Quade Kelley – Student-Athlete
I am a 14-year-old High School student-athlete (’27) from Encinitas. Teachers and coaches describe me as curious, hard-working, and determined. From 2020 to 2023, I was a part of the international press corps as…
Amy Scruggs – Recording Artist/Public Speaker/Author/Podcast Host
With 20 years’ experience as a Media Executive, TV host, Recording Artist, Public Speaker, Corporate Spokesperson, and Sales Professional, I love to help others present and communicate a concise and professional message, for TV,…
Ray Shay – Real Estate / Journalist
Ray Shay is a single father with three sons. Before becoming a real estate broker about 20 years ago, Ray was a veteran San Diego Police Department Lieutenant with extensive experience in SWAT tactical operations…
Jane Vu Svec – Dentist
Hello! I’m the dentist and owner of The Dental House in the wonderful community of La Mesa. My journey into dentistry began in childhood. As a toddler, I had a mouth full of cavities…
Sally J. Pla – Author
Hi! I’m an award-winning author of several popular novels and picture books. I’ve spoken at conferences, on television, and on radio as an author and neurodiversity advocate. I was diagnosed as autistic in my…
James Hebert – Writer, Editor and Digital Content Creator – San Diego Tourism Authority
James Hebert is an award-winning writer, editor and digital content creator with more than 5,000 published stories, in outlets including the San Diego Union-Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Chicago Tribune and American Theatre. He served…
Heather Reider – Momstown
I am the founder of “MomsTown,” a community-based newspaper shining a light on moms and the contributions moms make to our communities. I am also the producer and host of “How Mom Made It!”…