Meet the Board
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Parent volunteers are elected to serve two-year terms. The board meets monthly during the school year. Members support the annual giving campaign (AGC,) grants evaluation, and communications. There is an opportunity for every parent to get involved, and we welcome and value ALL perspectives and experiences. New members are recruited each spring.
Tam High Foundation Board 2023-2024
Elaine Wilkinson
Executive Director
I have been part of the Tam family for 10 years, with two graduated boys and now a sophomore daughter. It is an honor to serve the Foundation as the ED and collaborate with the incredible staff at Tam to create an extraordinary school experience.
Liz harrelL
Chair
I have a Tam sophomore and two Tam graduates. My background is in strategic marketing and communications planning. I joined the Foundation to ensure our parents and community know about the great work this organization does.
sally low
Vice Chair
I have a junior and sophomore at Tam. I was an engineer working on submarine torpedoes before getting my MBA and starting a family! I joined the board to learn how it supports students. It has only taken me two years to learn where all the buildings are!
esther chang
Treasurer
I’ve seen first hand how the programs the Foundation supports benefit Tam High students. I am excited to help the Foundation continue to provide such enriching experiences.
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Kirsten kennel
Secretary
Neighbors of Tam High since 2005, I have a senior and freshman. My background is in engineering, management consulting, and technology sales. Serving on Safe Routes to School Tam High taught me how much the community can accomplish.
Milly Skiles
Communications Chair
I have a sophomore and a senior at Tam and a Jacky Boy at MVMS. I am a content writer who started my career as a scrappy beat reporter on the streets of San Francisco. I joined the Foundation because I want to know what's going on!
Iona Scobie
Social Media
I have a 11th grader at Tam and split my time between working and coaching field hockey. I love being part of the Foundation team. It's given me a real insight into the fantastic work the school does to support all of our students.
Cari Dauphinais
AGC Chair
I have two sons at Tam, a senior and a freshman, and have lived in Mill Valley for nearly 18 years. I’m honored to serve on the Tam High Foundation board and participate in their amazing work to enrich the student experience.
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joan hottenstein
Business Partners Co-chair
I have a sophomore and a recent Tam/Tamiscal grad. Being on the board is like having a bird’s-eye view on how we support students. Launching our Business Partners program has been fun and rewarding as we introduce new donors to the Tam community.
Tuyen Bonneau
Business Partners Co-chair
I am a proud Tam High graduate (class of ‘91) and have an 12th grader and a graduate. A former teacher, I joined the board to support equity among students. I also want to ensure classrooms have the funding needed to enrich the school experience.
Becky Cover
Freshman Class Rep
I have a freshman and a junior at Tam. I taught at Tam Valley Elementary for 11 years and continue to work as a K-8 educator in Mill Valley. I enjoy serving on the THF Board as a way to support our entire school community.
Duncan King
Sophomore Class Rep
I have a senior and a sophomore at Tam. I am a communications consultant during the day and really appreciate getting to know about all the opportunities Tam makes available to our children.
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christine berg
Junior Class Rep
I joined the THF board after serving on the Grants Review Committee. Eager to help with fundraising efforts and increase awareness of all that THF does for our students.
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Phil Rossington
Senior Class Rep
My wife, Maeve, and I have two sons at Tam. A native New Yorker, I graduated from Cornell and opened my own architecture firm in 1999. An active volunteer with schools and youth sports, I am thrilled to make a positive impact.
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Todd Moutafian
Donor Engagement
My wife, Ruthie, and I have two boys, a junior and senior at Tam. Working with the Foundation allows me to give back to the school and stay connected to the youthful and positive vibe of the Tam High community.
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Stacey Carder
Donor Analytics
I’m honored to be on the board of this amazing organization to support our amazing students, teachers, and staff.
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Laura Spence
Grants Co-chair
I’ve been on the board since 2018, holding various positions. I have two boys, Jack (class of 2022) and Sammy (class of 2025). My background is in elementary and adult learning, so volunteering and giving back to the education field is my passions.
Jackie Pierce
Grants Co-chair
Raised in Marin, I have a junior at Tam High. I am excited to join the Foundation board to help advocate for its values and raise money for programs that deliver equitable opportunities for all students.
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Lisa Barnes
Grants Evaluator
This is my fifth year on the Foundation board. I have a 2022 graduate and a senior at Tam. I joined the Board because I was impressed by the commitment to support all students throughout their Tam journey
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Stephanie White
Parliamentarian
I have a Tam sophomore, an 8th grader at MVMS and have lived in Mill Valley almost 20 years(!). A lawyer by day, I'm on a pandemic-induced break and am looking forward to getting more involved in the Tam High community.
Susan Boyle
Historian
I have a senior at Tam as well as a graduate. I am passionate about utilizing professional skills to support our public schools. Prior to family relocation from Scotland, I spent 17 years in technology and operations in investment banking.
Tam High Foundation ADVISORY Board 2022-2023
Representatives provide guidance, insight, and knowledge from across the campus. They are non-voting members and work in close partnership with the executive board.
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Kimberly Clissold
Principal
Born on O'ahu, she earned her undergraduate and master's degrees at Chaminade University in Honolulu, playing. middle blocker for the women's volleyball team. She obtained her doctorate from the University of Hawaii and moved to Sonoma County in 2012.
Charlie Garfink
Teacher Rep
I am a history teacher at Tam. I truly value the work the Foundation does, which completely updated my classroom furniture. I want to encourage all of my colleagues to take advantage of their generous help.
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Ben Cleaveland
Teacher Rep/CTE
I love working with the Foundation because it celebrates and values student and teacher innovation. I've attended meetings for 24 years, and I still marvel at the board's creative problem solving, dedication, and knowledge.
Ahtossa Fullerton
THUMB
I have a Tam sophomore and two graduates. I joined the THUMB and Foundation because they serve incredibly important functions at Tam. Professionally, I am a practicing juvenile dependency attorney.
Lisa Holtz
PATH
I have a senior at Tam and have volunteered with Mill Valley schools since he was in kindergarten. Currently retired, I worked in accounting for almost 30 years. I’m honored to join the Foundation board and support our students.
Todd Moutafian
Tam Boosters
My wife, Ruthie, and I have a senior at Tam and a graduate. Working with the Foundation allows me to give back to the school and stay connected to the youthful and positive vibe of the Tam High community.
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Kirsten edwards
PTSA
I have a junior son at Tam. After 20+ years working in finance, both at investment banks and later as a CFO of an education services company, I am thrilled to be supporting the Tam community by serving on the THF advisory board.
mike willard
Auditor
I have a Tam freshman and a senior. My background is in financial services, specifically strategic planning and program management. I joined the Foundation to be a part of the great work this organization does.
Elya Schwartman
Investment Advisor
I am an entrepreneur and a leader in fixed-income portfolio management. My wife, Susan, and I have been active school volunteers since moving from Boston in 2010. I have a senior at Tam as well as two graduates.