Team
Contributors
Giving Back Magazine is honored
to have talented and dedicated team
members helping to create the region’s
most loved and respected magazine.
ALEXIS MANESS
Writing has been an invaluable part of my
life for as long as I can remember, starting
with poetry in elementary school. Originally
from Riverside, I moved here in 2008 and
never looked back. My favorite thing about
summers in SD is exploring fun venues
and making memories with friends.
ANGELICA
GAVALDON
I am from Tijuana and
grew up in Coronado.
I feel very blessed to
live in one of the most
beautiful places in the
world. My passion for
writing began after I
retired from the tennis
tour when I began
writing for a national
television network in
Miami. My whole life
was spent as an athlete
and having been
exposed to the best
coaches, nutritionists,
trainers, sport
psychologist in the
world I wanted to share
my experiences and
new things I continue
to learn.
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LORI WALTON
I am from a small town in Northern
California whose claim to fame
is an In-N-Out Burger! Growing
up in Tracy, I wrote in my “secret”
journal. Now, I write online about
the philanthropists who make
San Diego a special place to live
year-round, not just during the
summer. I have called San Diego
home for the last 28 years. I am
constantly amazed b