Our work is only as powerful as
the individuals behind it.
Get Involved
For more than a century, compassionate people like you have been a part of the Vista Family. No matter how big or small, your involvement makes a huge difference in ensuring a brighter future for our children.
Donate
Donations fuel the work we do to positively impact the lives of the children and families. Your generosity helps us continue to make a difference in their lives.
Volunteer
Our volunteer opportunities allow you to share your unique skills by filling important roles like mentor, tutor, or activity/skill based volunteer in our residential program.
Events
We hold events all year long that range from conferences and seminars to monthly workshops and fundraisers. Come be a part of it!
Corporate Sponsorship
Vista offers a robust corporate sponsorship program and tailored corporate volunteer opportunities on a select basis.
Leadership Programs
Leadership at Vista Del Mar offers exciting opportunities for seasoned and emerging leaders to enrich lives, hone their leadership skills, learn more about Vista services, and become involved with the most vulnerable children in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to our 2023-2024 Leadership Advisory Board FELLOWS! We look forward to seeing you all shine while making an impact in children’s lives at Vista.
2023-2024 LAB Fellows
Sara Bell
Dana Davis
Kim de Deaux
Brigitte Green
Shirley Halimi,
Debbie Heald
Andrea Kane, PsyD
Melis Kuris
Kelsie Lahti
Chris Laughter
Anjali Levine
Natalie Nikjoo
Jessica Robinson
Drew Patel
Margo Shulman
Sara Bell
Dana Davis
Kim de Deaux
Brigitte Green
Shirley Halimi,
Debbie Heald
Andrea Kane, PsyD
Melis Kuris
Kelsie Lahti
Chris Laughter
Anjali Levine
Natalie Nikjoo
Jessica Robinson
Drew Patel
Margo Shulman
Please check back in June 2024 to apply for our next round!
General Program Detail
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Leadership Advisory Board (LAB)
This executive level advisory board for diverse professionals ages 25-45 begins with a comprehensive 10-month program designed to engage and build future philanthropists in our community and beyond. In the first year, nominated members will learn from highly revered experts about philanthropy, fundraising, children's mental health as well as leadership skills such as public speaking and media training. After the first year, each member will then have unique opportunities to create dynamic activities with our youth as well as utilize their leadership skills in various capacities to include fundraising, advocacy and outreach.
For more information, please contact:
Naomi Salamon
naomisalamon@vistadelmar.org
(323) 481-1822
The Leadership Advisory Board 2023 Members
Jayme Bolden — Co-Chair
Emily Hakim — Co-Chair
Jessie Flesh - Vice Chair
Amanda Alagem
Bryan Anderson
Brittany Bahat
Kira Bahat
Gillian Binnie, PsyD
Gabé Braunstein
Callae Brownstein
Caroline Cameron
Health & Wellness Chair
Rick Castaneda
Stacie Cohen
JR Davidson
Sports Chair
Bob DeBelina
Alexis Draizin
Jamie Dunchick
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Anna Forkner
Kelsey Foster
Jonathan Friedman
Lindsey Gleitman
Rachel Glickman
Mark Gonzalez
Jessica Graboff
Richard Granger
Andrew Hagen
Sandra Hanian
Melissa Jacobs
Lawrence Jones
Alex Kantor
Alexandra Keller
Matt Kornberg
Dev/Fundraising Chair
SM Lahti
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense
Akash Morrison
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Ryan Ouyang
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
James Perry
Kimberly Pessah
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Michael Polier
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Justine Roach
Stephanie Roach
Robert Roig
David Russell
Denille Sachs
Michael Sands
Beth Sands
Jason Sangerman
Jennifer Schweitzer
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Jessie Stewart, MD
Mena Suvari
Michael Toveg
Kisha Ward
Joshua White
Maya Wilson
Alexander Yi
Amanda Alagem
Bryan Anderson
Brittany Bahat
Kira Bahat
Gillian Binnie, PsyD
Gabé Braunstein
Callae Brownstein
Caroline Cameron
Health & Wellness Chair
Rick Castaneda
Stacie Cohen
JR Davidson
Sports Chair
Bob DeBelina
Alexis Draizin
Jamie Dunchick
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Anna Forkner
Kelsey Foster
Jonathan Friedman
Lindsey Gleitman
Rachel Glickman
Mark Gonzalez
Jessica Graboff
Richard Granger
Andrew Hagen
Sandra Hanian
Melissa Jacobs
Lawrence Jones
Alex Kantor
Alexandra Keller
Matt Kornberg
Dev/Fundraising Chair
SM Lahti
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense
Akash Morrison
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Ryan Ouyang
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
James Perry
Kimberly Pessah
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Michael Polier
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Justine Roach
Stephanie Roach
Robert Roig
David Russell
Denille Sachs
Michael Sands
Beth Sands
Jason Sangerman
Jennifer Schweitzer
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Jessie Stewart, MD
Mena Suvari
Michael Toveg
Kisha Ward
Joshua White
Maya Wilson
Alexander Yi
The Friends of Vista Del Mar (FVDM)
FVDM is our core volunteer group who are passionate about enriching the lives of Vista’s youth. Members support activities and events for our youth throughout the year where they can all experience joy and connection.
Jill Friedman - President
Barry Berkowitz
Janis Black Warner
Alyce Botwinick
Jane Boubelik
Barbara Card
Renee Cohen
Terri Konheim Cooper
Susan Corwin
Jackie Dubin
Nancy Epstein
Sari Eshman
Helene Feuerstein
Inez Gelfand
Jeanne K. Gerson
Jill Goldstein
Audrey Gronsky
Michelle Gruber
Gail Hershowitz
Marla Kantor
Ellen Kruger
Jean G. Leserman
Robert Lurie
Carol Mann
Joanne Mogy
Ruthe Newmann
Deedy Oberman
Pamela Pacht
Gayle S. Rodgers
Peekie Schaefer
Betty Sigoloff
Dana Sigoloff
Candice Susnow
Janis Susskind
Rosalie Tenenbaum