FOUNDER & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR: SUSANNA PEREDO SWAP has over twenty years of experience as an arts administrator, actor, jazz vocalist, arts advocate, and public relations specialist. While working...
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Category: Meet the Team!
Creative Team
Creative Team – Cultural Correspondent & Events Manager MIGUEL GONGORA JR. is a native San Diegan who has lived in various parts of California. Mr. Gongora attended UC Berkeley with a focus on Theatre...
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Culinary Team
CULINARY DIRECTOR: DANIELLA DE LA PUENTE is a chef, sommelier, visual artist, photographer, and writer. Born in Mexico City, and residing in Tijuana since 1988, Daniella studied graphic...
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OUTREACH & DEVELOPMENT TEAM
JENNIFER ROOT is a fearless optimist always looking for creative opportunities in every interaction. She runs Mindful Media Agency, a boutique Public Relations firm specializing in storytelling and positive...
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VANGUARD Advisors
Our team of Advisors is composed of highly connected Creative Industry leaders who believe in the power of the visual, performing, and culinary arts to bring people...
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VANGUARD Interns
PR & MARKETING INTERN: – JASMINE REYES is currently a senior at UC San Diego, having transferred from Rio Hondo College. She is studying to obtain a degree...
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