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The Growing Minds Team
Board of Directors
Donna Meester
President
Cheryl Pappadackis
Vice President
Matthew Varela
Treasurer
John Lundblad
Secretary
email: pappadc1@gmail.com
Chandrea Taylor
Board Member
Carmen Contreras
Board Member
Leadership Team
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Susie Niemi, M.A.
Executive Director
Susie is a collaborator and is passionate about improving our community. You can reach her at sniemi@sdnccs.org
760-798-3037
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Rita Zeigler
Operations/Human Resources
Rita like's to climb mountains in her free time and loves to serve others. You can reach her at rzeigler@sdnccs.org
760-798-3015

Lita Moore
Program Director
Lita is a true educator and leader. She is passionate about improving the field of early education. You can reach her at lmoore@sdncss.org
760-798-3013
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Lori Rood, CPA
Finance Director
Lori loves everything finance, she has mastered audits. You can reach her at Lrood@sdnccs.org
760-798--3040
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