What Does Board Membership Look Like?
.Tahoe Youth & Family Services are looking for Board members who are passionate about our mission and have the time to be active participants. Board meetings are held monthly; one month in South Lake Tahoe, CA and the next month in Gardnerville, NV. If you are interesting in Board membership please contact the Executive Director.
Responsibilities of the Board
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Cheryl BrickerPresident Retired Executive Director
Cheryl Bricker and her husband Cliff have resided in Douglas County for 31 years and raised three children: Erik, Kristen and Kellyn. Cheryl received Bachelor of Arts degrees in Sociology and Anthropology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. Her interest in people led her to serving youth and families her entire professional career: Employment Counselor for at-risk youth; Douglas High Counseling Office helping at risk students achieve education and employment goals; and seventeen years as the Executive Director of the Partnership of Community Resources in Douglas County. She is a Leadership Douglas County graduate, holds a Nonprofit Management Certificate from UNR Extended Studies and is a Certified Nevada Prevention Specialist. Serving on the Tahoe Youth & Family Board of Directors allows her to fulfill her passion promoting prevention and support services to children and families while enjoying an active retirement with her husband.
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Judy BrezaTreasurer Certified Public Accountant
I am a 40+ year resident of South Lake Tahoe. Having raised 3 children here, I know first-hand the importance of accessible mental health services to our local youth. I am a retired community college finance/business services professional and have volunteered with several local youth organizations such as Special Olympics and Buddy Werner Youth Ski Organization. I look forward to providing my time, energy and resources toward the future success of TYFS.
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Michael MillwardSecretary Attorney
Michael G. Millward is an attorney and owner of Millward Law, Ltd., practicing in the Carson Valley. Michael and his family made the Carson Valley their home in 2008 after accepting a clerkship in Minden with District Court Judge David Gamble. Michael received a Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science from Idaho State University in of 2005, and his Juris Doctorate from Gonzaga University in May of 2008. Michael’s practice includes Elder Law, Estate Planning, Probate, Guardianship, Property Law, as well as Bankruptcy and Debt Negotiation. Michael has a strong desire to help support the development of the next generation in the Carson Valley and South Lake Tahoe area at the most critical portion of their lives. He sees his membership on the Board of Tahoe Youth and Family Services and his way best contributing his knowledge and expertise to support the organization in meeting its goals.
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Eder VazquezBoard Member Certified Healthcare Interpreter
Eder Vazquez is originally from Mexico, he has been a long-time resident of South Lake Tahoe, and is well known and respected in the community. Eder is a critical part of the Language Access Service’s Administrative and Interpreting Team at Barton Health, in South Lake Tahoe, CA. He works as a Certified Healthcare Interpreter. In addition, he leads and manages several major programs such as ZipDx; Remote Simultaneous Interpreting Platform, Interpreter Intelligence; On-Line Interpreter Scheduling Program, and 30 plus Video Remote Interpreting Units. He has actively collaborated with the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters as a Subject Matter Expert. He has a particular interest in reducing disparities among people with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and addresses disparity to access and services in healthcare and social services. His ability to remain calm under pressure is truly unparalleled, and his myriad contributions help make Barton Health a leader in language access.
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Ron MichitarianRon Michitarian grew up in South Lake Tahoe, attending school at Al Tahoe Elementary School, Bijou Elementary School and South Tahoe Intermediate School. Ron’s family moved to Nevada, where he attended Whittell High School and graduated in 1983. Ron worked at Caesar’s Hotel & Casino for 10 years prior to starting his Law Enforcement career at the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office. Ron is currently a Captain with the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office, assigned to the Administration Division.
Ron married a high school classmate, who is a school teacher for the Douglas County School District. Ron and his wife have two children, who followed in their parent’s careers, with their daughter teaching at the same school as his wife and their son working at the same department as his father. Ron has worked as a Law Enforcement Officer for almost 32 years and has first-hand knowledge of all the services Tahoe Youth & Family Services provide to our community. Ron looks forward to his involvement with the Tahoe Youth & Family Services, as a way to share experience, learn more about the issues in our area, and give back to his community. |
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DeAnna ”De” ImelliIHello, I am DeAnna ”De” ImelliI came to Douglas County in 1988 when I married my husband, Les. I have a stepson Joe, a daughter Felicia and a son Nate. I was born and raised in Montana and received a Combined Sciences degree at Carroll College in Helena, MT, before moving to Nevada.
Children, and teaching have always been my first love. Before marrying my husband, I was a substitute teacher for several years. This is when I decided teaching was in my blood. However, God had a different idea I was blessed to be a stay at home mom, until our kids were in middle school. I worked as a financial planning administrative assistant for 10 years and then in 2010 I became employed at St. Gall Catholic Church. I have worked in several different positions at St. Gall, I am currently the director of Faith Formation for parents and children K-12, and as an assistant funeral coordinator. I am so blessed to be working at a job that I love. I know how important it is for children to be raised in healthy, stable and strong families. This can only happen when adults and children have easy access to mental health services and addiction recovery services when they need them. It wasn’t until I received an invitation to possibly join the Board, that I really knew the depth of what Tahoe Youth and Family Services offered. I must admit that I had wrongly assumed that it was only active in the Tahoe basin. As I read the vision and mission of the organization, I realized that it closely aligned with my hopes for our future. Through strong, healthy families we can become a strong, healthy society. Everyone needs some sort of assistance to reach their potential. It is important to have services readily available to help those who struggle through life. TYFS has been providing those services. I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of the organization and to help TYFS continue down this path and be the best it can be. |
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David StevensonDavid Stevenson’s family moved to South Lake Tahoe in 1977. He went to Meyer’s Elementary, South Tahoe Middle School, and graduated from South Tahoe High School in 1990. He graduated from Sacramento State University in 1994 with a BS in Criminal Justice. He put himself through a police academy in 1994 and was hired by the South Lake Tahoe Police Department in 1995. He has worked various assignments at the Police Department including, patrol, detectives, field training officer, SWAT, Sergeant, Lieutenant, and was selected Chief of Police in August of 2020.
David married his wife in 2001 (Who he has known since he was 5 years old) and moved to Douglas County where he still lives with his three children. David learned about the services offered by Tahoe Youth and Family Services through his work and used them as an important community resource for many years. David appreciates the service and dedication TYFS provides to area youth and families and is honored to be on the board. |