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Shelter to Soldier hosted the 10th Anniversary Be the Light Gala, an evening of celebration and continued impact. Guests, including Jay Ferrel, Martin Steber, Rhonda Flora, Taso Theodorou, Francisco Quijas, Michelle Braganza, Jennifer Steber, Danielle Boyer, Juli Becker, and Nicole Drago, enjoyed musical entertainment, small bites, and dinner along with moving testimonials from veteran recipients. All proceeds from the event will benefit Shelter to Soldier’s programs serving military, veterans and homeless dogs.
Gallery of Shelter to Soldier 10th Anniversary Be the Light Gala
Abbey and Aaron Sanderson Tommy Moore with MooseAdam and Annelise Cunningham with BashAlan and Ashley OghassabianAmy BurkmanBlanca and Travis FrazierBrandon and Brittany Sheldon with Cooper PuppBriana and Loni RobinsonBrian and Lucas Grana with Sean ParkBrian Lukacz Hosanna Bonn and Coleman FuqueaCassie Bostrom with Harley Kayla Buford with Riley Danielle Boyer with Major and Lauren Harris with OnyxCate OReilley and Graham BloemChristy Meixell Kristy Burt Michelle Braganza and Nicky MooreEleonore Sosa Pace Lorena Sosa Pierotti and Maria Adriana SosaFrancisco and Nadia QuijasJackie Gunning Hilary Nix Marisa and Brent JolsteadJay Ferrel Cara Allen Cate OReilly and Juli BeckerJennifer and Martin Steber with ArnieJudith and Perry MansfieldLeilani Potash with Kaylo Dustin Potash with NigelLynette Bowman and Daniel CrabtreeMiranda Swartwood Rachel Charlesworth with Barley and Nicole DragoRichard and Vanessa PearsonSeth Schmidt Alyssa Ortega Tracy Harrison and Adelle DansonStephanie and John Kopack with TigerTaso and Mimi Theodorou Denice Robinson Reena Spurrier and Laszlo BetyarTina and Phillip HubbsToni Rapae Rhonda Flora Laura and Kevin McNeilWinter Chavez and Chenita Woods
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.
