Our Board of Directors

John Lamirande
Retired, Medical Device and Diagnostics Industry
Board Officer - President | 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 - Secretary | Financial Committee

Chris Lawrence
Greenlaw Partners, CFO
Board Officer - Treasurer | Financial Committee Chair

Tarek A. El Nabli
Parentis Health, CEO
Board Member – Past President | Executive Committee Chair | Co-Founder

Arda Kardjian
Verona Court, President
Emeritus Board Member, Co-Founder

Chris Johnston
Retired | Parentis Foundation Volunteer Tutor
Board Member | Donor Stewardship Committee

Cole Berk
Client Executive, Marsh & McLennan
Board Member | Donor Stewardship Committee Chair

Dan Morefield
Technology Advisor
Board Member | Governance Committee

ADVISORY BOARD MEMBERS

David Price
Price Leisure Group, Owner
Advisory Board Member

Jason Pinegar
McDermott & Bull Executive Search, Leadership Assessment & Development
Advisory Board Member | Governance Committee 

Alexander Elnabli, PhD
Engineering and Science University Magnet School, English Teacher
Advisory Board Member | Governance Committee | DEI Task Force

Marcia Campbell
UCLA External Affairs, Director of Development, Black Life, Teaching & Research
Advisory Board Member | DEI Task Force

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, Board Member & Literacy Tutor mentoring empowered reader Miss 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.

Together, we can unlock the potential of every child through the power of literacy. Will you join us?