Kristiina Vuori, M.D., Ph.D. is a professor, Pauline & Stanley Foster Presidential Chair, and president and interim CEO of Sanford-Burnham Medical Research Institute. For the past 10 years, she has also served as director of Sanford-Burnham’s National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center, a post she will hand over on May 1.
Trulette Clayes is the controller at the Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego and co-trustee of the Joseph Clayes III Charitable Trust. She is the niece of the late Joseph Clayes, a successful financial and real estate investor, and avocado rancher. She and her uncle’s friend, Brendan Holmes, administer the charitable trust in her uncle’s name.
John Weinstein was born in Westchester County, New York. His father was an orthopedic surgeon. His parents took him and his two older sisters on vacations every year where he said he developed an appreciation for diversity and travel. He said they taught him to be responsible and reliable.
Jennifer Harris Edstrom is principal of Edstrom Educational Consulting and president of the Junior League of San Diego (JLSD). Although born in Philadelphia, she has spent most of her life in La Jolla and said she is deeply committed to helping America’s Finest City be even finer.
Harry F. Hixson Jr., Ph.D., is Chairman of the Board of Sequenom Inc. He has served as the company’s CEO since October 2009. He recently served on the board of directors of BrainCells, Inc., a biopharmaceutical company focused on central nervous system drug development, where he was CEO from July 2004 until September 2005.
Craig “Spike” Decker is the owner and CEO of Spike & Mike’s Festival of Animation, which is opening its 30 Year Anniversary Celebration at the Museum of Contemporary Art in La Jolla on Feb. 9. His Festival of Animation has premiered works by the directors of “Toy Story,” “Finding Nemo,” “Monsters Inc.,” and the Sick & Twisted Festival of Animation premiered works by Mike Judge of “Beavis & Butthead,” Matt Stone and Trey Parker of “South Park,” and Bill Plympton, among others.
Sharlene Thompson is executive director of La Jolla Woman’s Club. The club has 175 members who participate in a variety of programs and activities. Since joining the club in April, 2011, Thompson has focused on earning the funds required to cover the building’s annual operating expenses by renting the clubhouse and gardens for events such as weddings, fundraisers, annual meetings, lectures and celebrations of life.
Todd Patkin grew up in Needham, Mass. After graduating from Tufts University, he joined the family business and spent the next 18 years helping grow it to new heights. After Advance Auto Parts purchased it in 2005, he was free to focus on philanthropy, spending time with family and friends, and helping more people learn how to be happy.
Jane Trevor Fetter is a career volunteer. She has served on the boards of the Junior League of San Diego (past president), Las Patronas, Catalina Island Conservancy, San Diego Foundation, San Diego Crew Classic Foundation, Stanford Athletic Board, and Francis Parker School. Growing up, she was president of La Jolla Elementary School, attended Francis Parker, and graduated from The Bishop’s School in 1954. She played tennis, swam, and acted at the La Jolla Playhouse and The Old Globe.
Rev. Sam Greening, pastor of the Congregational Church of La Jolla, is an ordained minister in the United Church of Christ. Originally from Ashland, Kentucky, he received his undergraduate degree in German from the University of Louisville, and his Master of Divinity from Drew University in New Jersey.
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