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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

    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

    VICE PRESIDENT
  • 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. Fostering communication, operating in a transparent manner and respect for governance are all actions that I have observed by the EEF and it’s an organization I would feel privileged to be associated with.”

    Rachel Garrett

    SECRETARY
  • 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

    TREASURER

Directors of the Board

  • 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

  • Jennifer Walker
    “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.”

    Jennifer Walker

  • Camille Bruno
    “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.”

    Camille Bruno

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

    Victor Ibarra

  • Gloria McKearney
    "I am grateful for the support and friendship that EEF gave the school and me and would like to give back to EEF and the community now that I am retired."

    Gloria McKearney

  • 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

  • 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

Emeritus Board Member

Staff

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