Our Mission

If Given a Chance exists to recognize youth who have demonstrated exceptional courage in overcoming extraordinary personal challenges, and to provide guidance and financial assistance so they may achieve their educational potential.

Advisory Board
Dorothy Lind Salmon
Tracy Schuler
Brad Wagenknecht

 

 

Our Board of Directors 2008

Michael Pearson
Principal
Redwood Middle School
Board Member

Kent Gardella
Business Owner
Napa Valley Jewelers
Board Member

Dorothy Handy
American Association of
University Women
Retired Social Services Manager
Board Member

Jim King
Executive Director
Board Member

Mary Butler
Chief Probation Officer,
Napa County
Board Member

Ron Cox
Secretary
Designer/Builder/Developer
Board Member

Greg Bennett, Treasurer
Accountant/Partner
G & J Seiberlich
Board Member

Richard Melton
Vice-Chair
Napa City Chief of Police
Board Member

Warren Winiarski
Founder
Stag's Leap Wine Cellars
Board Member

Gary Lieberstein
Napa County
District Attorney
Board Member

Felix Bedolla
Project Manager
Napa County Health & Human Services
Board Member

Lee Broad
Chair
Management and Process Consultant
Board Member

Carmen Martinez
Napa Valley College & Napa County Corrections
Board Member

Patty Renfrow
Napa Valley College
EOPS/Financial Aid Advisor
Board Member

Shirley King
Director
Napa Valley Food Bank
Board Member

Bruce Miroglio
Attorney
Gaw Van Male Smith Myers & Miroglio
Board Member

Maria Cisneros
Principal, Valley Oak High School
Board Member

Carol Guthrie
Community Member
Board Member


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