Board of Directors
Meet Our Board

Scott Syphax
CHAIR
CEO, Syphax Strategic

Kristen Martin
VICE CHAIR
Executive Director, Cottage Housing, Inc.

Michael Lynch
Co-Founder & CEO, Improve Your Tomorrow

Ed Phillips
President, Phillips Enterprises, Inc.

Deneva Shelton
(ex officio)
Chief Executive Officer, Nehemiah Community Foundation

Sam Starks
Community Relations, SMUD
Executive Director, MLK365

Pamela Stewart
Former Chair, Sacramento State University Foundation

Deneva Shelton
(ex officio)
Chief Executive Officer, Nehemiah Community Foundation

Sam Starks
Community Relations, SMUD
Executive Director, MLK365

Pamela Stewart
Former Chair, Sacramento State University Foundation