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…
Claudine Van Gonka
Born and raised in Chicago, IL, I moved to California at 19 years old in hopes of becoming the next Merryl Streep. When that didn’t exactly work out, I ended up working in radio…
Robert Farwell – Financial Advisor
I am an avid traveler, craft beer and wine enthusiast, mediocre golfer, and a big fan of local sports teams, especially the San Diego Padres and SDSU Aztecs. I was born and raised in…
Shamine Linton, CEO of Sharia’s Closet
My story reflects a rich journey from Jamaica to Southern California, My name is Shamine Linton. I was born in Kingston, Jamaica, grew up in Manchester Jamaica migrated to USA and San Diego CA…
Greg Lipper – Link Up Golf Networking
Through selling software, technology enabled services and software development services globally while living overseas for 32 years, I came to realize that I have three passions: connecting people, starting and growing businesses, and golf…
Leonard Casiple – Policy Making Military Veteran
Leonard Casiple is a first-generation American who joined the U.S. Army with a GED and a Green Card. After failing the Special Forces Assessment and Selection Course twice, on the third attempt, Leo earned…
Josie Flores-Clark – President, National Latina Business Women Association San Diego & San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
Currently, I hold the esteemed positions of President at both the National Latina Business Women Association San Diego and the San Diego County Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Throughout my career, I’ve dedicated myself to serving…
Alexandra Kharazi, MD
Hi! I am Dr. Alexandra Kharazi, MD, a board-certified cardiothoracic surgeon practicing in San Diego, CA. I am the mother of a 4-year-old girl named Harper, author of “The Heart of Fear.” I am…
Shyanne Smith
My name is Shyanne Smith. I am 18 years old, and I am a second-year UCSD student studying Communications with a minor in American Sign Language. I am an FAA Certified Part 107 drone…
Anna Belaya – Opera Singer / Nonprofit Executive
I am an opera singer from Ukraine, winner and finalist of many national and international competitions. I have performed in Mexico, Ukraine, Italy, and the United States. I have recorded two solo albums. Nowadays…