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

Ariel Anson
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
Ariel Anson
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

Friends of Vista Del Mar

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

For more information on Leadership Opportunities
Contact Naomi Salamon

Email or call

(323) 481-1822