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About f.e.e.l.

BBB Foundation for Education & Entrepreneur Leadership (f.e.e.l.) is a 501(c)(3) organization that aims to provide education, resources, and growth opportunities to the communities within the BBB Serving the Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California service area. 

Better Business Bureau Pacific Southwest, Central & Inland California

BBB Foundation for Education & Entrepreneur Leadership

Mission: To provide businesses, students, and underserved communities with the knowledge and resources needed to build an ethical community. 

Vision: A thriving and inclusive community that is empowered to lead with integrity, compassion, and perserverance. 

We do this by:

  • Educating entrepreneurs and marginalized groups through programming rooted in BBB's Standards for Trust;
  • Creating pathways for equitable access to capital;
  • Advocating for DEI initiatives;
  • Promoting the importance of volunteerism and charitable work;
  • Encouraging students to inspire others by setting examples of how to lead with integrity;
  • Celebrating businesses that serve as role models in the marketplace.

BBB f.e.e.l. Board Roster

Nicole Donnelly
Chair

Nicole Donnelly

Miramar Kitchen & Bath

Robert Behic
Vice Chair

Robert Behic

Countywide Mortgage Lending

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Treasurer

Jennifer Barnes

Optima Office, Inc.

Michael Sedio, Secretary
Secretary

Michael Sedio

Better Business Bureau

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Board Member

Melissa DeMarco

FBS Property Management

Byram Frost
Board Member

Byram Frost

Frost Hardwood & Lumber

Gary Sneed
Board Member

Gary Sneed

Director

 

Jodi Low
Board Member

Jodi Low

U & Improved

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Board Member

Elaine Ralls

Director

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Board Member

Scott Ledesma

Generation Contracting & Emergency Services, Inc.

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Board Member

Bill Verdini

AROHE & ASU / W. P. Carey School of Business

Arizona BBB Foundation Board Roster

Nicole Donnelly, Vice-Chair
Chair

Nicole Donnelly

Miramar Kitchen & Bath

Jodi Low
Vice Chair

Jodi Low

U & Improved

Brian Burt
Treasurer

Brian Burt

Snell & Wilmer

Matthew Fehling, Secretary
Secretary

Matthew Fehling

Better Business Bureau

Gary Sneed
Past Chair

Gary Sneed

Director

 

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Board Member

Bill Verdini

AROHE & ASU / W. P. Carey School of Business

Carrie Young, Board Member
Board Member

Carrie Young

Unravel My Travels

Key Staff with the Foundation for Education & Entrepreneur Leadership

Faustine Chan

Faustine Chan

Community and Business Programs Director

Kindra Maples

Kindra Maples

Senior Director of Strategic Engagement & Sponsorship

Michelle Marin

Michelle Marin

VP of Operations

JP Sander

JP Sander

VP of San Diego Operations

 

Samantha Scholl

Samantha Scholl

AVP, Innovation & Entrepreneur Programs

Michael Sedio

Michael Sedio

VP, COO & General Counsel

 

Tierra Terry

Tierra Terry

Director of Inclusion & Diversity Programming

Inna Torrico

Inna Torrico

Operations Manager