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2025 Fleet Science Center Gala Honors Dr. Julie Novak, Celebrates Women in Science

By Esteban Villanueva
John Glancy, Irene Abrahamian, Kyle Chan and Kathy Swindlehurst
John Glancy, Irene Abrahamian, Kyle Chan and Kathy Swindlehurst

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The Fleet Science Center honored Dr. Julie Cowan Novak as the first graduate of the Doctor of Nursing Science program from USD’s Hahn School of Nursing at the Lessons in Chemistry gala. The evening celebrated trailblazing women who are changing the world, one chemical reaction at a time. Among those in attendance were Charles Bergan, Jacqueline Denysiak, Santosh Vetticaden, Adrienne Drew, Alexander Dittmar, Shelly Sutphen, Barbara Denysiak, and Perla Myers. All proceeds from the gala fundraiser support the Fleet’s many education programs and community efforts throughout San Diego County.

Gallery of 2025 Fleet Science Center Gala

Albert Nguyen and John Glancy
Albert Nguyen and John Glancy
Alexander Dittmar and Ali Mohammadian
Alexander Dittmar and Ali Mohammadian
Ann Hill Nick Novak and Laury Graves
Ann Hill Nick Novak and Laury Graves
Baaziz and Maha Achour Renee Teng and Yongpin Wei
Baaziz and Maha Achour Renee Teng and Yongpin Wei
Barbara and Jacqueline Denysiak
Barbara and Jacqueline Denysiak
Debbie McCormick and Jaimi Lonas
Debbie McCormick and Jaimi Lonas
Deborah and Stephen Spector with Audrey Dumentat
Deborah and Stephen Spector with Audrey Dumentat
Deborah Bright and Carlos Cristiani
Deborah Bright and Carlos Cristiani
Eduardo Torres and Imelda Lam
Eduardo Torres and Imelda Lam
Elisa Lurkis and Ericka Swensson
Elisa Lurkis and Ericka Swensson
Gita Dittamar and Miranda Shaw
Gita Dittamar and Miranda Shaw
Howard Appel David Cohen and Cathy Crosby
Howard Appel David Cohen and Cathy Crosby
Jeff and Kelly Gehlhaar with Charles Bergan
Jeff and Kelly Gehlhaar with Charles Bergan
John Driver and Regina Brown
John Driver and Regina Brown
Julie Novak and James Grant
Julie Novak and James Grant
Kimberly McCollister Jennifer Habig Adrienne Drew and Kelly Deck
Kimberly McCollister Jennifer Habig Adrienne Drew and Kelly Deck
Kimberly McCollister and Megan Curran
Kimberly McCollister and Megan Curran
Kristi Jaska and Peter Nolan
Kristi Jaska and Peter Nolan
Linda Luttbeg Pam Bosworth Nick Novak and Marilyn Braun
Linda Luttbeg Pam Bosworth Nick Novak and Marilyn Braun
Lori Fleet Martin Loreen Collins and Shelly Sutphen
Lori Fleet Martin Loreen Collins and Shelly Sutphen
Mahesh Kumar with Santosh and Soma Vetticaden
Mahesh Kumar with Santosh and Soma Vetticaden
Michael and Shauna Nuzzo
Michael and Shauna Nuzzo
Michael and Shauna Nuzzo with Bob and Chris Novak
Michael and Shauna Nuzzo with Bob and Chris Novak
Mikayla Deal and Kim Dorey
Mikayla Deal and Kim Dorey
Nan and David Bosworth
Nan and David Bosworth
Nicole Danos and Perla Myers
Nicole Danos and Perla Myers
Pam Farr Chuck Wheatley and Joan Embery
Pam Farr Chuck Wheatley and Joan Embery
Roy and Dorrie Chung
Roy and Dorrie Chung
Shawn Thomas and Derek Biggs
Shawn Thomas and Derek Biggs
Steve Engelman Anne McNulty and Brian Engelman
Steve Engelman Anne McNulty and Brian Engelman
Steve Snyder Glen Sullivan Terry Farrelly and Bill Cook
Steve Snyder Glen Sullivan Terry Farrelly and Bill Cook
Vivian Adame and Anthony Huidor
Vivian Adame and Anthony Huidor
Barbara Denysiak Lena Trotsko and Laura Applegate
Barbara Denysiak Lena Trotsko and Laura Applegate
Bob and Julie Novak with Sara and Anthony Napoli
Bob and Julie Novak with Sara and Anthony Napoli
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva
Esteban Villanueva was born in Washington D.C. and raised in La Jolla. He attended both Francis Parker and The Bishop’s School locally before going to Dartmouth College where he received his B.S. in Biology and Pepperdine School of Law where he received his J.D. focusing Entertainment Law. He worked in the Latin music industry where his projects went on to win 14 Grammy Awards for artists including Ricky Martin and Carlos Santana. After starting GB Magazine with Danitza Villanueva in 2007, he has gone on to win awards and recognition from the community for his support of helping raise millions of dollars for non-profit organizations. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for the San Diego Air & Space Museum and resides in East County in San Diego where he and his wife Danitza run DAESVI Publishing, home to GB Magazine, among several other publications.

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