Mark Mariscal, President has been active in the Altadena community for more than 30 years. He served as Treasurer of the Altadena Library Foundation from 2016-2022. He started his term as President on January 1, 2024. He is active with the Rotary Club of Altadena, the Friends of the Altadena Library and helps with the Union Station-Homeless Ministry at his local place of worship. For the 2021 year, he was named Altadena Citizen of the Year by the Altadena Chamber of Commerce. Mark can be emailed at [email protected].
Elsa Banuelos, Vice-President is a retired employment attorney. She grew up in Pasadena and has lived in the foothills of Altadena for over 30 years. She and her husband raised four children who were all frequent users of the Altadena library. Elsa enjoys hiking the local trails, traveling and cooking for family and friends.
Elsa Banuelos, Vice-President is a retired employment attorney. She grew up in Pasadena and has lived in the foothills of Altadena for over 30 years. She and her husband raised four children who were all frequent users of the Altadena library. Elsa enjoys hiking the local trails, traveling and cooking for family and friends.
Anita Lawler, Treasurer is a community leader who has lived in Altadena with her husband Vince since 2002. Anita proudly serves as a volunteer of various nonprofits in the Pasadena and East Los Angeles areas that focus on social services, the arts and health care. Professionally, Anita has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, the majority of which were in executive management and leadership roles
Anita Lawler, Treasurer is a community leader who has lived in Altadena with her husband Vince since 2002. Anita proudly serves as a volunteer of various nonprofits in the Pasadena and East Los Angeles areas that focus on social services, the arts and health care. Professionally, Anita has over 25 years of experience in the banking industry, the majority of which were in executive management and leadership roles
Ana Peralta, Secretary is a special education teacher who is interested in early literacy and the library's importance as a bridge to foster literacy among families and the community. She currently resides in Altadena with her three children and husband. Her hobbies include traveling, photography and gardening.
Ana Peralta, Secretary is a special education teacher who is interested in early literacy and the library's importance as a bridge to foster literacy among families and the community. She currently resides in Altadena with her three children and husband. Her hobbies include traveling, photography and gardening.
Claudie Kiti Bustamante has been actively promoting policy issues around health care, energy and financial literacy amongst others. She is presently working on raising awareness and implementing public education and outreach strategies in California to effectively reach underserved communities, and support community organizations around health-related statewide campaigns. She presently resides with her husband and son in Altadena.
Kevin Koga is a longtime Altadena resident and user of the Altadena Libraries. Kevin is a strategic communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, media and public relations, marketing, budgeting and agency supervision for nationally ranked medical and research centers, major non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and multi-national for-profit firms.
Kevin Koga is a longtime Altadena resident and user of the Altadena Libraries. Kevin is a strategic communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in executive leadership, media and public relations, marketing, budgeting and agency supervision for nationally ranked medical and research centers, major non-profit organizations, academic institutions, and multi-national for-profit firms.
Natalie Orta is an experienced leader in the area of Economic and Community Development with a proven track record as a subject matter expert delivering programs and services to the multicultural Southern California business community at the local, county, state and federal levels.
Kristin Anderson has lived in Altadena with her husband Shannon since 2001 and raised two children in the community. Professionally, Kristin has over 20 years of Human Resources experience in talent acquisition and employee engagement with leadership roles in several industries including large and small, for profit and non-profit organizations. In her own time, she enjoys cooking, exploring locally, reading always and traveling internationally as often as possible.
Carol Higa is a recently retired special education administrator, who has dedicated her career to advancing the science of reading, promoting Universal Design for Learning (UDL), and championing inclusion. She is a longtime resident of Altadena, and alongside her husband Craig, raised three children in this wonderful community. She enjoys spending time with family, walking her dogs, cooking and crafting.
Diana Yang was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley and has lived in Altadena since 2021. She has over 18 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry and currently serves as the Controller at a private foundation focused on expanding access to healthcare for underserved communities in California. Diana is proud to be an active member of the Rotary Club of Altadena, serve on several local nonprofit boards, and volunteer with many nonprofits in the Pasadena and Los Angeles areas that focus on youth mentorship, animal rescue, literacy and the arts.
Diana Yang was born and raised in the San Gabriel Valley and has lived in Altadena since 2021. She has over 18 years of experience in the accounting and finance industry and currently serves as the Controller at a private foundation focused on expanding access to healthcare for underserved communities in California. Diana is proud to be an active member of the Rotary Club of Altadena, serve on several local nonprofit boards, and volunteer with many nonprofits in the Pasadena and Los Angeles areas that focus on youth mentorship, animal rescue, literacy and the arts.
Marco Delgado is an Altadena resident and a proud Pasadena native, deeply committed to his community. As a local business owner with extensive experience in public relations, Marco brings a wealth of knowledge in relationship-building, operations and community engagement. Marco is dedicated to volunteering with underserved youth, mentoring and providing support. His work with youth has strengthened his belief in the transformative power of libraries and the vital role they play in providing access to knowledge, creativity, and growth. He enjoys working on classic cars, building and designing, mountain biking, reading, and watching his children participate in sports.
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