Education-Music and Multimedia Brandon is the Founder and Executive Director The David’s Harp Foundation, a local non-profit with a mission to inspire, educate and empower foster, at-risk and homeless youth, as well as those in the juvenile court system. The David Harp’s Foundation was born out of Brandon’s passion for youth and his love for…

Medicine-Ear Nose Throat Clara is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Department of Surgery at UCSD. In her native Germany, she received her MD degree from TU Dresden and completed her ENT specialty training.  She did her internship at Cornell and is now doing research in a very specialized field on the effect of various…

Youth Organization-Junior Achievement Sidd is the President and CEO of Junior Achievement of San Diego County, joining the organization in January 2019. He was born and raised in Boston.  He graduated from The George Washington University with a BA in Political Science. Before joining JA, Sid spent the last 11 years working for the YMCA…

Youth Organization-Rhymes With Reason Jordan is the Chief Education Officer for Rhymes With Reason, an innovative, online platform that teaches vocab and history to youth through current rap music.  He  is also the Senior Director of Programs at Reality Changers and the founder of Harrison Speaks, a motivational and mentorship program for high schools and…

Youth Organization-SD Children’s Choir Carrie is the Executive Director for the San Diego Children’s Choir, a non-profit that provides children with music education and performance opportunities that foster performance development and excellence. It is the oldest and largest choral training program serving children ages four-18 throughout San Diego. Carrie has spent her entire career in…

Education-Private University-Administration Chis is the Vice Chancellor of External Relations at National University System. He moved to San Diego in 1990 to attend SDSU.  He graduated with a BA in English and a MBA in Marketing. Since then, Chris has had the opportunity to work at the San Diego Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Old…

Retired-Medicine-Ophthalmology Glenn retired from medicine after 30 years.  Originally from Wisconsin, he and his family have lived in San Diego for 48 years. He and his wife Barbara are passionate about supporting and sustaining our public recreational venues, including bike paths, inner city parks, public libraries and local theaters.  They are also champions for quality…

Health-Women’s Shaina is the President and CEO of Susan G. Komen San Diego. She was born and raised in New York and has been living in San Diego for the last 13 years.  She  has been with Susan G. Komen San Diego since September 2017.  She was previously with The United Way for 11 years….

Education-Private University Admin, A.A. Kelly is the Vice President of University Advancement for Point Loma Nazarene University.  She is a former member of the Rochester Rotary Club in New York. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Roberts Wesleyan College and a master’s degree in American Government from Regent University. For 11 years, Kelly worked at…

Investment-Wealth Management, Additional Active Michael is a financial advisor at Morgan Stanley. He was born and raised in Point Loma.  He attended Southern Methodist University where he studied economics and finance, with plans to join his father, and mentor, in the wealth management industry after graduating. Michael and his wife Lauren reside in Coronado.  They…