Board of Directors

Our Board Members are an incredible group of individuals who strive to provide direction and leadership as to the direction of Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Their years of service are indescribably appreciated. With their guidance, GDD continues to grow and change to meet the needs of our community. Through years of voluntary leadership, this group of community pillars have served our organization well.

Richard Clapp
Chairman

BG (Ret.) Guido Portante
Vice Chair

John Gerardi
Treasurer

Karen Galindo
Secretary

John Lamb
Board Member, Fundraising Committee Governance Committee

Judy Northrup
Board Member, Finance Committee

Ann Wallenmeyer
Board Member, Governance Committee Fundraising Committee

Cynthia Woods
Board Member

Mary Willis-Yoshioka
Board Member

Robert Maher
Executive Director

Our Board Members are an incredible group of individuals who strive to provide direction and leadership as to the direction of Guide Dogs of the Desert.

Richard ClappChairman

BG (Ret.) Guido PortanteVice Chair

John GerardiTreasurer

Karen GalindoSecretary

John LambBoard Member, Fundraising Committee Governance Committee

Judy NorthrupBoard Member, Finance Committee

Ann WallenmeyerBoard Member, Governance Committee Fundraising Committee

Cynthia WoodsBoard Member

Mary Willis-YoshiokaBoard Member

Robert MaherExecutive Director