The Foundation's All Volunteer Board
More than 92 cents of each dollar spent by the Foundation goes directly to benefit Village residents, since the day-to-day operations of The Foundation are provided by an all-volunteer board. It is their time and expertise that helps The Foundation meet its goal of providing temporary financial assistance to Village residents. The Board members have diverse backgrounds and extensive experience in many fields:
Yvonne Brumbaugh,
Christine Collins, MA in Teaching as a Profession, MA in School Administration. - Career educator and a retired elementary school principal; currently active in the League of Women Voters.
Debra David, Ph.D. - Sociologist; retired professor of gerontology and director of academic and community service programs.
Margot Gilison, Vice President/Finance - experience in advertising, and financial and estate planning.
Joel Goldstein, Ph.D., Vice President/General Services and Information Systems - Social psychologist, retired professor and executive with several US Public Health Service agencies.
Anne Llewellyn, Secretary - MBA, UCLA; nonprofit executive with experience in association management, fundraising and marketing, education, and community engagement.
Diane Levin - Over 30 years as a high school mathematics teacher. Masters in school and career counseling. A lifetime of volunteer work.
Jerry Ludlum -
Brenda Moore - Thirty-five years computer & office software knowledge/experience, Education Chair of PC Club, volunteer at Equestrian Center & Saddle Club treasurer. Former: Curator, History Center; treasurer, Camera Club; Library of LWV President, Foundation Board data management.
Ilene Munzinger - BA in Music Education, MA in Leadership in Human Services Administration. Taught junior high music, was the Principal of a Temple Religious School program, has been a volunteer/board member with the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach for the last 20 years.
Sharon Phillips, MA - Marriage and Family Therapy; 50 years of analytical, financial, technical, managerial, ministerial, executive director/board and volunteer work experiences in the private, corporate, public, governmental, non-profit and community sectors; 31 of those years and currently a small business Owner/Director/Chief Financial Officer.
Gael Post, MSW, LCSW-C - Licensed clinical social worker.
Gail Roy - 20 years of experience as Housing administrator at UCI specializing in community development and mediation/counseling. Currently volunteering at Saddleback Medical Center and Meals on Wheels.
Marcy Sheinwold, J.D., President - Retired attorney who was a partner in a New York law firm and law school instructor.
Soon Shin, Ph.D. President of Healthy Living 105, a non-profit 501(c)(3) company providing cognitive function assessments, lifestyle evaluations, and educational programs designed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Janet Su - BS in Psychology and a retired New Jersey school business administrator. Two terms board member of the Laguna Woods Taiwanese Club.
Candace Tysdal - Over 30 years of experience as a finance professional in both private, public sectors. A lifelong volunteer for organizations addressing a wide range of social and cultural needs. Currently a Board Member for VMS and Community Concerts of Laguna Woods Village.
Beth Perak, Ph.D., Ex Officio - Administrative experience in education, and an Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University.
Yvonne Brumbaugh,
Christine Collins, MA in Teaching as a Profession, MA in School Administration. - Career educator and a retired elementary school principal; currently active in the League of Women Voters.
Debra David, Ph.D. - Sociologist; retired professor of gerontology and director of academic and community service programs.
Margot Gilison, Vice President/Finance - experience in advertising, and financial and estate planning.
Joel Goldstein, Ph.D., Vice President/General Services and Information Systems - Social psychologist, retired professor and executive with several US Public Health Service agencies.
Anne Llewellyn, Secretary - MBA, UCLA; nonprofit executive with experience in association management, fundraising and marketing, education, and community engagement.
Diane Levin - Over 30 years as a high school mathematics teacher. Masters in school and career counseling. A lifetime of volunteer work.
Jerry Ludlum -
Brenda Moore - Thirty-five years computer & office software knowledge/experience, Education Chair of PC Club, volunteer at Equestrian Center & Saddle Club treasurer. Former: Curator, History Center; treasurer, Camera Club; Library of LWV President, Foundation Board data management.
Ilene Munzinger - BA in Music Education, MA in Leadership in Human Services Administration. Taught junior high music, was the Principal of a Temple Religious School program, has been a volunteer/board member with the Friendship Shelter in Laguna Beach for the last 20 years.
Sharon Phillips, MA - Marriage and Family Therapy; 50 years of analytical, financial, technical, managerial, ministerial, executive director/board and volunteer work experiences in the private, corporate, public, governmental, non-profit and community sectors; 31 of those years and currently a small business Owner/Director/Chief Financial Officer.
Gael Post, MSW, LCSW-C - Licensed clinical social worker.
Gail Roy - 20 years of experience as Housing administrator at UCI specializing in community development and mediation/counseling. Currently volunteering at Saddleback Medical Center and Meals on Wheels.
Marcy Sheinwold, J.D., President - Retired attorney who was a partner in a New York law firm and law school instructor.
Soon Shin, Ph.D. President of Healthy Living 105, a non-profit 501(c)(3) company providing cognitive function assessments, lifestyle evaluations, and educational programs designed to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline.
Janet Su - BS in Psychology and a retired New Jersey school business administrator. Two terms board member of the Laguna Woods Taiwanese Club.
Candace Tysdal - Over 30 years of experience as a finance professional in both private, public sectors. A lifelong volunteer for organizations addressing a wide range of social and cultural needs. Currently a Board Member for VMS and Community Concerts of Laguna Woods Village.
Beth Perak, Ph.D., Ex Officio - Administrative experience in education, and an Associate Professor at Azusa Pacific University.
The Foundation's Board as of February 2025. Missing: Debra David and Gail Roy.
Front row: Diane Levin, Sharon Philips, Margot Gilison, Marcy Sheinwold (President), Anne Llewellyn, Janet Su, Yvonne Brumbaugh.
Back row: Soon Shin, Gael Post, Candace Tysdal, Joel Goldstein, Christine Collins, Ilene Munzinger, Brenda Moore. Not pictured: Jerry Ludlum.
Front row: Diane Levin, Sharon Philips, Margot Gilison, Marcy Sheinwold (President), Anne Llewellyn, Janet Su, Yvonne Brumbaugh.
Back row: Soon Shin, Gael Post, Candace Tysdal, Joel Goldstein, Christine Collins, Ilene Munzinger, Brenda Moore. Not pictured: Jerry Ludlum.