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Leadership

Our Board of Directors are volunteers working to support publics schools and the community.

The leadership for the EEF is comprised of an Executive Director and a Board of Directors made up of community leaders, parents, educators, and local businesses.

Officers of the Board

  • Elaine Elefante-Leano
    I grew up on the west side of Chula Vista and have witnessed the incredible expansion and growth of the Chula Vista community. I now live in the east side of Chula Vista and have worked for the Sweetwater Union High School District for over 34 years! I am excited to be part of EEF where students are the priority, change is the reality and collaboration is the strategy.

    Elaine Elefante-Leano

    PRESIDENT
  • Ian Burgar
    “I believe that no child should lack the fundamental tools and resources needed to obtain a quality education. As a father of twins and member of the Eastlake community serving on the board of the EEF was a clear way to put those beliefs into action.”

    Ian Burgar

    SECRETARY, immediate PAST VICE PRESIDENT
  • Therese Caballes
    “As someone who has specialized in building strong communities over the past 15+ years, I recognize the importance of engaging the greater community to partner in developing and enhancing the educational opportunities locally.”

    Therese Caballes

    VICE PRESIDENT, Incoming PRESIDENT (2024-2025)
  • Rachel Garrett
    “As someone who has specialized in building strong communities over the past 15+ years, I recognize the importance of engaging the greater community to partner in developing and enhancing the educational opportunities locally.”

    Rachel Garrett

    TREASURER

Directors of the Board

  • Camille Bruno
    “I have lived in Eastlake since it was built in 1987 and I have first-hand experience of what the EEF has given to the schools in the Eastlake Community since it's inception. I have more time to give now that my 3 children are grown. All 3 of them benefited in some way from the contributions of the EEF to their schools. I feel that I have alot to give and creative ideas that will help with broadening the scope of ideas and events that the EEF supports. I am well connected in the community and Love Eastlake!”

    Camille Bruno

  • Giovanna Castro
    As a Chula Vista native, I am passionate about giving back and making a positive difference in my community.

    Giovanna Castro

  • Debbie Fisher
    “I want to give back to the community that I live in now that I’m retired. I want to make a difference so students are exposed to the myriad of career choices.”

    Debbie Fisher

  • Salim French
    "I want to share my skills to contribute to an educational board that helps serve the educational needs of this community."

    Salim French

  • Jesus “Leo” Ulloa-Higuera
    "I look forward to using my understanding and appreciation of diversity to support the human potential of each learner. I look forward to using my skills, and abilities to motivate, encourage and drive students to become curious life-long learners, particularly in STEM fields."

    Jesus “Leo” Ulloa-Higuera

  • Victor Ibarra
    “I believe and support the mission of the Eastlake Educational Foundation.”

    Victor Ibarra

  • Lillian Leopold
    "Service to students and community are among my core values. It is my honor to support EEF’s longtime commitment to education and the projects that strengthen our community."

    Lillian Leopold

  • Michael Minjares
    “Growing up in Chula Vista, I know the special place this is. I welcome the chance to give back to the community that helped shape me.”

    Michael Minjares

  • Gloria McKearney
    "As a principal for many years in the Eastlake Community , I was always grateful for the support and friendship that EEF provided the school and me and would like to give back to EEF and the community now that I am retired."

    Gloria McKearney

  • Brian Sinclair
    "Helping students engage with STEM is a passion of mine. I look forward to working with our education community to help our kids."

    Brian Sinclair

Emeritus Board Members

Staff