Board of Specialists and Advisors |
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Media & Communications Specialist Marissa Acierto Ms. Acierto is the current founder of "The Southern California Community News" (2007). In 2011, it went online as SCCPress.com. She currently serves as the Business Manager and co-founder(2006-Present), PTE-HOPE, Inc.; Rec. Councilmember (2005-Present), Paradise Hills Park and Recreation Council (City of San Diego). Awardee of the SD Metropolitan Business Magazine. |
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Economic Development Specialist Gary Gilbertson Mr. Gilbertson is an innovator and serial entrepreneur, senior executive, and acclaimed business pioneer he has managed the startup and growth of numerous successful businesses in the US and internationally for more than four decades. He currently devotes much of his attention to sustainable economic development through the work of The SEEDS Group, an Institute and Foundation he founded. |
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Small Business Specialist & Past Chamber President Joon Han Mr. Han is an author, speaker, trainer "Get Ahead by Giving Back""
small business and leadership expert. He is also the Past President of the San Diego South Chamber of Commerce.
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Former Chamber Chief Executive Officer Ed Herrera Mr. Herrera is a former CEO of the San Diego South County Chamber of Commerce. He led the chamber through vision, heart, and practical strategies that promote real time business growth for the region. His innovative approach and corporate leadership achieved measurable results, which have attracted other innovative firms to join in investing resources into the San Diego business community. In addition, he has served in multiple positions of leadership in other non profit corporations as well municipal government agencies, earning a track record of results.
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