San Diego continues to be shaped by bold, brilliant fearless women. Some of the women featured in this issue were born here, many were not. San Diego is the thread connecting them all, and we offer this issue of SDM as a ripple in the effect they’ve brought, are bringing, will bring.

On page 30, read about how MAKE Projects, founded by Anchi Mei, provides refugee and immigrant women job skills through food. Jenny Barber’s company, Talitha Coffee, developed a program to help trafficking survivors rebuild their lives and create community. Check out our feature exploring local women-owned businesses and support their entrepreneurial ventures on your next trip out.