Mike Fox

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Mike "Fox" Fox is an executive specializing in marketing with experience at Google, Verizon and Apple. Mike graduated Leadership San Jose in 2006 and served on the San Jose Leadership Council board of directors from 2009-2013. His two children attended science camp at Walden West and Mike likes to hike, camp and play pickleball.

Jennifer Campbell

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Jennifer “Dragonfly” Campbell is an audit partner at KPMG LLP, a global network of professional firms around the world providing audit, tax and advisory services. Jennifer's three daughters have attended Walden West for almost 10 years from science camp to summer camps and counselors. When Jennifer isn't crunching numbers, she enjoys entertaining in her backyard, visiting wineries and traveling.

Steve "Sequoia" Betando

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Steve "Sequoia" Betando recently retired as the Superintendent of the Morgan Hill Unified School District. He now uses experience from his 38-year career in public education as a consultant supporting educational and business executive leaders. Throughout his years of teaching and administrative positions, Steve supported students attending Walden West Science Camp, including as a 6th grade teacher himself. He has extensive board and steering committee experience through other education-related organizations. As a board member, Steve hopes to not only share his professional expertise but also his passion for environmental conservation and wildlife protection. In his spare time, Steve enjoys time with family and friends along with countless healthy outdoor activities including distance and trail running. When not traveling, Steve frequents events including local sports competitions and a variety of visual and performing arts shows and exhibitions.

Marie Bacher

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Marie “Pineapple” Bacher is Director of Environmental Education at Walden West. Her last assignment was Educator-on-Loan to the Alameda County Office of Education in Hayward for Integrated Middle School Science Partnership, which was a $12 million dollar NSF-funded grant working with middle school science teachers all over the Bay Area. In her 22 years as a teacher for Santa Clara Unified School District, Marie has taught 2nd through 8th grade. Marie started her teaching career at Walden West and to this day believes the best way for everyone to learn is through engaging hands-on, minds-on experiences in nature. Marie has two beautiful children, Kate and Rick. When not at Walden West, Marie can be found spending time with her family, surfing, hiking, camping, playing her ukulele, or dancing the hula. She has a Masters of Education in Administration and Supervision from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Liberal Arts from Humboldt State University.

Linda Caplinger

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Linda “Fish” Caplinger grew up in a family that loved to camp and has been involved with girl scouts, teaching both K-12 and community college engineering students, and has a background in science.

Linda attended the University of California, Irvine majoring in Anthropology and Economics. She has worked as a laboratory archaeologist on numerous archaeological digs in Southern California and also in UCI’s radiocarbon laboratory. She currently works at NVIDIA as head of global integrated search marketing.

She loves the outdoors, and you can find Linda and her husband camping, kayaking, hiking, foraging for mushrooms and native plants, or tending to their flock of hens. Her two step children attended Walden West Camp and it remains as one of their fondest memories.

Deanna "Ocean" Estes

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Deanna "Ocean" Estes is the Assistant Clinical Director at The Behavior Exchange in Colorado. She grew up in Saratoga and throughout her childhood participated in many of Walden West’s programs. She hopes to give back to the community she grew up in and a place that was important to her in her formative years. She is also passionate about connecting children with nature.

Chandra “Moon” Khan

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Chandra “Moon” Khan is the Associate Vice President for Research & Sponsored Programs at Cal State East Bay. Her daughter is a regular summer camper at Walden West. She has other board volunteer experience through the Saratoga Education Foundation and has leveraged her expertise as professor of chemistry to guest teach hands-on science and organize Science Fair for her child’s elementary school in Saratoga. As a board member, Chandra is excited to help cultivate an interest in science and the environment through nature. To relax and recharge, Chandra likes being outdoors, playing tennis, practicing yoga, and volunteering in the community.

Bryan “Earthworm” Sablan

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Bryan “Earthworm” Sablan is the Director of Athletics and Recreation at Tessellations School, an independent K-8 school, and is a spirited advocate for nature and adventure. With a lifelong passion for the outdoors, Bryan's dedication began as a volunteer at Walden West and has since shaped his journey. Now, as a board member supporting Walden West's programs, he inspires others to connect with the wonders of nature through outreach and advocacy. Outside work, Bryan finds joy in the expressive art of dance, explores his artistic side with tie-dye, and finds peace through meditation while organizing his trading card collection.

Teresa Shipp

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Teresa "Dolphin" Shipp serves as the Assistant-Superintendent of Educational Services for the Santa Clara County Office of Education. An experienced, passionate leader who thrives in a data-driven environment, Teresa is focused on team and individual development, large organizational initiatives and making the vision become a reality. She is skilled in collaborative practices, team building, project management and communication. Her objective is to laugh, enjoy the work and to share her talents with others.