The Board

Our guiding principles were born from a promise made between two sisters:

  • We believe in the power of the individual – recognizing the extreme value of one and the dynamic force of many.
  • We honor volunteerism and foster the spirit to serve by the lives we touch.
  • We nurture an environment where people are valued and treated with dignity, respect and fairness.
  • We are committed to being a positive agent of change – demonstrating compassion and integrity in all that we do.
  • We believe that distinguished financial performance is a must – not as an end in itself – but as a means to accomplish our broader mission.

The governing body of the San Diego Affiliate is made up of a volunteer Board of Directors. It is their responsibility to see that the organization stays focused on its mission, is strategic in its planning and that it executes its programs with integrity and the highest standards for non-profits.

2008-2009 Board of Directors

Susan G. Komen for the Cure, San Diego Affiliate

Angie Thieman
President

Leisha Battles
Grants Chair

Elaine Bellock
Board Development Chair

Cecile Bereal
Member at Large

Mary Cruz
Education Chair

Dennis Doyle
Member at Large

Rachel Lipsitz
Public Relations Chair

Sarah Klingshirn
Member at Large

Jeremy Ross
Member at Large

Brian Taylor, MBA, MA, RRT
2008 Race Chair

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