Leadership & Board of Directors

Vice President of Salesforce and the Project Management Office, Gemological Institute of America, Inc.

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
I love socializing with friends and family over a great meal and wine. I am also an avid traveler and prefer to take active vacations – the kind where you hike or bike every day.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I feel privileged to be a part of such a great organization. The mission of CRC – to provide “Safety, Stability and Self-Sufficiency” really resonates with me and I see it every day in the work that CRC performs.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My two dogs

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Helping

Research Analyst, Nicholas Investment Partners

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Play sports, exercise and spend time with my family and friends.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I believe it is our responsibility to help those in need.

ASK ME ABOUT:
Ways to get involved

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Love

Regional Banking District Manager, Wells Fargo Bank

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Spend quality time with my husband and two kids, practice yoga, run and read.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
Something as simple as a good idea, a helping hand or a kind conversation can make a difference in someone’s life. When we band together to support our communities, all boats will rise.

ASK ME ABOUT:
How Yoga changed my life.

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Heart

Independent Consultant, Certified Public Accountant

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Read, cook with ingredients from my husband’s garden and watch my daughter play volleyball.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I want to honor the memory of my parents who served their community by being actively involved in creating a strong foundation for my community.

ASK ME ABOUT:
What’s growing in our garden

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Sustaining

Director, Employee Health & Benefits Programs, Marsh & McLennan Agency

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Spend time outdoors with my husband and dog, a long beach run, and take a fun dance class.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I care about making our community a great place for ALL.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My passion for weeknight cooking

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Supportive

Philanthropist/Community Volunteer

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Travel, bike, hike, golf, read and spend time with family/friends.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
We are one community and all in this together to take care of one another.

ASK ME ABOUT:
Hiking Torrey Pines State Park and Peloton

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Caring

CTO / Co-founder, Quantum Retail

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Run, swim, and travel with my family

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I feel better connected with my community

ASK ME ABOUT:
Ways CRC helps our neighbors in need – and ways you can get involved and help too

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Compassion

Principal, La Jolla Capital Group

Full bio coming soon!

VP-Chief Information Officer, Gemological Institute of America

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Golf

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
Growing up in the inner city of NY, in a single parent home, I know and have experienced firsthand, the struggles of abuse, racism and poverty. That said, I present an uncommon perspective and potential contribution.  Which might help people trying to move forward from some of the darker moments of the human experience. 

ASK ME ABOUT:
The African American experience in America, Information Technology, sports (basketball, football, golf), family, bio-technology, science, pop-culture TV 

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Hope

Philanthropist/Community Volunteer

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Run, walk, swim … and tend to my garden.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I believe in empowering individuals by offering ways to obtain independence thus improving the lives of others..

ASK ME ABOUT:
Healthy eating and exercising to maintain optimal health

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Empowerment

SRPro Consultants, CEO

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Watch Classic Movies, Travel especially Cruises

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I was taught at a very early age that we are in this world to help others.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My Husband

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Life-Altering

Retired Human Resources Director, Philanthropist/Community Volunteer

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Travel, Hike, Embrace the world…

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
Service provides a mutual reward…..to the recipient and the giver.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My nephews, Human Resources

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Hope

Partner, Paul Hastings LLP

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Spend time with my family. I also enjoy cooking, traveling and yoga.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I grew up serving. My family was very focused on giving back, so it is something that has always been a big part of my life.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My puppy—her name is Jade and she is the best.

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Self-sufficiency

Retired Health Care Management Executive

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
I enjoy tennis and learning.

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I am inspired to serve because of CRC’s mission and desire to give back.

ASK ME ABOUT:
My family and career

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
COMPASSION

Consultant, Philanthropist/Community Volunteer

IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Run

I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I love connecting with people and seeing them reach towards their goals.

ASK ME ABOUT:
Cake decorating

DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Resilience