I am a member (and former Board Member) of the San Diego Press Club, North American Guild of Beer Writers, National Association of Hispanic Journalists and International Food Wine Travel Writers Association. I have previously been affiliated with the California Craft Brewers Association, San Diego Brewers Guild, San Diego Urban League, Society for Marketing Professionals and Toastmasters International. Additionally, I am the founder of the Beer to the Rescue charity campaign benefiting the Lupus Foundation of Southern California.