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
Seated: Cherie Enge, Jaye Connolly-LaBelle, Arlene Lieberman, Andréa da Rosa, Cheryl Doss
Standing: Art Candland, Rajah Gainey, Emily Shults, Leslie Levinson
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.
- Arlene Lieberman Chair Executive Director Barney & Barney Foundation
- Leslie Levinson Vice Chair CFO SDSU Research Foundation
- Jaye Connolly-LaBelle Treasurer President & CEO RippleNami
- Rajah Gainey Secretary Individual and Corporate Gifts Manager Promises2Kids
- Dale Ganzow Sales Manager San Diego Business Journal
- Cherie Enge, Esq. Law Office of Cherie A. Enge
- Andrea da Rosa Director Vacations, Sales and Marketing Balboa Travel Management
- Emily Shults VP, Audit Services SDG&E, a Sempra Energy Utility
- Jackie Helm Realtor Gallery Properties
- Amber López Gamble Director of Grants Management The California Wellness Foundation
- Breanna Gooch Communications Manager Arthur Consulting Group, Inc.
- Janine Taylor VP Commercial Operations and Business Development Nucelis
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
- Anne Dick Community Advocate
- Jeffrey Strauss 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 California State University Northridge
- Charles Carroll Vice President Manager Citizens Business Bank
- Mitsugu Matsusaka President/CEO Nissin International Transport U.S.A., Inc.
- Rosa Matsusaka Community Advocate