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…

  Hello! My name is Matthew Iske, I am a San Diego native. I grew up here struggling to find my “path” in life. As a child and teenager, I had a hard time fitting…

  I currently hold the position of Executive Director of Villa de Vida, Inc., and have been here for about 7 years. Villa de Vida, Inc. is a non-profit that was created to empower adults…

  I am a senior at Del Norte High School in 4S Ranch. I really love bioinformatics and math, and I am passionate about helping people with special needs. My journey started in middle school…

  Dayna Hoff has transformed the autism community in San Diego, Bay Area and beyond as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Autism Tree. Dayna founded a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization called Autism Tree with her…

  I am originally from King of Prussia, Pennsylvania, and have lived in So Cal for 50 years. My career has been primarily in sales & marketing for various products and services. In 2009, I…

As a woman who has been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome, I have struggled for years with issues of social anxiety, depression, and other issues, including dyslexia, insomnia, Tourette’s, and hypomania. This did not stop me…

Stefany Reed is a local leader in personal wellness and safety education. With over 20 years of experience in education, social work, community building, and self-defense, Stefany Reed empowers people in mental, physical, and emotional…