Board of Directors

Merrill Vargo

PRESIDENT

An experienced nonprofit leader, with an extensive background in fundraising, public relations and nonprofit organizational strategy.

Arnold Rosenfield

MEMBER

A retired Sonoma County Superior Court Judge who worked to develop programs and protocols to aid families and children at risk in the justice system.

Sabrina Valdez

MEMBER

Community Banking professional with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. Passionate about empowering disadvantaged populations and underserved youth.

Mary Banks

VICE PRESIDENT

Former teacher, financial manager and project strategist for start-ups. Now a career consultant to young professionals. Motivated by helping others and the opportunity to be creative.

Beverly O'Donnell

MEMBER

A retired School Educator with expertise in special events.

Orlando Macias

IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT

Retired City of Santa Rosa Police Officer with a lifelong commitment to youth and families in the North Bay.

Jennifer Harte

MEMBER

Victim services coordinator with a background in program implementation, project management, and advocacy. Passionate about serving disenfranchised populations and collaborating to improve social service delivery.

Kent Seegmiller

TREASURER

A former educator and businessman with an extensive background working with non-profits and the local community.

Maggie Grover

MEMBER

Summit State Bank Branch Manager with over 14 years of banking experience. Committed to serving our community through connecting local businesses to each other and to the Bank.