Meet Our Staff and Board of Directors
Marjie French
CEO
Heather C. Diehl, CFRE
Board Engagement Officer
Patty Russett
Sr. Executive Assistant to the CEO
Arenda Burns
Vice President, Human Resources
Debbie Vasquez
Facilities Manager
Dorian Williams, Ph.D.
Learning and Development Facilitator
Lorna Stafford
Learning and Development Facilitator
Rachel Duran
Human Resources Assistant
Renee Carta
Front Desk Assistant
Sandie Palomo-Gonzalez, Ph.D.
Learning and Development Facilitator
Anne Ferguson
Philanthropic Assistant, Scholarships
Anne Marie Oliver
Philanthropic Advisor
Bernice Uresti
Philanthropic Advisor, Scholarships
Brandie McHazlett
Data Entry Coordinator, Scholarships
Faelyn Smith
Philanthropic Assistant, Philanthropy for Business
Jennifer Ballesteros
Philanthropic Advisor, Philanthropy for Business
Laura Giacomoni
Philanthropic Advisor, Donor Services
Lisa Brunsvold
Vice President, Development and Donor Services
April Hansard, CPA
Controller
Diane Wallace, CPA
Accounting Manager
Elise M. Parma, CPA
Accounting Manager
Fernando Ibarra
Investment Accountant
Gina Martinez
Junior Accountant
Harrison Haake, CPA
Senior Accountant
Jeanette Medina
Senior Accountant
Kale Harris, CPA
Treasury Manager
Lolita Hartmann
Treasury Analyst
Lynda Cabell
Sr. Vice President/CFO
Mary Ann Samuelson
Accounting Associate
Melinda Norris, CPA
Senior Accountant
Nicole Sowell, MBA
Senior Accountant
Cadence Corbin
Program Officer
Catherine Garcia
Grant Administrator
Gavin Nichols
Senior Program Officer
H.B. Cavalcanti
Director, Research and Community Impact
Jane Paccione
Managing Director of Collective Impact, SALSA
Jennifer Cook
Senior Program Officer
Jessica Urias
Grant Assistant
Patricia Mejia
Vice President, Community Engagement and Impact
Stephanie LaFroscia
Senior Program Officer
Cecilia Martinez
E-Communications Specialist
Fabi Rocha
Website Specialist
Gary Wise
Director, Technology
Hernán Rozemberg
Director of Storytelling
Martin R. Acevedo
Director, Marketing and Outreach
Our volunteer Board of Directors and Board committees are comprised of local leaders with diverse backgrounds. These individuals are selected for their expertise and commitment in both their professional and personal lives.
Gen. James T. (Tom) Hill
Chair
Retired, Former President
R. Bruce Tilley
Vice Chair
First Vice President - Investment Officer
Blake Hastings
Secretary
Senior Vice President
Michelle R. Scarver, CPA/PFS
Treasurer
Vice President, Financial Advisor
Sarah Harte
Past Chair
Civic Leader
Michael Bolner
Retired, Former Vice President of Sales and Marketing
James D. (Darryl) Byrd
Founder, Managing Director
Lorenzo Gomez, III
Chairman
Barbara (Barbie) O’Connor
Author, Consultant, Advisor
Gurpaul Singh
CEO
Suzanne Wade
Retired, Former President
David Komet
CEO
Adena Williams Loston, Ph.D.
President
Brad Parman
Principal
Alex Perez
Owner
Harry W. Wolff, Jr.
Attorney
Past Board Chairs
- Theodore Guidry II (2019-2020)
- John Hayes (2017-2018)
- Marie Smith (2015-2016)
- David C. Hennessee, CPA, MBA (2013-2014)
- Conrad J. Netting, IV, CPA (2012)
- Sarah E. Harte (2010-2011)
- Robert Mehall (2009)
- Joe J. Lozano, CPA (2008)
- Nanette Clare, M.D. (2007)
- Pat L. Wilson, CPA (2006)
- Raymond R. Carvajal, R.Ph. (2005)
- Ommy Strauch, SPHR (2004)
- Laura G. McNutt, CPA (2003)
- Marvin Forland, M.D. (2002)
- Cathy Obriotti Green (2001)
- Arthur H. Bayern (1999-2000)
- Leonard E. Lawrence, M.D. (1998)
- Margaret Anderson (1997)
- Edward M. Polansky (1996)
- Mary Beth Williamson (1994-1995)
- Al J. Notzon, III (1992-1993)
- John Strieber, Jr. (1991)
- Gaines Voigt (1989-1990)
- Jerome F. Weynand, Ph.D. (1988)
- John E. Banks, Sr. (1986-1987)
- William Reddell (1984-1985)
- Charles G. Orsinger (1983)
- Edith McAllister (1981-1982)
- Richard E. Goldsmith (1977-1980)
- Hull Youngblood (1976)
- Patricia Shields Ayres (1974-1975)
- David Jacobson, M.D. (1964-1973)