Chapter Board of Directors

Marilee Moon - Vanni, 2021-2023
Karen Charest, 2020-2021
Cindi Williams, CGMP, 2019 - 2020
Penny Stockdale, CGMP, 2017-2019
Kit Gonzales, CGMP, 2015-2017
Dina Fong, CGMP, 2013-2015
Marie Ziegler, CMP, 2012-2013
Richard L. Heitke, CMP, CGMP, 2011-2012
Robin Pollock, CMP, 2010-2011
Pamala Corona, CMP, CGMP, 2009-2010
Emily Schroeder, 2007-2009
Carla Slink, CGMP, 2005-2007
Janice Hayden, 2003-2005
Wendi Williamson, CMP, 2001-2003
Gloria Anderson, 1999-2001
Donna Carey, CGMP, 1997-1999
Bill Swearingen, CMP, 1995-1997
Donna Carey, CGMP, 1993-1995
Pamala Corona, CMP, CGMP, 1991-1993
Stephanie Booth, 1990-1991
Johnna Meyer, 1988-1990

 To find out more information, or to volunteer for any of our committees, contact Karen Charest at [email protected] or Marie Cicogni at [email protected]

Membership + Hospitality Committee
The Membership Committee is responsible for the major functions related to management of chapter membership. This includes ensuring and overseeing membership database maintenance, recruitment and retention strategies and to promote member involvement and connection to the chapter. 

Communications Committee
The Communications Committee is the voice of the Golden State Chapter. Our E-Splashes, various social media outlets and of course our website. The goal of the Communications Committee is to provide our members with the most up to date industry information and resources. 

Education + Programming Committee
The Education + Programming Committee provides educational opportunities to enhance members personal and professional development. 

Elections + Awards Committee
The Elections + Awards Committee is solicits and evaluates nominations to be appointed to the Board of Directors. The committee ensures that nominations meet all criteria set by SGMP National. The committee prepares for the Annual Awards ceremony. 

Finance + Fundraising Committee
The Finance + Fundraising Committee oversees the revenue for the chapter. All revenue raised will directly benefit our members through hiring paid speakers for our education and programming events. 

Special Events Committee
The Special Events Committee oversees various functions within the organization. Top items include community service, Silent Auction and the Annual Supplier Appreciation Event.