Mentoring Program

Whether you are new to the profession or you are looking to grow professionally, AFP Yosemite invites you to learn and ask questions.  

Our mentoring program allows chapter members to connect with other members who have been engaged in our community for a number of years. Having a mentor helps our members grow professionally and personally.

We encourage you to reach out to one of our members below!

Name Professional Designation Title Organization Phone Number Email Area of Expertise
George Boodrookas Ed.D Executive Director Philanthropia Consulting (209) 985-9090 george@myphilanthropia.com

Telling Your Story, Board Development, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Capital Campaigns

Amber Flores CFRE

Executive Director of Annual & Special Giving and Campaign Manager

UC Merced (209) 228-0079 amberflores@ucmerced.edu

Management/Leadership, Annual Giving, Special Events, Capital/Comprehensive Campaigns

Kathy Hobby

Fund Development Specialist

Stanislaus Education Foundation (SCOE) (209) 613-7193 khobby@stancoe.org

Events, Sponsorships, Board Development

Monica Ojcius Executive Director Community Hospice Foundation (209) 578-6371 monica.ojcius@hospiceheart.org

Board Development, Capital Campaigns, Diversity & Ethics, and Planned Giving

Carole Richard CFRE Retired carolejrichard@gmail.com

Planned Giving, Major Gifts

Karen Williams Executive Director LearningQuest - Stanislaus Literacy Centers (209) 672-6643 kwilliams@lqslc.com

Grant Writing, Managements/Leadership for CEO's and ED's