Soroptimist Of SCV
Board of Directors

Terri Cadiente-President

As a former Factory Kawasaki Race Team Rider in Jet Skiing, Terri competed throughout the U.S. and internationally, including the Budweiser World Tour, Anheuser Busch World Cup Champion. Terri was also a Test Rider for Factory Thunder Jet to Japan and a Silver Medalist in Australia. Terri currently holds a 15 Year World Record in the Slalom event. Taking with her the demand for physical fitness, intense focus and courage, she commands life as a Hollywood Stunt Woman. She received 2008 SAG Award, for “Best Stunt Ensemble in a Television Series”. Terri is a mother of two, and married to second generation Stuntman, Jeff Cadiente, two time Emmy nominated Stunt Coordinator, and 2nd Unit Director. Turning a corner now, her new book on the rise: “Strong Woman Hiding” published by Destiny Image Publishing House, Terri is committed to public speaking, private coaching, advocacy and philanthropic efforts for human rights of women and girls.

Lisa Schuman-President Elect

Lisa was born in Panorama City, California, and moved to the Santa Clarita Valley in 1975. During the SCV Frontier Days in 1987, Lisa was voted “Miss Congeniality”. In 1995, Lisa married high school sweetheart, Adam Schuman. The couple now has two children, Ryan 8 and Nina 4. Lisa owned “The Elegant Stork” a stylish boutique for expecting moms. During this time, she met a member of the Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley club and she invited Lisa to a new member Wine and Cheese recruitment event and that’s all it took. As an only child to a mostly single Mom, Lisa believes strongly in the mission of improving the lives of women and girls, so she quickly joined the ranks of Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley. Lisa has been a member of SISCV since 2003. As President-Elect, Lisa is looking forward to learning the ropes and preparing herself to lead SISCV as President.

Donna Kreutz-Vice President

Donna hails from Pittsburgh , PA and in 1990 landed in SCV with her husband, Bill, by way of Rochester , NY ; Dallas , Texas and Denver , Colorado .  Donna spent most of her career in sales and marketing for some of the country’s biggest names in the high tech industry and has been involved with numerous charitable organizations throughout her adult life.  As a “Big Sister”, Donna is proud of the fact that she and Sandi have been together since 1980 and that she and her husband are godparents to Sandi’s 13 year old daughter, Akilah.  Donna has been a member of SISCV since July 2007 and served as the Club’s Publicity Chair helping the Club to win the Camino Real Region Publicity Award for 2006-2008.  Donna will continue in that position for the Club as well as the Region for the next biennium. 

Janet Hudson-Treasurer

A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, Janet received her B.A. magna cum laude from Yale University, and her J.D. from Stanford University Law School. Janet joined the United States Justice Department as a Trial Attorney through the Attorney General’s Honors Program. After a year Janet moved to Los Angeles to join the United States Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. As an Assistant US Attorney, Ms. Hudson has prosecuted defendants for a wide variety of federal crimes, including narcotics trafficking, money laundering, bank robbery, illegal alien smuggling, counterfeiting, identity theft, and health care fraud, and has served as the Chief of the asset forfeiture section. She is currently assigned to the counter-terrorism section of the office.
Janet received the John Marshall Award for excellence in asset forfeiture from Attorney General Janet Reno in 2000. Jane lives with her son Zachary, 16, and daughter Rachel, 15. She became a member of Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita Valley in September 2006. 

Linda Kahl-Treasurer Elect

With over 38 years maintaining a State and National license in the medical field as a Nuclear Medicine and X-Ray Technologist, Linda has dedicated her life, and time, to being of service to others.  Attending LA County - USC, her training in Nuclear Medicine Technology studies with an emphasis in anatomy and physiology defined her as one with precise skills.  In 1998 Linda became a Mary Kay Beauty Consultant.  Currently, her time is combined with responsibilities at Rolling Oaks Radiology Outpatient Imaging Center , doing Nuclear Medicine Scans and working with her Mary Kay business clients.  From the best possible scan to the finest cosmetic brushes, Linda can be found healing hearts and faces.  She shares free time with her son; Chris, and grandsons; Camden and Christian.  Linda has been a member of Soroptimist for over 9 years serving in a variety of roles.  She was the Corresponding Secretary in 2007-2008.   

Lori Hollister-Recording Secretary

Lori Hollister is an attorney with the Valencia law firm of HackerBraly, LLP. Although born and raised in Rockford, IL, she moved to Denver, CO after graduating with a B.S. from Northern Illinois University. After receiving her JD from the University of Denver College of Law, she met her husband, Tom, and moved to Pleasanton, CA. During her 17 years in Pleasanton, Lori was an active member and past president of Soroptimist International of Pleasanton, as well as a two-term Founder Region Fellowship Director. Upon moving to the Santa Clarita Valley in 2000, she joined SISCV in November of 2004 where she enjoys being active in the community and in the Soroptimist organization. Lori is the liaison for the Samuel Dixon Health Center, recording secretary and Regional Health Chair. Tom and Lori have two children: Kyle, a member of the United States Coast Guard, and Kaitlyn, a sophomore at the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Sandi Naba-Corresponding Secretary

Sandi has quite an impressive resume in the field of education.  Sandi’s first degree came from City University of New York, Brooklyn College where she graduated “cum laude” with a double major in Education and Psychology.  Sandi’s Masters Degree in Educational Administration came from CSU Northridge.  She has taught in the classroom primarily in special education and has been in special education administration for the last several years.  Sandi’s affiliations and honors are numerous including Phi Kappa Phi National Honor Society, National Association of Professional Women, American Association of University Women; VIP Member in Cambridge Who’s Who, among others. Sandi and husband, Daniel, have two children and two grandchildren.  Sandi joined SISCV in July 2007 and also serves as the Membership Chair for the club. 

Gail Rocco Mack-Director

Gail has been a devoted member of this community for many years. Gail believes in giving back to the community and has served on many boards and volunteers her time to several organizations. Gail has been a member of Soroptimist International of Santa Clarita for 13 years and serves as President this year. 
As a Breast Cancer survivor (twice), Gail is actively involved in Breast Cancer awareness. She has volunteered her time to Soroptimist (Women helping Women and girls); Relay for Life; Michael Hoefflin Pediatric Cancer, Bras for a Cause, Domestic Violence, American Cancer Association and Special Olympics. 

Carolyn Nelson-Director

Carolyn Nelson is the owner of Capital Office Products. Capital Office Products has been providing their clients in the greater Los Angeles area a large selection of office products at competitive prices with an excellent level of service since 1994.
Carolyn joined Soroptimist of SCV in 1999. She chaired the Fashion Show in 2000, Chaired the auction in 2003 serving on the board from 2001-2006. President 2004/2005 and is again serving on the current board. It has been her honor to serve an organization that's mission is to improve the lives of woman and girls in local communities and throughout the world.
Carolyn and Ritch, her husband of 22 years have lived in the SCV for 23 years, they have 2 daughters Heather 19 and Laura 16.

Kaye Cruger-Director

Kaye has been employed for the past seven years as a Financial Analyst at Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital. She and her husband Jerry were married in January 1977 and moved to Santa Clarita Valley in March of the same year. They have two beautiful daughters and five wonderful grandchildren. They also have a longhair miniature Dachshund named Lulu. Kaye has been a proud member of Soroptimist International Santa Clarita Valley for a little over four years. She is the immediate past Treasurer and is currently serving on the Board as Director Two Years. In addition to being a member of Soroptimist Kaye’s hobbies include gardening and jewelry making.

   
   
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