Meet the Team

Board of Directors

Lindsay Langford

Lindsay Langford

Chair
Lindsay Langford is a dedicated, results-driven professional with over two decades of experience in cultivating relationships across both the for-profit and nonprofit sectors. This service has elevated her awareness of the critical role education plays in empowering individuals to maximize their impact and level of fulfillment. She believes in the transformative power of an inclusive culture, recognizing its pivotal role in honing leadership skills and fostering a sense of belonging. She is a strong advocate for professional development, organizational learning, and creating spaces where both gaining and sharing knowledge is prioritized. In addition to her work, Lindsay finds joy being in nature and investigating the mysteries of life with her family.
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Vanessa Oshiro

Treasurer
Vanessa Oshiro is an nonprofit consultant where she brings an equity and inclusion lens to help organizations address challenges with high impact solutions. With over 11 years of experience in grants and organizational development leadership roles, she has worked to deepen practices of equity, belonging, and organizational capacity building in the philanthropic and nonprofit sectors. Vanessa received a B.S. in Economics from the University of California, Irvine and a M.A. in Nonprofit Leadership and Management from the University of San Diego. She is a Senior Certified Professional in Human Resources Management (SHRM-SCP). Vanessa is a founding member of ID2EA Collaborative, an affinity group for equity and inclusion practitioners. Vanessa has also served as Chair of the San Diego Chapter of Emerging Practitioners in Philanthropy, Treasurer of the Kiwanis Club of Southeastern San Diego, and Membership Chair for PEAK Grantmaking.

Jonathan Bell

Secretary
Jonathan Bell is lawyer at Versailles Law Corporation (VLC), where he specializes in counseling companies and individuals in corporate, entertainment, real estate, and financial transactions. Prior to joining VLC, Jonathan served as General Counsel of StandWithUs, an international nonprofit Israel education organization. He is very active in several organizations serving the greater San Diego community. Jonathan is licensed to practice law in both California (2019) and Illinois (2007), he graduated magna cum laude from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2007 and earned his undergraduate degree in History and Political Science from the University of Wisconsin in 2002.

Jake Sinicin

Member at Large
Jake specializes in relationship building and work directly with small to mid-size companies as well as non-profit organizations to provide top tier retirement planning solutions in the San Diego region. He is a Penn State Hospitality Management graduate and utilize my background in the industry to provide the highest level of service to his clients. Outside of work he is a family man and an avid outdoorsman with a strong passion for conservation.

Gretel von Son

Board Member
Gretel von Son is the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Director at Connect, a position created to support one of the Navy’s R&D Programs by fostering relationships between government, industry, and academia to drive innovation. Although currently working in the government and tech space/sector, Gretel comes from a science background having received her Bachelor’s in Chemistry, and later pursued a Master’s in Business Administration. She has experience in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, and has published work in Advanced Materials, ACS Nano and Nature Communications. Gretel is passionate about learning and believes in always being a student in all aspects of life. Being born and raised in Mexico has also made her have a deep appreciation of cultures, languages, food, and music. She lives in San Diego with her husband, two pups, and pet lizard.

Staff

Marty Remmell

Interim Executive Director
Marty Remmell is the founder of Remmell Consulting with over three decades of leadership in the nonprofit sector. Her extensive experience as a nonprofit CEO and board member has given her a deep understanding of management, governance, fundraising, change management, and strategic planning. Marty approaches nonprofit management through a social capitalist lens, leveraging her financial acumen from roles in government and the for-profit sector. Her clients have included organizations in animal welfare, social services, education, military support, and youth development. As CEO of Pro Kids | First Tee-San Diego, Marty significantly advanced the organization’s mission to empower youth through education and golf, overseeing major capital projects, substantial fundraising initiatives, and organizational growth. She also led fund development and marketing efforts at the San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum, achieving notable increases in revenue and facilitating a major expansion. Her global experience includes managing sponsorships and hospitality for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics and contributing to the 2000 Sydney Olympics. Outside of her professional life, she enjoys the chemistry of baking, gardening, attending performing arts, hiking, and mentoring youth and young adults.

Angie Myer

VP of Learning & Development
Angie started with Nonprofit Solutions as a facilitator in 2018 and joined the staff in September 2020. She now serves as Vice President of Learning & Development, responsible for all of the NPS training programs: curriculum development, evaluation, teaching, scheduling, and supervising facilitators. Angie brings 30+ years of experience in education and holds a Master's degree in Curriculum & Instruction. After serving as a public school and community college writing instructor, she transitioned to the holistic health field before working in nonprofit compliance. She is thrilled to support the nonprofit community through professional development and employee engagement. She is a DISC Certified Trainer, a graduate of the Disney Institute, and member of the Association of Talent Development.

Helen Black

Operations & Technology Manager
Helen joined the Nonprofit Solutions team in January of 2023. She recently graduated from Union College with a B.S. in Physics. During her four years at Union, she worked at the Kenney Community Center, assisting the community outreach office with programming and campus events. Helen oversees business, financial, and technical operations at Nonprofit Solutions. Additionally, she serves as Lead Producer to our training programs, including provides support for our new hybrid classrooms. She is excited to break into the nonprofit sphere and continue to gain experience.

Johanna Coupe

Innovative Solutions Manager
Johanna began with Nonprofit Solutions as the Business Development Coordinator in the Summer 2021. She earned a Bachelor’s degree in International Business from SKEMA Business School, and had the opportunity to study in France, Brazil and the United States. These experiences developed her cultural awareness and passion for working with nonprofit organizations around the globe. She has experience working with both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, allowing her to be competent in a wide array of subjects. Johanna coordinates Nonprofit Solutions consulting contracts and sponsorship opportunities. She is excited about her career beginning in the nonprofit sector as she gets to learn and grow on the daily while positively impacting the community.

Stacey Yohn

Outreach & Communications Coordinator
Stacey Yohn holds a Bachelor's degree in Management with a specialization in Human Resources and a targeted focus in Diversity from San Diego State University. With over a decade of experience in the private sector, primarily in social media marketing and community management, Stacey has honed her skills in engaging diverse audiences and fostering inclusive environments. Recently transitioning into the nonprofit sector to align with her values, Stacey currently serves as the Communications and Outreach Coordinator at Nonprofit Solutions, where she brings her expertise in communication strategies and community engagement to support meaningful causes.

Gwen Franco

Member Success Specialist
Gwen is a seasoned global talent development professional with a passion for leader development, organizational effectiveness, training & facilitation and change management. With 15+ years of experience in Human Resources and Talent Development in the hospitality industry, Gwen has a strong track record of driving transformative organizational initiatives focused on employee engagement. Gwen founded her company Craft Leadership is currently primarily supporting TAM Center/CPI and Nonprofit Solutions. During her off-time Gwen enjoys volunteering at local food drives, reading a good novel, trying new taco shops and creating charcuterie boards. Gwen holds various certifications: PROSCI Certified Change Practitioner, Certified Professional in Talent Development (CPTD), SLII Certified Trainer and an ATD Coaching Certificate. She is the current President of the Association for Talent Development (ATD) San Diego Chapter and an active Mentor and Workshop Facilitator at Regional Entrepreneurship Center at San Diego Miramar College supporting entrepreneurs’ development.