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Elements of Elegance Annual Gala 2025

By Esteban Villanueva
Marijose Perez, Viviana Mendez, LaVon Wageman and Ryan Kelly
Marijose Perez, Viviana Mendez, LaVon Wageman and Ryan Kelly

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An evening inspired by miracles, intricacies, wonder, and power of nature took place at the Patrons of the Prado gala. Chair Dr. Barbara Denysiak alongside co-chairs Dr. Julie Novak, Dr. Jacqueline Denysiak, Lena Trotsko and Marla Marshall welcomed attendees to a gala where elegance met meaningful impact. The evening raised funds to benefit arts, sciences, and cultural centers on the Prado in Balboa Park, and for the Bucks4Buses programs which provide educational access for children.

Gallery of Elements of Elegance Annual Gala 2025

Andrew and Amy Balelo Jennifer Navarra with Father Joe
Andrew and Amy Balelo Jennifer Navarra with Father Joe
Anne Atkinson and Shelly Atkinson
Anne Atkinson and Shelly Atkinson
Anthony Zelig and Deja Crownover
Anthony Zelig and Deja Crownover
Barbara Denysiak Chris Lazich and Jacqueline Denysiak
Barbara Denysiak Chris Lazich and Jacqueline Denysiak
Bob Novak and Ludvina Nevarez
Bob Novak and Ludvina Nevarez
Brittany Carr and Helen Floros
Brittany Carr and Helen Floros
Candace and Cody Sears
Candace and Cody Sears
Christopher and Bridget Celentino District Attorney Summer Stephan and Robert Ayres
Christopher and Bridget Celentino District Attorney Summer Stephan and Robert Ayres
Christopher and Bridget Celentino with Jim Kennedy
Christopher and Bridget Celentino with Jim Kennedy
Cici Drummond Malissa San Filippo and Kristi Pieper
Cici Drummond Malissa San Filippo and Kristi Pieper
Cindy Goodman Margaret Dudas and Ann Hill
Cindy Goodman Margaret Dudas and Ann Hill
Dee Ammon and District Attorney Summer Stephan
Dee Ammon and District Attorney Summer Stephan
Dee Ammon and Maggie Watkins
Dee Ammon and Maggie Watkins
Fared Kureshy and Nayda Locke
Fared Kureshy and Nayda Locke
Grace and David Cherashore
Grace and David Cherashore
Jaimi Lomas and Christopher Celentino
Jaimi Lomas and Christopher Celentino
James Jessop and Ali Laurie
James Jessop and Ali Laurie
Judy Gradwohl and Michele Prescott
Judy Gradwohl and Michele Prescott
Julie Novak Jacqueline Denysiak and Lena Trosko
Julie Novak Jacqueline Denysiak and Lena Trosko
Laura Applegate Paul Mears and Taylor Miller
Laura Applegate Paul Mears and Taylor Miller
Lauren Jeff and Susan Polizzotto
Lauren Jeff and Susan Polizzotto
Lena Trosko Julie Novak Jacqueline Denysiak and Marla Marshall
Lena Trosko Julie Novak Jacqueline Denysiak and Marla Marshall
Marla Black and Carrie OBrien
Marla Black and Carrie OBrien
Nayda Locke Sara Napoli and Marla Marshall
Nayda Locke Sara Napoli and Marla Marshall
Rena Baxter and Jas Grewal
Rena Baxter and Jas Grewal
Robert and Elaine Ayres
Robert and Elaine Ayres
Silverio Tessada and Yolanda Oriantia
Silverio Tessada and Yolanda Oriantia
Whitney and Sue Skala
Whitney and Sue Skala
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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