Brittney Seal
It started almost two years ago, with a diagnosis of Autism. My son was diagnosed at 21 months old. Being a Wife, Mother, and Photographer I chose to put photography down and focus on my son and our journey as a diagnosed family. I dedicated the next year to becoming a Holistic Health Coach where I gained the knowledge to aid my family through this journey. Read more>>
Peter Preovolos
A founder of PenChecks, Inc., Peter Preovolos has enjoyed a long and very successful career in the employee benefits industry. It began in 1966 at Wells Fargo Bank, where he was soon promoted to head up the bank’s employee benefit trust administration and asset management services. Read more>>
Robert Beck
Robert Beck grew up in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, and left a career in the business world at the age of 40 to pursue painting, and subsequently attended the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts in Philadelphia. He maintains a gallery of his work in Lambertville, NJ. Read more>>
Cory Falter
I grew up racing motocross and dreamed of fame and fortune once I graduated high school. During my rookie year in AMA Supercross Series, I broke both my legs and was forced to a life in a wheelchair for nearly a year. Read more>>
Heather Elsey, Jim Frey
Jim Frey started building and distributing Burro Brand sawhorses over 40 years ago. He didn’t have a manufacturing plant or a top level crew of employees yet – just a desire to build a genuine American product with integrity, quality and craftsmanship. Read more>>
Toni Petruzzo
Toni Yuskis Petruzzo is a native San Diegan. She is the owner and administrator of Preferred Care at Home in San Diego. She comes from a family of health care providers. Her father was a cardiologist in San Diego and one of the founders of the San Diego Heart Association. Read more>>
Bill Wells
I was born into a chaotic family life here in San Diego. My parents were troubled and my father committed suicide when I was 8 years old. I started working when I was 11 years old and by age 16 I had come to the conclusion that I wanted more from my life. Read more>>
Camila Margotta
Even though I didn’t really dive into photography until recently, I have been into photography ever since I could remember. I always loved recording every special moments through photographs. When I had my first job in high school the one thing that I made sure to buy as a gift to myself was a camera. Read more>>
Khea Pollard
I’ve been in San Diego all my life. Born and raised here, went to college here, attaining a Masters Degree locally. I’m as native as it gets. My mother’s side of the family is local and my father’s side of the family is in Pennsylvania. Read more>>
Diana DuMelle, Walter DuMelle
I, (Diana) am a native San Diegan, attended UCLA with further studies at The Royal College of Music, London. After school, I came back to San Diego to work for the San Diego Opera’s Outreach and Education Department as well as with Lyric Opera San Diego – as both a musician and as a stage manager. Read more>>
Joanie Paraiso-Knott
I was a single mom, full time employee, and successful homemaker who enjoyed blessing people with my love for cooking. I would occasionally help cater special events for my friends and family. During the holidays, year after year, my specialties, such as my gooey cinnamon rolls and delicious toffee would surprisingly steal the spotlight at every holiday function. Read more>>
