Giving Fund Committee
MEET THE COMMITTEE | CURRENT MEMBERS
We are a 100% volunteer group of Tahoe Donner members dedicated to the idea that we can have a great impact on our community by working together and encouraging philanthropic participation by our neighbors – those that live here year-round as well as all who come to enjoy this beautiful place on a part-time basis.
The following volunteers are active Committee members as of January 2026:
 Marcia Argyris Vice Chair, Donor Relations Lead, Scholarships Team Member |
Melissa Welch Barker Scholarships and Fundraising Team Member |
Lisa Boyd Fundraising, Communications + Donor Relations Team Member |
Diane Campbell Scholarships Lead |
Jill Ernst Grants and Fundraising Team Member |
Mary Fahey Secretary and Donor Relations Team Member |
Fred Hertlein Data Analyst and Grants Team Member |
Toni Moore Chair |
Natalie Shea Fundraising, Communications and Scholarships Team Member |
Karen Stine Grants, Scholarships and Donor Relations Team Member |
View the 2026 Organizational Chart here.
PAST COMMITTEE MEMBERS
The picture below includes several prior members who served in earlier years. Dick Gander (far right) inspired the formation of the GF Committee and served as an initial Co-Chairperson. Following Dick, Suzanne Sullivan (far left) served as the Chairperson for several years and continues to contribute as an Emeritus member.
We are grateful to these former Giving Fund Committee members for their countless hours of service, dedication and continuing generosity.
- Carla Brown
- Barbara Czerwinski*
- Monika DeMartini
- Marilyn Disbrow*
- Pam English
- Lois Ermak
- Jeanette Fagerskog
- Merle Fajans, Founding Co-Chairperson*
- Dick Gander, Founding Co-Chairperson*
- Pam Herman
- Herb Hwang
- Jennifer Jordan*
- Amanda Kastelic
- Skyline Lau
- Nan Meek
- Cam Murray
- Norm Nicholls*
- Betsy Noonen
- Catherine Pellegrini
- Tim Pellegrini
- Barbara Ramsey
- Ashley Savageau
- Linda Slattery
- Suzanne Sullivan*
- Katie Veni
- Joan Woodward*
- Janet Zipser-Zipkin*
*founding members
INTERESTED IN SERVING? If you have a passion for our community, the desire to help and skills to help us reach out, plan events and inspire other to support the mission, please contact Toni Moore at tonijmoore1@gmail.com.