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Shelter to Soldier adopts dogs from local shelters and rescue organizations and trains them to become psychiatric service dogs for post-9/11 veterans suffering from Post Traumatic Stress. Shelter to Soldier recently hosted the Be the Light Gala to raise critical funds to support the rescue dogs and veterans served by the program’s mission. Guests, including Janet Bloem, Yvonne Tilley, Jared Trombetta, Josh Danson, Briana Duffield, Shane Kruchten, Robert Paladino, Jolie Budau, Graham Bloem, Malia O’Brien, and Cara Allen, along with many canine companions, enjoyed a wonderful evening together.
Gallery Highlights from the Be the Light Gala
Adam Cunningham and Bash with Aaron Neely and LibertyAdelyn and Justin MoodyAlec Janet and Graham BloemBernadette and Apryl MaultsbyBriana Duffield and NalaBrian Derbyshrie Anna Hanley and Eric ParkBrian Lukacz and Graham BloemCara Allen Nese Lundstrom and Katrina DeryChadd Clowes and Joe SpurrierChristy and David MeixellClayton LeBlanc and Dan DemersDeclan and Jay SnowEric Park and Anna HanleyJared Trombetta with Mindy and Dan DillanJolie Budau and Lori EdenJosh Danson and Corey DylanLorena Sosa Pierotti and Maria SosaLynn Labelle and RJ SwartwoodMalia Obrien and Kiera CoskranMandi and Dustin TaylorNicky Moore and MoosePrabhdeep and Kiran SinghRobert Paladino and Genia MeyerShane Kruchten and Kaylie CalderSharon Todd and Kelli GroveTim and Yvonne Tilley
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.
