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Our Leadership

Our leadership team is comprised of dedicated business and community leaders, nonprofit experts, and philanthropists who generously contribute their personal and professional expertise, time, and financial resources to support Walden’s mission and goals.

Governance Board of Directors

Purpose: Our Governance Board of Directors oversees the management and operations of Walden Family Services (Walden Environment). As a nationally-accredited, Southern California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we specialize in foster youth services, including housing, employment assistance and parenting skills. Our mission is to prepare youth to reach their full human potential.

Leslie Levinson
Chair

Chief Financial Officer
SDSU Research Foundation

Andréa da Rosa
Vice Chair

Community Advocate

Javier E. Metoyer
Secretary

VP, Deposit Acquisition Officer 
Endeavor Bank

Camille Alexander
Treasurer

Vice President | Controller
Vuori Clothing

Therese Caballes

Vice President,
Regional Manager
North Island Credit Union

Cherie Enge

Attorney at Law

Allison Gelbrich

Realtor
Dreamscape Real Estate

Greg Hammond

Management Consultant,
Senior Executive Service, Retired

Arlene Lieberman

Community Advocate

Amber López

Director of Grants Management
The California Wellness Foundation

Pete Ricci

President
Jon Renau

Emily Shults

Senior Vice President
& Chief Business Officer 
 Low Carbon Solutions
Sempra Infrastructure

Raymond M. Simas

First Vice President,
District Manager
Mechanics Bank

Elenore A. Vaughn

Executive Director
Santa Paula
Housing Authority

San Diego Advisory Committee

Purpose: Serve as ambassadors for Walden in San Diego County.

Marie Alice

Brady

The Brady
Companies

Michelle &
Arthur Candland

Community Advocates

Maryanne &
Harley Sefton

CEO
Kennebec Financial Corp.
President
JW Sefton Foundation

Jeffrey
Strauss

Executive Chef, Owner
Pamplemousse Grille

Los Angeles Advisory Committee

Purpose: Serve as ambassadors for Walden in Los Angeles County.

Claire
Davis

Associate Director for Administrative Services
CSUN

Charles
Carroll

Vice President,
Manager
Citizens Business Bank

Bob
Gold

Principal
Bob Gold
& Associates

David
Grannis

President
& CEO
Point C Partners

Bob
Ritter

Vice-President
Co-Owner
Challenge Graphics

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