Board of Directors Pete Scudder, Chair Clement Miller, Vice Chair Jamie Kitz, Secretary Jacqueline Cruz, Treasurer Greg Ahn Luis Alvarez Patrick Amaris Lance Buckledee Don Chapin Janine Chicourrat Jeff Cook Michael Costa Jennifer Dacquisto Bill Hayward David Johnson Katrina Maestri Judge John M. Phillips Jennifer Rosenthal Mike Zimmerman Emeritus Ted Balestreri Bert Cutino Joanne Taylor Board Chair Message | Board of Directors Dear Rancho Cielo Donors and Supporters, It’s hard to believe that it has been 25 years since our founder, Judge John Phillips, had an idea to help keep at-promise youth out of jail: Give them a second chance, a safe place, and the opportunity to obtain a high school diploma and hands-on vocational training. Many advisors and local experts believed this was impossible, but the word no just isn’t in the Judge’s vocabulary. John reached out to local businesses, associates and friends in our community, and they put their resources, energy and support behind his vision, restoring the old Natividad Boys Ranch into the Rancho Cielo campus. Today, Rancho Cielo is a cornerstone of our community with many successful award-winning programs that are recognized globally. I’ve seen incredible growth—including a record-breaking increase in graduates over the last three years—and it is directly tied to you: our loyal and amazing donors! Your generosity and support have rippled through the region, providing opportunities our youth could not ever have imagined for themselves. However, even with Rancho Cielo’s extraordinary achievements and success, we still have countless local youth who deserve the same second chance that Judge Phillips first dreamed of 25 years ago. We hope you will join us in enhancing and expanding the opportunities we offer this year, and lift as many of our youth up as possible. Thank you for giving your treasure, time and love to Rancho Cielo and our students. Your commitment is actively shaping these youth into future leaders, and their success is our community’s success. Sincerely, Pete Scudder Pete Scudder, Chair 2024 Highlights • 100% giving by board members • 7 committees convened to support the success and sustainability of Rancho Cielo • Updated bylaws, the statement of purpose in our Articles of Incorporation, and operational policies
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