Patricia Johnson
Founder & Board Chair
A lifelong advocate for community well-being, Patricia leads the foundation's strategic vision and family legacy work.
About Us
The people behind the legacy.
Our Board of Directors and Advisory Board bring decades of lived experience, professional expertise, and unwavering commitment to the families and communities we serve.
Board of Directors
Governance & vision.
Marcus Johnson
Vice Chair
Marcus brings two decades of nonprofit governance experience and stewards the foundation's program partnerships.
Elena Ramirez
Treasurer
A CPA and financial strategist, Elena oversees the foundation's fiscal integrity and grantmaking infrastructure.
David Whitman
Secretary
David's background in housing policy guides the foundation's work supporting vulnerable populations.
Advisory Board
Expertise & counsel.
Dr. Mei Lin Chen
Education Advisor
Early childhood researcher shaping the foundation's developmental programming.
Aisha Bennett
Arts & Culture Advisor
Symphony educator and conductor guiding music and arts curriculum.
Margaret Hollis
Counseling Advisor
Licensed clinician advising on life-enhancement and mental wellness programs.
Carlos Mendoza
Workforce Advisor
Master carpenter and reentry program leader shaping our vocational pathways.