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 2019 – 2020 Leadership Advisory Board Fellows
Raghu Appasani, MD
Brittany Sherman Bahat
Kira Vidergauz Bahat
Jayme Bolden
Anna Berzins Forkins
Lindsey Gleitman
Melissa Jacobs
Alex Kantor
Rachael Klein
Michele Maize
Lana Mangiello
James Marshall
Kelly Noble
Ryan Ouyang
Ashley Rochester
Alexander Simpson
Kisha Ward
Rhiannon Yarrow
2019-2020 Fellowship Information
Leadership Advisory Board (LAB)
This executive level advisory board for high level, 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
(310) 836-1223 ext 322
The Leadership Advisory Board 2019-2020
Marcus Sikors — Chair
Julie Civiello Polier — Co Vice Chair
Emily Hakim - Co Vice Chair
Richard Acosta
Bryan Anderson
Sam Augè
Alina Beruff
Brian Blake
Tamika Burrus, MD
Caroline Cameron
Rick Castaneda
JR Davidson
Bod DeBelina
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Stefanie Feldman
Jessie Flesh
Jonathan Friedman
Denise Gertmenian
Mark Gonzalez
Emily Hakim
Giles Hayward
Gabè Hirshowitz
Perry Hollowell
Lawrence Jones
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Matt Kornberg
Laura Leavitt
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense
Stella Padilla
James Perry
Julie Civiello Polier
Michael Polier (Former Chair)
Max Reisbaum
Justin Roberts
Susan Roberts
Massiel Rodriguez
Robert Roig
David Russell
Jason Sangerman
Jessica Schneider, PsyD
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Marcus Sikors
Mena Suvari
Dario Svidler
Steven Taylor
Michael Toveg
AnnaMarie Vanhoesen
Boomer Welles (Former Co Vice Chair)
Alex 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
Freda K. Teller
Rosalie Tenenbaum