Leadership
Board of Directors
Our board represents a cross-section of our community and has a passion for families in Tulare County. The members work hard to ensure long-term sustainability of the organization and oversee that the funds raised directly affect those in need.
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Raquel Garcia | President
Assistant Director of Outreach and Admissions | Fresno Pacific University
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Duane Cornett | Vice President
Lieutenant | Tulare County Sheriff’s Office
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Leland Kootstra | Treasurer
Managing Consultant | Frazer, LLP
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JoeAnna Todd | Secretary
Vice President | Buckman-Mitchell, Inc.
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Janel Espinoza
Small Business Owner
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Lana Fahoum
Assistant Sales Manager | San Joaquin Valley Homes
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Lori Ferguson
Retired
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Mike Leoni
Retired Executive Director | Tulare Youth Service Bureau
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Allison Mackey
Communications Manager | City of Visalia
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Karen McVaigh
Retired
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Kathleen Nunes
Clinical Sales Specialist | Ironwood Pharmaceuticals
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Michael Wallace
Correctional Deputy | Tulare County Sheriff's Office
Administrative Staff
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Caity Meader | Chief Executive Officer
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Zapphire Hartley | Chief Financial Officer
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Edgardo Monroy | Chief Program Officer
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Erica Tootle | Chief Development & Communications Officer
