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TheChicano FederationAnnual Unity Luncheon has been a staple event in San Diego. Attendees came together to celebrate togetherness and a steadfast commitment to putting #CommunityFirst! During her remarks, CEO Liz Ramírez announced the re-launch of the Leadership Training Institute (LTI). The LTI will play an important role in developing up-and-coming Latino leaders in our region, who can and will make a difference.
All the proceeds from this event will fund the LTI and the Federation’s growing programs. This impactful evening was made even more special by the presence of distinguished guests, including Mery Lopez Gallo, Alicia Bond, Janet Barragan, Melissa Bartolome, Teddy Martinez, Ron Morrison, Rosa Maria, whose support and dedication continue to strengthen our community and its future leaders.
Gallery of Chicano Federation Annual Unity Luncheon
Ana Lozano and Beatriz VillarrealAndres de la Mora and Patricia CamposBecky Mendoza and Ricardo MacedoBianca Cervantes and Alex AlfaroCarlos Solorio and Carlos CotaCarmen Hernandez Ted Martinez Jr Minerva Garcia and Vienna SilvaElizabeth Alonso and Laura MacKinnon ChapmanElizabeth Schott and Katty IbarraFanny Miller and Arcelia MaganaFrank Hernandez Jacob Navarro and Cesar CortezGina Ortiz and Becky MendozaJames Kotonias and Dominik HoltersJams Kotonias Jason Feinstein Edward Bauer Francis Pickford and Dominik HoltersJanet Barragan and Valerie BrewJanie Regier and Samuel TsoiJean Guerrero and Veronica MacedoJoe and Greg DuffieldLisette Munoz and Breny AceitunoLuz Molina and Roberto PozosLynette Essey and Olinca Reyes GutierrezMaddie Moran Jess Hennies and Karla LopezMarcia Calloway and Luz SaucedoMargarita Navarro Reynaldo Perez Jaime Romero Adriana ODonnell and Luz SaucedoMaria Benitez and Tania ZavalaMaria Nunez Francisco Barragan and Arcela NunezMaria Nunez Jordan Marks Maurice Lyles and Arcela NunezMayor National City Ron Morrison and Josie Flores ClarkMayor of Oceanside Esther Sanchez and Lidia S MartinezMelissa Bartolome Mica Miragliotta and Cindy JonesMery Lopez Gallo and Adriana ReidMinerva Garcia Carmen Hernandez Vianna Silva and Alicia BondNorma Gomez and Gaby ReyesOlinca Reyes Gutierrez and Aida CastanedaPatricia Bacame and Alberto PulidoRafael Castellanos Guillermo Escovedo and Rudy NavarroRenee McDonald and Renata MartinsRosario Perez Linda LeGrette and Carlos CotaSamantha Beck Venus Molina and Teddy MartinezShannon MacMillan Joshua Chang and Cuyla CooganSofia Salgado Robitaille Todd Schultz and Inez GonzalezSue Silva and Alicia BondSue Silva Ricardo Villa and Josie Flores ClarkSuzanna Silva and Vanessa VillasenorVictoria Vasquez and Vanessa CortezWiara Jackson and Patricia Brown
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.