movie, and The Newsroom is my favorite series.
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Sunsets from Torrey Pines State Beach
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
My family inspires me to constantly strive to be the best version of myself possible.
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
Smittens Rescue and San Diego Veterans Coalition
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Mission Valley
What I love about my Neighborhood:
Easily accessible to all the conveniences – shopping, parks, restaurants, highways.
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
An ideal San Diego weekend includes hiking a local trail, seeing a show at the Rady Shell, catching a Padres game at Petco Park, and watching the sunset from Torrey Pines State Beach.
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Sanctuary, peaceful, comfort
