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…
B.A.G. - Business Associates Group, Business for Good, Community Service, La Mesa, LeTip, Local Umbrella Media, Non-Profit
Brad Weber – Choose Local First Foundation / Nonprofit Magazine Publisher / Printer / Marketing Consultant / Direct Mail
I’ve been a proud San Diegan since 1984 and I am never moving… I love it here! I grew up in a very tiny town of 800 in Colorado, and I love the small-town…
Author/Writer, Education, Fletcher Hills, Health & Wellness, Healthcare, La Mesa, Medical, Rancho San Diego, Santee
Nassir Azimi, MD, FACC, FSCAI, FASNC
I aspired to enter medicine as a nine-year-old boy when I attended my mother’s graduation from medical school. Today, I am a quadruple board-certified interventional cardiologist in San Diego with a thriving office and hospital-based…
Mary England – CEO, La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
Born in Los Angeles and raised in North Park. Relocated to East County with my family in my early years. Started my career at Pac Bell in San Diego and was transferred to northern…
Erika Garcia – San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce
My name is Erika Garcia, I am an only child to a beautiful mother named Rosa Keith. I am married to a US NAVY Officer for over 15 years and am super proud of…
Business for Good, Chambers of Commerce, El Cajon, La Mesa, Lakeside, Law Enforcement, Local Independents, Local Leader
Sam McGovern – McGovern Law
I am a San Diego native and grew up here in East County. After high school, I went to college in Virginia, where I met my wife, Valinda. We graduated together and ended up…
Dean Velasco – Deano’s Pub
Dean Velasco, known affectionately as “Deano,” is a respected community leader and successful entrepreneur with deep roots in Santee. With years of experience revitalizing local businesses and a proven commitment to civic leadership, Dean…
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…
Charlene Ohri – Wellness – Yoga
I’m a business owner and instructor of a Yoga and Pilates studio, San Diego Yoga Center. My most important title is mom to 2 kiddos and wife to an amazing husband. I live in…

