Diane Aceves – Banking / Philanthropy / Model
I was born and raised in our amazing city of San Diego! I grew up in Chula Vista and attended Castle Park High School and graduated from Chula Vista High. I love to help…
Paul Downey – Senior Advocate
I am President and CEO of Serving Seniors in San Diego and guide the agency’s innovative efforts to provide supportive services focused on keeping low-income seniors healthy and independent. Since my appointment in 1995,…
Minnie Rzeslawski – Real Estate
Minerva (Minnie) Rzeslawski has devoted the past three decades of her life and career to serving San Diego residents as a successful Realtor and community leader. As Founder and CEO of 24K International Realty…
Ashley DeLara – Real Estate
My name is Ashley DeLara, and I’m passionate about helping real estate agents grow their businesses through creative marketing and seamless transaction coordination. I currently lead the marketing department at Transaction Processing Services (TPS), where…
Jakobi Lundy-Bass
I’m an only child who grew up moving around a lot, which is probably where I picked up the habit of reading a new room fast. In high school I ran debate and played football,…
Mishawna Romero – Hairstylist
I’m a San Diego Hairstylist, Artist, Wife, and Mother + Cat Lover. Except for two tours with my husband, who was in the Coast Guard, I’ve lived in San Diego for 30 years. Graduate of…
Calista Stocker – Student Journalist SDSU
I am currently going into my senior year at San Diego State University with a major in journalism and a minor in sociology! I moved to San Diego from New Hampshire in 2022 to begin…
Derith Mason and Patrick Higgins – Artistic Florals
We are partners in crime in love and life; married for 23 years and in business together since 2015. About Derith Mason and Patrick Higgins Q: Please tell us a little…
Allie Sarnataro – RAD Ride Above Disability
My name is Allie, I am originally from New Jersey and moved out to San Diego 15 years ago. Which was the best decision I have ever made! As soon as I arrived in…

