Sherry Roper – Artist
I am an artist living and working in the Scripps Ranch area of San Diego. I started painting 20+ years ago after taking an introductory watercolor class at Palomar College. Painting quickly became my…
Bill Littlejohn – Sharp HealthCare Foundation
Bill Littlejohn is one of the nation’s leading health care philanthropy professionals. With more than three decades of experience, Bill has led and directed philanthropic programs that have generated more than a billion dollars….
Amy Berkowitz – Bubbles for Bosom Buddies – Breast Cancer Survivor
I am a 4-year breast cancer survivor who realized that life is short. I want to have as little regrets as possible in life so I chose to take the leap and start my own…
Taylor Rau – Journalist
Hello! My name is Taylor and I am a journalist based in San Diego. I am currently working on my bachelors in journalism at San Diego State University. In my free time, I love…
Anna K Sotto – Atkiso
I’m a second-generation American raised behind the counter of her parent’s Thai restaurant. Food, identity, and community have always been interconnected for me. I believe thriving small businesses make up vibrant communities, which is…
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…
Reena Vokoun – Founder and CEO of Passion Fit
I’m the Founder and CEO of Passion Fit, a best-selling and award-winning author, TEDx speaker, media spokesperson and certified health coach, group fitness professional, yoga, mindfulness, nutrition and behavior change specialist and employee wellbeing…
Rick Wilson – San Diego Regional East County Chamber of Commerce
Born and raised in Imperial Beach, CA. Graduated from Mar Vista High School in 1990. Graduated from UCSB in 1994 (BA). Graduated from National University in 2022 (MBA). Love Sports, Music and Traveling …
Marta Stasik Fahme – Real Estate
Earning my clients’ trust and quickly building productive relationships have given me an advantage in San Diego’s lucrative market. I believe that my rapid rise to the top 8% nationwide is in part due…
Nancy Maldonado – Rady Children’s Hospital
I am a proud daughter of immigrant parents and a first-generation college graduate. Family and community are at the heart of who I am. I’m a mom, partner, sister, aunt, friend, and mentor, always…