Past Steering Committee Members

Here since 2015. A recent retiree having served over 13 years leading student success initiatives within the University of California. Gwynn lives with her husband in the upper west side in Santa Cruz.

Here since 2001. Retired marketing executive at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with over 33 years of marketing experience. Active community volunteer and board member. Sister Jill is a NFH member. Daughter, son-in-law and three grandsons close by in Santa Cruz.

Here since 2001. Retired marketing executive at the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk with over 33 years of marketing experience. Active community volunteer and board member. Sister Jill is a NFH member. Daughter, son-in-law and three grandsons close by in Santa Cruz.

Back here since 2016. Born and raised in Santa Cruz, Paula left for college in the Bay Area where she lived for 40 years. Retired from the media, the nonprofit and public sectors, she happily lives in the Seabright neighborhood with her husband of 40 years.

Here full-time since 2011, a weekender since 1983 Worked at the San Jose Mercury News for 22 years, then started her own facilitating and coaching business to help organizations and people through difficult transitions including end of life work. 

Raised in Aptos, moved away, returned in 1998. Retired after 23 years as Executive at Charles Schwab. Current Wine Educator and Community Volunteer and non-profit board member.

Here since 1998.  Semi-retired, but working as speech-language pathologist and educational specialist. Passionate about politics and donating to world food programs.  Married with three married children all living locally.

Here since 2006. Grew up in Los Gatos, so also known as a "Valley go home". Works as Chief Development Officer at Second Harvest Food Bank Santa Cruz County.  Enjoys hiking, reading, eating and traveling.