WHO WE ARE

Transforming Lives of Students and Their Families Since 1996

Assistance League of San Luis Obispo is committed to enriching the lives of students and
their families through its philanthropic programs.

2025 – 2026
Board of Directors

President

Sharon Darnton

Vice President Membership

Lynn Ogden

Vice President Philanthropic

Chris Pontius

Vice President Resource Development

Cindy Cantrell

Vice President Marketing and Communications

Denise Snyder

Treasurer

Helen Robertson

Thrift Store Operations Manager

Sue Pino

Recording Secretary

Denise Busby

Parliamentarian

Bonnie Long

2024 – 2025
Advisory Council

MICHAEL BERRETO

Partner, Oso Libre Winery

JAMES J. BRESCIA, Ed.D.

SLO County Superintendent of Schools

THERESE CRON

VP West Coast Leasing, Jamestown LP

STEPHEN K. HALL, Esq.

Stephen K. Hall and Associates

GARRET MATSUURA

Owner, Arclight Media

JIMMY PAULDING

San Luis Obispo County Supervisor, District 4

SUE ROBERTS

Community Engagement Manager, SESLOC

PETER SESSOYEFF

Commercial Account Manager, Morris and Garritano Insurance

MARY VERDIN

President, Verdin Marketing

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