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.

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.

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.

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

Sabrina Valdez
MEMBER
Community Banking professional with over 15 years of experience in the finance industry. Passionate about empowering disadvantaged populations and underserved youth.
Advisory Board Members

Cathy Wieschendorff
MEMBER
A retired School Educator with expertise in special events.

Tara Jasper
MEMBER
Entrepreneur and owner of Sipsong Spirits. Tara has been a longtime supporter of mental health and other non-profit work throughout the county.

Ellen Mundell
MEMBER
A former School Counselor with educational expertise and counseling experience.

Ernesto Olivares
MEMBER
Santa Rosa City Council Member dedicated to public safety, gang prevention and working to find solutions for economic recovery.

Kinna Crocker, Esq.
MEMBER
A nationally-recognized attorney with ten years in the courtroom and a strong commitment to the community.