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9915 Business Park Avenue, Suite A San Diego, California 92131 858-695-6810 teamstepusa.org team. I enjoy the collaboration and how the community comes together to support those who serve.” Without question, her leadership and strategic acumen have been instrumental in shaping the organization’s success. Support Th e Enlisted Project (STEP) THE WOMAN OF Tracy Owens, LCDR, USN, Programs Manager Tracy Owens is a dedicated and accomplished naval o ffi cer currently serving as programs manager within the Enlisted Project. With over 30 years of service, Tracy has served in both the enlisted and o ffi cer ranks and understands the struggles young military families face firsthand. “I’m thankful for the opportunity to follow my passion to serve, make a tangible di ff erence in people’s lives, and work alongside an incredible

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Tonya Torosian, MSW, CFRE, Chief Executive O ffi cer

Tonya Torosian began working with children in foster care as a social worker in Chicago, and it was there that her career passion was ignited. More than 30 years later, Tonya serves as the CEO of Promises2Kids, a nonprofit that provides programs, services, and funding to support current and former foster youth. “Promises2Kids is well-known and highly respected for the work it does with San Diego’s foster children. What set it apart from others was the admiration I have for the founders and the passion that drives them and everyone working here; it really is all about the children.”

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