Gloria Shepherd McCoy

By Becky Nixt | March 23, 2025

Gloria Shepherd McCoy was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina, and later graduated with a degree in Chemistry and Laboratory Science at University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Her career path has included two startup companies in San Diego, Hybritech, the first biotech company in San Diego and Pyxis, the first automated dispensing system…

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Kyle Caldwell

By Becky Nixt | March 23, 2025

Captain Kyle Caldwell  enlisted in the U.S. Navy in 1990 and was commissioned as a Naval Officer 2001. As a career Naval Officer, he has served onboard eight Aircraft Carriers, and he has held various positions to include, Maintenance Officer, Foreign Exchange Officer, Fleet Liaison, French Translator, Aircraft Handling Officer, Weapons Officer, Staff Officer, and…

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Paul Swain

By Becky Nixt | March 6, 2025

Paul Swain is the Administrator for Business at The Salvation Army in San Diego, where he has served for almost twenty years. Prior to that, he was a veteran in the Army and Army National Guard. He has a Masters in Ministry from Indiana Wesleyan University, and is also a locksmith by trade. Paul has…

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Josh Callery-Coyne

By Becky Nixt | March 6, 2025

Joshua (Josh) Callery-Coyne is the Vice President of Philanthropy for Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation, which focuses on reducing homelessness and improving the quality of life for our community. The Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the community and fostering growth in Downtown San Diego through initiatives that strengthen both economic and…

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