EXECUTIVE BOARD
Kelly Perkins
Founder
Heidi Funkhouser
Victim Advocate
Dr. Robert Perkins
Physician
Dr. Rachelle Mendonca
Vice President
Board Members
Kari Brandt
Kari Brandt brings decades of nonprofit and business experience, along with a lifelong personal connection to founder Kelly Perkins. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer of Lodi Lake Business Park and is deeply committed to transforming community loss into hope and action.
Amy Casey
Amy Casey is a bilingual educator in Contra Costa County with decades of experience in Spanish language instruction. She has also led student cultural immersion programs abroad, including study experiences in Spain and Japan.
Regina Holmes
DNP, FNP-C Family Nurse Practitioner
Regina Holmes is a family nurse practitioner and former U.S. Army psychiatric registered nurse. She earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Texas at Austin in 2023 and is currently completing a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification.
Lisa Myette
Lisa Myette is an educator with a Master’s degree in Education and over 11 years of classroom experience. As a military spouse and mother of two, she brings a family-centered perspective and a strong commitment to prevention education and community collaboration.
Kristen Rudy
Kristen Rudy is Vice President of Client Solutions at Caber Resource Group, an IT staffing firm. She previously spent a decade in early childhood education and brings both educational and business expertise to the Board.