Terry Scussel

Terry Scussel and his wife Denise Scussel have been devoted advocates for their daughter Chrissy, who participates in Marin Ventures programs. Terry brings to the Marin Ventures Board a lengthy business management background and long-term advocacy for people with disabilities. In his spare time, he is an avid photographer with a focus on social justice photojournalism and travel photography. Terry is a firm believer that professionals and business people should give back time, expertise and resources to community services organizations.

Stan Shepard

Stan became involved with Marin Ventures after his sister Susan began attending the day program in 2015.  Susan had recently moved across the state to Marin County to be closer to him.  Having seen multiple day programs options in Marin and other counties, he knew that Marin Ventures was a very special place. He was most struck by the highly motivated staff, and the rich diversity of program offerings.  Joining the Marin Ventures board was Stan’s way of giving back to a program that has enriched his sister’s life.  Since this is his first board position, he comes to the table with an open mind and a desire to learn as much about non-profits and the disability community as possible.  With his background as a lawyer, he hopes to effect change through problem solving and creative thinking.

Josh Sullivan

Josh Sullivan began volunteering for Marin Ventures at the Art & Wine Social in 2014, and became an integral part of this annual fundraiser. He started working with people with developmental disabilities when he was a teenager, and has been in leadership positions with nonprofits and county government serving people with disabilities since 2004. In one of his roles as serving as the exec for an advocacy organization, he staffed on over 17 boards and committees, giving him a great deal of Board experience. Josh deeply believes in teaching and supporting people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities to take leadership roles in advocating for our system, themselves and their access to a full life of meaning and choice.

Cheryl Cinelli

Cheryl is currently a Vice President/Relationship Manager at Tri Counties Bank in San Rafael.  She has more than 30 years of experience in commercial banking and has a deep commitment to community, having served on numerous non-profit boards in Marin. She finds the mission of Marin Ventures particularly meaningful because she has a family member and a close friend with developmental disabilities.

Cheryl brings financial expertise and banking industry insight to the board, to help grow and expand Marin Ventures’ impact with sound financial strategy. Outside of the office, she can be found with her nose in a book, on the golf course, or on a hiking trail.

Carolyn Hodge

Carolyn began working with Marin Ventures in 2016 to assist with hiring Direct Support Professionals and learned so much about the wonderful mission, staff and community. She was hooked on supporting the entire team! Carolyn has led marketing for nonprofits for seven years and in 2012 started Roccam, a recruiting firm that specializes in nonprofits in the Bay Area.

Many the nonprofits she consults with serve families, children, and people with disabilities. As a small business owner and non-profit HR and Recruiting expert, Carolyn appreciates the opportunity to contribute to the Marin Ventures Board of Directors.

Lisa Barry Mathews

Lisa Barry Mathews has worked with and advocated for children and families both professionally and as a volunteer for many years. Lisa has a PhD in Social Work and has served on various boards; including the Reed Union School District, Marin General Hospital Volunteer Board, National Charity League and Tiburon Peninsula Soccer League. She became involved with Marin Ventures in 2012 when one of her four children, Kathryn, started at the program. Lisa wants to support the dedicated staff and wonderful participants of Marin Ventures so that they can be engaged in meaningful and enriching daily activities.

Leticia Wiesner

Leticia joined the Marin Ventures Board of Directors in 2022 because of a close connection to a Marin Ventures family. She’s worked in social service agencies since 2010 and focuses on advocacy, systems change, and workplace equity. Leticia is deeply committed to building inclusive systems that empower individuals of all abilities to thrive. She believes equitable access to meaningful work is a cornerstone of personal dignity and community well-being.

Ed Zander

Ed Zander started working at Marin Ventures in 1997 as an Instructor. He later completed an MS in Educational Leadership and worked in Lake County as a teacher, high school principal, and Special Education Director. Since his return to Marin County, he was the Assistant Director of Students Services for San Rafael City schools. He has created Integrated Sports programs for students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers in Lake and Marin counties. Since 2020 he has been an Educational Program Consultant for the California Department of Education, investigating Special Education complaints throughout the state. Ed has a real passion for work with students with disabilities and is very committed to people with Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities.

Leadership

Jami Davis

Executive Director

Jami Davis previously worked at Marin Ventures for seven years as a founding employee. She returned in 2008 as Program Director and was promoted to Executive Director in 2011.

Jami completed her MS and Ph.D. in Special Education at the University of Wisconsin and worked in staff training and development in Wisconsin and California prior to her return to Marin Ventures. She says the best thing about her work is her relationships with the participants and families at Marin Ventures.

Joe Cashel

Program Director

Joe Cashel is originally from upstate NY. He has worked in non-profit organizations since 2003. Most of this experience was spent providing support to people who are neurodivergent. In 2011 he started his first leadership position as a program manager for an agency that served at-risk youth. In 2016 he moved into a program director role. As a director, Joe has overseen several residential facilities and an adult day program.

As a Person-Centered Thinking trainer, Joe is dedicated to supporting program participants using person centered principles. Joe is also a certified trainer of CPR & First Aid, Non-Violent Crisis Intervention, and Informed Decision Making. Joe has a passion for learning and teaching.

In his free time Joe loves spending time with his two children and their dog.  Joe is grateful to be able to use his interests, creativity, and experience to help further the mission of Marin Ventures.

Guadalupe Jimenez

 Associate Program Director 

Guadalupe Jimenez joined Marin Ventures as an Associate Program Director in 2023, after nearly 35 years working for agencies in the East Bay and Marin County in a variety of capacities. He joined the field of working with people with I/DD after completing a degree at Cal State Fullerton in Psychology.

As a veteran in the field, Guadalupe brings a broad range of experience to Marin Ventures. He has a good understanding of the service system and best practices that result in great services for Marin Ventures participants. His greatest strength is managing adult day programs, where he is committed to promoting dignity and self-respect for people with disabilities as well as supporting individuals’ life choices.

Tim Park

Associate Program Director 

Tim Park happened upon an art teacher position at a day program for adults with developmental disabilities after moving from Arkansas to California. Prior to this move, he had worked as a fine artist and illustrator, in studios and commercial art for many years. He had volunteered for boards and commissions related to both art and disabilities but had not considering combining it all into a career. He fell in love with the work, the people served, and those who chose to serve them. Tim joined Marin Ventures in 2014 and has since been dedicated to increasing the scope of arts offered at Marin Ventures, as well as increasing the accessibility of art-making.