Deputy Mayor Consuelo Martinez has been involved in the community for over two decades. She is a passionate leader and independent thinker that provides a refreshing voice of reason in a divisive political climate. Consuelo cares and listens to community where she works to uplift and give a voice to those who are often left behind. Consuelo wears many hats and all are in service to the city she loves and grew up in.

As a creative, Consuelo also enjoys running her small business — Hidden City Finds. Hidden City Finds is a vintage and modern shop located inside the Escondido Antique Mall. Consuelo likes to find vintage and second-hand treasures as a sustainable way to shop and also support a circular economy. Consuelo loves supporting creatives and small businesses. Ask her for a tour or recommendations of favorites in our city and region.

Brian Murphy started American Furniture Design and Murphy's Fine Woodworking over 35 years ago, American Furniture Design was sold in 2017 to Lee Valley Tools, in Canada. American Furniture Design was the 3rd largest woodworking plan company in the states.

Brian is recognized as a leader in the Arts and Crafts design discipline. His furniture is in galleries from Muncy, Pennsylvania and throughout the country.

He has received numerous awards and recognition for his work and continues to design in a bold new style. In 2008 he was awarded First Honourable Mention in the Custom Working Business Magazine, a National Contest for residential furniture. In 2012 he was among the top 3 in the same national contest and in 2016. In 2017 he placed in residential furniture for a contest sponsored by Woodworking Network National.

Brian resides in Escondido with his wife Nancy. They have two children and three grandchildren.

www.murphysfinewoodworking.com

Michelle Lockyer is Co-Director for the Miss Escondido Pageant and founder of the Miss Escondido Pageant/North County Pageant.

Mentoring young women is her passion, and she loves teaching skills such as public speaking, modeling, makeup, networking, interviewing, and resume writing. Community involvement has always been a central joy in her life. Along the way, Her mission is to help every woman recognize and embrace her true worth. As a member of the Ewomen network, and through her work with the Escondido Chamber of Commerce, she aims to spread Her message to thousands, empowering more women to step into their full potential.