2025–2026 Alumni Council Founders
Kate Spates (2006)
Amir Afsar (2010)
Amy Blaisdell (2010)
Cindy Burreson (2010)
Deborah Tryon (2014)
Steve Sanchez (2015)
Sean Webb (2016)
Ann Kerian Fish (2022)
Lorraine Garcia (2022)
Erin Hyland (2022)
Gina Baker (2023)
Gerry Neighbors (2023)
Stacie Hedges (2024)
Joe Spinelli (2024)
Drew Gershenson (2025)
2025–2026 Alumni Council
Meegan Villa (2011)
Emily Cheley (2015)
Abby Miller (2017)
Kristin Hermann (2019)
Ryan Hunt (2024)
Massey Pitts (2025)
Eileen Lynch (2025)
Kelly Tweedie (2025)
Why Join?
Leadership Coachella Valley doesn’t end at graduation.
The Alumni Council brings together graduates who want to remain engaged, support future classes, and help strengthen the organization for years to come. Through financial support, event participation, mentorship, and community engagement, Alumni Council members help advance the mission and impact of Leadership Coachella Valley throughout the Coachella Valley.
Alumni Council Founders
Leadership Coachella Valley’s Premier Alumni Leadership Circle
The Alumni Council Founders represent Leadership Coachella Valley’s highest level of individual alumni support and engagement.
Comprised of graduates who have chosen to invest more deeply in the future of the organization, Founders help expand scholarships, strengthen programming, and create new opportunities for alumni engagement.
Founder status is designed for alumni who want to play a more visible role in sustaining and advancing Leadership Coachella Valley beyond their class year.
$500 Annual Contribution
Plus applicable taxes and fees.
Founder Recognition & Benefits
✓ All Alumni Council benefits
✓ Distinguished recognition as an Alumni Council Founder on all Class of 2027 session agendas
✓ Featured placement on the Alumni Council webpage
✓ Recognition at alumni mixers, graduation, and select Leadership Coachella Valley events
✓ Priority invitations to Founder and Alumni Council gatherings, as available
✓ Recognition as a visible champion of Leadership Coachella Valley and its future
Join as a Founder:
Pay Online via PayPal or email info@leadershipcv.org to request an invoice.
Alumni Council
For alumni who want to stay connected, support future classes, and remain actively engaged with Leadership Coachella Valley throughout the year.
Your contribution helps support class programming, scholarships, alumni engagement, and the continued growth of Leadership Coachella Valley.
$300 Annual Contribution
Plus applicable taxes and fees.
Alumni Council Benefits
✓ Name and class year listed on all Class of 2027 session agendas
✓ Recognition on the Alumni Council page of the Leadership Coachella Valley website
✓ Complimentary admission or preferred Alumni Council pricing at Leadership Coachella Valley mixers and alumni events throughout the year
✓ Complimentary ticket to the Class of 2027 Welcome Reception
✓ Connection to a network of engaged alumni committed to strengthening leadership across the Coachella Valley
Join the Alumni Council:
Pay Online via PayPal or email info@leadershipcv.org to request an invoice.
The Leadership Coachella Valley Board of Directors is actively exploring additional recognition, engagement opportunities, ambassador roles, and exclusive experiences for Alumni Council members and Founders as we continue strengthening our alumni network and expanding opportunities for involvement.
*Individual donors only. For corporate sponsorship opportunities, please email
info@leadershipcv.org.
Leadership Coachella Valley is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization | EIN: 33-0914378
All donations are tax-deductible.