Alysia Shaw Smith – Middle School Principal
Alysia Shaw, a native of San Diego, a graduate of Point Loma High School and San Diego State University is the Principal of Holly Drive Leadership Academy and the Mother of three wonderful daughters….
Stephanie Klein – Real Estate & Community Service
They say once you find your passion and what makes you truly happy in life, stick with it. From a young girl I have always loved communicating, connecting and problem solving. It is to…
Margaret Friend – Professor / Author/ Community Advocate
I’ve always been curious. When I was little, I used my allowance to buy all sorts of science kits at the store. When other kids wanted bicycles (don’t get me wrong, I wanted a…
Heather Pannetti, CMT – Wellness
Heather Pannetti, CMT is a dedicated massage therapist, reiki master, makeup artist, and mental health advocate with a diverse background and a deep passion for enhancing overall well-being. She is in her final year…
Beatrice Lomer Bergmann – County of San Diego
I was born in Venezuela. I migrated to Geneva with my mother at a young age, then to Hamburg, later to Ibiza and moved back to Venezuela as a teenager. There, I went to…
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…

