VOICES Supporters

Our Ambassadors and Steering Committee consists of local leaders who have committed themselves to supporting the needs of current and former foster youth. They meet regularly to advise the development of the program and utilize their positions across the county to overcome minor and moderate obstacles.

VOICES Napa

Current Ambassadors

Andy Demsky
Ellyn Elson
Lola Ellwein
Jolin Halstead
Darcy Hunt
Lisa Koester
Nancy Maushardt
Dana Myers
Elizabeth Olcott
Joan Riebli
John Shafer
Betsy Strauss
Vickie Vera

VOICES Sonoma

Current Steering Committee

Laura Colgate, Valley of the Moon Children's Foundation
Jim Galsterer, TLC-Child and Family Services
Matt Martin, Social Advocates for Youth
Sheralynn Freitas, Sonoma County Probation
Patti Bradley, Junior League Napa-Sonoma
Nick Honey, Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children's Services
Karen Fies, Sonoma County Employment and Training Division
Leslie Medine, On The Move
John Kolhoven, Department of Health Services, Mental Health
Bob Harper, Sonoma County Family, Youth and Children's Services
Mandy Hoffman, Sonoma County Office of Education
Karin Sellite, Department of Health Services, Mental Health