Two join SVEF Board of Directors

The latest directors to join SVEF's board were elected Sept. 18 for three-year terms. We appreciate their willingness to serve!

Kalpi Kadaba has held leadership roles at Menlo School, Power My Learning in Los Angeles and San Francisco, and numerous community organizations worldwide. With decades ofexperience guiding teams, raising funds, and creating impactful programs, Kalpi brings a proven track record of strengthening schools and fostering partnerships that uplift young people. She is passionate about supporting local students and ensuring every child has the opportunity to thrive. Kalpi has served as a mentor with the Sonoma Valley Mentoring Alliance since 2021. Her favorite activity is spending time with her three grandsons.

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Wendy Swanson currently serves as the Work-Based Learning Coordinator and CTE Grants Coordinator at Sonoma Valley High School. , where she loves helping students find their future paths through guest speakers, job shadows and internships and hands-on career exploration.  She also assists the Career Technical Education (CTE) pathways develop and secure local, state, and federal funding. Before transitioning into education, Wendy had a diverse professional career that included 20 years practicing law. She and her husband, Dan, have lived in Sonoma for more than 30 years.

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