CRC LEADERSHIP
JOHN VAN CLEEF
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
REBECCA PALMER
CHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
SARAH FERRY
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
DEBBIE MURRAY
CHIEF PHILANTHROPY OFFICER

JO ANN SHANNON
CHAIRPERSON
Project Management and Owner Representation, JCL Services, LLC
IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Garden, walk, watch baseball, read, cook for friends
I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
There are many vulnerable people in our community who do not think they are “living in paradise” like so many of us do. These folks need a voice and our help.
ASK ME ABOUT:
Learning to fly fish
DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Essential

TONY PATA
VICE CHAIRPERSON
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

LINDSEY BRUBAKER
SECRETARY
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

SABRA NORRIS
TREASURER
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

MADDIE ALTSCHULER
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

BETH ANDERSON
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

SUSAN CHANCE
Philanthropist/Community Volunteer
IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Hike, travel, hot yoga, spend time working on our tiny house at Palomar Mountain.
I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I’ve had the opportunity to experience first-hand the personal empowerment of receiving and know how transformational it can be.
ASK ME ABOUT:
The benefits of meditation
DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Renewal

ANNE DAIGLE
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

KATRINA DODSON
Broker Associate, Nancarrow Realty Group
IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Travel, Wine Tasting, Stand Up Paddle Board, Boating, Hiking, Spend Time With My Nieces
I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
The people we help are our neighbors – we are only as strong as our weakest link.
ASK ME ABOUT:
Growing grapes from the bare root!
DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Respect

RANDY GORMAN
Principal, La Jolla Capital Group
Full bio coming soon!

ELLA HELDERS
Business Owner, Classic Forwarding/ Philanthropist/Community Volunteer
IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
Travel, cook, entertain.
I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
I can make a difference in people’s lives in my community.
ASK ME ABOUT:
Women success in business
DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
Uplifting

ELIZABETH LEONARD
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

PATRICIA MOORE
Philanthropist/Community Volunteer
IN MY SPARE TIME I LIKE TO:
I enjoy long bike rides and spin class at the Y, gardening, travel and spending time with my husband Helmut.
I AM INSPIRED TO SERVE BECAUSE:
Seeing the impact that CRC makes on a wide range of my friends and neighbors inspires me everyday. Our hardworking staff and dedicated volunteers make me want to do more.
ASK ME ABOUT:
Gluten Free baking
DESCRIBE CRC IN ONE WORD:
TheHeartoftheCommunity

MARY MURPHY
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

TERI O’BRIEN
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

ANDY RINDE
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

EMMY SOBIESKI
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