Board Members & Volunteers

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Board Members
 
Bill Newberry | President
One of the original founders of CNSEF and currently serving his third consecutive year as President of CNSEF, while also serving on the Board of Education for Corona-Norco Unified School District.
bnewberry@cnusd.k12.ca.us



Gretchen Doughty | 1st Vice President
A Board Member since inception and currently the Parliamentarian for the Corona-Norco PTA Council, Membership Chairman for the 23rd District PTA, Board of Directors Member for the Friends of the Corona Library, and former President of the Corona-Norco PTA Council.
tomgretch@aol.com | 951-734-8917
CNSEF Committees: Carnival, Summer School, Wine & Jazz Festival



Judy Horan | Vice President

Retired school administrator after 40 years of service with Corona-Norco Unified School District. Currently involved with Soroptimist International of Corona (life member), a member of the National Leadership and Development Committees for the American Association of University Women, a member of the Social Concerns Group at a local church, and works diligently with Alternatives to Domestic Violence.
queenjah@pacbell.net | 951-737-6868
CNSEF Committees: Ambassadors, Grants, Historical, Summer School
 
 

Melinda Aldrian | Secretary

Retired CNUSD elementary school principal with 31 years in education. Currently a community volunteer with Trauma Intervention and Vial of Life Programs.
CNSEF Committees: Historical, Strategic Planning, Summer School, Wine & Jazz Festival



Phil Adishian | Treasurer
padishian@pacbell.net




Ken Kammeyer | Director
A current faculty member with UCLA Extention since 1974, while also a licensed landscape architect, member of the WUCOLS Committee for California State Landscape Water Law, Board Member for the Corona Regional Medical Center, and a published author of KamCards for landscape designers. A current Board Member for Corona Heritage Park & Museum, Board President and Member for God's Kitchen, and a past President and current Board Member for the Inland Empire Council, Boy Scouts of America, while residing in Kammeyer Ranch in South Corona (a frequent field trip destination for various school groups each year). 
ken@kammeyer.com



Dave LaVelle | Director
Retired from Corona-Norco Unified School District as Deputy Superintendent of Human Resources after 35 years of service. Former Corona Public Library Board Member for six years and currently Vice President of the YMCA Board, Board Member for the Corona Police Community Partnership, and active member of Circle City Rotary. Actively serving on committees for the Peppermint Ridge "Love Walk," the 100-Mile Club "Kids Walk and Family Festival," the "Kids and Cops" annual Christmas Gifts for the underprivileged, and the annual Corona-Norco Health Screening Day at Corona High School.
dml4749@aol.com
CNSEF Committees: Historical, Strategic Planning, Summer School



Chris Riley | Director
Currently an Agency Recruiter for Farmers Insurance while serving as a Board Member for the Corona-Norco Schools Education Foundation since 2011, the Board of Directors for the Eastvale Chamber of Commerce, and the Board of Directors of the Jurupa Citizen Corps.
christopher.dcovarrubias@farmersagency.com
 | 909-854-4404 x104
CNSEF Committees: Carnival, Community Outreach, Summer School


Erica Affinito | Director
 

 
Karen Patel | Director

Business, family and youth advocate for the sustainability of the Corona, Eastvale, and Norco communities. Numerous leadership roles, including Plan Commissioner/Inaugural Chair for the City of Eastvale, former President of Eastvale Girls Softball Association, Eastvale Incorporation Committee, and Eastvale Chamber of Commerce.  Current member of Lambda Alpha – OC, FIDM-OC Museum Council and International Economic Development Council. Served in Rotary International, Girls Scouts, Big Brother/Big Sister, Johnsburg School Foundation, and Pioneer Foundation-serving the disabled of all ages. Karen is a 30-year veteran of relationship management in the financial services and business/economic development arena of which she is associated with Capstone Partners Financial and Insurance Services/MassMutual.  
 
 
 
Tony Sanchez | Director
 
 
 
Eileen Colapinto | Director

Serves on the Board of Trustees for the Corona Public Library. Former CNUSD teacher and retired Associate Professor, Counselor, and Associate Dean at Riverside Community College. Corporate Officer, Pastoral Council at Mary Magdalene Catholic Church. Authored Passport to College Program, which received national recognition from former President Clinton. Served as a Middle College High School System Director at Riverside Community College in Riverside and Norco, while remaining an active part in the local community, such as Soroptimists, the Woman's Club, and PTA.
 
 
 
Nita Grantham | Director
Retired Curriculum Director at Riverside CountyOffice of Education, Murrieta Office. Served twelve years on the RCC FoundationBoard and chair of the scholarship committee. Currentlyinvolved with the Corona Heritage Park Foundation, the Friends of the Libraryand as a consultant with RCOE in the areas of staff development, teamdevelopment, and teacher leadership.
 
 
 
Eric Henry | Director

 

  
 
Volunteer
Are you interested in supporting CNSEF's efforts? Contact us today to learn ways to utilize your strengths and talents to benefit CNUSD schools.
 
 
Briana Hurd | Coordinator of Media Relations
Currently serving Corona-Norco Unified School District with five years of total service upon previously serving the public sector as a marketing professional for ten years.
CNSEF Committees: Carnival