Senior Manager, Philanthropy and Campaigns- Neighborhood Healthcare

Selina C. Hudgins is a passionate philanthropy leader with years of experience helping mission-driven organizations grow and thrive across healthcare, the arts, science, and social services. She loves building meaningful community partnerships, creating sustainable fundraising models, and connecting donor values with big ideas that make a real difference. At the heart of it all, she’s dedicated to driving lasting impact and helping organizations do more good in the world.

President of Confero Partners

C-level executive committed to being an impactful problem solver dedicated to customers and co-workers in helping them achieve their goals. Broad experience leading and managing teams to excel. Recognized as a highly ethical and respected leader with a collaborative style and an innate ability to research, analyze, understand and respond promptly and effectively to stakeholder needs. Bright, reliable, energetic and intelligent problem solver with effective and persuasive influencing skills to increase stakeholder engagement. Developed new audiences, new market opportunities and successfully engaged nonprofits, government officials and agencies, and broadened community relationships and partnerships.

CEO & Founder of High Five Career Coaching

For over 20 years, Mike Gellman, CEO & Founder of High Five Career Coaching, has successfully facilitated numerous talent management and organizational development initiatives including succession planning, high potential leader development programs, employee engagement, team building, and organizational change efforts. With a Master’s in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, he’s also an ACC credentialed coach via the International Coach Federation and author of Pipe Dreams: 7 Pipelines of Career Success.

He launched his nonprofit career in organizational development at the world famous San Diego Zoo (now San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance). During that time, Mike also volunteered his efforts to create an award-winning mentorship program for the Association for Talent Development-San Diego (formerly ASTD) that recently celebrated its 21st year of successfully preparing future leaders. He subsequently served in capacity-building roles for Father Joe’s Villages and South Bay Community Services. In the corporate sector, Mike launched and managed a highly regarded Career Coaching & Development Center for SoCalGas while also serving on the board of the Sempra Employee Giving Network, an employee-run nonprofit foundation. He most recently served as the Mentorship Program Chair for NCPC.

In addition to being a proud dad of a bright college senior, Jonas, Mike enjoys running, hiking, nature photography, and volunteering within his community. You can often find him pulling weeds at Coastal Roots Farm and leading free Nonprofit NetWalks about town. Born and raised in Cleveland, he currently resides in Oceanside.

Senior Marketing Consultant at LPL Financial

As a Sr. Marketing Consultant in the Financial Services industry, Amiee partners with teams and stakeholders to develop strategic, data-driven marketing initiatives that support business growth and
client engagement. Her role also allows her to provide marketing education to internal groups via public speaking opportunities. She brings more than 15 years of marketing experience across a range of
industries, having worked with major San Diego–based and global organizations including UC San Diego and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Throughout her career, Amiee has specialized in building impactful marketing programs, strengthening brand visibility, and connecting organizations with their communities through thoughtful storytelling
and integrated marketing strategies.

Her volunteer experience includes serving on the Marketing Council for UC San Diego, supporting The Keep A Breast Foundation, and providing social media support for TEDx San Diego. She is passionate
about using her marketing expertise to amplify important causes and create meaningful, lasting impact.

San Diego Women’s Foundation, Chair

 

Krishna Kabra is a seasoned executive leader with a dynamic background spanning both the corporate and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she served as CEO of the San Diego Children’s Discovery Museum, where she joined in 2020 to guide the organization toward long-term sustainability and impact.

Before stepping into the nonprofit world, Krishna spent over two decades in the corporate sector, successfully launching and scaling two British-born innovation and strategy agencies in the U.S. Throughout her career, she has led transformational work with some of the world’s most iconic brands.

Krishna brings a deep commitment to conscious leadership, stakeholder-centered entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven strategy. She currently serves as the outgoing Board President of the San Diego Women’s Foundation and is a Board Member of the North County Philanthropy Council.  She holds a BSc in Management Sciences from the University of Manchester (UK) and an MSC in International Politics from the University of Bristol (UK).

In addition to her executive work, Krishna is a certified parenting coach and a TEDx speaker who is passionate about supporting families, communities, and future generations through intentional and inclusive leadership.

TriClare Business Holdings, President/CEO

Chief Brand & Marketing Advisor, Purpose-Powered Marketing

I’m a seasoned brand and marketing strategist, master communicator, motivator of teams, and creative problem solver, with decades of agency- and client-side experience. I’ve worked in many industries, including SaaS and hardware technology, financial services, energy, construction, education, entertainment, retail, and nonprofits.

I help organizations improve their results by optimizing their brand positioning, growing their brand awareness, elevating their total customer experience, aligning their team culture with their mission and brand, and boosting their marketing program effectiveness.

Carlos Medina, CFRE, contributes nearly 15 years of experience within San Diego County’s nonprofit community, as a grant writer with The San Diego LGBT Community Center, Father Joe’s Villages, Champions for Health, and Mama’s Kitchen, before serving as Learning Services Manager at Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial Counties (2019-2021).

As Principal at Carlos Medina Consulting and Grant Strategies, he contributed a background sourcing private and public funding; assembling and submitting grant requests, letters of inquiry, proposals, and associated budgets; creating and maintaining a grants calendar to ensure a solid rhythm of cultivation, solicitation, grant reports and renewals, and; developing long-term relationships with grant-making partners. In 2023, Carlos joined the team at Chicano Federation of San Diego County as Grants Manager. He is also a board member of the Association of Fundraising Professionals, San Diego Chapter, and the Epilepsy Foundation of San Diego County.

Philanthropy Manager, MAAC

Andrew Nunn-Miller serves as Philanthropy Director at MAAC, where he leads fundraising strategy and builds partnerships that advance opportunity for underserved communities across San Diego County. In this role, he works closely with donors, foundations, and community leaders to secure resources that support MAAC’s work in education, economic development, housing, and health and well-being.

Andrew brings a strong background in relationship-building and mission-driven development, with a focus on aligning philanthropic investment with measurable community impact. He is known for cultivating authentic partnerships, connecting supporters to meaningful engagement opportunities, and helping organizations tell powerful stories about the people and communities they serve.

Founder and Principal Attorney of Peddycord Law, APC

Shawn Peddycord is the Founder and Principal Attorney of Peddycord Law, APC, a business law firm and Certified B Corporation, advising small business owners, executives, and mission-driven companies on strategic transactions, corporate governance, and day-to-day legal needs. Under his leadership, the firm became only the sixth law firm in California to become B Corp certified, reflecting a formal commitment to accountability, transparency, and social impact.

Shawn’s commitment to mission-driven work includes nonprofit board service in San Diego County, where he contributes governance experience and a business-minded legal perspective. His board involvement reflects a broader commitment to education and strengthening purpose-driven organizations through thoughtful leadership and responsible growth, perspectives that shape his speaking and writing on business acquisitions, leadership, and values-based decision-making.