Thank You for Supporting Women & Girls
2026 Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon
2026 Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon
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A Message of Gratitude
Because of your generosity and support, Soroptimist International of La Jolla proudly awarded $25,000 to seven remarkable women through our 2026 Live Your Dream Awards.
Each of these women is working to build a better future for herself and her family through education—often while overcoming significant challenges. Your support makes that possible.
These awards reflect the generosity of our community over the past year, while this year’s support will empower the women we serve in the year ahead.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, members, and community partners who came together to make this event so meaningful and impactful.
Together, we are not only transforming individual lives—we are strengthening families and our community.
With gratitude,
Tawn Nguyen
President, Soroptimist International of La Jolla
Because of your generosity and support, Soroptimist International of La Jolla proudly awarded $25,000 to seven remarkable women through our 2026 Live Your Dream Awards.
Each of these women is working to build a better future for herself and her family through education—often while overcoming significant challenges. Your support makes that possible.
These awards reflect the generosity of our community over the past year, while this year’s support will empower the women we serve in the year ahead.
We are deeply grateful to our sponsors, donors, members, and community partners who came together to make this event so meaningful and impactful.
Together, we are not only transforming individual lives—we are strengthening families and our community.
With gratitude,
Tawn Nguyen
President, Soroptimist International of La Jolla
Experience the impact, connection, and celebration from our 2026 Live Your Dream Awards Luncheon.
Our Membership
March 2025 Membership
Front: Jean McGrath, Charlotte Perry, Mary Ann Guerra, Jackie Young, Maureen Murphy, Bonnie Mendenhall, Amber Pleiss, Rosie Gaddis
Middle: Shelley Gellman, Ann Norman, Tawn Nguyen, Maria Ramirez, Martha Abraham, Kate Lim, Jan Pierce, Karla Castetter
Back Sharilyn Gallison, Vici Willis, Stephanie Gaines, Gaylyn Boone, Karen Roque, Heidi Fifield, Rebecca Ritchey, Kit Ladwig, Eileen Merten
(Not pictured: Shamail Ameri, Helen Daniels, Michelle Dykstra, Laurie Hammers, Tina Huston, Ronda Landrum, Marcia Lowrey, Sandra Marquez, Nancy Rohal, Insa Simon-Graham, & Inki Welch)
Front: Jean McGrath, Charlotte Perry, Mary Ann Guerra, Jackie Young, Maureen Murphy, Bonnie Mendenhall, Amber Pleiss, Rosie Gaddis
Middle: Shelley Gellman, Ann Norman, Tawn Nguyen, Maria Ramirez, Martha Abraham, Kate Lim, Jan Pierce, Karla Castetter
Back Sharilyn Gallison, Vici Willis, Stephanie Gaines, Gaylyn Boone, Karen Roque, Heidi Fifield, Rebecca Ritchey, Kit Ladwig, Eileen Merten
(Not pictured: Shamail Ameri, Helen Daniels, Michelle Dykstra, Laurie Hammers, Tina Huston, Ronda Landrum, Marcia Lowrey, Sandra Marquez, Nancy Rohal, Insa Simon-Graham, & Inki Welch)
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What is a Soroptimist? Soroptimist means “best for women” and that is what we strive for – women at our best, helping other women to be their best.
Founded in 1947, Soroptimist International of La Jolla (SILJ) is a 501(c)3 community service organization dedicated to advancing human rights and improving the status of women and girls. Soroptimists work together at all levels – local, national and international – in a spirit of friendship and fun. The Soroptimist mission is to improve the lives of women and girls through programs leading to social and economic empowerment. Open up our brochure here. |
We proudly support the following organizations to further our mission:
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