MBA Marketing, University of Illinois, BA Psychology, University of Notre Dame I worked in the pharmaceutical industry for over 25 years, in a variety of marketing positions. Since retirement I have served on the FAI board for 10 years. "My passion for art comes from my father, who was an artist and professor of painting and art history for 35 years at the University of Notre Dame. When I was growing up, our home was filled with art. I spent many hours in the art department at Norte Dame watching my father paint and wandering the galleries enjoying the latest art exhibitions. Art brings joy and inspiration into my life and I enjoy sharing my passion with our community through FAI."

B.S., San Diego State, Political Science, Juris Doctorate: Cal Western law School. I have been a trial attorney, civil litigation, insurance defense, was a partner in former San Diego law firm. "I am passionate about art because it is how I experience the world through the eyes and hands of another, because it is a window into the soul of an artist, because it reflects reality, or fantasy, beauty, history, emotion, light or shadow, and because it often tests my perceptions and indelibly touches my heart."

Finance Committee Chair Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts, Master of Arts, Business Management 30 Years at Fortune 500 Company, entry level to Vice President, Supply Chain Management. Now happily retired and living the dream. "Art speaks to our hearts and our minds. It can create beauty, insight, controversy, and new ways of thinking. There is no right or wrong. It is a wordless language that we may each interpret in our own way."

Co-Chair, Art in Public Spaces Past President, Past Treasurer BA - Education/Math-Science, and BS - Landscape Architecture, Washington State University I have been a high school math, science, French teacher, owned a decorating business; a Landscape Architect; a business manager. "The arts relax the rules and allow the spirit to be free. They keep Fallbrook unique and uplift the community."

BA, Education; MA, Educational Administration, Ed.D., Educational Leadership I worked in six districts in my career as a teacher, vice principal, principal, director of curriculum, assistant superintendent in human resources and educational services; part-time university faculty, instructing emerging teachers and administrators. "I have always loved art but once I married an artist, I learned so much. My work on the Board is to support his passion."

Bachelor of Science in Management, University of Redlands. Employee of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Pasadena, CA for 37 years. Served as Business/Operations Manger for the Science and Engineering Directorate. "The arts in all its forms, are food for the soul and an expression of who we are."

Pasadena City College, UCLA, Interior Design. I have been a Director, Public Affairs, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office Commercial Design "I love the arts because through it we connect with the good, the beautiful, and the true."

BA , USIU Teaching Credential, UCD and a Special ed Endorsement from Arizona I taught in California and Arizona. Then a career change to be in charge of financial audits, food safety audits and HR compliance for an agriculture company and a food manufacturing company. "I strongly believe that all people, old and young, benefit by being exposed to the arts."

BA, Audio Engineering; MS, Information Systems I started my career as a website designer for Discovery Channel then worked for several internet-focused companies. I am a computer technician and pursuing a passion for website design. "I am passionate about the arts and their ability to evoke emotions and tell stories through various mediums. Using computers to create art excites me because it merges my love for technology with the limitless possibilities of artistic expression."

BA, Social Ecology, University of California – Irvine MA, Clinical Psychology, Pepperdine University I currently am an Executive Coach following a long career in Human Resources, most recently as a Chief People Officer. My career spanned Fortune 500 enterprises to global organizations to private equity-backed companies, including roles in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. My area of specialty included helping leaders navigate complexity, accelerate performance, and leading transformational change. Previously I was President of the Board of the San Francisco Golden Gate Performing Arts organization. I was fortunate to discover art as a young adult and started my lifelong passion for it by purchasing prints of artists whose work evoked an emotional response (e.g. Hockney, Rothko). Over the years as I traveled around the world for work, I added to my art collection with work from local artists.

BA-Literature CSU Fullerton MA-Curriculum/Instruction Azusa Pacific, Ed.D-Educ. Leadership CSU Fullerton. I am the proud principal of Potter Jr. High and an adjunct professor at CSUSM. I have been a principal 6 years, asst. principal 1 year, teacher 5 years, SD County Office of Educ. administrator 15 years. Art allows us to express our innermost thoughts and emotions in a way that words often cannot capture. Art provides a means to connect deeply with others and to understand different perspectives and cultures. Additionally, creating and experiencing art brings us joy and a sense of fulfillment, fueling our imagination and enriching our life.

Doctor of Dental Surgery - University of Southern California Practiced dentistry in Fallbrook for 40 years and has been a sculptor for 25 years. "I enjoy the experience of working with other artists."

BA, English; MA, Education Administration, SD State; Doctorate in Leadership, USD I served 31 years as a teacher, assistant principal, and principal. I retired as Superintendent of tthe Fallbrook Union Elementary School District after 10 years of service and from California State San Marcos as Associate Vice President of Planning, Assessment and Accreditation and Associate Professor of Education after 17 years. "Fallbrook arts enlivens our community and inspires those who participate in our many creative endeavors. As Albert Einstein once said, 'Creativity is intelligence having fun.' Come have fun with us!"