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The CORE
Early on, we started calling CanDo’s Board of Directors our “CORE.” The word comes from the French “heart” (coeur), and that’s just how we feel about this group of lively and creative volunteers who make important decisions and “steer” CanDo: they are our heart.
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Our CORE gathers monthly -- mostly by Zoom, but in nice weather, in the CanDo Garden. We don’t wear suits to our meetings. There’s no secret handshake. We don’t even have a “Board Room."​
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But it’s still the same regardless of the venue: we talk, listen, and see what’s keeping things cooking. Then we take action.
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All are volunteers and we’re always eager to have interested people sit in on a CORE gathering, whether to simply get a feel for how things work or to join in the conversation. It’s amazing to see what we CanDo when we work together.
President
Camille Kaijankoski
I found CanDo right after I had returned from a trip to Southeast Asia. During that adventure, I saw plastic bags everywhere and wanted to make a change. I have a personal mission to bring joy to others and make the world a better place. CanDo has provided a means to that end while having fun with like-minded people.
Vice President
Chris Ackley
Born in Napa and raised in the South Bay in the 1960’s in a fairly liberal household. Lived in Ireland for a couple of years in the 90’s with my husband and 2 young children… the best. Moved back to my hometown in 2012 and per family tradition I wanted to give back. I joined CanDo in 2013 working in the Garden for the Food Bank and have never looked back.
Treasurer
Stuart Bockman
I got a degree in Marine Biology and taught scuba diving before switching to a career in finance. As a biologist I have always been drawn to taking better care of our planet. We moved to Napa in 1990 to raise our family. I volunteered with the Give!Guide in its early years and learned that CanDo is a group of great people that are dedicated to helping others.
Corresponding Secretary
Karen Garcia
Growing up in an adventurous and open-minded family, traveling extensively, and enjoying a career in education have instilled in me the deep and indelible belief that all humans share this desire: to live peaceful, meaningful lives in a safe, thriving community. Working with the wonderful people at CanDo, I’ve seen my beliefs bring tangible results.
Member at Large
Debbie Giorsetto
I am a wife and mother who cares deeply about my Napa community. After spending 40 years working in the grocery industry, I like making sure that people have food. I am honored to be a part of Napa Valley CanDo and helping to ease food insecurity in the Napa Valley.
Youth Member
Grace Bradbury
As a local high school student, who is an active member of the community and gets the opportunity to volunteer with so many wonderful programs across the county, I have grown a passion for helping change our community for the better.