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Dedicated Hearts, Devoted to Service was the theme of the 58th annual Women of Dedication luncheon. The event honored twelve extraordinary women for their dedication to our community through volunteerism and service. The 2024 Honorees were 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 58th Annual Women of Dedication Luncheon
Alexis Esparza Martin Kate Cassie and Isabella BayonaAnn Hill Ana Melgoza and Pat SalasBarbara Rand Metzler and Vivian HardageBeba Perez Julia Ramirez Stone and Ana Fernanda GallegoBill and Susan HoehnBonnie Wright and Gigi CramerCarol Lazier and David BennettChristine and Alex CremidanChristine Metzler and ArabellaCoreen and Kevin PettiCynthia Kronemyer Roxi Link and Kathryn VaughnDave and Mimi CarreonDerek Legg James T Harris and Rick VirginDiane Cox Twila Shakespeare Louarn and Alan SorkinElaine Becerra and Francisca Dos SantosEllen Mohxam Esther Rodriguez Joann Kilty and Lauren LekEmil and Caroline Wohl with Fran and Todd ShimpErin Novak Barbara Rand Metzler Martin Garrick and Bobbi DePorterEsther Nahama and Charo Garcia AcevedoFranceline and Julia KaminskiGeorgia Robins Sadler and Doris ElsworthJames Lisette and Mick FarrellJoyce Dostart and Margaret DudasJudy Burer and Nicole GalaxidasLauren Lek and OLP Carondolet AmbassadorsLoc Epsten and Patricia ClarkLuke Gulley Charles Bass and Kimberly AlessioMaggie Watkins Marla Black and Ellen BrysonMajor Rob Reardon Major Amy Reardon Evelyn and Ernest Rady with Dee AmmonMegan Klink and Leia BruneMerrilee and Mike NealMicki Olin Vicki Eddy and Clarice PerkinsMindi Collins and Christina JordanNancy Roland and Emily HillRob Wohl and Caroline WohlSusan Oliver and Sherry AhernSuzanne Newman and Sarah KingTonya Torosian and Faye Reagan
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.
