Celebrate Your
Community Champion of the Month
Each month, Senator Blakespear honors a Community Champion of the Month from San Diego County and Orange County within the 38th Senate District. We welcome you to nominate individuals who live, work, study, or volunteer in the 38th Senate District. Go here to see a map of the district. You may also nominate organizations, teams, or businesses whose accomplishments and/or services have had a positive impact on the community.
2025 Champions
Cindy Wright
For December‚ I recognized Cindy Wright as the Senate District 38 Community Champion of the Month.
Evelyn Thomas
I am delighted to honor Evelyn Thomas as my Senate District 38 Community Champion of the Month for November for her lifelong service to veterans...
Lisa Montes
It is my honor to recognize Lisa Montes as my Senate District 38 Community Champion as we celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Sean-Keoni Ellis
I am proud to recognize Sean-Keoni Ellis as the Senate District 38 Community Champion of the Month for September!
Daniel Zhang
For the month of August, I am proud to recognize Daniel Zhang as our District 38 Community Champion of the Month.
Madeleine Adams
Madeleine Adams is a Mission Vista High School student who exemplifies the spirit of youth leadership.
Kara Chine
June is National Gun Violence Awareness Month‚ so I’m especially honored to recognize Kara Chine as the District 38 June 2025 Champion of the Month.
Kent Leithold
It’s Small Business Month‚ which makes it the perfect time to highlight Kent and all the wonderful work he has done to support the Vista business community.
Laura Anthony
I am delighted to name Laura Anthony as Senate District 38’s Community Champion of the Month for April in recognition of her outstanding contributions to sustainability and environmental education‚ making her an ideal honoree during Earth Month.
Ramona “Dee” Cook
In celebration of Women’s History Month‚ it is my honor to name retired U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Ramona “Dee” Cook as Senate District 38 Community Champion of the Month for March!
Raye Clendening
I am honored to recognize Raye Clendening as my February Community Champion of the Month as we celebrate Black History Month.
Paul “Mac” McNamara
Staff‚ volunteers and the board members of Brother Benno’s gathered to celebrate the 38th Senate District’s January Champion of the Month‚ Paul McNamara.