Board and Officers

Las Candalistas

Board of Directors

Stella Bullock
Chairperson

Stella Bullock
Michelle Drapeau
Board Member, Secretary

Michelle Drapeau
Ann Goodhart
Board Member

Ann Goodhart
Board Member

Lois Riopelle
Randi Young
Board Member

Randi Young
Stella Bullock

Chairperson

Stella Bullock

I am honored to serve my second term on the Board of Directors for Las Candalistas and continue as the Chairman of the Board. It has been a privilege to work alongside such dedicated members who share a passion for strengthening our organization and serving our community. Being a part of Las Candalistas has been an incredibly rewarding experience. I look forward to continuing to build on our successes, supporting our mission, and serving our members.

Michelle Drapeau

Board Member, Secretary

Michelle Drapeau

I’m excited to take on this new role, serving as secretary on the Board of Directors. The past 2 years I served as our Las Candalistas Parliamentarian, and worked along side so many amazing, hard working officers and members. It’s fulfilling and fun to fundraise for our local South Bay charities, while working with these wonderful women!

Ann Goodhart

Board Member

Ann Goodhart

I joined Las Candalistas 20 years ago and am still amazed at the creativity and generosity of its members. I have had the pleasure of serving the organization in many different capacities, including President and Chairman of the Board of Directors. I will continue to help Las Candalistas in raising funds to give to deserving organizations in the South Bay serving children and helping the environment.

Board Member

Lois Riopelle

I am honored to have been elected to serve on the Las Candalistas Board of Directors for 2026-2027. The organization’s commitment to non-profits serving children and the environment in South Bay communities is amazing. I have been a member of Las Candalistas for three years and have tried to participate in as many activities as possible. A secondary benefit to membership in the organization is meeting a group of wonderful, talented and capable women who lend their creativity to each and every activity.  I hope my term on the Board will add some value to the group I treasure.

Randi Young

Board Member

Randi Young

For over five years I have been on committees, co-chaired Membership, Ways and Mean and now honored to be serving on the Board of Directors for Las Candalistas . LC ladies are by far some of the most hard working, talented and dedicated women working together to help Las Candalistas reach its goals. And I am proud to be moving into my next position to continue in helping these great women reach for the stars.

Las Candalistas

Officers

President

Susan Sanborn
Linda Belzer
1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Linda Belzer
Nita Birnbaum
1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Nita Birnbaum
2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Patti Capeloto
2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Josette Espinosa
Gina Radocchio
3rd Vice President, Membership

Gina Radocchio
Megan Zimmer
3rd Vice President, Membership

Megan Zimmer
Corresponding Secretary

Danielle Weinstock
Parliamentarian

Terry Paine
Recording Secretary

Gale Swartz
Janis Davis-McGarry
Treasurer

Janis Davis-McGarry

President

Susan Sanborn

I am honored to be the 57th President of Las Candalistas and excited to celebrate the organization’s 60th Anniversary in 2027.  My theme “Light the Light Together” for the 2026-2027 year reflects back to the women founders’ theme  to “Light the Light”  for South Bay charities benefitting children and the environment.

I joined Las Candalistas in 2017.  I enjoyed co-chairing  the  2026 “Cruisin’ Together for the Better”  Spring Fundraiser event, along with co-chairing the Ambiance for “California Dreaming” Event, and co-chair for the upcoming Fall 2026 “Brighter Tomorrows” Fundraiser.  I have also served on the  Board of Directors for one year. In addition, I have been L.C. Creations Chair for four years, and have served on various other event committees.   I look forward to an amazing 60th Anniversary year!

Linda Belzer

1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Linda Belzer

I am thrilled to be serving a second year as Co-VP of Philanthropy. This is only my third year with Las Candalistas, and it has been so rewarding to be able to be involved and help support our organization and our community. The relationships we have with our philanthropies has changed lives and I feel lucky to be working with such amazing people.

Nita Birnbaum

1st Vice President, Philanthropy

Nita Birnbaum

I am a retired educator and was searching for a way to give back to my community. I joined Las Candalistas as a Provisional member three years ago and enjoyed the various ways I could get involved and meet new people while helping others.  Last year I became an officer and will continue in the same position this year, as 1st Vice President of Philanthropy, along with my friend and co-Vice President. It has been so very rewarding and inspiring to get to know the philanthropies we support, their staff and see first-hand the work they do. I am very much looking forward to continuing to work with the women of Las Candalistas to raise funds for philanthropic organizations who help children and the environment in the South Bay.

2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Patti Capeloto

I am thrilled to serve Las Candalistas as the 2nd Vice President of Ways and Means.  I have always been passionate about supporting local philanthropic organizations and I love how our organization turns that passion into real community impact.  In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, traveling, reading, and learning how to play Mahjong.  I am looking forward to working with all of you to make this a fantastic, impactful year together!

2nd Vice President, Ways and Means

Josette Espinosa

I have only been with Las Candalistas for a year, and I have had a wonderful experience full of hard work, new friendships and lots of fun. I am honored to be a member of this amazing group of talented  ladies. I believe in giving back to the community and supporting organizations that make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families. I look forward to contributing to the shared mission and helping create positive change in our communities.
Gina Radocchio

3rd Vice President, Membership

Gina Radocchio

Megan Zimmer

3rd Vice President, Membership

Megan Zimmer

I’m starting my 3rd year as a member of Las Candalistas, and it’s been such a pleasure getting to know so many wonderful members and participating in a variety of activities. This year marks my second year serving as an officer, a role I took on to give back to the organization and gain a deeper understanding of how everything comes together. I’m excited to continue serving as Co-Chair of VP Membership and look forward to what’s ahead!

Corresponding Secretary

Danielle Weinstock

Parliamentarian

Terry Paine

I am blessed to be serving as Parliamentarian this year. This is only my 2nd year with Las Candalistas (just coming off of Provisional status), and I’ve already been able to participate and contribute to our events and charities. Nothing brings more joy than giving back where and when you can, and I’m happy and lucky to be involved in this group. The friendships and comradery are unwavering as we all have a common goal. I look forward to continuing to support such a wonderful cause.

Recording Secretary

Gale Swartz

Janis Davis-McGarry

Treasurer

Janis Davis-McGarry

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