YMCA Project Cornerstone Board Committee 2007-2008

The YMCA Project Cornerstone Board Committee provides guidance to and advocates for Project Cornerstone’s community-wide developmental assets initiative. Responsibilities include monitoring Project Cornerstone’s outcomes to assure achievement of strategic plan objectives and financial goals; advising and supporting fundraising efforts; developing communication strategies between Project Cornerstone, the YMCA, and community partners to maximize benefits for all; advocating within the community on Project Cornerstone's behalf; and formulating policy recommendations.

Chair: Colleen Wilcox - Retired, Santa Clara County Office of Education
Chynna Bantug, M.D. - Chief of Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente
Rob Davis - Chief of Police, City of San José
Patti Gregory - Assistant Superintendent, Campbell Union High School District
Richard Lowenthal - Council Member, City of Cupertino
Rosa G. Perez - Chancellor, San Jose/Evergreen Community College District
Olivia Soza-Mendiola - CEO, Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)
Bill Tobin - Principal, Strayer Consulting Group

Project Cornerstone Steering Committee 2007-2008

The Steering Committee acts as the operations committee of Project Cornerstone’s board. Responsibilities including developing the multi-year strategic plan and annual work plans in conjunction with the YMCA Project Cornerstone Board Committee; establishing and providing direction and guidance to the operational teams and task forces; and ensuring coordination and communication throughout the full collaborative through monthly meetings.

Chair: Patti Gregory - Assistant Superintendent, Campbell Union High School District
Cathy Andrade - Program Director, FIRST 5 Santa Clara County
Honey Berg - Assistant Superintendent, Berryessa Union School District
Dana Bunnett - Executive Director, Kids in Common
Sarah Clish - San José Leadership Council
Maria Elena de la Garza - Deputy Director, Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)
Karen Haley - Community volunteer, San Jose Unified School District parent
Marcy Lauck - Supervisor, Continuous Improvement Programs, San Jose Unified School District
Jenni Martin - Director of Education & Programs, Children’s Discovery Museum
Michelle McCormick - Chief Program & Membership Officer, Girl Scouts of Northern California
Candace Roney - Executive Director, Community Partnerships, Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital
Elizabeth Sills - Community Benefit Manager, Kaiser Permanente
Timothy Tom - Community Affairs Manager, Volunteer Center of Silicon Valley
Leah Verhoeven - Cadence Design Systems
Pam Von Wiegand - Executive Vice President, YMCA of Santa Clara Valley

Founding Board of Directors

Project Cornerstone was founded in 1999 by the Youth Alliance of Santa Clara County, which served as the board of directors until 2007. The Youth Alliance is comprised of youth-serving organizations dedicated to improving outcomes for the young people of our county. Members of the Youth Alliance are:

Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Santa Clara County
Boys and Girls Club of Santa Clara County
Boy Scouts of America, Santa Clara County Council
Catholic Charities of San Jose
Estrella Family Services
Girl Scouts of Northern California
Mexican American Community Services Agency (MACSA)
YMCA of the Mid-Peninsula
YMCA of Santa Clara Valley
YWCA of Silicon Valley