Leadership
Leadership
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.
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
San Diego State University Research Foundation
Andréa da Rosa
Vice Chair
Community Advocate
Rajah Gainey
Secretary
Associate Director of Development, Office of Housing Administration
Camille Alexander
Treasurer
Vice President, Controller
Emily Shults
Senior Vice President – Clean Power Development
Amber López
Director of Grants Management
The California Wellness Foundation
Allison Gelbrich
Realtor
Ted Gooch
Staff Software Engineer
Javier E. Metoyer
VP Business Development Officer
Cherie Enge
Attorney at Law
Elenore A. Vaughn
Executive Director
Therese Caballes
Vice President, Regional Manager
North Island Credit Union
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
Michelle & Arthur Candland
Community Advocates
Arlene Lieberman
Executive Director
Jeffrey Strauss
Executive Chef, Owner Pamplemousse Grille
Advisory Committee – Los Angeles
Purpose: Serve as ambassadors for Walden in Los Angeles County.
Claire Davis
Chair
Associate Director for Administrative Services
Charles Carroll
Vice President/Manager
Bob Gold
Principal
David Grannis
President & CEO
Rob Ritter
Vice-President/Co-owner