CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS
Meet Linda, our exceptional board of director member, hailing from the serene landscape of Vancouver, Washington. With a background in workforce development, Linda plays a crucial role at Workforce Southwest Washington, shaping the region's economic landscape and empowering individuals to achieve their career goals.
But there's more to Linda than her boardroom brilliance. Beyond the confines of the office, she's a true champion of volunteer work within her community. Linda is not just a pro at workforce development; she's also a master at spreading kindness! Whether volunteering at her rural food bank or sprinkling her magic at the local vacation Bible school, Linda's generosity knows no bounds. And let's not forget her artistic flair, as she lends her talents to the Clark County Fair-Fine Arts department.
In her free time, you'll find Linda reeling in the good times with her husband as they fish with the Lower Columbia Walleye Club. And let's not forget her love for all things furry – she's always ready to pet every four-legged pup that crosses her path.
Frankie Valinda Ghee, a singer-songwriter and teaching-artist, is the Director and founder of AROUND THE PIANO. Frankie earned her Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning, a BA in Music Education and a BS in Microbiology.
Frankie has been singing and writing music for well over 40 years and has performed professionally as a soloist and with ensembles in a variety of genres including rock, jazz, country classical, pop and blues. With ATP, Frankie has created and delivered engaging workshops, classes and sessions to youth and adults ranging in age from first grade to seniors in schools, camps, workplaces, and forums. Her experience, in addition to over twelve years of teaching middle school choir, includes teaching Creative Arts, after school activities, summer school, supervising in-school suspension, providing private voice lessons to children and adults, and working as a substitute schoolteacher. Her students have come from many socio-economic backgrounds and varied levels of ability and skill. Frankie’s goal at every concert and event is to welcome everyone and add joy to the day.
Chris Erdman serves as the Director of the Center of Loss & Hope and Joshua's House—both expressions of YoloCares' commitment to offer quintessential end-of-life care and support to anyone in the Sacramento region. Erdman also leads the ethics committee of the California Hospice Network. He holds a doctorate in organizational and missional transformation from Columbia in Atlanta. Previously a pastor of three large congregations, a graduate school faculty member, and a missional consultant, he brings three decades of experience to his role of innovative and compassionate organizational leadership. Author of numerous books and articles, Chris also hosts the popular podcasts, Poems to Live By and From the Ground of Grief, both on Spotify. He enjoys cooking with family and friends, walks in the woods, dancing with his beloved, shorelines, old gnarled Juniper trees, dogs, yellow-rumped warblers, the scent of fresh lavender, and the wonders of his children, grand-dogs, and granddaughter.