# Event Details - **Event Name**: 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm – Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Girls Inc of San Diego's 6th annual SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San DiegoAbout this EventJoin us for delicious bites, hosted bar, and a fireside panel discussion with our 2026 honorees to discuss a vision for powerful girls in an equitable society, where every girl has the right to thrive through access to quality education and career pathways.These trailblazing leaders were selected for their standout contributions to our community and because of their commitment to making an impact for girls and women.The attire for the event is business casual. All event proceeds support Girls Inc. of San Diego STEM programs.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5WNg92lnGE&t=1sHONOREES https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/53babf70-a678-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w493-h740-dc282848-gmir.jpg Chef Marcella ValladolidChef Marcella is the founder, creator, and face behind Matriarca Foods, a successful modern Mexican pantry brand built on over 20 years of culinary expertise, cultural stewardship, and consumer trust.She is an Emmy-nominated chef, television personality, author, designer, and entrepreneur, raised in Tijuana, Mexico, and trained at the Los Angeles Culinary Institute and in Paris, where she graduated as a classically trained pastry chef from the Ritz-Escoffier Cooking School.Chef Marcella began her career as a Food Editor at Bon Appétit Magazine, then went on to host multiple television series, including Mexican Made Easy on Food Network, co-host the three-time Emmy-nominated The Kitchen, judge Best Baker in America, and host Holiday Gingerbread Showdown.She is the author of several nationally bestselling cookbooks whose work has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, People, Food & Wine.Chef Marcella lives in Chula Vista, California with her partner Philip, and their three children—Fausto, David, and Anna Carina—their dog Kongo, and their cat Marcelo. https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/53ca4fd0-a678-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w736-h740-dcd8d8c8-gmir.jpg Linda SierraLinda Sierra has built a career demonstrating what it means to lead with purpose, opening doors for others while helping shape the future of innovation. As Senior Vice President of Business Development at Bench International, she partners with life sciences and healthcare organizations to recruit visionary executives and diverse leadership teams that drive breakthrough discoveries and lasting impact.With more than 30 years of experience in biotechnology, executive search, and talent strategy, Linda has championed opportunities for women and underrepresented leaders throughout her career. Her commitment to expanding pathways into STEM and executive leadership extends through her current and past service with organizations including San Diego Squared (SD2), Life Science Cares San Diego, Life Science Cares Bay Area, Project Onramp National Committee, Southwestern Community College President’s Community Advisory Board and BIOCOM Institute.Linda’s civic leadership and participation has also included: Founding Donor of the El Camino Fund at San Diego Foundation, MANA de San Diego Co-Chair-Advisory Board, UCSD-Chancellor’s Community Advisory Board, Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association, Women in BIO, LifeHR Network, Women Give San Diego and Ocean Discovery Institute.Girls Inc. of San Diego is proud to honor Linda for exemplifying the Strong, Smart, and Bold leadership that inspires the next generation of girls to lead with confidence, courage, and purpose.MODERATOR https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/540cfe20-a678-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1110-h740-dcb8b8b8-gmir.jpg Michelle JaramilloMichelle is a champion for creating opportunities that empower young people—and especially girls and young women—to reach their full potential. As Senior Director of Education Initiatives at the San Diego Foundation, she leads strategies that expand access to quality education, strengthen college and career pathways, and ensure students furthest from opportunity can achieve their aspirations.Drawing on more than 20 years of leadership in philanthropy, education, and community development, Michelle has partnered with organizations across the United States and the U.S.-Mexico border to advance educational equity, civic leadership, and economic opportunity. Her commitment to lifting others extends through her service on the Board of Directors for Girls Inc. of San Diego, the Leadership Council of the Latina Giving Circle of San Diego, and national education philanthropy networks.Interested in being an event sponsor?Reach out to Sandra Ainslie to learn more!Contact: sandra.ainslie@girlsincsd.org https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/541d51d0-a678-11f1-8990-5d04d231a2dd-rimg-w1200-h675-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437 - **Event Categories**: food-drinks, art, business, science-fair, literary-art, fine-arts, nonprofit, dog, holiday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes - Location: Farmer & The Seahorse - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 5000, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: San Diego - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Farmer & The Seahorse - **lat**: 32.90461740000001 - **long**: -117.2392887 - **full address**: Farmer & The Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d8ff811d37a4ffe173989c69fc48b70075447a2433b91f197a39f20e5e4752db-rimg-w1036-h320-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786089261 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego being held? - **A:** 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego takes place on Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Thu, 24 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at Farmer & The Seahorse, 10996 Torreyana Road, San Diego, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego? - **A:** 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego is organized by Girls Inc. of San Diego County. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego is ideal for foodies, craft beverage enthusiasts, and festival fans looking for the best local flavors and experiences. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in San Diego, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If 2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "2026 SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/d8ff811d37a4ffe173989c69fc48b70075447a2433b91f197a39f20e5e4752db-rimg-w1036-h320-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1786089261", "startDate": "2026-09-24T17:30:00-07:00", "endDate": "2026-09-24T20:00:00-07:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Farmer & The Seahorse", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "10996 Torreyana Road", "postalCode": "92121", "addressLocality": "San Diego", "addressRegion": "CA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "32.90461740000001", "longitude": "-117.2392887" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Girls Inc of San Diego's 6th annual SHE LEADS: Strong, Smart and Bold Women of San Diego", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-09-24T20:00:00-07:00", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "lowPrice": "0.00", "highPrice": "5000.00", "price": "0.00", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "price": "135.23", "name": "EVENT TICKET" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "price": "1602.45", "name": "RESERVED TABLE" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "price": "2669.52", "name": "TABLE SPONSOR" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "price": "5000.00", "name": "SHE LEADS Event Sponsor" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-08-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-08-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/san-diego/2026-she-leads-strong-smart-and-bold-women-of-san-diego/100001993571304437", "price": 0, "name": "Donate to Girls Inc. of San Diego County" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Girls Inc. of San Diego County", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/girls-inc-of-san-diego-county/19912393", "description": "For 50 years, Girls Inc. of San Diego County has been guiding girls to achieve their goals and aspirations despite the unique challenges that they face. The combination of long-lasting mentoring relationships, a pro-girl environment, and research-based programming equips girls to navigate gender, economic, and social barriers, and grow up healthy, educated, and independent.The mission of Girls Inc. of San Diego County is to help girls ages 8 to 18 see college as attainable, resist peer pressure while learning essential life skills, and explore professional fields in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) in which women are under-represented." } ] } ] ```