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
SLO County Board of Supervisors
DEBBIE ARNOLD, Supervisor
SLO County Superintendent of Schools
JAMES J. BRESCIA, Ed.D.
PG&E Strategy, Policy, and Organizational Effectiveness Expert
Brandon Downing
Stephen K. Hall and Associates
STEPHEN K. HALL, Esq.
Pear Valley Vineyards
KATHLEEN MAAS, Owner
Arclight Media
GARRET MATSUURA, Owner
Director of Elementary Learning and Achievement
San Luis Coastal Unified School District
Retired School Administrator
RICK MAYFIELD
Verdin
MARY VERDIN, President
Oso Libre Winery