Board and Officers

President

Lorri Mino

I will be going into my 7th year of membership serving as President for a second term of this amazing organization. I look forward to another record breaking year of succeeding our fundraising goal and leading these compassionate and creative women that are the backbone of our organization. I have served as VP of Membership, Recording Secretary and have co-chaired 2 Fall Fundraisers and 2 Spring Fundraiser Events. I am totally up for serving my second year and supporting Las Candalistas as we raise much needed funds for the children and the environment of the South Bay.

1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Linda Belzer

1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Nita Birnbaum

I am a recently retired educator of two years and was searching for a way to give back to my community. Last year, I joined Las Candalistas as a Provisional member and enjoyed the various ways I could get involved with the organization to raise funds for South Bay charities. This year, I’m an officer and will be working closely with the charities we support as the 1st Vice President of Philanthropy, along with my friend and co-Vice President. I am very much looking forward to working with the women of Las Candalistas and raising money to support the children and environment of the South Bay.

2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Susan Yamate

I am going into my fourth year as a Las Candalistas Member. For the past two years I have been a Membership VP. This position has really allowed me to get to know the members much better, along with how the organization works. I am excited to move onto Ways and Means next – helping with logistics and sponsorships.

2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Randi Young

Wow! Three years with this great organization has flown by. And while I have enjoyed my time Co-Chairing Membership for the last 2 years, and meeting so many hard-working ladies, it is time for me to move on. So I look forward to starting my 4th year as Co-Chair of Ways and Means to continue the hard work of raising funds for this great organization called “Las Candalistas”

3rd Vice President, Membership

Gina Radocchio

3rd Vice President, Membership

Megan Zimmer

Corresponding Secretary

Laura Henson-Broussard

I am amazed that I am entering my 20th year in this organization! I have held many positions including Treasurer, Event Chair, Membership VP, Chairperson of the Board, Webmistress, and was honored to serve as President last year. I have watched this organization evolve over the years and am very proud of what we have done. Our relationships with the South Bay community and the philanthropies we support are growing stronger and I am excited to be part of that. It may be hard work, but when I see the end result of funding worthy philanthropic programs in our area, it’s worth it! Plus, I have developed lifelong friendships that I am very grateful for.

Parliamentarian

Michelle Drapeau

I joined Las Candalistas in 2023-2024 and completed the past year as an officer. I’m excited to again serve as Parliamentarian. I’m looking forward to the coming year and contributing to this remarkable organization. This group of volunteers work hard to raise funding for our local South Bay charities, and it’s extremely fulfilling AND fun to fundraise with these wonderful women!

Recording Secretary

Karen Stockbridge

I joined Las Candalistas 12 years ago after relocating to Palos Verdes from Oregon where we had lived for 25 years. When I joined, I barely knew any other women in the area, now after being involved in Las Candalistas, I am blessed with so many member friends! I’ve held many positions over my 12 years from President (twice), Chairman of the Board of Directors, Membership VP, Corresponding Secretary, as well as co-chair of 4 Fall Fundraising Events, and 4 Spring Fundraising Events. I’m looking forward to trying a new position this year, Recording Secretary. It’s always so fulfilling to fundraise for the many local charities that we support!

Treasurer

Janis Davis-McGarry