(Partner, Ralls Gruber & Niece LLP)
Kaveh joined the Board in 2019, but first became involved in SCCT in 2016 when his son performed in his first production. Having worked on set designs and as a stage manager for several productions, Kaveh truly believes in the SCCT community and the development of creativity and skills inherent in performing arts. As a practicing attorney, Kaveh joined the Board of Directors to make SCCT thrive while creating a lasting community for years to come.

(Customer Success Executive – Box)
Brandon grew up performing in local children’s theater productions and eagerly joined the Board of Directors in 2016 to help expand the reach and the mission of SCCT. As a San Carlos resident and father of three young children, Brandon is passionate about our community and supporting the people and organizations who enrich it; and as a former “theater kid,” Brandon knows, first-hand, the value of the friendships, discipline and inclusivity promoted through theater arts. Many of the skills learned in theatre have translated to Brandon’s current work in leadership, product management and technology.

(Real Estate Broker – Real Smart Properties)
Karen Vega was introduced to SCCT in 2010 when her daughter performed in her first production. A principal partner of RealSmart Group, Karen is a natural leader and has worked as the producer on dozens of mainstage productions and joint SCCT-Roy Cloud school shows. Appreciative of the valuable lessons and experiences her daughter gained through SCCT, Karen joined the Board of Directors in 2014 to give back to the theater and help more children enjoy the wonders of performing.

(Former Investment Professional)

Vanessa was introduced to SCCT when her daughter performed in her first production in 2019. Both daughters participated in the virtual SCCT productions and classes throughout 2020-2021, and she is grateful for the sense of normalcy and joy it provided to them during this challenging time. As a SCCT parent volunteer, Vanessa has gotten to know the theater program through her roles as a green room parent, costume coordinator, and producer.   She is impressed with the confidence and skills her children have developed thanks to their involvement with SCCT. Most importantly she recognizes the value of the close bonds her children have developed with their fellow participants, and the safe space it offers them to be who they are. Vanessa joined the Board in 2022 because she strongly believes in the value that a children’s theater brings to the community. Professionally, Vanessa has worked as an investment professional at educational and developmental institutions, most recently Stanford University’s Endowment.

(Entrepreneur, Retired)
Gail became first involved with SCCT in 2010. Very quickly she and both her children became avid participants with everything SCCT, and after 5 years and nearly 20 productions, Gail joined the Board of Directors. A strong supporter of the arts, Gail also serves on the boards of Carlmont High School’s Arts Council and Music Boosters and has played in a community orchestra for the last 26 years. After watching her children blossom from their experiences on stage, she is very appreciative of all those involved in this theater.

Debbie served on the Board from 2001-2016, filling the role as President for ten years. She has been an enthusiastic supporter since she and her two children saw their first SCCT production in 1998. As a children’s theater performer herself and as a music teacher, she knows first-hand the value of the arts in a child’s life, and in particular how the confidence gained during a production translates to all aspects of life. Debbie is addicted to the sense of community that is SCCT and will continue to be seen at performances and events, as well as helping behind the scenes wherever she is needed.

Product Marketing Consultant

Tina became involved with the San Carlos Children’s Theater initially as an audience member and then more actively as a parent volunteer when her daughter performed in her first of many productions in 2019. Now she joins the SCCT board to support the programs that her family has enjoyed so much. She loves the strong, supportive community that the theater fosters, and believes that the skills SCCT teaches extend beyond each production into everyday life – skills like creativity, adaptability, and resilience. During the day, Tina provides strategic marketing services to Bay Area technology companies.

Assistant Provost for Strategic Initiatives – Santa Clara University

Missy became involved with SCCT in 2017 when her son was cast in his first SCCT musical at Clifford Elementary School. Her daughter joined in 2018, and they’ve been a theater family ever since. As a parent volunteer, Missy found her stride as a stage manager and later a producer (and the sets team was probably glad to be rid of her!). Missy is grateful for the wide range of theater experiences available to youth through SCCT and the amazing growth opportunities her children have had. The McAlexander kids have participated in numerous SCCT mainstage productions as actors and tech crew, and they’ve both returned to Clifford as Junior Assistant Directors. Missy joined the SCCT board in 2022 to help make these fabulous personal development opportunities available to more youth in the future.

Director, Training / Inclusion & Belonging at Orrick

Angie attended her first SCCT show to support a family friend in the Fall of 2021. Her daughter loved the production and auditioned for the Spring 2022 play, and they both fell in love with SCCT’s warm, welcoming and supportive community. They have been involved with every main stage production since then. After serving as a parent volunteer and witnessing the positive impact of the SCCT experience on her own daughter, Angie was inspired to join the Board in 2023 to support SCCT’s work – including providing our youth with opportunities to develop their confidence and skills, build relationships, collaborate, adapt, evolve, and become leaders in our community. When she isn’t moonlighting as a hair and make-up chair, choreographer, or producer, Angie can be found rooting for her daughters on the softball field. She spends her days providing professional development opportunities to lawyers and creating a culture of belonging at her firm.