BOARD AND STAFF
Ken Norvell
President
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Dennis O’Brien
Treasurer
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Jeff Youngsma
Executive Director
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Evelyn Andrews
Veterans Program Supervisor
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Todd Steffan
Member of the Board
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Joel Swanson
Member of the Board
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Brandon Hoge
Member of the Board
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PAST BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Sherry M Jensen
Past Board of Directors
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Nadia Perez
Past Board of Directors
Contact Info
Valley Veterans Foundation
5424 Sunol Blvd #10-109
Pleasanton, CA. 94566
707-344-2594
Sherry Jensen is the current Executive Director of Valley Veterans Foundation. In her role as Executive Director Sherry supports the Foundation’s efforts to provide financial support and resources for military veterans pursuing not only post-secondary education, but life skills during their transition from military to civilian life. Sherry is actively involved in her community as Veterans of Foreign Wars Service Officer, Toastmasters community activities, and is a full time employee at the VA Palo Alto Office of Facility Planning and Development as a Program Specialist.
Todd Steffan is currently the designated Veterans counselor at Diablo Valley College. He was one of the key individuals who established the Las Positas College Veterans First program 2008/2009 and has served as its coordinator and then promoted to supervisor since inception. . He earned his MA in Career Guidance and Development from California State University – Chico, and a second master’s degree in counseling at San Jose State University. He is well-regarded by the veteran student population, faculty, administration, and community and is well-known among California Community Colleges for his innovative initiatives and tireless advocacy on behalf of our veterans. Mr. Steffan comes from a family of those who served, as his father served in the US Army and his grandfather served in World War I.