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Boys to Men Mentoring: 25th Anniversary Gala

By Esteban Villanueva
Catherine Puckett, Valerie Volen, Melissa Aldrich, and Pamela Struyk at Boys to Men Mentoring: 25th Anniversary Gala
Catherine Puckett, Valerie Volen, Melissa Aldrich, and Pamela Struyk

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The 25th Anniversary Celebration: Rooted in Resiliency to benefit Boys to Men Mentoring was a sold-out success! The sunset reception and concert was held at the Catamaran Resort Hotel. Guests enjoyed a special evening under the stars honoring 25 years of changing the lives of young men. Plus, a private concert by Grammy Award-Winning Artist Jason Mraz and the inaugural presentation of the “Community Hero Award” to Shaun Tomson for his 9 years of raising funds for the community.

Among the many in attendance were Melissa Aldrich, Dominic Carnevale, Ernie Hahn, Emily Pellegrine, Fernanda Whitworth, and Jon Sundt, all showing their support for this impactful cause.

Gallery Highlights: Boys to Men Mentoring 25th Anniversary Gala

Bonnie and John Rush
Bonnie and John Rush
Brad Crowe Elizabeth Oliver with Amy and Horacio Valeiris
Brad Crowe Elizabeth Oliver with Amy and Horacio Valeiris
Bruce and Elizabeth Crenshaw
Bruce and Elizabeth Crenshaw
Dawn and Bill Davidson with Susan Evans
Dawn and Bill Davidson with Susan Evans
Dominic Carnevale and Jessica Gallo
Dominic Carnevale and Jessica Gallo
Ed and Dana Fudurich
Ed and Dana Fudurich
Ernie Hahn and Ernie Hahn
Ernie Hahn and Ernie Hahn
Fernanda Whitworth and Kat Cowling
Fernanda Whitworth and Kat Cowling
Joe Sigurdson and Bill Davidson
Joe Sigurdson and Bill Davidson
Joe Sigurdson and Shaun Tomson
Joe Sigurdson and Shaun Tomson
Jon and Kathlene Sundt
Jon and Kathlene Sundt
Katherine and Donnie Edwards
Katherine and Donnie Edwards
Ken and Margie Blanchard
Ken and Margie Blanchard
Kristin and Dane Soderberg
Kristin and Dane Soderberg
Lori and Trigger Tabb Peggy Ewing and Ryan Stephens
Lori and Trigger Tabb Peggy Ewing and Ryan Stephens
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
Mary and Rolf Benirschke
Mel and Linda Katz with Catherine and Phil Blair
Mel and Linda Katz with Catherine and Phil Blair
Melissa Pedersen and Jennifer Patterson
Melissa Pedersen and Jennifer Patterson
Melissa Scheinwald and Chris Robinson
Melissa Scheinwald and Chris Robinson
Molly Bowman and Sheryl Floros
Molly Bowman and Sheryl Floros
Paul Ingram Emily Pellegrine and John Rubey
Paul Ingram Emily Pellegrine and John Rubey
Ryan and Cece Csaftis
Ryan and Cece Csaftis
Shaun Tomson and Dene Olivier
Shaun Tomson and Dene Olivier
 
 
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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