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This month’s spotlight features Martha Abraham, a candidate for San Diego City Council District 4, whose commitment to public service is rooted in a lifelong dedication to caring for and advocating for others. As a nurse, entrepreneur, mother, and community advocate, Martha has spent her career standing up for those whose voices are too often overlooked.

Now, she’s bringing that same spirit of advocacy to her campaign for City Council, focused on ensuring District 4 residents are heard, neighborhoods are valued, and policies put people first. From her work in the NICU and founding her own home-care agency to organizing around issues impacting Southeast San Diego, Martha shares the experiences that shaped her leadership, the challenges that strengthened her, and the vision driving her run for office.

This month’s spotlight features Yonas Berhe, also known as Lost Lyrics, a stand-up comedian, content creator, and entertainment professional using humor and storytelling to bring people together. Through his Eritrean heritage, Houston upbringing, and experiences navigating different cultures, Yonas has transformed shared experiences into a platform that connects communities through comedy and creativity.

Driven by a love for art and creativity, Yonas shares his journey of finding comedy unexpectedly, building a community through shared experiences, and using storytelling to create moments of connection and laughter.

This month’s spotlight features Yodit Tewelde, a public servant and organizational leader dedicated to advancing meaningful policy, strengthening communities, and creating lasting impact. Throughout her career on Capitol Hill, she has championed collaboration, service, and leadership while remaining deeply connected to the communities she represents.

Rooted in her Eritrean heritage, faith, and a passion for empowering others, Yodit reflects on resilience, purpose, and building a career guided by integrity, service, and lifelong growth.

This month’s spotlight features Merhawi “Hawi” Keflezighi, a sports agent and entrepreneur dedicated to helping athletes maximize their potential on and off the track. Drawing from a career built on relationships, advocacy, and opportunity, he has played a key role in elevating some of the sport’s most accomplished athletes.

Guided by a commitment to service, collaboration, and creating opportunities for others, Hawi shares insights on leadership, resilience, and building a career rooted in purpose, family, and faith.

This month’s spotlight features Selam Kebrom, a social impact leader dedicated to expanding access to capital for underrepresented founders. With a career spanning global health, international development, and entrepreneurship, her work is rooted in equity, curiosity, and meaningful change.

Driven by a belief in “rightsized capital,” she champions a more inclusive, human-centered approach to building ventures—while redefining success on her own terms and helping others do the same.