Lifeline's CEO Advisory Council brings together exceptional leaders from across San Diego's civic, healthcare, financial, and nonprofit sectors. Formed in 2025, this council is committed to a two-year engagement, offering strategic insight, asking hard questions, and helping guide Lifeline's growth as we continue to serve our community's most pressing needs.
Each member brings a distinct perspective, and together they represent the depth and diversity of leadership that makes San Diego's civic fabric so strong. We are grateful for their partnership and energized by the work ahead.
Meet the Council!
Adrian Arce
Michael Brown
VP, Marketing & Communications
Port of San Diego
Raul Campillo
Council Member
City of San Diego
Irma Cota, M.P.H.
Retired Healthcare Executive
Board of Trustees for the California Wellness Foundation & The Conrad Prebys Foundation
Norma Diaz
CEO
Community Health Group
Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson
Founder & Principal
The Direforza Group
Jane Finley
Sr. VP and Area Manager
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., & Hospitals
Dr. Nelli Garton
CEO
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Pamela Gray Payton
VP, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer
San Diego Foundation
Linda L. Katz
Social/Civic Activist
Julian Parra
National Head of Commercial and Industrial Banking
Western Alliance Bank
Monique Rodriguez
VP, Government Affairs
Qualcomm Incorporated
Stephen Russell
President & CEO
San Diego Housing Federation
Lidia S. Martinez
Board Member
San Diego County Regional Airport Authority
Tom Seidler
Executive Vice President, Community & International Impact
San Diego Padres
Ebony Shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
County of San Diego
Vladimir Victorio
Senior VP
San Diego Market Leader in Private Wealth Management, U.S. Bank
Dr. Emily Young
VP of Programs
The Conrad Prebys Foundation
"Each member is a leader in their own right, and together, they represent the best of San Diego's civic leadership. We look forward to the conversations ahead and the collective wisdom they will bring to Lifeline's mission."
Lisette Islas, CEO