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Cynthia Marsh
President – Orange County, CA
Board Member since 2005
Owner- small business (glass company)
Enjoys fishing, boating, hiking, spending time with my family
Elizabeth Lane
Vice President – Willamette Valley, Oregon
VP & Immediate Past President
Board Member since 2000
Work Titles: Founder & Director, Lane Editorial; President, Lancefield Farm Co.
Work Focus: scholarly text editor; manager of family farm
Volunteer Work: Charter Oak Foundation, Chintimini Wildlife Center, Oregon State University Master Melittologist Program (Oregon Bee Atlas)
Enjoys learning about the natural world, being outside, dog training
Allison Abbott
Corresponding Secretary – Connecticut
Board Member since 2010
Work Title: elementary school teacher
Volunteer Work: Charter Oak Foundation, Parent Teacher Organization
Enjoys hiking and playing outside with my family, reading
Andrew C. Marsh
Treasurer – Hartford, CT
Marlon Goulbourne
New York, NY
My name is Marlon, and I'm proud to be on the Charter Oak board. I'm a black American of Jamaican descent, and growing up I was always told to ascribe to be a part of the so-called "talented tenth". While I always worked hard, it's important to acknowledge that I did not earn two psychology degrees and reach 13 years in the not-for-profit field on my own. I was the beneficiary of several programs and grants over the years, and I'm proud to provide my insight to my fellow board members. Just one small way I can pay it forward, and who knows? Maybe my decision to advocate for your fledgling group will lead to a person I'll never meet being in a position to help a future generation in the same way.
Luisa Gerasimo
Western Wisconsin/Twin Cities Minnesota
Board Member since 2005
Work title: Family Educator with UW Madison - Division of Extension
Work Focus: families and equity issues
Volunteer work: Charter Oak, United Way, Dunn County Housing Action Alliance
Enjoys wilderness canoe trips, organic gardening
Eli Marsh
Recording Secretary – Chicago, IL
Board Member since 2020
Work Focus: Organizational development and project management for organizations, foundations and small businesses that value equity and justice, and are committed to having a social impact.
Volunteer Work: Anti-Racism Transformation Team with Chicago Foundation for Women
Enjoys paddle boarding, dancing, travel
Meg Marsh Jackson
Los Angeles, CA
Board Member since 2012
Enjoys hiking, cooking, gardening, tennis, relaxing on the beach