The San Diego Press Club Futures Circle and Fourth Estate (formally the Honorary Committee) has been instrumental in the survival of the club’s scholarship program, making it possible for the foundation to award over $78,000 in scholarships since 2009.
The San Diego Press Club Futures Circle and Fourth Estate is a community of supporters dedicated to strengthening the future of journalism, media, and storytelling in San Diego.
More than a donor group, the Futures Circle and Fourth Estate is a commitment to the next generation of reporters, photographers, producers, editors, communicators, and content creators who help keep our communities informed and connected.
Funds raised through the Futures Circle & Fourth Estate support:
– Journalism scholarships
– Student mentorship opportunities
– Educational programming
– Emerging media professionals
– Press freedom and media literacy initiatives
– Future San Diego Press Club programming and outreach
Futures Circle: $100 donation
Fourth Estate: $250 donaation
Join or renew your Futures Circle or Fourth Estate membership online with a minimum donation of $100, use the button below.
2025-26 Futures Circle & Fourth Estate
(Bold indicates Charter Membership)
FUTURES CIRCLE
Victor Avina
Aaryn Belfer
Mark Burgess
Barbara Bry
Tanya Mannes Castaneda
David Cumpston
Kathi Diamant
Marti Emerald
Maggie Espinosa
Miguel Espinosa
Jeanne Ferris
Lynne Friedmann
Eileen Gaffen
Jan Goldsmith
Andrew Kleske
Paul Krueger
Nicole Sours Larson
Elaine Masters
Barbara Metz
Janine Nakama
Bridget Palitz
Selena Parker
Charlene Pulsonetti
Pauline Repard
Mike Schaefer
Don Sevrens
Joshua Sibelius
Alison St. John
Katie Stokes
Lori Streifler
Lee Swanson
Nathalie Taylor
Teresa Warren
Mindy Wright
FOURTH ESTATE
Cliff Albert
Steve Fiorina
Gayle Lynn Falkenthal
Albert Fulcher
Tom Gable
Tom Inlesby
Claire Johnson
Jonathon Mello
Judith Morgan
Andrea Naversen
Linda Rosas
Justin Salter
Denise Scatena
Kat Shaw
Ina von Ber
Lynn Stedd-White
Steven Wood
