CEN's Building Representative Boards 
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​Cohort IV

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Cara Angelmar

About Cara:
Cara is an in-house legal executive at a technology company, and is passionate about using her legal expertise to drive positive change in her community. Her life and career have taken her around the world, including Chicago, Japan, Nashville, London, Paris, and New York, and she feels privileged to have been able to contribute to issues involving women's rights, immigration, and economic empowerment. She's now based in San Francisco, where over the past dozen years she's built a life with her husband and preschool-aged son amidst the city’s vibrant culture and natural beauty. Cara holds a Bachelor of Science in Journalism from Northwestern University's Medill School of Journalism, and a law degree from Vanderbilt Law School.
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Why BRB?
Having previously served on nonprofit boards, I’m excited to join the BRB program to gain deeper insights and best practices for enhancing my effectiveness as a board member. I am eager to apply this knowledge to help shape boards that drive impactful decisions and better serve the communities we support.​

Guadalupe Camacho Barba

About Guadalupe:
A preschool teacher who migrated from Mexico City, where she was born, raised and taught children with disabilities. She has a bachelor's degree in special education and a Master in Neurological Rehabilitation. A beloved resident of Lebanon, Pennsylvania; where she lives with her husband, Sergio Uraga and her son Hosman Uraga since the year 2003. Being an individual who identifies herself as a migrant woman who strongly supports Dreamers, Immigration Reform, access to health and educational services she was driven to pursue and successfully accomplished to be a well known Specialist in International Immigration, Mexican border studies, Cultural Management and psychological aid for migrants. Also recognizing the need for educational, cultural, immigration and health advocacy during the start of her volunteer work in the community in 2004; she and her husband Sergio, founded the base (grassroots) organization Juntos de Lebanon Community Center where said services are provided (2014).
This same volunteer work that she began by providing medical advocacy and literacy classes in the Spanish language equipped her to serve as a liaison between individuals and service providers in the Lebanon community.
She founded and coordinated the annual Lebanon Hispanic Multicultural Festival. One of the activities she is able to enjoy with the festival attendees is to dance for lots of fun.
Among other networking efforts accomplished include her close collaboration with the Mexican Consulate in Philadelphia, where she serves as a Counselor in the Institute for Mexicans Abroad and a group member of Mexican community leaders in the region.
Her coordination efforts within the Hispanic Community have earned her several accolades including the recognition she received at the Latin Ball for her work with the 2020 Census,
Guadalupe is the co-owns La Placita de Lebanon Mexican Restaurant in which she demonstrates yet another set of skills as a cook.
the base (grassroots) organization Juntos de Lebanon Community Center where said services are provided.
Guadalupe is the co-owns La Placita de Lebanon Mexican Restaurant in which she demonstrates yet another set of skills as a cook.
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She belongs to the following organizations:
• Founded member and Board Member American Mexican Association
• Board Member Lebanon Valley Chamber Commerce
• Hispanic Latino Community Cancer Advisory Board
• Community Lebanon Association

She has been honored with the following awards
• Volunteer of the year (2009)
• Community Builder (2015)
• Leadership Mexican Consulate (2018)
• Community Builder (2020)
• Inducted into Hall of Fame (2022)
• Remarkable women Finalist ABC 27 news (2022)
• Humanitarian Award Latin Ball Harrisburg, Pa (2022)
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​Why BRB?
Training for board members is no common. I want to learn how to be a good board member and represent my group like hispanic in a more professional manner, Thank you for this opportunity.​

Keith Bonchek

About Keith:
Keith Bonchek is an extraordinary public speaker who defied all odds. Battling mild Cerebral Palsy, severe hearing loss, and a speech impediment, his educational journey was marked by formidable challenges. Ignoring his doctor's predictions, Keith not only graduated from high school but also pursued college and trade school, eventually becoming a licensed landscape contractor and designer. For over 17 years, he successfully owned and operated his business. However, an unexpected speaking opportunity changed the trajectory of his life.  Keith's newfound passion led to the creation of Ability Together, a nonprofit organization committed to raising awareness about the often-overlooked communication needs of people who are Deaf/HOH and individuals with disabilities. Keith passionately engages with medical professionals and their staff, educators, parents, and healthcare students to spread Ability Together’s mission by sharing his inspirational journey, advocating for those who can't, and sprinkling humor into every interaction.  Keith Bonchek has served as the Southern California Outreach Coordinator for People First of California, acted as Vice Chairman of the Deaf & Disabled Telecommunication Program, and is currently serving on the Ability Central Advisory Board.
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​Why BRB?
I want to better understand the entire workings of an effective board so that I can lay the framework for my own board to be inclusive, productive, and meet the needs of all of our stakeholders. I would also like to be a stronger participant in future boards that I join.

Juan Cuevas

About Juan:
My name is Juan Cuevas. I was raised in Redwood City where I grew up with both my parents and younger sister. When I was attending middle school, I became part of Friends For Youth. I started with the program as a mentee. When I was attending community college, I decided to become a mentor myself. Recently, wanting to have a greater impact at Friends For Youth, I was asked to be part of the board members. Realizing the impact Friends For Youth had on me, it has always inspired me to help and give back to the program.
I currently work as a Human Resource manager. During my years of working, I have had different types of work that have made me appreciate every job someone holds. I started working with my dad at a young age during summers gardening and helping my mom clean an office building. I then worked in retail for a few years. After retail, I worked putting together service vehicles. After that, I worked as a preschool teacher for about six years and did nanny work for about 2 years. Now that I work in HR, my goal is to make sure my co-workers are treated right, because for years I have been on the other side not being informed of the benefits, laws, and was mismanaged.
After graduating high school, I attended Foothill College, where I obtained my Associates Degree in Child Development. Not wanting to continue school, I decided to work. In 2016, my life had a waking moment where I had the inspiration to obtain my Bachelors Degree. Eager to make a difference in my life and to prove to myself I could graduate with Honors. I enrolled at Notre Dame De Namur University. While attending the university, I worked full time and attended school part time. Four years later, I graduated with Honors and got my Bachelors Degree in Human Services, Non-profit and Organizational Management.

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​Why BRB?
Because as a board member I feel lost since I started. Wanting to do more for the program, I joined as a board member. Now I don't know where to start to make that impact. Second, I would like to learn what is the function of a board, how a board works, structure, and how can board members better serve the program. ​

Dennis Evans

About Dennis:
Coming soon!
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​Why BRB?
Coming soon!

MeghanMarie Fowler-Finn

About MeghanMarie:
MeghanMarie Fowler-Finn is the Chief Administrative Officer for DC's Office of Gun Violence Prevention in the Office of the City Administrator. This role caps the past twelve years of working for Washington DC's city government. She started as a data analyst and performance manager and transitioned to Operations so data could be one tool of many in her change management and process improvement tool box. Before DC city government she was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Jamaica, taught English in Hangzhou, China, and received a Masters in Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School, specializing in Social and Urban Policy.

​Why BRB?
I want to better incorporate IDEAL principles into my current leadership positions and learn how to build, support, and encourage more diverse and balanced boards in the communities around me.

Gilda Giron

About Gilda:
Coming soon!
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​Why BRB?
Coming soon!

Rachel Hedgepeth

About Rachel:
Rachel Hedgepeth is a Professor of English at Foothill College and a teacher in the Dual Enrollment program at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from California State University, San Bernardino, and a Master's Degree from Southern New Hampshire University, both in English.  With over ten years of experience in education and project management, Rachel has also worked extensively in freelance consulting and project management for nonprofits. She currently serves as a project manager for Willow Run Acres, a community garden and education nonprofit.  Rachel was honored as the 2022-2023 Educator of the Year and is the founder of the Dual Enrollment program at Cristo Rey San Jose Jesuit High School. She is passionate about nonprofits that work toward a just, equitable, and sustainable future and is committed to a lifetime of service in this pursuit.  In her personal life, Rachel participates in scientific scuba dives for The Giant Giant Kelp Restoration Project.
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​Why BRB? 
For ten years, I have dedicated my career and personal time to serving organizations that foster the IDEAL principles. This experience has opened my eyes to the pivotal role nonprofit boards play in addressing community needs effectively and driving meaningful social change.
My background includes leading diversity and inclusion initiatives, facilitating community engagement projects, and advocating for equitable policies. I am eager to bring the skills and experience I have gained to the CEN Building Representative Boards Program, where I can further develop my skills in board governance and contribute to creating inclusive and representative boards.
I share CEN’s commitment to dismantling oppressive structures and achieving equity, access, and ultimately liberation for the most marginalized members of our communities. Throughout this program, I look forward to building skills and learning best practices that will enable me to serve as an effective board member in pursuit of this mission.

Dionne Holder-ilmstadt

About Dionne:
I believe in authenticity and the simplicity of integrity. Across my career, I hold the belief that storytelling is the key to successfully creating an emotional connection between the clients and their audience, and that the beginning of every new relationship is built on a good story. Before moving to the US, I lived and worked in China for more than 20 years, I am fluent in written and spoken Mandarin, and my understanding of the Chinese language and culture is instrumental in my communication with all cultures. 
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​Why BRB?
I believe in authenticity and the simplicity of integrity. Across my career, I hold the belief that storytelling is the key to successfully creating an emotional connection between the clients and their audience, and that the beginning of every new relationship is built on a good story. Before moving to the US, I lived and worked in China for more than 20 years, I am fluent in written and spoken Mandarin, and my understanding of the Chinese language and culture is instrumental in my communication with all cultures. 

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Virginia Hom

About Virginia:
Virginia Hom is a dedicated community advocate and passionate champion for the neurodiverse (ND) community. Her adult son was diagnosed late with autism, which led her on a path of knowledge-gathering for options to allow her son the opportunity to lead an inclusive life of his choice. She is so proud of his achievements and looking forward to attending his graduation at UC Berkeley with a concentration in Computer Science.

Virginia's support journey began with the Neurodiversity@PHP parent support/information group, where she participated and supported parents seeking advocacy and information for their loved ones. As an ambassador of Disability Voices United, she wanted to shape statewide policies and initiatives, hold regional centers accountable, receive training and resources, and be part of a supportive community dedicated to equity and justice for people with disabilities through which she has developed the desire aimed at supporting underprivileged and underserved neurodiverse communities and their families. She serves as a Board Member of the RCEB Self-Determination Advisory Committee to provide information and make recommendations to improve the Self-Determination Program for its members.

In 2020, she led a parent-led grass-roots campaign for 3 months raised $700,000. The unforeseen benefits of the campaign were the friendships made all across the district, created an awareness in the city about the problem which helped to pass Measure K, a parcel tax of $13 million over 5 years for our schools, and helped to make the teachers feel valued. Within six months, she has completed at least 6 training certificates with areas of speciality from Independent Facilitator, Lanterman Act and Person-centered.

Raised in the Bay Area, Virginia has over 30 years of accounting, HR and payroll experience. Outside of her professional and advocacy work, Virginia enjoys spending time with her family, exploring the natural beauty of the Bay Area and sharing her knowledge with other parents she meets in all venues. Her commitment to service is driven by her belief that every person deserves the opportunity to succeed and thrive. Because Virginia's dedication to her son is unwavering and through her advocacy, leadership, and community involvement, she continues to impact on the lives of countless families she is in contact with. As a tireless advocate for the neurodiverse community, Virginia wants to share her experiences so others can have the opportunities and choices her son has.
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​Why BRB?
I want to learn how to:

-change the oppressive structures in my BofD meetings to increase diversity and represent the underserved community
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-shorten the administrative process so the BofD can effectively and efficiently create more opportunities and results which the community can embrace

-help simplify language and barriers so the services and supports are more easily accessible to the community and

-increase more public voice in the BofD Meetings.

Kierra Jackson

About Kierra:
Kierra Jackson is a native East Palo Altan that has always wanted to give back to the small community that gave her everything.
While earning her B.A. in Psychology and minor in Critical Race at the University of California, Merced, she supplemented her studies with leadership and community engagement. Kierra was President of ‘Afrikans for Retention and Outreach’ and A.F.R.O. Hall, a club and living-learning community on campus her sophomore year, eventually transitioning to a film internship under the Global Arts Program.
Kierra has an extensive background in outreach, retention, and public speaking. During high school, she competed in numerous policy debate tournaments under the tutelage of Silicon Valley Urban Debate League, perfecting her public speaking abilities and giving her an outlet to write creative solutions for difficult problems. Education is a pillar in Kierra’s life, as it gives her access to worlds and spaces she could only ever dream about. The importance of college and higher education has been instilled in her since she was a child, growing up in Aspire charter schools and benefitting from their “college for certain” mindset. She saw how education “pays off” when she was her school’s sole recipient of a full-tuition scholarship from the Making Waves Foundation.
Kierra is determined to go as far as she can in her educational career and encourages her students to dream big and work hard. She refuses to stop at just gaining a "seat at the table", opting to own the table instead.
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​Why BRB?
I've always been on the receiving end of non-profit organizations growing up and I've benefitted greatly. I am the person I am today because people in organizations like these believed in me and my abilities. I hope "to pay it forward" and learn all I can so I can provide the support that was lovingly given to me.​

Jessa Kamerow

About Jessa:
Jessa Kamerow was born and raised in the Bay Area, California. She is passionate about working towards equitable access to health care and social services. She most recently worked as a Partner at Boston Consulting Group, focused at the intersection of Health Care, Public Sector, and Social Impact. Jessa majored in Economics at Swarthmore college with a minor in Peace Studies, and holds an MBA from Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In her free time, she can be found flexing her amateur culinary skills and enjoying the outdoors with her wife, son, and two dogs.
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​Why BRB?
To contribute to society and pay it forward!​

Natalie Lake

About Natalie:
Natalie Lake oversees the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering program. In addition to overseeing the Fellowships program, she recently ran a pilot program which aims to advance Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across various STEM disciplines at universities around the U.S. With prior roles at WildAid and as a Peace Corps volunteer in Peru, Natalie’s expertise spans environmental engineering to global conservation efforts. She holds a B.S. from Northwestern University and is multilingual in Spanish and Japanese. Natalie’s passions include cooking, trekking, knitting, and woodworking.
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​Why BRB?
Throughout my career, I’ve had the privilege of working across various sectors—from on-the-ground fieldwork to academic research, from impactful nonprofit initiatives to strategic foundation leadership. Each role has enriched my perspective and deepened my commitment to creating a more just, equitable, and healthy world for all. I am eager to channel this experience into meaningful contributions on boards that resonate with my core values.

Kaelin Lee

About Kaelin:
My experience as a grant writer, postdoctoral researcher, college professor, graduate academic advisor, and working in the fashion industry both in the US and in the UK is what informs my areas of interest when it comes to nonprofit advocacy.

Why BRB?
I’m looking forward to learning how my education, lived experience and skills can guide and direct the goals of a nonprofit organization​

Naureen Madhani

About Naureen:
Naureen is a Director of Research Strategy and Consulting. In this role, she supports CPRL partners and students in leveraging continuous improvement methodologies in the design and evaluation of strategic plans. Her research and strategy-development work focus on a range of topics related to equitable student outcomes, including teacher retention, high dosage tutoring, college access, culturally responsive teaching, school integration and diversity. With more than 20 years of experience in the field of education, Naureen has designed, implemented, and evaluated education programs in Canada, India, Kenya, Pakistan, Syria, Tanzania, Uganda, and the United States. Prior to CPRL, Naureen designed and led learning and development programs for faculty at Columbia University’s School of Professional Studies. Her recent research includes "Teacher Residencies as an Approach to Teacher Diversity," published by Issues in Teacher Education. Naureen holds an MBA in educational management from the University of Leicester, an M.Ed in higher education from the University of British Columbia, and a Ph.D. in higher education from New York University.

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​Why BRB?
I would love to contribute my expertise to an organization that is meaningfully making a difference in the lives of underserved or vulnerable communities. There is a lot of work to be done and community service is one of my core values.​

Reuben McElligot

About Reuben:
Coming soon!
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​Why BRB?
Coming soon!

Jeric Mibale

About Jeric:
Jeric (he/him) was born to Filipino immigrant parents in Washington, DC. After college, he commissioned into the US Air Force where he served with distinction as a Program Manager, Systems Engineer, Intelligence Officer, and Student Fighter Pilot. After his military service, Jeric moved to the Bay Area where he started two small businesses and a nonprofit dedicated to his late mother. He and his wife, Candice, enjoy playing tennis, traveling, and trying new restaurants.
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​Why BRB?
I want to gain knowledge and skills to run my own nonprofit organization.

Ahmed Muhammad

About Ahmed:
Ahmed is from Oakland, California and studies Mechanical Engineering at Stanford University. He graduated from Oakland Tech with a 4.73 GPA, and graduated as his school’s class valedictorian–– the first Black male to receive the honor in Tech’s history.
He is the Founder and Executive Director of Kits Cubed: a youth-led, nonprofit organization whose mission is “to introduce youth to the wonders of science through fun, affordable, and accessible means.” Kits Cubed designs, creates, and distributes hands-on science kits for elementary school youth, provides in-person science programs, and hosts large-scale community events with the goal of unlocking every child’s inner scientist. Since its founding, Kits Cubed has inspired tens of thousands of young scientists across the country, and has been featured on local, national, and international news.
His ultimate goal is to use his education to develop new systems and innovations that will improve the lives of those in his community and around the world.
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​Why BRB?
CEN provides a wonderful opportunity to learn how to impactfully lead from a Board position. ​

Karen Nga

About Karen:
Karen Nga is a seasoned sales strategist with over a decade of experience leading global sales teams and initiatives at top tech companies like Twilio Segment and Dropbox. She’s passionate about access to education, empowering youth, access to nature and wellness. She enjoys hiking, playing the cello, Muay Thai, tennis, and various other activities. 
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​Why BRB?
As a first-time member of a non-profit Board of Directors, I'm keen to learn from experienced members of the non-profit world to have a fast and lasting impact within my community.​

Jessica Rice

About Jessica:
Jessica Rice is The Vision Evolution Coach™, a certified ICF coach, speaker, entrepreneur and host of the Hello You Show podcast. She is focused on helping visionary leaders create a lasting legacy they love.
Jessica is an executive leadership and high-performance coach specialized in personal brands and thought leadership. She is dedicated to helping clients rise up and reach their next-level goals and unique visions for their lives. Bridging the gap between organizational systems , individual leaders and teams, Jessica has worked with industry leaders in technology, finance, healthcare, green energy, and aerospace, including PayPal, Airbnb, Roku, Kyndryl, Uber, Lexmark, Micron, Vituity, Lockheed Martin, Boeing, WTW, Booz Allen Hamilton, and large government agencies.
She has a background that spans 15 years in corporate leadership, design and technology that she brings to executive leaders and corporate teams. Jessica bridges her passion for personal development and transformation with a focus on mental fitness, authenticity, and neuroscience with organizational systems, brand development, and strategy helping her clients to develop careers and organizations aligned to their greater mission and purpose.
Jessica is deeply committed to helping to empower leaders and own their unique value and natural gifts, which she amplifies in her podcast and speaking engagements. She is currently working on completing her first book.
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​Why BRB?
I would like to be able to give back and serve the community in a way that helps others to rise up and pursue their greater calling and purpose while leveraging any insights or skills that I have gained over the course of my career.

Jasmine Rockett

About Jasmine:
Jasmine Rockett is a distinguished Non-Profit Executive with a robust background in the Learning & Certification domain. With a profound commitment to advancing equitable access to healthcare and education, she serves as the Director of the Inteleos POCUS Certification Academy. Jasmine has consistently driven corporate growth, enhanced global visibility, and expanded revenue streams throughout her tenure.
Renowned for her strategic foresight and extensive industry knowledge, Jasmine excels in maximizing program potential and revitalizing underperforming initiatives. She is celebrated for her adept leadership style, emphasizing personalized team development and fostering inclusive organizational cultures. Jasmine is recognized for establishing impactful, cross-functional relationships that facilitate collaborative data-sharing and unified corporate voice.
Her expertise spans Global Learning Strategy Development, Program Launching & Oversight, Business Transformation, Change Management, Certification Ideation & Rebranding, Operational Refinement & Alignment, Revenue Planning, Accreditation Compliance, Leadership Development, Cross-Cultural Onboarding, and Workforce Development.
Jasmine Rockett continues to redefine industry standards, driving innovation and achieving exceptional outcomes in non-profit leadership.​
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​Why BRB? 
Exploring board services with CEN allows me to continue to build my professional network and ultimately develop the skills that will empower me to utilize my efforts more efficiently once I sit on a board. ​

Miriam Rollock

About Miriam:
Miriam Rollock is a technologist and an education and workforce advocate based in San Francisco. She currently works as a consultant at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) advising tech companies on their growth strategies. Her recent work has spanned sales model design, growth investment evaluation, and new offering assessment. Prior to BCG, she worked at America’s Promise Alliance, a national education and youth development nonprofit. Miriam began her career in early-stage tech at Catalant, a future-of-work startup.
Miriam holds an MBA from the Stanford University Graduate School of Business and graduated magna cum laude with a BA from Brown University. 
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​Why BRB?
Participating in a structured program rooted in IDEAL principles where I can learn from experts and a community of peers can help me cultivate the knowledge and skills I'll need to maximize my impact as a board member. 

Natasha Singha

About Natasha:
 I am educator and musician based in San Jose, CA. I have taught at various schools in the Bay Area and currently teach at Quimby Oak Middle School in the Evergreen Elementary School District. Outside of my teaching, I am also a member of the 7th Street Big Band based in East Side San Jose. I also volunteer with the organization MAGWest, a Music and Game festival, where I am in charge of coordinating with vendors at the event. 
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​Why BRB?
I want to know what sort of services a board can provide for its community and how I could go about being a part of that process. Finding the confidence to make a positive change or impact within an organization I am passionate about, whether it be in music or education, is something that I want to be able to follow through with. 

Raiida Thompson

About Raiida:
Raiida (she/her) began her profession in education as an elementary school teacher at both public and private schools and is currently working in higher education. Her work in higher education spanned various environments. She began that journey as an Instructor at San Jose Job Corps, followed by serving as an Internship Coordinator at NASA/AMES, transitioned to being a Career Counselor at SJSU for engineering students, and finally landed in the community college system first as a Program Analyst for federally funded programs, and currently serves as a Director to a state funded program that focuses on lending support to community college students who are in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields of study.
Raiida is an Arab immigrant who grew up in Bethlehem, Palestine. She came to this country when she was 13 years of age and began her high school education in the U.S. Her first English classes in high school were ESL courses, so she holds a special place in her heart for those teachers who work with second language speakers. Raiida is the first woman in her family to receive both an undergraduate and graduate education. She holds a graduate certificate degree from Colorado State University in Student Affairs Administration, a Master of Arts in Arab Studies with a concentration on Politics of the Contemporary Arab World from Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service; a current Clear Multiple-Subject Teaching Credential from San Jose State University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies with a French minor. A doctorate in education could be on the horizon for her as learning is truly her passion!
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Why BRB?
I am interested in pursuing this opportunity because where I am professionally, I feel that I'm ready to use my experiences, education and life knowledge to give back to the larger community. 

Wendy Vang-Roberts

About Wendy:
Wendy Vang-Roberts is a first-generation Hmong American from Minnesota. She has dedicated her career to the nonprofit sector, specializing in capacity building to support public and nonprofit organizations in delivering services equitably. Currently, Wendy is the Program Manager of Federal Strategies at Race Forward, where she oversees professional development on racial equity for federal government agencies. She holds a B.S. in Business Management and a Master of Public and Nonprofit Administration from Metropolitan State University.
Wendy serves as the Board Chair for the Asian American Organizing Project (AAOP) Board and is a member of the Antiracism Community of Transformation (ACT) Board of Directors and Marketing Committee. Additionally, she facilitates Antiracism Study Dialogue Circles for ACT and occasionally provides racial equity training and consultation to nonprofit organizations.
Wendy relocated to San Jose, California in fall 2023, and enjoys spending her free time trying new restaurants, seeking out street food, embarking on adventure travels, and hanging out with her husband and two dogs.

Why BRB?
Although I have served on three different boards, including two working boards, I have never received formal board training. Also, having recently moved to California, I am not yet familiar with the nonprofit landscape here. I am interested in exploring board service through the CEN Building Representative Boards Program to acquire new skills, enhance my board knowledge, and build new connections in my new community.

Shadi Ziaei

About Shadi:
I've been a leadership practitioner for many years, focused on technology and service management. My areas of expertise are running optimal service desk and desktop support teams, service catalog implementations, employee self service, AI, and automation. I pride myself on having run large, diverse, high performing teams consisting of individuals who have grown as a result of their experience and have had successful careers. I'm an immigrant who's passionate about diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. I've seen a revolution, war, pains of immigration, and COVID, all in one lifetime. This has made me a resilient human being and leader. I'm passionate about supporting the growth of organizations and people. 
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Why BRB?
I'd like to contribute the skills and knowledge I've gained throughout my career to help grow other organizations. I'm also a very curious person with a growth mindset and would like to know and learn from other organizations. I'm hoping that this experience will also help me grow my network.