Collectively, COF is composed of nearly 100 women from Pasadena, Altadena, San Marino, La Cañada, South Pasadena, Glendale, and neighboring communities. As engaged leaders and advocates, we actively strengthen our community while advancing Kidspace’s mission. Our membership also includes founding members whose continued involvement and support remain integral to our enduring legacy and impact.

Meet the Board

2026-2027

President
Alesha Dy

Vice President
Danielle Takata-Herring

Treasurer
Jennifer Baghoumian & Julia Wang (Apprentice)

Secretary
Ashley Housman

Nominating
Diana You

Membership Administration
Alexandra Gentile & Erica Duke Forsyth

Membership Events
Jenny Douglass & Jenan Musulli

Public Relations
Lauren Cook

Benefit Co-Chairs
Valerie Mendoza & Lena Kelly

Founder’s Circle President
Jess Cavic

Volunteer Day Chair
Ashley Paulus

Founder Circle

We are grateful to our Founding Circle Members, women who served actively for five years and helped shape our foundation. They continue to support Kidspace through member events, volunteering, and philanthropy, and remain an active and valued part of our community.

Amy Lechler
Founder 2018

Anne Hewett
Founder 2019 | COF President 2023-2024

Annie Wang
Founder 2018

Carrie Walker
Founder 2003 | COF President 2009-2010

Chelsea Dickerson
Founder 2017

Debbie Barsom
Founder 2018 | COF President 2021-2022

Dominique Ahumada
Founder 2021

Elizabeth Angiuli
Founder 2019 | COF President 2024-2025

Emily Maleki
Founder 2021

Gay Lynn Moore
Founder 2012

Jessica Cavic
Founder 2021 | COF President 2025-2026

Julia Chen
Founder 2018

Judy Lin Young
Founder 2015

Kate Sachs
Founder 2012

Leigh Olivar
Founder 1996

Maricela Rodriguez-Gutierrez
Founder 2014

Phillis Yu
Founder 2019

Qiong Sutantyo
Founder 2019

Sarah Van Dellen
Founder 2019

Simone Haralambos
Founder 2018

Tina Mollno
Founder 2019

Tricia Fink
Founder 2009