Leadership
YMCA Project Cornerstone Board Committee
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.
The YMCA Project Cornerstone Board Committee members are:
Chair: Colleen Tate — Community Volunteer
Chynna Bantug, M.D. — Chief of Pediatrics, Kaiser Permanente San José
Rob Davis — Retired Chief of Police, San José Police Department
Adam Escoto — Retired Assistant Superintendent, Ravenswood City School District
Patti Gregory — Retired Assistant Superintendent, Campbell Union High School District
Michele Lew — President, Asian Americans for Community Involvement
Scott Seaman — Chief, Los Gatos/Monte Sereno Police Department
Janet Walworth — Landsmith Appreciation Fund, LLC/Heritage Bank
Colleen Wilcox — Executive Director, Silicon Valley Alliance for Teachers
Project Cornerstone Steering Committee
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.
Project Cornerstone Steering Committee Members are:
Chair: Patti Gregory — Campbell Union High School District (retired)
Dana Bunnett — Kids in Common
Brenda Carrillo — Santa Clara County Office of Education
Marisa Cidre — Girl Scouts of Northern California
Sarah Clish — San José Leadership Council
Kathy Gomez — Evergreen School District
Karen Haley — Parent and community volunteer
Colleen Haesloop — Lucile Packard Children's Hospital
Marcy Lauck — San José Unified School District
Neil Rufino — City of San José
Jamal Splane — Moreland School District
Leah Verhoeven — Cadence Design Systems
Pam Von Wiegand — YMCA of Silicon Valley
