Sandra Scheller – Founder of RUTH (Remember Us The Holocaust)
I am Sandra Scheller, the creator and founder of RUTH Remember Us The Holocaust, 2-time nominee for San Diego Women’s Magazine Woman of the Year, Lifetime Presidential award for over 10,000 hours of volunteering,…
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…
Jim Holden – Nonprofit Executive – Fish for Life
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…
Ludvina Nevarez – Real Estate / Philanthropy
I am a wife, a mother, grandmother, successful Real Estate Broker for over 30 years and a philanthropist supporting many causes to make our community a better place. I am passionate about art and…
Mike Magers – Smitty’s Service
I’m the owner and operator of Smitty’s Service, right here in the heart of Normal Heights. Smitty’s is proud to be San Diego’s oldest family-run auto repair shop, and our story is all about…
Helen Zamora – Community Support
I was born in Minneapolis, MN, and raised in Wisconsin. As a teen, I moved with my family to Fresno, CA, and lived there most of my adult life. I am a member of…
Charlene Autolino
I founded Outreach Consulting Services in 2015 to serve those in the Disabilities Community, as well as our Veterans and those reentering back from incarceration. My bachelor’s degree is in criminal justice, and I…
Christina Grady – San Diego Gymnastics
Born and raised in San Diego, I have lived throughout the county from Pine Valley to Point Loma and many places in between. I attended Grossmont and Granite Hills High Schools and graduated from…
Michael Howard
Originally hailing from Paramount, CA, I’ve lived in Escondido and North County San Diego since the early 2000s. I’m married to my beautiful wife, and we have two fur babies (cats). I’m grateful to…

