Board of Directors
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Diana Copithorne: Interim President
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. While living in the Bay Area, she divides her time between family, work and SoHum!
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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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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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Patte Rae: Leave of Absence (May 2026)
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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Leonor (Leo) Gualchi: Leave of Absence May 2026
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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