Board of Directors and Advisors

Our Officers

In addition to his primary focus towards establishment and fulfillment of the programs and missions of Cancer Hope Foundation, our Founder and President, Christopher Roos*, Ed.D., is a Lecturer and Assistant Professpr of Management and Leadership at California State University Channel Islands and he presently directs Dal/Lyn International, Inc., an aerospace and commercial fastener distributor. Christopher has a doctorate degree in Organizational Leadership and has been a camp director for Camp Keepsake since its inception. Dr. Roos has always possessed a strong heartfelt desire to help people in numerous aspects of life as exhibited with his active involvement in various philanthropic activities.

Our Vice President, Sara Allen, has a background in sales and account management. She is currently a Client Relationship Manager for a research firm. She has been involved with Cancer Hope Foundation for over fifteen years in many different capacities - from handling decorations to managing volunteers. She loves planning fundraisers throughout the year to make Camp Keepsake happen, especially the annual Taste of Hope event. Sara recently got married in Yosemite, and loves hiking and camping with her husband Jeff and their cute rescue dog Oliver. She also enjoys volunteering for Make-A-Wish Foundation & CASA of Los Angeles.

Our Treasurer, Steve McCormick, holds a managerial position with Anthem/Blue Cross.

Our interim Secretary, Christian Galvan, joined the Cancer Hope Foundation board in 2020. In his spare time, Christian serves as the recruitment officer of Orca Youth Rugby Club and volunteers at his local church where he leads youth activities.

ADDITIONAL BOARD MEMBERS

Judy Bennis, Thomas Carnes*, Jary Danible, Joanne Ferguson-Wotawa, Jenny Harris, Pam Herkner-Chasse, Carmine Manicone*, John O’Weger, David Pardo (in memoriam), Lynn Peraza, Celeste Radocchia*, Jenna Raives, Genevieve Spilotro, and Mark Wilkinson (in memoriam)

*Indicates Founding Board Member

Auxiliary Council

Renee Crouch, Steven Crouch, Mike DeLeo, Christian Fuess, Lisa Guiteras, Jenee O'Dell, Nan Phillips, and Tricia Roos,

additional Key Advisors

Counsel:  Susan L. Windsor, Attorney at Law
Medical Advisor:  Dr. Debbie Weinstein
Website: Kristi O’Neil-Gonzalez