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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
  • Patrice Milkovich

    Patrice Milkovich

    TREASURER
  • Lynn Howell
    “My kids have benefited greatly from growing up in EastLake schools. I’ve worked in the community since 1994. EastLake is our home and volunteering on the EEF is the perfect way to give back and support our special neighborhood.”

    Lynn Howell

    SECRETARY

Directors of the Board

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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. 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.”

    Therese Caballes

  • 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

  • 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

  • Natasha Martinez
    "I had the privilege of serving on the founding Board of Directors of the EEF in 1996.  It is again a great privilege to join the Board of Directors to continue building strong community involvement in our schools through the EEF."

    Natasha Martinez

Emeritus Board Member

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