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