OUR EDUCATORS

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Pam began her accounting firm in 1988, exclusive to small businesses and individuals. She enjoys community service through choral groups and influential musical experiences with inner-city kids 

Photo credit: Natalie Perez

Susan has held various positions in the business, theatre, education, and non-profit sectors. She credits much of her career success to life-skills learned during high school

Shawn owns 12 Twelve Home Improvement. He is extremely excited to work with passionate and eager students, offering life-skills to enhance the beginning of their young adult lives. 

Joanna is a registered nurse residing outside of Boston with her husband, dog, and two young kids. When not working, she enjoys cooking and baking for her family - a skill she learned both from her mother and from her high school cooking classes. 

Lee works in construction and handyman services. He has adopted an “do it myself” approach to become proficient in basic car maintenance. He enjoys getting where he’s going dependably. 

Liz has spent most of her working life in the education realm, starting within the California Community College System and now at UC Berkeley. She has been active in groups and programs focusing on children since the early 2000’s including Kiwanis and Girl Scouts. 

Tamara is the publisher of the Concord Clayton Pioneer newspaper. She has more than 40 years’ business experience working with all levels from corporate executives to small business owners. 

Vinnie has over 25 years of experience in business, including owning a health care center in San Francisco. He possesses the business acumen to improve efficiencies in a wide variety of business management, operations and development.

Diane obtained degrees in Business and Marketing and has been self-employed for over 25 years. She looks forward to sharing tips to create a successful living space and routine with others.  

Ray is a coach, cybersecurity consultant, public speaker and strategic planner, with over 20 years' interdisciplinary leadership and staff experience in the government, military, private, and nonprofit sectors. He is the Founding Board Chairperson, Capital Region Chapter, Gift of Adoption Fund, and currently serves on the CSU Alumni Association Board and HKS New York Alumni Network as Communications Chair.

Anna is an East Bay Area native who grew up going to school within Mt. Diablo Unified School District. Anna received her Bachelors from California State University Stanislaus in 2016. In the fall of 2016, Anna began working part-time for MDUSD and in 2017 began working for MDUSD full time. Currently, Anna is a Work Based Learning Coordinator and Case Manager working one on one with young people in Central Contra Costa County. Anna has dedicated herself to helping her community and giving back to the programs and systems that helped her journey. As a member of the LEG Board of Directors, she hopes to continue making a difference and creating programming that will help future generations. 

Taevi is a Special Events Coordinator passionate about eliminating hunger in Contra Costa and Solano County through finding creative ways to raise funds and awareness within the supporters of her community. She is responsible for special event planning and execution, including project management, budgets, as well as developing and maintaining relationships with supporters. When she isn’t working, you’ll find Taevi investing her time in her online tea shop she is launching with her mum, spending time with her nephew, and learning how to grow financially.