Board of Directors
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Patte Rae: President/Interim Program Manager
A retired nurse of 50 years who was a co-founder that organized the non profit Jah Med, a medical response crew of 120 that covers festivals and events, (1996-2015). Enjoying second part of her life being involved with local emergency preparedness (SHARC-Southern Humboldt Amateur Radio Club/SHEPT-Southern Humboldt Emergency Preparedness Team/OES/Red Cross) She is using her skills to collaborate with others to create a safe camp community in Southern Humboldt.
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Tami Moore: Vice President
Multigenerational , indigenious and local business woman. She cares about her community and the people that live here in Southern Humboldt.
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Dian Griffith: Treasurer
As our newest board member, Dian has been a bookkeeper for 30 years working in the construction industry and more recently for a number of non-profits. Dian has been on a number of boards in the non-profit sector. Currently, the Vice Chair on the Redway Community Services board for 12 years. Dian has a history of working with the unhoused populations in Marin County, where she is from. She has personal experience of being homeless with a 4yr old daughter back in the mid-80’s for a year.. SHO is fortunate to have her on the team!
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Leonor (Leo) Gualchi: Secretary / Social Media
A degree in Behavioral Health, working on her Master’s. She has a work history as an addiction and recovery counselor. Her passion is helping the unhoused.
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Caryn Surber: Board Member/ Advisor
Owner of Caryn’s Bookkeeping, serving our local community for 35 years. A heart of gold. Caryn is one of SHO’s longest serving Board Members and is deeply devoted to her family and the SHO Family!
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Babette Bach: Board Member/Food Security
Former Culinary Chef who devoted 6 years at Healy Senior Center procuring food, and managing the kitchen. Now newly retired and promoted to full time grandma, along with her SHO board duties, she is keeping her days filled up.
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Jay Moller: Board Member/Legal
Acclaimed local lawyer who used his skills to save the last of the old growth Redwoods in the Sinkyone Wilderness.
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Christy Watson: Board Member/ Fundraising
Raised in this community and gives back by volunteering in various service clubs and community activities. Full of sunshine that she shares with everyone. Christy goes above and beyond to help SHO clients with her work in outreach!
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Diana Copithorne: Board Member/Web Design/Fundraising
Born and raised in Southern Humboldt, Diana has a background in working with non profits in the UK and US. Diana’s love for her home community contributes to her dedication of creating community revitalization.