Welcoming New Leaders to the Lumina Alliance Board of Directors

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Welcoming New Leaders to the Lumina Alliance Board of Directors

At Lumina Alliance, strong leadership helps ensure survivors of sexual and intimate partner violence have access to the advocacy, healing, and prevention services they need. As we look ahead to another year of serving our community, we're excited to welcome new voices to our Board of Directors while celebrating the leaders whose service has helped shape our organization.

Thank You to Our Outgoing Board Members

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to outgoing board members Courtney Taylor, Dave Juhnke, Chelsea Dixon, and Chief Rick Scott of the San Luis Obispo Police Department for their dedicated service to Lumina Alliance.

Courtney, Dave, and Chelsea helped guide the successful merger of RISE and Stand Strong, laying the foundation for the organization Lumina Alliance is today. Chief Rick Scott played an instrumental role in strengthening our partnership with the San Luis Obispo Police Department, helping expand support for survivors throughout our community.

Their leadership, commitment, and generosity have left a lasting impact, and we are deeply thankful for everything they have contributed to our mission.

Welcoming Our New Board President

We are proud to welcome Debby Nicklas as the new President of the Lumina Alliance Board of Directors.

A longtime supporter of the organization, former Chief Philanthropy Officer at Lumina Alliance, and former Vice President of Philanthropy at Dignity Health Central Coast, Debby brings decades of nonprofit leadership and fundraising expertise to the role. Her passion for serving survivors and strengthening our community will help guide Lumina Alliance into its next chapter.

We're also grateful to Debbie Wettlaufer (Vice President), Juan C. Ramirez (Secretary), Krista Elmore, MBA, CFRE, BAS (Treasurer), and Jill LeMieux (Immediate Past President) for their continued leadership and commitment as members of our Executive Committee.

Meet Our New Board Members

We are also excited to welcome three outstanding community leaders to our Board of Directors.

Adrienne Dodd

Human Resources Director, CommonSpirit Health

"My decision to join the board of Lumina Alliance is deeply rooted in the conviction that everyone deserves to live free from sexual and intimate partner violence. I am inspired by Lumina's survivor centered approach and honored to help build a safer future for our community."

Heather Muran

Director of Portfolio Strategy & Marketing, Covelop Inc.

"The more I learned about Lumina Alliance, the more I realized how many people around us have been impacted by domestic violence or sexual violence. Removing stigma, creating safe spaces for survivors, and investing in prevention and education are essential. I'm truly proud to support this work."

Meghan Shoven

Director, Adventist Health Central Coast Foundation

"Joining the Lumina Alliance Board is both an honor and a deeply personal commitment to the kind of community I want my children to grow up in. I believe every person deserves to feel safe, respected, and supported, and I'm honored to help strengthen Lumina Alliance's impact."

Looking Ahead

Our Board of Directors plays a vital role in advancing Lumina Alliance's mission to empower those impacted by sexual and intimate partner violence through advocacy, healing, and prevention.

We're grateful for the dedicated leaders who have helped bring us to this moment and excited to welcome a new group of advocates committed to ensuring every survivor knows they have a place to turn and a community that stands beside them.

Please join us in thanking our outgoing board members and welcoming our newest board leaders as they help guide Lumina Alliance into its next chapter.