BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Don Hodges, La Jolla Community Center board of director delivers speech at the 10th Anniversary celebration
Don Hodges, La Jolla Community Center board of director delivers speech at the 10th Anniversary celebration
Glen Rasmussen
Chairman
Glen is a native San Diegan who has lived in La Jolla near the community center for 40 years. He is a practicing attorney with a focus on property law, contracts and litigation and received his law degree from California Western School of Law in 1984. Glenn joined the board in 2007 and is one of the founding members. He was instrumental in assisting La Jolla Community Center obtain its nonprofit status and secure funding from individuals and community organizations in 2008 in support of revitalizing the center. Glen’s vision was that for the building to become a viable and well managed community center through building renovation and an efficient management structure. In part due to his tenacity and belief in that possibility, the new Center took form and became synonymous with community service—addressing the needs of individuals of all ages with its programs and services.
Glen’s philosophy is that the community center be a place where all individuals feel welcomed and accepted, where discrimination based on age is abandoned, and a place where members and visitors can find fun, inspiration, and peace in their lives.
Ruth Yansick
Chief Executive Officer
Ruth is a retired entrepreneur and successful business-woman. She has worked with venture capitalists doing mergers and acquisitions with such clients as Oracle and Microsoft. Previously, Ruth was in education and taught everything from kindergarten to graduate school. She holds a Master’s Degree in media communications.
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Ruth has been a La Jolla Community Center board member since 2009. Although volunteerism has always been an important part of her life, her philosophy of service over self was developed during her years as a member of the La Jolla Rotary Club and with the La Jolla Town Council. As CEO, Ruth uses her entrepreneurial and fundraising initiatives to actualize the vision for the center through aiding in the completion of major renovations. She immerses herself in all facets of the organization and utilizes her marketing and business savvy to advance the organization. She works tirelessly to make the center a better place for adults of all ages to engage in lifelong learning, friendship and wellness.
Donald C. Hodges
Second VP
Don was a principal with Hodges & Hodges Architects in La Jolla for 26 years and joined the board in 2010 as chair of the Facilities Committee. In this position, he provides assess-ments related to the current and future energy requirements and building renovation projects. Don provided oversight of the Center’s 2010 building renovation, its LED (lighting) retrofit, and is assessing additional upgrade options such as solar energy and roofing improvements. Don is a past president and a current member of the Kiwanis Club of La Jolla and chairman of the Foundation Board Scholarship Committee and the annual Hope of America program. Don received a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from MIT and is a member of the American Institute of Architects. Don served as a Peace Corps volunteer with his wife Lucy in Tunisia after college. He enjoys tennis, kayaking, sailing, playing guitar, gardening, painting and woodworking.
Dottie Stanley
Dottie is a retired vice president/financial advisor. She received her B.S. degree from Rutgers University. Dottie was recognized as the Best Financial Advisor for several consecutive years in readers’ polls in both the La Jolla Light and the La Jolla Village News. Dottie has served on the board of numerous professional and nonprofit institutions including as board member of the YWCA in San Diego; founder and past president of Allied Artists Association of San Diego; co-founder and past president of the La Jolla Charter Chapter of American Business Women’s Association and past president of the Executive Women’s Council of the University Club. She is a current board member of Charter 100 and was the past president of Patrons of the Prado and a past recipient of the Living Legacy award from the International Women’s Center of San Diego. Dottie is an accomplished artist and is a Fellow of the American Artists Professional League. Dottie manages the art exhibits and has taught numerous canvas painting classes at the Center. She joined the board in 2010.
Ann Kerr Bache
Ann is a seasoned technology and management consultant with a proven track record of identifying and advancing transformative, emerging technologies. She excels at recognizing groundbreaking innovations early, recruiting top industry experts, and building and leading high-performing teams to unlock their full potential.
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In addition to her work in the tech sector, Ann is a passionate leader in the nonprofit space. She is the founder of two arts and education charitable foundations and has extensive experience in volunteer engagement, fundraising, and event production.
Her leadership has helped raise over $1 million through galas and benefit events for schools and community organizations.
Ann is also recognized for pioneering interdisciplinary projects that use music to interpret scientific data—most notably to enhance public understanding of marine life. Her work includes the creation of videos, educational games, and musical tools that make science more accessible and engaging to diverse audiences.
Jim Thimmes
Jim is a seasoned professional salesperson and the current national brand manager for an international company
with more than 100 locations. In that position, he secures brand approval for order confirmation systems (drive-through kiosks, digital menu boards, etc.) used by such well-known brands as Starbuck’s, Taco Bell, Jack in the Box, and others. Jim is an expert in brand awareness and looks forward to contributing his skills and abilities to forward the brand of the La Jolla Community Center. He is a resident of La Jolla and has been a member of the Center for the past five years. Jim enjoys yoga classes, attending events, and working on projects at the center. He holds a degree in Business Administration and Marketing.
George Coles
George served as president of Coles Fine Flooring family business for 45 years until his retirement in 2013—helping to grow the business from 4 to 100 plus employees, now with 7 locations in San Diego. During his capacity as president, the company received several first and second place awards by the Better Business Bureau (BBB) in the category of 100-150 employees. He also served as a member of the board for the BBB for 12 years. In addition, he was a member of the Citizens Against Lawsuit Abuse (CALA) organization for 15 years; served as chairman for 5 years; and received a CALA award for his dedicated service in 2009. For more than 16 years, he also served as a trustee for the San Diego Humane Society, and enjoyed assisting this nonprofit—a position that also exemplified his love for dogs and cats. Coles received his Bachelor of Arts degree from Santa Clara University. He is a long-time La Jolla resident where he lives with his wife and companion, his White Labrador. His hobbies include traveling with his family and ocean swimming.
Marilyn Adler Lindberg
Marilyn is an award-winning marketer, strategic planner, lecturer, educator, and entrepreneur. She has lectured on communications and entrepreneurship at Queens College in New York City and UC San Diego’s Rady School of Management. Through her company, Creative Targets, Inc., she developed award-winning marketing, branding, and sales strategies for more than 50 Fortune 500 companies, including Apple, IBM, General Motors, Microsoft, AT&T, Paramount, MTV, American Express, and Citibank.
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Passionate about supporting nonprofit organizations and her community, Marilyn has created cause-oriented marketing campaigns that generated corporate funding and educational programs nationwide. She serves on the board of the San Diego Youth Symphony and helped inspire CHIMES, its early childhood music program. Marilyn earned her degree in Speech and Hearing Therapy, Special Education, and Perceptual Training from The Ohio State University and completed graduate work in communications as a Teaching Fellow at the City University of New York. She resides in La Jolla and New York City and is a proud wife, mother, grandmother, and community supporter.
Nadine Sterba
Nadine is a marketing, branding, and growth strategy professional with over 25 years spent leading teams for Fortune 500 companies including Nestlé USA and Intuit, in addition to launching and operating several entrepreneurial ventures. She has strong experience developing consumer-focused marketing initiatives, leading strategic planning, managing operational budgets, building cross-functional partnerships, and driving sustainable growth and engagement. In addition to her corporate career, she has over 20 years of real estate experience and currently runs her own residential real estate investment company.
Nadine earned a M.B.A from the University of Minnesota and a B.A.in communications from UCSD. She returned to San Diego seven years ago, where she has enjoyed reconnecting with the community. She previously served on the Executive Board of Overseers for a charter school and as President of the school’s Parent Organization supporting fundraising, community events, stakeholder communications, and strategic planning initiatives. She has also taught financial literacy classes, as well as supported a variety of San Diego non-profits including the SD food bank, Balboa Park and Point Loma Presbyterian church.
Stephanie Silverberg
Stephanie is a community leader, parent, and Realtor® with Compass in La Jolla, known for delivering client-focused results, thoughtful leadership, and a deep commitment to service and community connection. A La Jolla resident for nearly 20 years, she lives with her husband, two daughters, and their Goldendoodle, Austin. Stephanie is an active volunteer at La Jolla Elementary and Muirlands Middle School, where she supports initiatives that strengthen student engagement, family involvement, and school community life. She also coaches youth girls soccer and Girls on the Run, helping empower young girls through confidence, teamwork, and a strong sense of community.
Stephanie serves as Marketing Chair for the La Jolla Village Merchants Association, where she helps highlight and support the vibrant local business community. ​In her real estate practice with Compass, Stephanie guides clients with integrity, deep market knowledge, and more than 20 years of experience spanning healthcare, technology, and real estate operations. She is dedicated to making every client experience seamless, informed, and successful.
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She is honored to serve on the board of the La Jolla Community Center and remains passionate about building a stronger community through meaningful connection, collaboration, and local engagement.
Lisa Barnhouse
Lisa is a fractional Executive Director who has led nonprofit and mission-driven organizations from the inside since 2019. She currently serves as Executive Director of both Startup San Diego, which supports the region's entrepreneurial ecosystem, and Camarada, a San Diego chamber music ensemble — holding full accountability for strategy, board partnership, and operations at each, including management of each organization's contracted operations and marketing teams.
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Lisa came to executive leadership after 18 years in leadership positions on volunteer nonprofit boards, where she saw firsthand how much organizations needed fund development and strategic growth expertise on staff — expertise most couldn't yet afford as a full-time hire. That observation shaped how she works today: full executive ownership, sized to what an organization actually needs.
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Her path to nonprofit leadership ran through business and marketing. She began her career as one of the early team members at Suissa Miller Advertising in Santa Monica (later acquired by Dailey & Associates), leading marketing campaigns and business development for publicly traded clients including Hollywood Video and Jenny Craig. At San Francisco's Wells Marketing (later acquired by Interpublic Group), she managed the Visa U.S.A. account. She later co-founded uberfood, a San Diego food-tech startup built around convenient access to fresh, local, organic meals.
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Lisa holds a B.A. in Communications from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and works from home in La Jolla, California.