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.
- Arlene Lieberman Chair Executive Director Barney & Barney Foundation
- Leslie Levinson Vice Chair CFO The Campanile Foundation
- Jaye Connolly-LaBelle Treasurer President & CEO RippleNami
- Sheila Ferguson Secretary Financial Professional
- Cherie Enge, Esq. Law Office of Cherie A. Enge
- Denise Jackson CEO Balboa Travel
- Emily Shults VP, Electric & Fuel Procurement SDG&E
- Rajah Gainey Individual and Corporate Gifts Manager Promises2Kids
- Stephanie Brownell CFO Hunter Industries, Inc.
Foundation Board of Directors
Purpose: Oversee charitable fundraising and constituent services to support Walden Family Services.
- Art Candland Chair AJW Facilities & Construction
- Dale Ganzow Vice Chair Sales Manager San Diego Business Journal
- Lisa Betyar Treasurer Partner Lindsay & Brownell, CPAs
- Dalia Cohen Secretary Community Advocate
- Andrea da Rosa Director Vacations, Sales and Marketing Balboa Travel Management
- Cheryl Doss Community Advocate
- Chris Powers Vice President CBRE
- James Lauth Founding Partner Beamer Lauth Steinley & Bond, LLP
- Kristi Martindale Community Advocate
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.