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Since stepping in as Executive Director at United Way of Nevada County in July, 2022, Louise has increased the organization’s community impact by over 50% every year. This includes expanding the School Pantry Program from 7 to 17 schools, growing distribution of warm clothing to nearly 3,000 items, and implementing a disaster preparedness program to provide information and resources to over 16,000 community members so far. 

Louise has been a strong and consistent community volunteer and activist throughout her adult life. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Journalism from Ohio Wesleyan University.

I was born and raised on the island of Trinidad and Tobago, located in the Caribbean. Both my parents were educators, so naturally, education was a forgone priority in my upbringing. I graduated with a B.S. in Psychology from California State University, Sacramento, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) from Metropolitan State University in Minneapolis, MN. I am a Realtor at Coldwell Banker Grass Roots Realty. My professional background is that of working as an Accountant in the corporate world in Minneapolis, as well as an Internal Auditor for the State of Minnesota, and a Banker at Wells Fargo Bank prior to that. Apart from my professional endeavors, my passion for community involvement has always taken precedence as a personal commitment. In St. Paul, MN, I served on the Board of Ally People Solutions, a local non-profit whose mission is to assist those with intellectual disabilities in the community find job placement. 

I live in Penn Valley with my husband and two wonderful children. Our family loves exploring the great outdoors here in this beautiful Gold Country. I am proud to be a part of United Way of Nevada County because of the great programs that we support that help Nevada County’s residents thrive. 

Josh Bostic is a Quality Assurance Engineer at Telestream and a long time UWNC volunteer deeply committed to relieving food insecurity in our community.

Josh graduated from the University of Nevada, Reno, in Computer Science. He is also a long-distance runner, recently finishing the California International Marathon in Sacramento.

Josh's ongoing volunteer and leadership experience with UWNC programs has been invaluable to the organization. He brings a unique perspective of our community to the Board which is vital to our continuing growth and development.

With more than 30 years’ experience with non-profits, community outreach, strategic planning, board development and public education, Katherine has been involved locally with One Source-Empowering Caregivers, Nevada County Home Path, 4 Elements Earth Education, Sierra Harvest, Nevada City Farmers Market and Unity in the Gold Country.  

While in public relations at UCSF, she represented the university on the United Way County Leadership board for a number of years and ran the United Way campaign. She has been a resident of Nevada City with her husband Jim since 2007.

I grew up in Nevada County and upon returning in 2018, I opened the Law Office of Beau Mayfield in Penn Valley. In coming back to our close-knit community, I continue to find it important to look out for one another and to do all that you can to make this community feel like home for all of Nevada County’s citizens, and particularly for those that need a helping hand.

Currently, my law practice is primarily focused on estate planning (wills and trusts), business and personal injury. I believe in three pillars of practicing law; ethical advice, practical legal counsel, and to be a neighbor first and an attorney second.  I also teach a business law class as a part-time faculty member of Sierra College.

My career experience includes a judicial clerkship in the First Circuit-State of Hawai'i for the Honorable Judge Edward H. Kubo Jr, partner and founder of Mayfield and Yen, LLP, and Chief Compliance Officer and General Counsel for GWG Holdings, Inc., a publicly listed financial services firm. While at GWG, I also served as the Acting Secretary and managed Board communications, meeting minutes, and Board resolutions for the SEC regulated public company. I graduated in 2008 from the University of the Pacific-McGeorge School of Law in Sacramento, California and completed my undergrad degree in Native American Studies at UC-Davis. 

I enjoy spending my free time with my growing family, wife Sue and two young children.  I also enjoy golfing, gardening and every activity that explores the outdoor wonder of the Sierras (fishing, camping, and hiking).

Megan Joseph, MA is the founding director of Impact Launch, a collective of social impact professionals that support individuals, organizations and collaboratives to work effectively for sustainable outcomes. Megan has worked hands on for over two decades with non-profits, local government and multi-sector coalitions to design and facilitate effective leadership, planning and change. She has worked with dozens of nonprofits of all shapes and sizes to complete inclusive strategic planning processes. Previously, Megan served as Executive Director of Rise Together, a multi-county initiative to cut poverty in the Bay Area. Megan implemented a 250-member coalition for policy and systems change, addressing issues of employment, affordable housing and early childhood education for critical populations. 

Megan has practiced Radical Transformational Leadership (RTL) for a decade with Dr. Monica Sharma and has trained over 1,600 leaders in the Bay Area to design and implement equitable and sustainable social change projects.  Megan serves on the Board of the Community Foundation of Nevada County, United Way Nevada County and is an advisor for the One of Us Global Foundation.  She was recognized with the 2015 National Community Indicators Consortium Emerging Leader award. Megan earned an MA in Consciousness Studies from JFK University and an MA in Criminology, Law and Society from UC Irvine.

 As VP/Branch Manager, Josh brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record of success to Tri Counties Bank.  With a passion for leading his team, serving his customers and a dedication to excellence, Josh has consistently driven growth and innovation within the branch.  

Outside of the professional realm, Josh is an avid enthusiast of outdoor activities, finding joy and inspiration in nature. Whether hiking, camping, fishing, or exploring new trails, he embraces the great outdoors with the same vigor and enthusiasm that fuels his professional achievements.  

Family and community are at the heart of everything Josh does. A devoted family man, Josh values the time spent with his nieces and nephews as well as his 12-month-old Golden Doodle, Timber. As a Nevada County Native, he loves and is truly inspired by the community and is a consistent participant in many community initiatives. Committed to making a positive impact, Josh is deeply involved in local projects and organizations, striving to give back and enhance the community's well-being.