Join the Advokids Board of Directors

Advokids' Board of Directors provides oversight, leadership, and fundraising support to the organization. Our directors are essential to our success and bring a variety of talents and expertise to advance our mission.

As a statewide organization, we welcome directors from all across the state who can bring the energy, perspectives and passion to sustain our essential legal programs and services.

Board of Directors

• Karen Wright, Board President, Retired Chief Financial Officer and Community Leader
• Janet Sherwood, Board Secretary, Attorney at Law, Child Welfare Legal Specialist, Senior Legal Consultant, Advokids
• Amanda Stewart, Board Treasurer, Finance Manager, Amber Kinetics
• Margaret Coyne, Attorney at Law, Executive Director, Advokids
• Cheick Diarra, Associate Safety Director, Genentech
• Tirzah Anne Lassahn, Founding Partner, Stiles Partners

Board Members Emeritus

• Patricia Black Kelly JD, Attorney at Law
• Daniel McKenzie, MetLife Investment Management

Advisory Board

• Mark Bettini, M.B.A, Financial Consultant
• Deborah Dentler, Attorney at Law, Foster Care Adoption
• Susan Horst, Attorney at Law, Writ Specialist, California Appellate Law Group
• Sally Coghlan McDonald, Attorney at Law, Special Education and Disability Rights
• Tiffany Sickler, Ph.D., Social Worker Consultant