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2818 Avenida De Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106

contact@upses.com

+1 619 223 5880

Meet Our 2025 Board of Directors!

2025 President

Annette Balelo

Executive Board

The United Portuguese S.E.S. (UPSES) is proud to introduce our 2025 Board of Directors, a dedicated group of individuals committed to preserving and promoting Portuguese culture, traditions, and community engagement in San Diego. With a shared passion for service and leadership, our board members work together to oversee UPSES operations, organize cultural events, and support our members and the broader community.

We thank our past board members for their dedication and welcome our newly appointed leaders who will continue to drive our mission forward.

President: Annette Balelo

Vice President: Ricardo da Rosa

Treasurer: Tamy Branstetter

Financial Secretary: Diana Balelo

Secretary: Jeanette Diana Finete

Parliamentarian: Karinna Feliciano

Board of Directors

Ashley Barandiaran

Tess Bloom

Andrea Brito Bokosky

Darlene Byrne (2025 Festa President)

Matteo Camacho-Bier

Chris Da Rosa

Grace Rosa Drummond

Therese Garces

Jaclyn Giaquinto

Tyler Goulart

Deo Holmquist

Barbara Hosaka

Jenna LoCoco

Kelly Madruga

Loriana Madruga

Hall Manager: Andrea DaLuz

Jocelyn Neves

Pamela Rodrigues

Maria Silva

Jeanette Marie Simoes

David Melo Tavares

Jordan Thierry

Dinisa Valadao

Mary Jane Warren

We are excited for another great year of cultural celebrations, community support, and enriching events. Stay connected with us for upcoming activities and ways to get involved.

📍 Address: 2818 Avenida de Portugal, San Diego, CA 92106
📧 Contact: manager@upses.sdcoxmail.com

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