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Honoree Profiles
KPBS Celebrates Diversity
Every year, KPBS recognizes heroes in San Diego's diverse communities. It's part of our ongoing commitment to diversity, and made possible through our long-standing partnership with Union Bank.
Nominations for Hispanic Heritage Month, Disability Awareness Month, and Native American Heritage Month are due June 9, 2013.
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Black History Month
Women's History Month
Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
Jewish Heritage Month
LGBT Pride Month
Hispanic Heritage Month
Disability Awareness Month
American Indian Heritage Month
Dr. Ellen Beck
Jewish Heritage Month: 2010 Honoree
- April 14
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Dr. Ellen Beck is founder of the UCSD Student-Run Free Clinic Project (SRFCP), which serves more than 2,000 low-income patients each year.
Marjory Kaplan
Jewish Heritage Month: 2010 Honoree
- April 14
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Marjory Kaplan is president and chief executive officer of the Jewish Community Foundation (JCF) and holder of the Miriam and Jerome Katzin Presidential Chair.
Shahri Estakhry
Women's History Month: 2010 Honoree
- Feb. 28
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Shahri Estakhry is the founder of the Iranian School of San Diego, which works to assist Iranian-American youths to be proud of their heritage by educating them about Iranian culture and the Persian language.
Ahmed Sahid
Black History Month: 2010 Honoree
- Jan. 29
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As executive director of Somali Family Service, Ahmed Sahid works to help Somali and other East African refugees and immigrants build self-sufficiency and decrease their dependence on public assistance in the United States.
Randy K. Jones
Black History Month: 2010 Honoree
- Jan. 29
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Active community leader Randy K. Jones is an attorney with two decades of experience in federal criminal litigation and government law. He’s a rare lawyer, who brings dedication to law, a broad national and international perspective, and a life-long commitment to making a positive difference in the world to the versatile role of today’s legal professional.
Irma Cota
Women's History Month: 2010 Honoree
- Jan. 29
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Irma Cota, MPH, is the president and chief executive officer of North County Health Services, a non-profit, community organization that operates 11 health clinics to serve northern San Diego County residents.
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