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The Salvation Army Women’s Auxiliary held a luncheon to announce the 2024 Women of Dedication, one dozen accomplished, philanthropic women chosen for their long volunteer service and commitment to the community. The honorees include Elaine Becerra, Christine Cremidan, Lisette Farrell, Jennie Hamilton, Connie Matsui, Barbara Rand Metzler, Merrilee Neal, Coreen Petti, Fran Shimp, Julia Ramirez-Stone, Lee Wills-Irvine and Caroline Wohl.
Gallery of 2024 Women of Dedication
Carol Towne and Sandra SchaferCoreen Petti and Merrilee NealElaine Becerra Jennie Hamilton and Caroline WohlFran Shinp and Barbara MetzlerJane Klofkorn and Brenda MooreJune Chocheles Sally Oxley Ellen Moxham and Barb CrewKarin Donaldson and Joyce DostartKarin Donaldson Lee Wills Rivine and Nayda LockeLisette Farrell Christine Cremidan and Connie MatsuiLouarn Sorkin Karin Donaldson Joyce Dostart and Jane KlofkornMaggie Watkins and Captain Stephanie RileyMarla Black and Betty BrayshayMichele Prescott and Caroline WohlMolly Cartmill and Kristy GreggNancie Geller Pamela Lennen and Julie NovakRob and Amy ReardonRosalie Gerevas and Carol SciottoSuzanne Newman and Andrea Naversen
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.
