SWA Community
Kayla Valencia
ADVANCING SOUTHWEST AIRLINE ’ S CORPORATE CITIZENSHIP AND OUTREACH EFFORTS
At Southwest Airlines , we strive to be not just an airline , but your neighbor . No community makes it easier to achieve that mission than San Diego . America ’ s Finest City is well named , not just for the natural beauty of the surroundings , but truly embodied by the kind , passionate , welcoming residents of the area . For the past several years , I ’ ve had the privilege of working alongside you to make San Diego the best community to live , work , and play . It ’ s been an honor to highlight one of incredible
partners each month , as we all strive to make the future brighter . We recently added some new team members , so I ’ m delighted to introduce you to Kayla Valencia who will now be leading Southwest ’ s Community Outreach efforts in San Diego . While I live in Dallas , a piece of my heart will always be in San Diego .
Kelly Knox Sr . Community Outreach Manager
Southwest Airlines
Those who work in
community outreach are a unique breed , equipped with both people skills and a high level of cultural competency . They are primarily responsible for connecting with people in the broader community by creating sponsorship agreements and facilitating relationships with businesses , individuals and other relevant organizations .
Kayla Valencia
As the newest member of the Southwest Airlines family , Kayla Valencia currently serves as the company ’ s Community Outreach Regional Manager , where she is tasked with positioning Southwest Airlines as a leading corporate citizen by empowering communities to thrive through strategic investments . “ I have the pleasure of managing the nonprofit and chamber of commerce partners in California and the Pacific Northwest , and it has been such a treat to support the impactful work they do , especially in my own home state ,” Kayla shared with GB Magazine . In her new
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