Mandy Salas
2026-03-05 12:00 - 13:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | CA
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.

Grotarian Event: Navy SEAL Museum
2026-03-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Navy SEAL Museum, 1001 Kettner Blvd, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Tour the brand new Navy SEAL Museum from 5:30-7:30pm.
Lite bites and n/a beverages followed by a docent led tour.
$15 per person

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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.

Karen Chen: SVP Wealth Management LPL Financial
2026-03-26 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.
