Home Start's Board of Directors

Home Start’s Board of Directors represents a diverse background of professional expertise and a shared passion for strengthening San Diego families and communities.

The volunteer Board of Directors meets monthly, and members also serve on specific board committees to ensure the success of the agency. Board members are responsible for providing financial oversight and governance, guiding strategic planning, overseeing broad policies, and play a key role in fundraising.

Officers

Carol Gallagher, Ph.d
President
Managing Principal
Alliance for Excellence

Steven Ephraim
Past President
Business Performance Advisor
Insperity

Dave Robertson
Vice President
Sr. Vice President, Chief HR Officer
Guild Mortgage

David Wallace
Treasurer
General Manager
Senior Helpers

Laura Watkins VP, Marketing & Enrollment (retired)

Secretary
Santa Clara Family Health Plan

Members at Large

Jesus Aguilar
VP of Finance and Accounting
Penchecks

Paulette Anest
Vice President
AMN Healthcare

Romin Behseta
Founder
BeBenefits Insurance Services


Jarik Conrad

Vice President
Human Insights & HCM Advisory

Leslie Cruz
Director of Professional Services
ResMed

Board of Directors Ex Officio

Joe Buehrle
Chief Executive Officer, Home Start, Inc.

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