These business and community leaders, nonprofit experts, and philanthropists generously contribute their personal and professional expertise, time, and financial resources to support Walden’s mission and goals.
The Walden Family Services Board of Directors
Governance Board of Directors
Purpose: Oversee the management and operations of Walden Family Services (Walden Environment), a nationally-accredited, Southern California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization specializing in foster care, adoption, and youth services that prepare children and youth to reach their full human potential.
- Leslie Levinson Chair CFO SDSU Research Foundation
- Charles Bocage Vice Chair President Release Your Potential, Inc.
- Janine Taylor Treasurer COO/CFO Cardea Biosciences
- Rajah Gainey Secretary Associate Director of Development Office of Housing Administration at San Diego State University
- Kristi Craft-Martindale Executive Vice President / Chief Marketing Officer Sarcos Robotics
- Emily Shults Chief Marketing Officer Sempra LNG
- Roger Zucchet Market President BBVA USA
- Elenore A. Vaughn Auditor/Manager Courtyard Marriott
- Andrea da Rosa Community Advocate
- Cherie Enge, Esq. Law Office of Cherie A. Enge
- Dale Ganzow Director National University Systems
- Allison Gelbrich-Downing Realtor Big Block Realty
- Breanna Gooch Communications Manager Arthur Consulting Group, Inc.
- Jackie Helm Realtor Coldwell Banker
- Amber López Gamble Director of Grants Management The California Wellness Foundation
- Jennifer Seifert Manager Aldrich CPAs + Advisors LLP
Advisory Committee – San Diego
Purpose: Serve as ambassadors for Walden in San Diego County.
- Maryanne & Harley Sefton CEO, Kennebec Financial Corporation; President, JW Sefton Foundation
- Mary Alice & Ron Brady The Brady Companies
- Michelle & Arthur Candland AJW Facilities & Construction
- Jeffrey Strauss Executive Chef, Owner Pamplemousse Grille
- Arlene Lieberman Executive Director Barney & Barney Foundation
Advisory Committee – Los Angeles
Purpose: Serve as ambassadors for Walden in Los Angeles County.
- Claire Davis Chair Associate Director for Administrative Services CSUN
- Charles Carroll Vice President/Manager Citizens Business Bank
- Rob Ritter Vice-President/Co-owner Challenge Graphics
- Alan Friedenthal Retired Los Angeles Superior Court Commissioner
- Bob Gold Principal Bob Gold & Associates
- Ted Gooch Senior Software Engineer Netflix
- David Grannis President & CEO Point C Partner