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The Team

Executive Board













Dr. Jackie Yancy Executive Director, Ex-Officio












Mariah Bruce, Senior Academic and Student Services Manager, Contra Costa College President












Marianne Landis, Retired Teacher, Diocese of Oakland Secretary












Cecilia wright, Project coordinator, industrial, Jones Lanf LaSalle jjl Treasurer Cecilia Wright is a California native who has a marketing background of 15+ years working on both the client and agency sides. She has experience in project management, customer onboarding, segmentation, and competitive research, most of which was in finance. Cecilia holds a B.A. in Advertising from San Jose State University and volunteered in her sorority, Delta Gamma, as Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, and Rituals Chair. Cecilia is a mom of two teenage boys who are the center of her life and keep her on her toes. She has volunteered her time with the local Benicia chapter of Boy Scouts and has held the position of volunteer coordinator with Benicia FC league for 8 years. She also enjoys traveling and learning about new places and things in her free time.












Cecilia wright, Project coordinator, industrial, Jones Lanf LaSalle jjl Treasurer Cecilia Wright is a California native who has a marketing background of 15+ years working on both the client and agency sides. She has experience in project management, customer onboarding, segmentation, and competitive research, most of which was in finance. Cecilia holds a B.A. in Advertising from San Jose State University and volunteered in her sorority, Delta Gamma, as Treasurer, Fundraising Chair, and Rituals Chair. Cecilia is a mom of two teenage boys who are the center of her life and keep her on her toes. She has volunteered her time with the local Benicia chapter of Boy Scouts and has held the position of volunteer coordinator with Benicia FC league for 8 years. She also enjoys traveling and learning about new places and things in her free time.












Courtney Welch, Mayor, City of Emeryville Director Courtney Welch is an Oakland native, experienced civic leader, and proud mother of two. In her career, Courtney focuses on state housing law compliance, government affairs, and socioeconomic mobility. Courtney serves as chair of the Alameda County Housing and Community Development Advisory Board, is a member of the ALL IN Alameda County Steering Committee, and the Homeownership San Francisco Board of Directors. In 2021, she was elected to the Emeryville City Council, and is currently serving as the 2023 Vice Mayor. Courtney resides in Emeryville with her sons, Caleb and Cruz.






Advisory Board













Chory Bañez, President emeritus
Director of Board Relations & Executive Office Management, International House, UC Berkeley












Sondra Arnsdorf, OEH Past president
Retired Dean, Bishop O Dowd High School












Samantha Schell, OEH past President
SVP, Chief Operations Officer, Pacific Legacy












Fr. Leo Edgerly, Jr.
Pastor, Corpus Christi Church, Piedmont












Scott B. Jackson
Superior Court Judge












Jennifer Gibbs
Business Consultant












Steven Borg
Director of Development, Oakland School For the Arts












Mary Hentges
Kaiser Permanente School of Medicine






Administrative Office













Norma Ward
Case Manager












Valarie Taylor
Assistant Director












LaDeitrich Miller
House Manager