Our work is only as powerful as
the individuals behind it.
Get Involved
For more than a century, compassionate people like you have been a part of the Vista Family. No matter how big or small, your involvement makes a huge difference in ensuring a brighter future for our children.
Donate
Donations fuel the work we do to positively impact the lives of the children and families. Your generosity helps us continue to make a difference in their lives.
Volunteer
Our volunteer opportunities allow you to share your unique skills by filling important roles like mentor, tutor, or activity/skill based volunteer in our residential program.
Events
We hold events all year long that range from conferences and seminars to monthly workshops and fundraisers. Come be a part of it!
Corporate Sponsorship
Vista offers a robust corporate sponsorship program and tailored corporate volunteer opportunities on a select basis.
Leadership Programs
Leadership at Vista Del Mar offers exciting opportunities for seasoned and emerging leaders to enrich lives, hone their leadership skills, learn more about Vista services, and become involved with the most vulnerable children in Los Angeles.
Congratulations to our 2022-2023 Leadership Advisory Board Fellows! We look forward to seeing you all shine while making an impact in children’s lives at Vista!
2022-2023 LAB Fellows
Amanda Alagem
Deborah Berube
Gillian Binnie, PsyD
Jamie Dunchik
Jessica Graboff
Andrew Hagen
Sandra Hanian
SM Lahti
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Stephanie Roach
Danille Sachs
Jessie Stewart
Josh White
Maya Wilson
Amanda Alagem
Deborah Berube
Gillian Binnie, PsyD
Jamie Dunchik
Jessica Graboff
Andrew Hagen
Sandra Hanian
SM Lahti
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Stephanie Roach
Danille Sachs
Jessie Stewart
Josh White
Maya Wilson
Please check back in June 2023 to apply for our next round!
General Program Detail
Applications Due -
Leadership Advisory Board (LAB)
This executive level advisory board for high level, diverse professionals ages 25-45 begins with a comprehensive 10-month program designed to engage and build future philanthropists in our community and beyond. In the first year, nominated members will learn from highly revered experts about philanthropy, fundraising, children's mental health as well as leadership skills such as public speaking and media training. After the first year, each member will then have unique opportunities to create dynamic activities with our youth as well as utilize their leadership skills in various capacities to include fundraising, advocacy and outreach.
For more information, please contact:
Naomi Salamon
naomisalamon@vistadelmar.org
(323) 481-1822
The Leadership Advisory Board 2022 Members
Jayme Bolden — Co-Chair
Emily Hakim — Co-Chair
Jessie Flesh - Vice Chair
Bryan Anderson
Raghu Appasani, MD
Brittany Bahat
Kira Bahat
Brian Blake
Jayme Bolden
Michele Boren
Erin Brooks
Callae Brownstein
Tamika Burrus, MD
Caroline Cameron
(Health & Wellness Chair)
Rick Castaneda
Stacie Cohen
(Sports Chair)
Bob DeBelina
Alexis Draizin
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Stefanie Feldman
Anna Forkner
Kelsey Foster
Jonathan Friedman
Lindsey Gleitman
Rachel Glickman
Mark Gonzalez
Richard Granger
Gabé Hirschowitz
Melissa Jacobs
Lawrence Jones
Alex Kantor
Alex Keller
Andrew Kipper
Matt Kornberg
(Dev / Fundraising Chair)
Lana Manganiello
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense
(Arts & Music Chair)
Akash Morrison
Kelly Noble
Ryan Ouyang
James Perry
Kimberly Pessah
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Michael Polier
(Former LAB Chair)
Justine Roach
Susan Roberts
Justin Roberts
Robert Roig
David Russell
Michael Sands
Elizabeth Sands
Jason Sangerman
Jennifer Schweitzer
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Mena Suvari
Steven Taylor
Michael Toveg
Kisha Ward
Alexander Yi

The Friends of Vista Del Mar (FVDM)
FVDM is our core volunteer group who are passionate about enriching the lives of Vista’s youth. Members support activities and events for our youth throughout the year where they can all experience joy and connection.
Jill Friedman - President
Barry Berkowitz
Janis Black Warner
Alyce Botwinick
Jane Boubelik
Barbara Card
Renee Cohen
Terri Konheim Cooper
Susan Corwin
Jackie Dubin
Nancy Epstein
Sari Eshman
Helene Feuerstein
Inez Gelfand
Jeanne K. Gerson
Jill Goldstein
Audrey Gronsky
Michelle Gruber
Gail Hershowitz
Marla Kantor
Ellen Kruger
Jean G. Leserman
Robert Lurie
Carol Mann
Joanne Mogy
Ruthe Newmann
Deedy Oberman
Pamela Pacht
Gayle S. Rodgers
Peekie Schaefer
Betty Sigoloff
Dana Sigoloff
Candice Susnow
Janis Susskind
Rosalie Tenenbaum