| Our History Molly Barker, MSW, a 4 time Hawaii Ironman triathlete, created Girls on the Run (GOTR) in Charlotte, NC. As a teenager and young adult Molly found herself stuck in the “girl box”. In 1993, Molly went for a run at sunset and she had an epiphany: "You're perfect just the way you are" and she realized that's how all women should feel. Molly decided to try and reach girls before they entered the girl box, so she started Girls on the Run in 1996 with 13 girls. Today, there are GOTR councils in more than 146 cities across the United States & Canada. In 2007, approximately 40,000 girls nationwide met to run, to laugh, to learn, and to look at the “girl box” issues they all face every day. The program has been featured in People, Runner's World, Running Times, MSNBC, ABC News, NPR, ESPN and CNN News. Click here for the national GOTR website. GOTR Napa Valley was founded in the fall of 2005 by Michelle Beard, Wendy Cole, Erin Przybylinski, Janet Todd. The Napa Valley founders share a passion for helping young girls accomplish all that they can in life! Starting in 2011, the Girls on the Run Napa Valley staff are Janet Todd, Executive Director and Katie Schnable, Program Coordinator. Our Board Team Janet Todd: President/Executive Director—Janet holds a masters degree in exercise physiology and a MBA in marketing. She has been a physical education teacher, a weight management program counselor and most recently a human resources & communication vice president in an global health care company. Janet is now following her artistic passion, a member of Soroptimist and competitive triathlete. Gina Elliott: Board Member —Gina has lived and worked in the Napa Valley for over 25 years. During this time, she has been a real estate agent at Pacific Union and served on the Board at the Women's Junior League of Napa & Sonoma. Gina, her husband and their daughter, Julia participate in triathlons, swimming, skiing and bicycling adventures. Sarah Gott: Board Member—Sarah spends her time building Joel Gott Wines with her husband and consulting for a few Napa Valley wineries, including Clif Family Winery. She is also a competitive triathlete and mother of three. Sarah graduated from the University of California at Davis with a degree in Viticulture and Enology, Sarah has worked as a wine maker at Joseph Phelps Vineyards and Quintessa prior to starting her own business with Joel. Leslie Medine: Board Member—Leslie is Executive Director at On the Move and brings 30 years of community organizing and direct service to youth. Leslie is the co-founder of Beacon Day School, Beacon High School, and Educational Implementers Inc. Additionally, she and Diana co-founded Alternatives In Action, HOME, Bay Area School of Enterprise, HOME Sweet HOME Preschool, Moving Forward, On The Verge, and On The Move. Erin Przyblinski: Chairperson of the Board—Erin has a passion for the possible and strongly supports a life philosophy of “Viva Abundantior” – to live a life more abundant. Erin is currently raising her two children and serving as Treasurer on the St. Helena Cooperative Nursery School Board. Erin presently works as a Marketing Consultant for Cisco Systems. Maria Scarborough: Board Member—Maria is a healthcare professional at St.Helena Hospital and lives in Napa. She is an avid skier and outdoor enthusiast. Melissa Rodezino: Board Member—Melissa is a Constituent Service Representative, U.S. Congressman Mike and an avid runner. Melissa also is a Member of the Napa Community Foundation Board, the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (H.O.P.E.) HOPE Leadership Institute 2009. She is a Member of the Bi-National Health Task Force and an alumna of Summer Search 2000. Colleen Soares: Treasurer VOLUNTEER GOTR COACHES—Kacey Allen, Leanna Alcayaga, Karla Alcanpar, Monica Alvarez, Jessica Barcenas, Sheri Blades, Deb Brace, Emily Bristow, Jennifer Burns, Michelle Burhorn, Joey Chapple,Wendy Cole, Sandra Cortes, Chelsea Crown, Amanda Dias, Kirsten Dukes, Monica Deicke, Debbie Elliott, Lisa Ernst, Kathy Fougler, Karynsue Frank, Evy Gilliland, Julie Green, Laura Gregory, Leslie Gjestvang,Victoria Gonzales, Tara Godog, Missy Gott,Tiffany Hallman, Kirsti Hanan, Dedra Haynie, Jen Heffner, Lisa Hellwig, Eszter Heth, Ana Hernandez, Frances Hernandez, Jodi Hill, Kayla James, Shauna Kadel, Edie Kausch,Jennifer Kennison, Andi Knowlton,Victoria Lara, Cassandrea Lely, Vicki Llamas, Susan Loomis, Ter Lyn, Amanda Lynch, Julia Matison, Julie Macdonald, Kathy Martin, Jennifer McCaffrey, Heidi Meinke-Martin, Kimberly Menager, Kathy Millich, Carol Mongelli, Jacki Moore, Jeannie Morris, Kathy Newman, Mariana Olguin, Roxy Phillips, Paige Pleasant-Howard, Gaby Preito, Erin Przybylinski, Le Serna, Brenda Roberts, Lauren Riendeau, Susy Rechebong, Crystal Sanchez, Ashley Settle, Jennifer Simi, DJ Smith, Sierra Smith, Rebecca Singer, Colleen Soares, Sara Southam, Julie Spencer, Amanda Steil, Erin Stoltz, Julie Vander Jagt, Rita Von Strasser, Dana Tanner, Lisa Treiman, Jen Veveiros, Lorianne Vivian-Glaser, Chris Wedding, Kay Wilson, Shop here for GOTR merchandise! |
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