Kay Aaker – Orinda, Board Member
After 46 years as an elementary school teacher, Kay now volunteers her time and expertise every morning in a first-grade classroom at Happy Valley Elementary. A great believer in community service and giving back, she spends her afternoons working as a volunteer coordinator for Hospice of the East Bay.
Gordon Chong – Lafayette, Board Member
In addition to founding his own architectural firm, Gordon served as the National President of The American Institute of Architects, as a Commissioner on various City of Berkeley Commissions and as Chair of the Design Review Commission in Lafayette.
Virginia “Gini” Falconer – Moraga, Board Member
Gini is a retired attorney with legal experience at a San Francisco law firm and a NYSE corporation. She has served as a director of a charitable foundation.
Joyce Hawkins — Orinda, Secretary, Board Member
Joyce’s professional experience includes teaching and tutoring math, and co-owner of a small business, International Experiences, Inc., as well as former Mayor of Orinda.
Sharon Iversen – Orinda, President, Board Member
Sharon is a retired nurse and health care attorney, representing hospitals and providers, and has taught end of life issues at various Bay Area institutions.
Mike Kern – Lafayette, Board Member
Mike is a retired family physician, who practiced in our community. He served as a member of the Senior Management team at John Muir Health. He continues to be very interested in improving quality and chronic care.
Ruth McCahan — Lafayette, Founder, Founding Board Member
Ruth’s professional experience includes the design and delivery of Organizational Development and training programs at two subsidiaries of Transamerica Corporation.
Maria Salerno – Moraga, Board Member
Maria has worked for over 30 years in a European Business School as a career counselor for MBA Students. She has broad international experience and speaks 5 languages.
Rick Shriner – Orinda, Board Member
Rick’s professional experience includes 18 years as a Venture Partner at Woodside Fund, CEO of multiple start-ups in Silicon Valley, and technical management at both Intel and Apple.
Jack Sweitzer — Orinda, Treasurer, Board Member
Jack’s professional experience includes 4 years as an officer in the US Navy, and then he returned to Arthur Andersen & Co. in San Francisco and was promoted to partner.
Larry Toy — Orinda, Past President, Board Member
Larry’s professional experience includes professor of astronomy at Chabot College and founding President/CEO of the Foundation for California Community Colleges.
Clarita Wooldridge — Lafayette, Board Member
Clarita’s professional experience includes Presbyterian ministry and co-director of Senior Fellowship at LOPC. Clarita is a Registered Nurse.
Kathryn Ishizu, Executive Director
Kathryn’s professional experience includes executive administration at Wells Fargo Bank along with multiple volunteer positions throughout Lamorinda.
