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

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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