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
Chief Executive Officer
Community Health Group
Hon. Raul Campillo
Councilmember
City of San Diego
Irma Cota, M.P.H.
Retired Healthcare Executive
Board of Trustees - California Wellness Foundation & The Conrad Prebys Foundation
Dr. Laura Deitrick
Executive Director of The Nonprofit Institute & Director, Nonprofit Leadership and Management Graduate Program
University of San Diego
Norma Diaz
Chief Executive Officer (Ret.)
Community Health Group
Darrah DiGiorgio Johnson
Founder & Principal
The Direforza Group
Dr. Nelli Garton
Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder
Tablecloth
Pamela Gray Payton
VP, Chief Impact and Partnerships Officer
San Diego Foundation
Linda L. Katz
Community Activist/Philanthropist
Lidia S. Martinez
Founder
¡Adelante! Strategies
Julian Parra
Community Leader
Monique Rodriguez
Vice President, Government Affairs
Qualcomm Inc.
Stephen Russell
President & CEO
San Diego Housing Federation
Phyllis Schwartz
Writer, Poetry and Children's Books
Former Media Executive
Tom Seidler
Executive Vice President, Community Impact & President, Padres Foundation
San Diego Padres
Ebony Shelton
Chief Administrative Officer
County of San Diego
Vladimir Victorio
Senior Vice President, San Diego Market Leader
U.S. Bank, Private Wealth Management
Dr. Emily Young
Vice President of Programs
The Conrad Prebys Foundation
Laura Nieto
Managing Director, Community Engagement & Partnerships
Southwest Airlines
"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