Celebrating 25 Years of Cool Women
Thank you for joining us at the 25th Annual Cool Women Celebration!
Surrounded by more than 500 guests, dedicated sponsors, generous table hosts, and our beloved event chair, Patti Roscoe, the energy in the room was a powerful reminder of what is possible when we come together with purpose.
A special highlight of the day was our morning mentoring session, where more than 100 participants—including 60 outstanding Emerging Leader Girl Scouts—engaged in meaningful conversations with volunteer mentors. These moments of connection, guidance, and encouragement are at the heart of what makes this event so impactful.
We are deeply grateful for your support and for being part of this incredible community. We hope you left feeling as inspired as we did—and we look forward to continuing this important work together.
Meet the 2026 Cool Women Honorees
Congratulations to these remarkable honorees whose leadership, resilience, and impact continue to inspire our community:
- Valerie Attisha, Vice President, Client and Community Relations, PNC Bank
- Sarah Boyce, Former President and CEO, Avidity Biosciences
- Selena Ellis-Vizcarra, Chief Operating Officer, Jacobs Center for Neighborhood Innovation
- Maya Madsen, Founder and CEO, Maya's Cookies
- Danitza Villanueva, Partner, DAESVI Publishing
Thank you to our 2026 Cool Women Celebration Chair!
Patti Roscoe
2008 Cool Woman
Retired Tourism Professional, Community
Volunteer and Philanthropist
Thank you to our event sponsors!
GOLD
SILVER
COPPER
BRONZE
Thank you to our Honorary Committee:
Nadine and Carlo Daleo
Carol M Dedrich and Alex Nurse
Emily and David Rex
Amanda Sonneborn
Katie and Dan Sullivan
Thank you to our VIP table sponsors:
Natasha Bowman
Kelly Cannan
Celina and Gino Grippo
Liza Crisafi
Helen Finneran
Dawn Welch
Thank you to our table sponsors:
Allen Matkins
Joann Coffey
Craig Communications
Curebound
Debbie Feinberg
Beth Grottick
Emilie Hersh
Junior League of San Diego
Lavine, Lofgren, Morris & Engelberg
Nicole McGuire
Mosher Drew
SDG&E
Hon. Sherry Thompson-Taylor
See our Cool Women Alumnae 2001-2025.
Questions?
For general questions or sponsorship opportunities, email Betsy Paige or call 619-610-0801.
A Look Back at Past Cool Women Celebration Events:
At the Cool Women Celebration, sponsors, honorary commitee, and community members come together to raise critical funds to support programs that inspire girls to use their voices, develop a strong sense of self, step outside their comfort zones, and build resilience.
Check out photos from the 2025 Cool Women Celebration, and read about the event on our blog.
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