BOARD

The Foundation Board

The School of Arts + Enterprise Foundation Board of Directors guides and governs The SAE Foundation in collaboration with key members of the School’s Executive Leadership Team.

Board members collaborate with SAE staff as community ambassadors, while also developing connections to and cultivating relationships with potential new donors. Board members provide mission aligned annual financial contributions, serve on various committees, provide in-kind donations and actively support the dynamic programs and creativity of The SAE.

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Officers

Mr. Edward Tessier, Founding President
Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

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Mr. Alex Nigian, 1st Vice President

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

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Ms. Maria Alejo, Chief Financial Officer + Secretary

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

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Directors

Mr. Kenneth Bencomo

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise Foundation

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Ms. Linda Bisesti

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

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Mr. Joe Fraga

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

Mrs. Lissa Fraga

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

Ms. Cindy Rainey

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise Foundation

Mrs. Jennifer Stevens

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

Mr. Troy Stevens

Appointed by The School of Arts + Enterprise

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Emeritus Members

The School of Arts + Enterprise Foundation recognizes a group of former members of The SAE’s Governing Board, School Leadership and The Friends of The SAE organization. Without their leadership and generous support, The School of Arts + Enterprise would not have achieved its tremendous level of success. The SAE will forever be grateful for these individuals' service and vision.

Ms. Lucille H. Berger
Co-Founder of The School of Arts + Enterprise
Emeritus Executive Director of The School of Arts + Enterprise

Dr. Simeon Slovacek (In Memoriam)
Co-Founder of The School of Arts + Enterprise

Mrs. Cathy Tessier