Together, we unlock the potential of every child through the power of literacy. Will you join us?
Executive Board
John Lamirande
Retired, Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry
Board Officer - President | Exec Committee Chair | Governance Committee Chair
Judy Kissinger
Retired Educator | Parentis Foundation Volunteer Tutor
Board Officer – Vice President | Donor Stewardship Committee
Alix Gruden
Clifton Larson Allen, CPA
Board Officer - Treasurer | Financial Committee Chair
Amy Bernardino
Corporate Legal and Compliance Paralegal, Latitude Legal
Board Officer - Secretary | Governance Committee
Board Members
Chris Lawrence
Greenlaw Partners, CFO
Board Member | Financial Committee
Tarek A. El Nabli
Parentis Health, CEO
Board Member – Past President | Co-Founder
Cole Berk
Client Executive, Marsh & McLennan
Board Member | Donor Stewardship Committee Chair
Dan Morefield
Retired Technology Executive
Board Member | Governance Committee
Malek Moubasher
Mentor Global Consultants, Managing Director
Board Member
Julie Ebert
Program, Project Alliance Management, Pharmaceutical and Medical Device Industry
Board Member
Kim Levin
Founder & Principal Consultant, Nomadic Maven | Sales, Marketing, and Revenue Optimization
Board Member | Donor Stewardship Committee
Advisory Board Members
Bryan Powell
Fidelity, Executive Coach | Executive Coaching Space, Owner
Advisory Board Member
David Price
Price Leisure Group, Owner
Advisory Board Member
Chris Johnston
Retired | Parentis Foundation Volunteer Tutor
Advisory Board Member
Jason Levi Pinegar
THRIVE Leadership Collective - Chief Leadership Architect (Founder / Advisor / Coach)
Advisory Board Member
Alexander Elnabli, PhD
Engineering and Science University Magnet School, New Haven Public Schools, English Teacher
Advisory Board Member
Marcia Campbell
UCLA External Affairs, Director of Development, Black Life, Teaching & Research
Advisory Board Member
Emeritus Board Members
Arda Kardjian
Verona Court, President
Emeritus Board Member, Co-Founder
JOIN OUR BOARD AND BECOME A CHAMPION OF CHILDHOOD LITERACY
Why Join Our Board of Directors?
“Growing up, I was fortunate to have supportive mentors and parents who nurtured my love for learning. I believe every child deserves this opportunity for success, starting with a strong foundation in reading. It's our duty to pass on this support. Leading Parentis Foundation allows me to fulfill this mission, transforming lives through education.”
-John Lamirande, Board President
Pictured: Chris Johnston, Advisory Board Member & EROC Volunteer tutoring young Maggie.
Do you believe every child deserves a core foundation of literacy? Are you passionate about education and driven to make a positive impact in your community? If so, we invite you to join the Board of Directors at Parentis Foundation, a dynamic non-profit dedicated to fostering a love of reading in children of all backgrounds.
We are seeking:
Individuals with a deep commitment to literacy and its transformative power as a foundation for learning.
Leaders with diverse skills and expertise, including:
fundraising, marketing, strategic planning, program development, legal or financial acumen.
Passionate advocates who can champion our mission and engage with the community.
Collaborative team players who can contribute meaningfully to board discussions and decision-making.
If you are interested in exploring what a board position with Parentis Foundation could look like for you, or if you know someone who would be a great addition to our team, please contact BoardService@parentisfoundation.org for more information. Or fill out an application and someone will be in touch to discuss next steps.
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.