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.

Now Accepting 2023-2024 LAB Fellowship Applications Due – August 11th, 2023We are no longer accepting 2023-2024 LAB Fellows Applications. Our next application period will be spring/summer of 2024.

2023-2024 Fellowship Information

Apply Now

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 2023 Members

Jayme Bolden — Co-Chair
Emily Hakim — Co-Chair
Jessie Flesh - Vice Chair

Amanda Alagem
Bryan Anderson
Raghu Appasani, MD
Brittany Sherman Bahat
Kira Vidergauz Bahat
Deborah Berube
Gillian Binnie PsyD
Brian Blake
Michele Boren
Erin Brooks
Callae Brownstein
Tamika Burrus, MD
Caroline Cameron (Health & Wellness Chair)
Rick Castaneda
Stacie Cohen
JR Davidson (Sports Chair)
Bob DeBelina
Alexis Draizin
Jamie Dunchick
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Stefanie Feldman
Anna Forkner
Kelsey Foster
Jonathan Friedman
Lindsey Gleitman
Rachel Glickman
Mark Gonzalez
Jessica Graboff
Richard Granger
Andrew Hagen
Kimberly Hakim
Sandra Hanian
Gabé Hirschowitz
Melissa Jacobs
Lawrence Jones
Alex Kantor
Alex Keller
Matt Kornberg (Dev/Fundraising Chair)
SM Lahti
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense (Arts & Music Chair)
Akash Morrison
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Kelly Noble
Ryan Ouyang
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
James Perry
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Michael Polier (Former Chair)
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Justine Roach
Stephanie Roach
Susan Roberts
Justin Roberts
Robert Roig
David Russell
Denille Sachs
Michael Sands
Beth Sands
Jason Sangerman
Jennifer Schweitzer
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Jessie Stewart, MD
Mena Suvari
Steven Taylor
Michael Toveg
Kisha Ward
Joshua White
Maya Wilson
Alexander Yi
Amanda Alagem
Bryan Anderson
Raghu Appasani, MD
Brittany Sherman Bahat
Kira Vidergauz Bahat
Deborah Berube
Gillian Binnie PsyD
Brian Blake
Michele Boren
Erin Brooks
Callae Brownstein
Tamika Burrus, MD
Caroline Cameron (Health & Wellness Chair)
Rick Castaneda
Stacie Cohen
JR Davidson (Sports Chair)
Bob DeBelina
Alexis Draizin
Jamie Dunchick
Adam Epstein
Elana Feldman
Stefanie Feldman
Anna Forkner
Kelsey Foster
Jonathan Friedman
Lindsey Gleitman
Rachel Glickman
Mark Gonzalez
Jessica Graboff
Richard Granger
Andrew Hagen
Kimberly Hakim
Sandra Hanian
Gabé Hirschowitz
Melissa Jacobs
Lawrence Jones
Alex Kantor
Alex Keller
Matt Kornberg (Dev/Fundraising Chair)
SM Lahti
Erick Martell
Derek McKee
Daniel Mense (Arts & Music Chair)
Akash Morrison
Daniela Morse
Ali Moses
Kelly Noble
Ryan Ouyang
Jenna Parris
Dustin Perlberg
Sarah Perlberg
James Perry
Kimberly Kantor Pitson
Michael Polier (Former Chair)
Brian Rivera
Jennifer Green Rivera
Justine Roach
Stephanie Roach
Susan Roberts
Justin Roberts
Robert Roig
David Russell
Denille Sachs
Michael Sands
Beth Sands
Jason Sangerman
Jennifer Schweitzer
Oren Segal
Jillian Share
Sam Siegel
Jessie Stewart, MD
Mena Suvari
Steven Taylor
Michael Toveg
Kisha Ward
Joshua White
Maya Wilson
Alexander Yi
Friends of Vista Del Mar

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

For more information on Leadership Opportunities
Contact Naomi Salamon

Email or call

(323) 481-1822