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Patrons gathered for the WOD Honoree Presentation Luncheon as The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary of San Diego County announced the 2026 Women of Dedication honorees. Guests including Cami Rosso, Nancy Maldonado, Phyllis Epstein, Pamela Lennen, Major Amy Reardon, Janice Kurth, Julie Novak, Dee Ammon, Kristi Pieper, and Laura Applegate joined the celebration, reflecting the strong spirit of service that strengthens our community. Join the celebration at the 2026 Women of Dedication luncheon on May 15, 2026.
Gallery of Women of Dedication 2026
Andrea Naversen and Ellen BrysonCami Rosso Phyllis Epstein Eunice Bragais and Beatriz ValenciaCaptain Stephanie Riley and Patti WelburnCarol Tuggey and Pamela LennenCherie Enge and Beatriz ValenciaColleen Peterson and Carol TuggeyCynthia Kronemyer Ferol Henkels and Janice KurthCynthia Kronemyer and Janice KurthDee Ammon and Kristi PieperDee Ammon and Laurie McGrathJanice Kurth and Marla BlackJulie Novak and Christine CremidanKristy Gregg and Patty MoisesLaura Applegate and Wendy Livesay GrumetLise Markham Phyllis Epstein and Joyce DostartLouarn Sorkin Donna Papera and Kristy GreggMaggie Watkins and Cindy GoodmanMajor Rob Reardon Barbara Sperling Olga Worm and Major Amy ReardonNancie Geller Phylicia Pabarcus and Julie NovakNayda Locke Maggie Watkins Diane Christiensen and Cynthia McCullochPamela Lennen and Major Amy ReardonPhyllis Epstein Nancy Maldonado Raye Clendening Lise Markham and Eunice VargaisRae Merhar Betty Brayshay and Susan OliverSan Diego Salvation Army Women of Dedication 2026Susan Davey and Micki Olin
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.
