Board Member

Karen Woodhouse Board Member Retired: Former Director of Eyes On Learning What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? The Candelen mission is laser focused on strengthening a child’s health,development, and learning through a partnership of support andeducation with the people…

Adriana Quevedo Board MemberEmployer: Altera What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? Candelen’s mission is especially meaningful to me because I experienced firsthand how important strong support and guidance are during childhood. From my early school years, my mother…

Malcolm Browne Board TreasurerEmployer: U.S. Bank What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you?The Candelen mission deeply resonates with me because my journey from a struggling teenage parent to the executive level is the exact outcome we aim to foster…

Sara Regan Board Secretary Employer: Cadence Education, LLC. What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? So many reasons. I am passionate about Candelen’s mission, vision, and values. I’ve seen Candelen’s programs in action, and the value they provide to children,…

Michael Metzger Board Chair Employer: MDM Consult

Donald King Board Vice-Chair Employer: Bottles Waiting / Gray Falkon What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? Its mission is to give young children a fighting chance by helping to ensure that they aren’t too far behind before they even…

Rebecca Gau Board Member Employer: Stand for Children Arizona What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? Sharing our expertise in various settings (center-based care, kith and kin, etc.) that supports strong early childhood experiences.

Anaiis Ballesteros Board Member Employer: Arouet Foundation What makes the Candelen mission meaningful to you? The mission of Candelen is near and dear to my heart because when children are given a solid foundation from the start, they have a better…