Opening Keynote Speaker:

Chairwoman, Kristin Gaspar

San Diego County Supervisor, District 3

Supervisor Kristin Gaspar is a Chairwoman of the San Diego County Board of Supervisors. She is the youngest woman ever elected to the board. Prior to becoming a Supervisor, Gaspar was an Encinitas City Council Member and went on to become the first Mayor ever elected in that city. Kristin was born and raised in North County and is proud to represent her hometown community.

Panels & Topics

  • Facilitator: Kaila Weedman ‘08

    Panelists: Ariana Longley MPH, Janice Brown, Carrie Sawyer, Jen Carroll

  • Facilitator: Dr. Patricia Márquez

    Panelists: Joan Ciancaglini, Meagan E. Garland Esq., Lee Wills, Sandy Young

  • Facilitator: Sarah Bacerra

    Panelists: Carisa Azzi, Kamisha Mason, Karla Berman, Ashley Hayek

  • Facilitator: Jessica (Schulte) Walker ‘01

    Panelists: Dr. Liza María Pompa González Ph.D. FACS, Josette Persson ‘90, Kathryn Vaughn, Ambassador Marcela Celorio

Mistress of Ceremonies:

Lisa Lane ‘07

Lisa has 10 years of experience working in media as a sports reporter, host, producer, writer, editor, and content creator. She currently works at FOX Sports San Diego and as the In-Stadium Host of the Los Angeles Rams. Lisa’s passion is being a dedicated philanthropist, creating anti-bullying campaigns for middle school campuses, hosting food and clothing drives, and co-founding the nonprofit organization, Excel Like 12, focusing on inspiring less fortunate youth to excel in all aspects of their lives.

Sports Reporter, FOX Sports San Diego

Closing Speaker:

Stephanie Espy is on a mission to empower the next generation of STEM leaders by developing their skill set and passion for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Born and raised in Decatur, Georgia, Stephanie earned her bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering from UC Berkeley and MBA from Emory University. She is the founder of MathSP Academic and Test Prep Coaching and the author of STEM Gems: How 44 Women Shine in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics, and How You Can Too!

Author of STEM Gems, Chemical Engineer, Founder of MathSP

Stephanie Espy

Panelists & Speakers ↓

  • Kaila Weedman '08

    Senior Director, Golden State Consultants

    Panel: It Wasn’t My Plan

  • Ariana Longley, MPH

    Vice President, Patient Safety Movement Foundation

    Panel: It Wasn’t My Plan

  • Janice Brown

    Founding Partner of Brown Law Group

    Panel: It Wasn’t My Plan

  • Carrie Sawyer

    Manager of Inclusion and Diversity at Qualcomm

    Panel: It Wasn’t My Plan

  • Jen Carroll

    Associate Director, Public Relations at Illumina

    Panel: It Wasn’t My Plan

  • Dr. Patricia Márquez

    Dean of Kroc School of Peace Studies at USD

    Panel: You Can Have It All…But What Does That Mean?

  • Joan Ciancaglini

    Senior Vice President, Director of Stores for all ANN, Inc. Brands

    Panel: You Can Have It All…But What Does That Mean?

  • Meagan E. Garland, Esq.

    Founder of Garland Law, APLC

    Panel: You Can Have It All…But What Does That Mean?

  • Lee Wills

    Head of Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement at Sony

    Panel: You Can Have It All…But What Does That Mean?

  • Sandy Young

    Vice President, J. Walcher Communications

    Panel: You Can Have It All…But What Does That Mean?

  • Sarah Bacerra

    Director of Learning and Engagement, Hera Hub

    Panel: Taking a Seat at the Table

  • Carisa Azzi

    Chief Financial Officer & Senior Vice President, Welk Resort Group

    Panel: Taking a Seat at the Table

  • Kamisha Mason

    Senior Development Test Engineer, Solar Turbines Inc.

    Panel: Taking a Seat at the Table

  • Karla Berman

    Commercial Director for Google Mexico

    Panel: Taking a Seat at the Table

  • Ashley Hayek

    President & CEO, Golden State Consultants

    Panel: Taking a Seat at the Table

  • Jessica (Schulte) Walker '01

    Co-Vice President of Employee Benefits, Schulte Insurance Agency

    Panel: Finding Passion & Purpose in Your Work

  • Dr. Liza María Pompa González, MD, Ph.D., FACS

    Bariatric, Metabolic, and General Surgeon at Tijuana General Hospital

    Panel: Finding Passion & Purpose in Your Work

  • Josette Persson '90

    Executive Producer & Partner with Point Studio, Inc.

    Panel: Finding Passion & Purpose in Your Work

  • Kathryn Vaughn

    Partner at Law Offices of Vaughn and Vaughn

    Panel: Finding Passion & Purpose in Your Work

  • Ambassador Marcela Celorio

    Consul General of Mexico in San Diego

    Panel: Finding Passion & Purpose in Your Work