Board | Tam High Foundation

Meet the Team

2024-2025 Board members

Parent volunteers are elected to serve two-year terms. The board meets monthly during the school year. Members support the annual giving campaign (AGC,) grants evaluation, and communications. There is an opportunity for every parent to get involved, and we welcome and value ALL perspectives and experiences. New members are recruited each spring.

Foundation Board

Advisory Board

Tam High Foundation Board 2023-2024

Elaine Wilkinson

Executive Director

I have been part of the Tam family for 10 years, with two graduates and now a senior at Archie Williams. It is an honor to serve the Foundation as the ED and collaborate with the incredible staff at Tam to create an extraordinary school experience.

Liz harrelL

Chair

I have a Tam junior and two graduates. I joined our Foundation five years ago and have worked hard to ensure everyone understands and supports the great programs we fund. I am honored to be a part of this passionate team!

Michele Kuhns

Vice Chair

I am a Tam Valley resident with two Tam graduates and an incoming freshman. I previously served on Kiddo!'s executive board, and I'm excited to be a first-time THF board member and contribute to the important work the Foundation does.

esther chang

Treasurer

I’ve seen first hand how the programs the Foundation supports benefit Tam High students. I am excited to help the Foundation continue to provide such enriching experiences.

Kirsten kennel

Secretary

Neighbors of Tam High since 2005, I have a graduate and a sophomore. My background is in engineering, management consulting, and technology sales. Serving on Safe Routes to School Tam High taught me how much the community can accomplish.

Milly Skiles

Communications Chair

I have a graduate and a junior at Tam and a Jacky Boy at MVMS. I am a content writer who started my career as a scrappy beat reporter on the streets of San Francisco. I joined the Foundation because I want to know what's going on!

Iona Scobie

Social Media

I have a 12th grader at Tam and split my time between working and coaching field hockey. I love being part of the Foundation team. It's given me a real insight into the fantastic work the school does to support all of our students.

Becky Cover

Grants Co-Chair

I have a sophomore and a senior at Tam. I taught at Tam Valley Elementary for 11 years and continue to work as a K-8 educator in Mill Valley. I enjoy serving on the THF Board as a way to support our entire school community.

natalie kay

Grants Co-Chair

I have a junior at Tam. I have served on the boards of various educational organizations in Mill Valley since my kids were in preschool. I’m excited to be a part of the Foundation and all it does to ensure equitable learning opportunities for all students.

Ricardo Soto

Grants Evaluation Chair

I have a junior at Tam and am looking forward to supporting Tam students. I've lived in Mill Valley for 20 years and am a big supporter of our local schools. I'm excited to be a part of the Foundation, getting involved with grants, and having a great year!

Stacey Carder

AGC Co-Chair (Donor Analytics)

I’m honored to be on the board of this amazing organization to support our amazing students, teachers, and staff.

Duncan King

AGC Co-Chair (11th Grade); Bricks

I have a graduate and a junior at Tam. I am a communications consultant during the day and really appreciate getting to know about all the opportunities Tam makes available to our children.

Christine berg

AGC 12th Grade Rep

I joined the THF board after serving on the Grants Review Committee. I am eager to help with fundraising efforts and increase awareness of all that THF does for our students.

Stacey Silver

AGC 10th Grade Rep

I have a sophomore daughter at Tam and am a big believer in a strong partnership between parents and the school. I am excited to ensure that our kids have high-quality programs and resources to excel in all aspects of their high school life.

Karen Zinn

AGC 9th Grade Rep

I have a freshman at Tam and another one on the way! My background is in marketing communications. I’m thrilled to be a part of the board and eager to build awareness of all that THF does to benefit the school community.

Phil Rossington

AGC Business Partners Co-Chair

My wife, Maeve, and I have a son at Tam and a graduate. A native New Yorker, I graduated from Cornell and opened my own architecture firm in 1999. An active volunteer with schools and youth sports, I am thrilled to make a positive impact.

Fay Griffin

AGC Business Partners Co-Chair

I have a Tam High graduate, a junior and a freshman. I've experienced how my children have directly benefited from the great programs the Tam High Foundation supports. I'm excited and honored to be a part of THF and to give back!

Jessica Oehmen

AGC Events/Donor Engagement

I have two incoming freshman at Tam. Having planned all types of events in the past, I look forward to supporting Tam High Foundation and all that it does to positively impact the students, teachers and community.

Sarah Alyward

AGC Broader Communities

A Midwestern transplant, I live in Sausalito and have two teens at Tam. A wedding planner by day, I am rarely without my clipboard. I love brainstorming with other parents to figure out fun and creative ways to help both the school and students thrive.

Stephanie White

Parliamentarian

I have a freshman and junior at MVMS and have lived in Mill Valley almost 20 years(!). A lawyer by day, I'm on a pandemic-induced break and am looking forward to getting more involved in the Tam High community.

Laura Spence

Historian

I’ve been on the board since 2018, holding various positions. I have a graduate and a senior. My background is in elementary and adult learning, so volunteering and giving back to the education field is my passions.

Tam High Foundation ADVISORY Board 2022-2023

Representatives provide guidance, insight, and knowledge from across the campus. They are non-voting members and work in close partnership with the executive board.

Kimberly Clissold

Principal

Born on O'ahu, she earned her undergraduate and master's degrees at Chaminade University in Honolulu, playing. middle blocker for the women's volleyball team. She obtained her doctorate from the University of Hawaii and moved to Sonoma County in 2012.

Charlie Garfink

Teacher Rep

I am a history teacher at Tam. I truly value the work the Foundation does, which completely updated my classroom furniture. I want to encourage all of my colleagues to take advantage of their generous help.

Ben Cleaveland

Teacher Rep/CTE

I love working with the Foundation because it celebrates and values student and teacher innovation. I've attended meetings for 24 years, and I still marvel at the board's creative problem solving, dedication, and knowledge.

amanda brown

THUMB

I have a Tam graduate and an incoming junior. I have been volunteering with the music program for two years and love contributing to the success of our students!

Amanda reeves

PATH

I have two seniors and a freshman at Tam. I work in the visual arts, so joining PATH felt like a great way to get involved with the Tam High Foundation and the vital services it provides.

Derek Scobie

Tam Boosters

Derek has two daughters, a sophomore and a senior, at Tam and was a founder of TamTV. He is a global director at YouTube and earlier launched a version of AmeriCorps in Scotland.. In his spare time he cooks and plays golf — for punishment.

Susan Flint

PTSA

My son Gavin is a senior this year at Tam. I have been on the Tam High PTSA for the last three years. I am on the PTA Council board and have been involved in PTA since both my kids were in elementary school.

Janet Lawson

Auditor

I have a senior, a sophomore, and a graduate. My background is in finance, and when my kids were at MVMS, I served on the PTSA there. This is my first year on the Foundation, and I'm excited for the opportunity to contribute to the community.

Elya Schwartman

Investment Advisor

I am an entrepreneur and a leader in fixed-income portfolio management. My wife, Susan, and I have been active school volunteers since moving from Boston in 2010.