"Went here for a wedding. Cool place and a lot of history in this building. They have a lot of old school pictures of the Portuguese community and there is a chapel next store. They have a full kitchen and many events have been held there over the years."
2025 President
Annette Balelo
our dedicated team
Office Staff
Meet the people behind United Portuguese S.E.S. that propels it toward its mission, vision, and goals.
our hospitable board
Meet Our Board of Directors
Annette Balelo
President
Meet Our President
Annette Balelo has been an active leader in the Portuguese community for
Ashley Barandiaran
Board of Directors
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Ashley Barandiaran is committed to
Barbara Hosaka
Board of Directors
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Barbara Hosaka plays a pivotal role at UPSES,
Berlyn Balelo
Board of Directors
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Berlyn Balelo is a passionate supporter of
Darlene Byrne
Board of Directors
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Darlene Byrne serves as the 2025 Festa President
Deo Holmquist
Board of Directors
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Deo Holmquist is a dedicated volunteer at UPSES,
Dinisa Valadao
Board of Directors
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Dinisa Valadao is committed to preserving
Grace Rosa Drummond
Board of Directors
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Grace Rosa Drummond is dedicated to helping
Jeanette Diana Finete
Secretary
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Jeanette Diana Finete is an essential
Kelly Madruga
Board of Directors
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Kelly Madruga is dedicated to supporting UPSES’s
Mary Jane Warren
Board of Directors
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Mary Jane Warren plays a vital role in
Ricardo da Rosa
Vice President
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Ricardo Da Rosa is a key leader at UPSES as Vice
Tamy Branstetter
Board of Directors
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Tamy Branstetter oversees the financial
Tyler Goulart
Board of Directors
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Tyler Goulart is deeply involved in UPSES,
Matteo Camacho-Bier
Board of Directors
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Matteo Camacho-Bier is a dedicated member of
Maria Silva
Board of Directors
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Maria Silva plays a vital role on the UPSES Board of
Karinna Feliciano
Parliamentarian
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Karinna Feliciano serves as Parliamentarian for
Jordan Thierry
Board of Directors
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Jordan Thierry is dedicated to ensuring that
David Melo Tavares
Board of Directors
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David Melo Tavares is a key leader at UPSES,
Loriana Madruga
Board of Directors
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Loriana Madruga is an active participant in UPSES,
Jenna LoCoco
Board of Directors
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Jenna LoCoco is an active member of UPSES, working
Andrea Brito Bokosky
Board of Directors
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Andrea Brito Bokosky is a passionate advocate
Tess Bloom
Board of Directors
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Tess Bloom is an integral member of UPSES, creating and
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A wonderful place. Great people and good food. A great place to go to play bingo and meet new people.
Brittany D'Arcangelo Taramasco
Gabriel Flores
"Our school held a Christmas event here, and I was delighted by the space and atmosphere."
David Carta
VOLUNTEER"Great venue. Went for a luncheon, a celebration of life. Perfect location near shelter island in San Diego."
