2025 Board of Directors
Executive Committee
President - Ashley Carbonell
Vice President - Mayra Hernandez
Treasurer - Sabrina Johnson
Secretary - Alex Springberg
Board Members
Elise Baker
Becki Markle
Chris Clark
Gigi Rivera
Bill Berroth
Learn more about our amazing Board members! We look forward to meeting you!
Ashley Carbonell, KPBS
Pronouns: She/Her
Ashley is currently Donor Engagement Manager at KPBS. In her role, she supports major and mid-level fundraising for the organization by cultivating fundraising strategy and managing the Producers Club.
Born and raised in southeast San Diego, she has made her roots in the community. Ashley coordinated educational outreach programs with local high school students as an undergraduate at UCSD. Her previous nonprofit job experience includes working at Forever Balboa Park, La Jolla Playhouse on their house management team, and Lawyers Club of San Diego as Administrative Coordinator and Communications Specialist. In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with her loved ones, going to the zoo, and baking. She’s excited to get to know fellow young nonprofit professionals!
My Favorite thing about San Diego is the rich culture and good food!
Mayra Hernandez, Casa Familiar
Pronouns: She/Her
With a Master’s in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego, Mayra brings extensive experience in community engagement, fundraising, and strategic partnerships. She’s passionate about building connections that drive impact and loves turning big ideas into action. Outside of her professional life, Mayra enjoys exploring San Diego’s hidden gems, sipping a rich hot chocolate, and finding fun ways to give back to her community.
My favorite thing about San Diego are all the hiking trails!
Sabrina Johnson, Nonprofit Accountant
Pronouns: She/Her
Sabrina has worked in nonprofit finance her entire career and loves using her knowledge and skills to better her community. She’s spent the last few years overseeing grant and contract funding at the San Diego LGBT Community Center and Downtown San Diego Partnership in homelessness, HIV prevention, and youth services. She’s a graduate of The LGBT Center’s Young Professionals Council, which develops and connects young leaders to become strong advocates for the community. She has a bachelor's degree in sociology from the University of San Diego, an associate degree in accounting from Mesa College, and is always learning something new. She enjoys traveling and being outside in the San Diego sunshine in her free time.
My favorite thing about San Diego is exploring Balboa Park. There are endless spots to wander and always a fun festival to check out!
Elise Baker, GRID Alternatives
Pronouns: She/Her
Elise has been working in the nonprofit space in San Diego for a decade, working primarily in Development and Fundraising. In her current role at GRID Alternatives, a national organization working to build community-powered solutions to advance economic and renewable justice, she supports the organization’s regional philanthropy teams.
Elise is passionate about social justice philanthropy and is a Co-Chair of Community Centric Fundraising- San Diego Chapter, bringing those principles to her work, focusing on equity-centered approaches to donor engagement and community development. When she is not working or volunteering, she is either outdoors camping, backpacking, teaching yoga, or relaxing at home with her 15-year-old dog.
My favorite thing about San Diego is how close you are to the ocean, the desert, the mountains, and the border! All kinds of outdoor adventures await!
Becki Markle, Nonprofit Leadership-Strategy, Operations & Partnerships
Becki is a nonprofit professional with over a decade of experience across operations, strategy, programs, executive support, and community partnerships. She previously served as Chief of Staff at Meals on Wheels San Diego County, where she led cross-functional initiatives, supported internal operations, and collaborated closely with board members, donors, funders, and external partners. She is currently working with ElderHelp of San Diego on strategic initiatives and special projects that support internal growth and cross-team alignment.
At the heart of it, Becki simply wants to play a role in making the world a more connected and compassionate place. She believes in the power of small, meaningful actions and is inspired by the idea that if many people in many places do many small things, they really can change the world.
My favorite thing about San Diego is hiking with my dog, Dessi, and finding unexpectedly good vegan food in almost every neighborhood.
Chris Clark, ULI San Diego- Tijuana
Chris Clark serves as the Executive Director of ULI San Diego – Tijuana, a professional association focused on developing the leaders who shape our built environment. With more than a decade of experience in local public affairs, economic development and nonprofit management, he has focused his work on supporting community efforts to strengthen unique cultural and civic assets. His career has included positions leading community outreach for infrastructure projects, public policy analysis and regional economic development. He is an active community volunteer and a proud judge of the annual SoNo Fest Chili Cook-Off. Chris is also a lecturer in urban planning and real estate development at the University of California, San Diego.
Gigi Rivera, Family Health Centers of San Diego
Pronouns: She/Her
Gigi currently works at Family Health Centers of San Diego as an Executive Assistant, where she manages special projects, supports executive operations, and leads process improvement initiatives. She brings experience in project management, stakeholder coordination, and nonprofit operations from roles at Aya Healthcare, Seneca Family of Agencies, and AmeriCorps.
My favorite thing about San Diego is the endless opportunities to get out and adventure!
Bill Berroth, Meals on Wheels
Pronouns: He/Him
Bill began his career in auto insurance, first at GEICO, where he handled collision and medical claims, and later at Farmers, where he worked on bodily injury files. Years in that world gave him thick skin and sharp investigative instincts, but eventually the work stopped aligning with the kind of person he wanted to be. Evaluating life-altering losses pushed him to rethink his path entirely, and for the first time in my life, he walked away without another job lined up.
A few months later, Bill joined Meals on Wheels San Diego as a driver, and everything clicked. He found work that felt human, meaningful, and worth pouring himself into. Since then, he’s worn a few hats and grown into an Operations Specialist working to ensure clients receive nutritious meals and regular wellness checks. Bill joined YNPN San Diego to keep growing in this sector, connect with others who care about community impact, and help more people in their journey through mission-driven work.
My favorite thing about San Diego is its range, beaches, mountains, the desert, Mexico, LA, everything close enough to make life feel full. Good food, good weather, and a place that feels like home.
Alex Springberg, GFS Events
Pronouns: She/Her
Alex joined the events and fundraising industry 5 years ago to help alleviate the event planning stress from nonprofit organizations. Her goal is to collaborate with organizations and bring them peace of mind during the event planning process. As the Director of Business Development & Events at GFS Events, Alex has worked with dozens of organizations to plan their fundraising and community events. Being able to put on a successful event while bringing a community closer together is her goal. When she’s not at work, you can catch her exploring the outdoors or eating ice cream at Salt & Straw.
My favorite thing about San Diego is the delicious food and amazing people!
