BOARD OF DIRECTORS
![Bonnie Schoch](https://upvalleyfamilycenters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Bonnie.jpg)
Bonnie Schoch
President
About Bonnie
Over the past four decades, Bonnie Schoch has earned a reputation as one of the most talented and knowledgeable CFOs in the Napa Valley wine industry. After receiving her degree in economics from UC Davis, Bonnie spent the next two decades at Domaine Chandon, where she became known for her leadership, strategic thinking and fiscal acumen. Bonnie also held CFO positions at Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars and St. Supéry, before being named the CFO for Cuvaison Estate Wines in 2010. Bonnie is passionately involved in the St. Helena community, where she spent eight years as a school board member, and eight years on the St. Helena City Council. Bonnie was also a past board member of Women for WineSense, which supports the professional development of women and men in wine and associated industries. She sat on several committees on the Napa Valley Vintners, including the Grants Committee and the Community & Industry Issues Committee.
“To have a stronger community we must support everyone in that community. The Upvalley Family Centers provide for members of our community that would have no where else to turn.”
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Doug Boeschen
Vice President
About Doug
Doug is the co-founder and general manager of Boeschen Vineyards, a small estate vineyard and winery in St. Helena that is celebrating its 25th year this fall. Those 25 years represent profoundly impactful relationships with scores of employees and their families that have led Doug to his involvement with the Up-Valley community.
He is currently a commissioner with the St. Helena Park and Recreation Department, and works with Hand-In-Hand, a regional organization that advocates for rights and better working conditions for domestic workers. Doug is beginning his seventh year as a tutor with the St. Helena elementary school, helps community members apply for citizenship, and tutors others in their preparation to take the citizenship exam.
Doug was raised in a small town outside of Seattle, but came to the Bay Area to attend Stanford University to study International Policy and meet his wife, Deborah. Doug and Deborah have lived in St. Helena since 2005, and have two boys who both now also attend Stanford. In a previous life, Doug served with an international human rights organization in three different countries, and worked for eight years as a strategy consultant for technology companies. He has lived in Poland, Romania, France, Spain, and Germany, but is happiest with his family and friends here in Napa Valley.
![Fred Hipp](https://upvalleyfamilycenters.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Fred-Hipp.jpg)
Fred Hipp
Treasurer
About Fred
Fred was born and raised in Buffalo, New York. He had a long and successful career serving as CEO for several national chain restaurants and recreational industries, including AMF Bowling Worldwide, California Pizza Kitchen Inc., and Gilbert/Robertson Inc. Throughout his career, his work in the restaurant industry often brought him to the Napa Valley, and he and his family eventually decided to put down roots here. He lives with his wife in St. Helena, is a dedicated father and grandfather, and he remains active serving as a board member and executive advisor for various organizations that are meaningful to him.
“I have always believed that locally supported and staffed organizations offer the best opportunity for a successful, efficient and impactful effect on the communities they serve. I also believe that it takes a talented and motivated team to achieve this success, which is evident at Up Valley Family Centers. I think I that I can contribute some of my experience and hopefully make a difference to forward the success of the organization, which plays a vital role in our neighborhoods.”
Julia Leza Gardner
Secretary
About Julia
Julia Leza Gardner has lived and worked in the Napa Valley since 2007. Julia works for Serenity Knolls and is also employed as a District Agent with Modern Woodmen of America. She brings an array of experiences in human services, retail and business. Julia has served as Director of Utilization Management at Duffy’s Napa Valley Rehab, as a Paraprofessional at the Calistoga Elementary School, in management at St. Helena Safeway, and at Solage and previously with Modern Woodmen of America. Prior to moving to Calistoga, Julia was an Army Medic at Walter Reed Army Medical Center in Washington DC and served in the Army National Guard. Julia has a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with a certificate in accounting from the University of Phoenix. She is a Past President for the Rotary Club of Calistoga and is the Club’s past Treasurer. Julia and her husband have 5 wonderful children ranging from 8-15 years old. They enjoy hiking and golfing and spending quality time together.
“The UpValley Family Center does so much for our community. I personally have been on the receiving end of services offered and the support, knowledge, and kindness provided to me speaks volumes. Being able to give back and support an organization that helps our youth and seniors, and everything in between, is an honor.”
Kathye Citron
About Kathye
Kathye Citron is a professional trainer and organizational development consultant. She has over twenty years of experience in leadership, coaching, mentoring, and training. Based on the philosophy that all people have unrealized potential, Kathye provides individualized tools and recommendations for professional development, and teaches managers how to give the encouragement and support they need to be successful. She also has extensive experience facilitating Board and staff retreats and strategic planning sessions. Kathye has served on the Board of Trustees of the Presidio Graduate School in San Francisco, the Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Board, and the San Francisco International Wine and Food Society.
Kathye is currently a Senior Consultant for “The Consulting Team” in Mountain View. Formerly, Kathye was the Executive Director of the Career Planning Center in Los Angeles and CEO of Lifeprint in San Francisco. She holds a BA in Psychology from UCLA. She lives in Calistoga.
Terry Byrnes Fiddaman
About Terry
Terry’s career includes more than 25 years of corporate marketing and fundraising experience with social services, arts, education and health care nonprofits. Beginning in 2010, she was a fundraising consultant for nonprofits in Napa and Marin counties providing staff and boards with the tools necessary to create sustainable organizations. She consulted with the newly merged UVFC from July 2014 – July 2017 creating and implementing development plans and best fundraising practices while working with Board, staff and Jenny Ocon. She became the first UVFC Development Director from August 2017 – June 2018.
Terry is a native Californian and received her bachelor’s degree from Stanford University and Masters in International Management from the American Graduate School of International Management. She worked in New York City, The Hague, Portland, Maine, Phoenix, and San Francisco before relocating to Napa Valley in 2010.
She retired in July 2018 and is married to Bob Fiddaman, one of the founding Board members of the Calistoga Family Center. When not actively engaged with various Napa Valley nonprofits, they enjoy traveling and spending time with their families including a combined total of 14 grandchildren! They live in Napa.
“Since 2014, I’ve seen first-hand, the positive community impact the Up Valley Family Centers’ program and organizational growth has had. Having nimbly responded to multiple fires and the pandemic, UVFC’s role as a critical “second responder” is unquestionable. UVFC’s vision of facilitating healthy relationships and networks of support so that all people in our community feel safe, valued and prepared, benefits all of Napa Valley. I share that vision.”
Kristen Georges
About Kristen
Kristen began her career managing Genentech’s Foundation for Biomedical Sciences. She then went on to work in venture capital and biotech investor relations before finding her way into the non-profit world. She has worked in venture philanthropy, fund development and has over 15 years of experience as an Executive Director. After graduating from the non-profit management program at Harvard Business School, she became the CEO of several non-profit agencies. Kristen worked on the merger team that brought together and formed the Up Valley Family Center and had the privilege of being its first Board President. She now spends her time with her husband raising their twins in St. Helena while volunteering and supporting the non-profits where she feels she can help make a difference.
“Supporting kids and families in our community has always been a core value of mine. Through their wide variety of programs and services, the Up Valley Family Centers offer so much to so many. I am proud to support an organization that continues to make our up valley towns a better and stronger place.”
Ziggy Gutierrez
About Ziggy
Elias “Ziggy” Gutierrez, a Calistoga native, is a licensed Realtor at Calistoga Realty Company. His expertise extends beyond real estate, and includes a thriving Job Management business. Through his business, Ziggy assists both homeowners and contractors, adeptly catering to diverse property requirements, showcasing his commitment to enhancing property experiences in his community. Ziggy enjoys giving back to his home town as a coach and mentor to local youth, leveraging his passion for sports to instill valuable life lessons and inspire the next generation in the Napa Valley.
Sam Martin
About Sam
Sam Martin is the Chief Operating Officer/Chief Financial Officer of Kodo Inc./Dana Estates. Prior to this role, Sam had a long tenure working in the public accounting field, including experience as a Certified Fraud Examiner and helping companies develop policies and procedures to reduce exposure to fraud. Sam holds a degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting from California State University of Chico.
Sam is committed to strengthening the community through volunteer efforts. In addition to serving on the family center’s board of directors, Sam also serves on the boards of the Napa Valley Land Trust and the Napa Valley Masons.
Braulio Muñoz
About Braulio
Born and raised in Saltillo Mexico, Braulio is a first-generation immigrant. Before moving to the United States, Braulio attended law school and he is still a licensed attorney in Mexico. After law school, he joined the Attorney General’s Office in the federal government in Mexico City. He then decided to change the course of his life and went to the University of Texas to learn the English language.
Braulio then attended graduate school at Michigan State and obtained a Master’s in Public Law (LL.M.) and a Master’s in Public Administration (MPA). Braulio was a teaching assistant and while finishing the graduate programs he was a recipient of a student excellence award from the American Association of Public Administrators (ASPA). He later taught comparative/international law at one of the best private universities in Mexico.
He then relocated to the Bay Area and started working for a few well-known law firms. His parents retired as public employees, so the call for public service has always been part of his life. Braulio has worked as an investigator for the State Bar of California for the last 10 years. He currently works protecting the public while investigating claims of misconduct by attorneys in California that, in some cases, end up in disbarments.
Braulio, his wife Melissa, a SHHS teacher, and his two sons are active members of the St. Helena community. Braulio is in the Vestry at Grace Episcopal church and he is part of the outreach committee. He is also an active soccer coach and player.
His family, community service, sports, and spirituality are his passion in life.
Caitlin Stuart
About Caitlin
Caitlin was born and raised in Napa Valley and graduated from St. Helena High School before attending Colby College in Maine and earning a degree in Government. For nearly twenty years, she has worked with architects, non-profits, photographers, interior designers and vintners in San Francisco, Marin and Napa Valley. Key areas of expertise include working with the design and building community and managing clients’ charitable fundraising.
She is the Marketing Director for San Francisco design firm Butler Armsden Architects. Closer to home, she is collaborating on fire-, water-wise and pollinator-friendly garden initiatives in Napa Valley with a group that likes to laugh and call themselves “The Pollinator Posse”, and advising small companies and organizations on their marketing efforts.
Caitlin, her husband and their two children live in St. Helena.