BOARD OF DIRECTORS

community members committed to MAAC’s mission

Our Board of Directors is composed of dedicated community members who volunteer their time and expertise to advance MAAC’s mission. With membership that reflects the diverse communities we serve, the Board provides valuable insights and guidance to support MAAC’s growth and impact.

If you’re interested in learning more about MAAC or exploring volunteer opportunities on one of the committees that support the Board, please reach out to us.

Executive Committee

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Gustavo Perez
CHAIR

Managing Director
Ernst & Young LLP

Committees:
Executive, Finance, MCCS Board of Directors

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Patricia Prado-Olmos, PhD
VICE CHAIR

Chief Community Engagement Officer
CSU San Marcos

Committees:
Executive, Finance, Child Development, MCCS Board of Directors

Committees:
Executive, Finance, Child Development, MCCS Board of Directors

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Noerena Limon
TREASURER

Principal
Mariposa Strategies LLC

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Fund Development

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Shreya Sasaki
SECRETARY

Chief Program and Impact Officer
Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence,
Fund Development

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Fund Development

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Rodrigo Guevara
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Founder/CEO
Abogato

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Human
Resources, MCCS Board of Directors

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Human Resources, MCCS Board of Directors

Executive Committee

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Gustavo Perez
CHAIR

Managing Director
Ernst & Young LLP

Committees:
Executive, Finance, MCCS Board of Directors

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Patricia Prado-Olmos, PhD
VICE CHAIR

Chief Community Engagement Officer
CSU San Marcos

Committees:
Executive, Finance, Child Development, MCCS Board of Directors

Committees:
Executive, Finance, Child Development, MCCS Board of Directors

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Noerena Limon
TREASURER

Principal
Mariposa Strategies LLC

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Fund Development

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Shreya Sasaki
SECRETARY

Senior Director of Family & Community Services
Jewish Family Service of San Diego

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence,
Fund Development

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Fund Development

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Rodrigo Guevara
IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR

Founder/CEO
Abogato

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Human
Resources, MCCS Board of Directors

Committees:
Executive, Board Excellence, Human Resources, MCCS Board of Directors

Board Members

Adnan Farha

Policy Council Representative
MAAC

Committees:
TBD

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Alethea Arguilez

Executive Director
First 5 Commission of San Diego

Committees:
Child Development

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Kirby Brady

Chief Innovation Officer
City of San Diego

Committees:
Board Excellence, Child Development

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Vanessa Cadena

VP / Sr. Branch Manager
Pacific Premier Bank

Committees:
Finance, MCCS Board of Directors

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Darjené Graham-Perez, EdD

Director of People and Culture
Walden Family Services

Committees:
Child Development

Enrique Meza

Community Affairs Manager
US Bank

Committees:
TBD

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David Middleton

Labor and Employment Attorney
Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete LLP

Committees:
Audit & Compliance,
Human Resources

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Nhu Tran

Supplier Diversity Project Manager
SDG&E

Committees:
Audit & Compliance, Fund Development, MCCS Board of Directors

Board Members

Adnan Farha

Policy Council Representative
MAAC

Committees:
TBD

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Alethea Arguilez

Executive Director
First 5 Commission of San Diego

Committees:
Child Development

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Kirby Brady

Chief Innovation Officer
City of San Diego

Committees:
Board Excellence, Child Development

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Vanessa Cadena

VP / Sr. Branch Manager
Pacific Premier Bank

Committees:
Finance, MCCS Board of Directors

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Darjené Graham-Perez, EdD

Director of People and Culture
Walden Family Services

Committees:
Child Development

Enrique Meza

Community Affairs Manager
US Bank

Committees:
TBD

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David Middleton

Labor and Employment Attorney
Constangy, Brooks, Smith and Prophete LLP

Committees:
Audit & Compliance, Human Resources

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Nhu Tran

Supplier Diversity Project Manager
SDG&E

Committees:
Audit & Compliance, Fund Development, MCCS Board of Directors