Paul Swain

By Becky Nixt | March 6, 2025

Paul Swain is the Administrator for Business at The Salvation Army in San Diego, where he has served for almost twenty years. Prior to that, he was a veteran in the Army and Army National Guard. He has a Masters in Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University, and is also a locksmith by trade. Paul has…

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Josh Callery-Coyne

By Becky Nixt | March 6, 2025

Joshua (Josh) Callery-Coyne is the Vice President of Philanthropy for Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation, which focuses on reducing homelessness and improving the quality of life for our community. The Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the community and fostering growth in Downtown San Diego through initiatives that strengthen both economic and…

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Emilio Perez

By Becky Nixt | February 20, 2025

Emilio Perez is the founder of two businesses. San Diego Youth Philanthropy Council is a non profit organization whose mission involves kids helping kids. This organization, which he cofounded when he was a freshman in high school, has garnered $3 million in revenue through fundraising for several different projects including shoe drives, sponsoring San Ysidro…

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Betsy McKewon

By Becky Nixt | February 13, 2025

Elizabeth (Betsy) McKewon is the Owner and Director of Sales and Marketing for Xceptional, a premier technology solutions partner that helps businesses lower risk, achieve faster issue resolution and deliver successful project results. Before transitioning into the technology world seven years ago, Betsy practiced family for twenty years. She spent eight of those years in…

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