
San Diego's Port of San Diego saw history in the making yesterday as Danielle Moore was sworn in as the 2025 chair, with Ann Moore stepping up as vice chair, and Michael Zucchet serving as secretary. Significantly, this is the first time that the Port's leadership features women in both the chair and vice chair positions. The new officers, elected by their peers on the Board of Port Commissioners, will serve for a one-year term, the Port of San Diego reported.
Highlighting her vision called "Progress Anchored in People," Chair Moore delivered an address at Eve, a venue boasting arresting bay views. Bringing her own history into the narrative, she outlined a plan for the year that puts the community at the forefront, emphasizes sustainable progress, and prioritizes innovation. "I believe our greatest achievements are realized when we place people at the center of our efforts. Progress isn’t just about infrastructure, trade, or economic growth – it’s about how those efforts improve lives, create opportunities, and leave a lasting legacy for future generations," Moore stated, as per the Port of San Diego.
Under Moore's leadership, the Port aims to focus on several key projects. These include celebrating crucial partnerships and anniversaries, improving cruise ship terminals, working towards a proposed zero-emissions truck stop, and increasing shore power availability for cargo vessels. Furthermore, park openings and improvement, control of invasive species, and the launch of a major resort and convention center are high on their agenda.
The Port commissioners, who define the organization's policies, include a mix of representation from the Port's five member cities: Chula Vista, Coronado, Imperial Beach, National City, and San Diego. Completing the roster of commissioners, Frank Urtasun hails from Coronado; Commissioner Dan Malcolm is Imperial Beach's appointee, and National City's voice is Commissioner GilAnthony Ungab. Lastly, Commissioner Sid Voorakkara represents the third San Diego appointee. According to the Port's announcement, the commissioners serve four-year terms, which may be renewed following city council policies.