Mike Leland – President of the Poway Chamber of Commerce
With my wife Lisa of almost 30 years, I have lived in Poway since March 1997. We raised two children in Poway who both went through the Poway Unified School system and are now…
Krishna and Bonnie Arora – Shamily’s Kitchen
Bonnie and Krishna Arora, who will be celebrating 52 years of marriage in September, are thoroughly enjoying the rich and varied tapestry of their relationship. They met at college campus, when Krishna arrived from…
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…
Gretchen Burns Bergman – A New Path (Parents for Addiction Treatment & Healing) / Moms United to End the War on Drugs – San Diego
I am a mother, daughter, sister, wife, dancer, fashion show producer, writer, and activist for therapeutic drug policy. I danced professionally and taught jazz dance for 25 years in home studios and Grossmont College. In…
Greg Reitman – Blue Water Film Institute, Festival & Summit MARCH 20-23 2025!
Greg Scott Reitman ( born May 10, 1971) is an American film director, producer, screenwriter, executive producer, national best-selling author, public speaker, and founder of Blue Water Film Institute, Blue Water Film Festival, and…
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…
Cindy Sweeney – Access Youth Academy
Originally from Colorado, I spent 28 years in the picturesque Hudson Valley of New York, raising my two boys amidst its rolling landscapes. I made the leap to sunny San Diego seven years ago,…
Shirin Alipanah – Real Estate / Wellness
I am a dedicated real estate advisor with a proven track record of delivering exceptional results. Leveraging my extensive background in technology, I integrate cutting-edge solutions into every aspect of the real estate process,…
Tammy L. Oluvic – Saddles in Service Nonprofit serving Veterans
I am a California native, but due to being in a military family, I have lived all over the world. I am married with two sons and two beautiful daughters-in-law. I am a lover…
Malika Lashelle Hollins – It Takes a Village Community Organization (ITAVCO)
Malika Hollins: The Heart of the Village Malika Hollins is the Founder and CEO of It Takes a Village Community Organization (ITAVCO), a nonprofit dedicated to empowering youth, young adults, and underserved communities through…