Village Advisory Board Members

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Beth Chavez is an HR Business Partner for The Walt Disney Company. Born in Manila, Philippines, she was raised in Los Angeles and recently earned her MBA from Loyola Marymount University. She is active in her community serving as a City Commissioner for Monterey Park, Mentor at the Boys & Girls Club, and Co-Founded Wove In Love, a non-profit organization serving marginalized families. She is an overzealous mom, voracious television consumer, and roots hard for the Lakers and Chargers.  

Samantha Vrtar is a Professional Nanny focusing on the specific needs of each individual child she works with. Concentrated on developmental milestones, multitasking & problem solving. While working in the childcare industry, she continues to further her education in the Occupational Therapy field. Samantha currently holds a BA in Kinesiology and an AS Degree in Occupation Therapy. Samantha treasures the time she spends with her husband, playing with their 2 cats and exploring the new state they are living in.  

Dr. Sandra Hanna is a holistic chiropractor and acupuncturist practicing at Hanna Wellness for the last two decades located in Laguna Niguel, CA. Absolutely loving patient care inside and outside of the office, she helps her patients become empowered within the home with plant based solutions and at home apothecaries. Mom to two boys, Harper and Oliver, she loves to spend her extra time with family in nature on the trails or on the beach.   

 Dennis Manzo is a Financial Advisor with Axxcess Wealth Management. Dennis has over 20 years of experience in organizational leadership within his roles of being Vice President of Finance and President of Operations within the Private Equity sector. Dennis holds a Masters of Arts in Business Administration from the University of Redlands as well as specific organizational leadership courses from the University of Southern California. He has a passion for playing golf and loves spending time with his family.  

 Kristin Pelham is a Critical Care Nurse with prior experience working in the Progressive Care Unit, a Pediatric Subacute and Skill Nursing. Kristin received her BA in communications, Associates Degree Registered Nurse along with many licenses & certifications. She loves making a positive difference in her patients lives, as being a knowledgeable & caring nurse is her forte. Kristin enjoys days off relaxing with her boyfriend, mom, 2 cats and adorable dog.    

Mikey Vera is a Project Analyst for US Bank. He has been in the banking industry for over 20 years serving the local communities.  Mikey is very active in his church. He holds a position as a Local Center Coordinator for the Association of Salesian Cooperators as a Delegate of Formation. He is also on the Provincial Council for the Salesian Association and Chair for Pastoral Council for 10 years. Mikey loves spending time hanging with his godchildren, volunteering with any at risk youth/young adult programs and of course, Disneyland.