Mark Laturno is the Director of Marketing at Mainly Mozart, where he has helped drive major gains in audience growth and expand the organization’s reach throughout San Diego. His professional work has centered on strengthening communication and community engagement for mission-driven nonprofits, with past experience supporting organizations such as the San Diego Music Foundation, San […]
Proud husband of Dione for 36 years, and proud father of Ryan and Danielle. Recently retired to La Jolla after founding and helping to guide Rubio’s Restaurants (Home of the Fish Taco) over the last 42 years. Graduated SDSU in 1978 with a Liberal Studies degree, emphasis in Psychology & Spanish. I enjoy tennis, soccer,
Dr. Liz Torres is a Board-Certified Clinical Psychologist with decades of experience working with people through major milestones across the lifespan. After her training at Harvard Medical School and McLean Hospital in Boston, she launched her career combining clinical practice and teaching. As Harvard faculty member for 20 years, she supervised and trained professionals in
My name is Tom Reid. I am a native San Diegan, a graduate of Clairemont High School and SDSU where I majored in Psychology. I have worked and lived in San Diego my whole life. I am a recently retired Mortgage Banker. Before I retired, I owned a mortgage company, and I worked in residential
Jonathan Schwartz is a gerontologist and founder of Partner in Aging, where he helps San Diego–area families navigate care, housing, and aging solutions with compassion and innovation. With over 20 years of experience working directly with older adults, Jonathan bridges traditional care giving with emerging technologies that support independence at home. He’s passionate about re-framing
Derek is a digital product owner in the aerospace and defense industry with a strong background in technology and innovation. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon and holds an MBA from the University of San Diego. Since 2022, Derek has volunteered with the Parkinson’s Association, inspired by his mother’s diagnosis, using
Justin is an alum of the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), where he completed his undergraduate degree in Cognitive Science in 2023. Since an early age, he has been actively engaged in the Parkinson’s community, driven by his deep commitment to supporting individuals affected by this condition. Inspired by his father’s diagnosis with Young-Onset
Patrick (Pat) Collins’ work history includes hotel management and over 32 years in commercial real estate. Pat served as a Vice President of Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate (CBRE) in the sale and leasing of industrial properties. Pat was a founding partner of the So Cal Sports Complex in Oceanside and after his retirement from
Sherm was diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease in 2013. He has since focused on therapies that help those with Parkinson’s to maintain a good quality of life. He has used successfully the Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery to control arm tremors and other symptoms used to stimulate the release of Dopamine into the brain. Prior to
Paul served 26 years with the City of Vista Fire Department, advancing from Firefighter to Paramedic to Fire Marsal, retiring in 2000. He rejoined the fire service in the aftermath of the Cedar Fire, serving eight more years as Fire Marshal with San Diego County Fire Authority. Paul earned a Master of Arts in Management
Lisa was diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease in November 2019 at 51.. She continues to lead an active lifestyle and is a Corporate Administrative Associate and Paralegal at Gossamer Bio. She has held administrative / paralegal positions in a variety of industries: legal, home security, semiconductor distribution, software data back-up and recovery, private lending and banking,
Jessie Agrimis is a Doctor of Physical Therapy, Board Certified Neurologic Clinical Specialist and Assistive Technology Professional. She graduated from SDSU with her Doctorate in Physical Therapy and then went on to complete a Neurologic Physical Therapy Residency at the University of Washington. She additionally holds a certificate in Vestibular Rehabilitation. Jessie has a passion
Charlie Abdi is the Founder and Managing Partner of Finest City Realty Advisors, based in San Diego, California. He is an expert in acquiring properties and structuring new development opportunities with financial institutions and land owners across Southern California. Charlie’s wife has Parkinson’s disease.
Marty Acevedo has been living well with Parkinson’s for greater than 20 years. Initially diagnosed with essential tremor, she was later also diagnosed with young onset Parkinson’s. After diagnosis, her 35 year career as a registered dietitian continued; her focus was provision of nutrition care and support from critically ill patients along with leadership and
