Rick Ochocki: NAMI
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Mental Health by the Numbers and In Real Life

Mandy Salas: Keys to Resilience: Conquering Adversity by Shifting Mindset
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30
At 16, Mandy Salas was a soccer star and top student. A tragic accident changed everything. Now, 30 years later, her journey from quadriplegia to triumph stands as a mission—to inspire resilience and showcase the transformative power of perseverance. College, career, family—she defied the odds.

Coach Blanche Alverson: USD Women's Basketball
2026-03-12 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Alverson joins the San Diego family after six seasons at Georgia Tech, where she most recently served as associate head coach. She helped lead the Yellow Jackets to four postseason appearances, including three NCAA Tournaments, three 20-plus win seasons, 12 victories over ranked opponents, and the program’s second-ever NCAA Tournament Sweet 16 run in 2021. Most recently, Georgia Tech spent 11 weeks in the national rankings during the 2024-25 season, climbing as high as No. 13 in the Associated Press poll and setting program records for longest win streak (15 games) and most three-pointers made in a single game (15 vs. Florida A&M), highlighting the influence of Alverson’s fast-paced offensive identity.

Diane Simeone, MD, Director of Moores Cancer Center at UC San Diego Health
2026-03-19 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
Dr. Simeone is an internationally renowned pancreatic surgeon and researcher focused on treating pancreatic cancer and pancreatic cystic tumors. She chaired the scientific and medical advisory board of the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network and is a past president of the American Pancreatic Association and Society of University Surgeon.

West Regionals 4-Way Test Speech Contest
2026-03-26 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

George Galdorisi: It’s Not Your Grandfather’s AI (It Goes Back Further Than That)
2026-04-02 12:00 - 13:30 | LSCC
Captain George Galdorisi (U.S. Navy – retired) is a career naval aviator and national security professional. During his 30-year career he had four tours in command and served as a carrier strike group chief of staff. Additionally, he led the U.S. delegation for military-to-military talks with the Chinese Navy. He is the Emeritus Director of Strategic Assessments and Technical Futures at the Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific. He is the author of seventeen books, including four consecutive New York Times bestsellers. His most recent novel, Fire and Ice, is eerily prescient, as it foresaw Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Karen Chen: SVP Wealth Management LPL Financial
2026-04-09 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
More Than an Inheritance: What the Great Wealth Transfer Reveals About Family, Power, and Purpose
The Great Wealth Transfer is reshaping how families make financial decisions—often in unexpected ways. This talk explores the hidden dynamics, common risks, and the future of wealth behind one of the most significant economic shifts of our time.

Taj Paxton: Filmmaker
2026-04-16 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
The Rise: WNBA 2024, A Presentation by the Film’s Director
Behind-the-scenes insights from the documentary film The Rise: WNBA 2024 The Year That Changed Everything as told by the film’s director Taj Paxton. Both Taj’s career and the film are a case study in faith, resilience and vision. Told with humorous insights and stories from the filmmaking trenches, the presentation provides lessons that translate to business, philanthropy and civic life.

Camp Enterprise Kickoff: Featuring Brandon Steppe
2026-04-23 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States

Dr. Bret Scher: Cardiologist
2026-04-30 12:00 - 13:30 | Liberty Station Conference Center, 2600 Laning Road, San Diego, CA, 92106, United States
“Nutrition and Mental Health- Looking Beyond What We’re Taught”
