Pam Whalen, President
Pam Whalen is a longtime community and labor organizer in the Fresno area and the San Joaquin Valley. She has organized for the United Farmworkers Union, the Service Employees International Union and the Dolores Huerta Foundation.
Seleny Diaz, Secretary
Seleny Diaz became a board member in 2022. She’s been a part of several nonprofit organizations in Fresno, more recently advocating for immigrant rights and equitable access to nature. Currently, she works at the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network.
April Blair, Board member
April Blair is a Fresno native who dedicates her time giving back to her community any and every way she can. You can typically find her working in local community gardens, assisting with various recreational programs for youth, and advocating for her fellow fostered/adopted youth. When she’s not working, she is adventuring with her daughter and belting showtunes. She encourages everyone to participate in local advocacy programs and share resources whenever possible. Follow her on Instagram at @xprilblxir!
Robin McGehee, Board member
Lead organizer for the successful Get Equal Campaign that resulted in Marriage Equality legislation. Liaison for the City of Fresno for the LGBTQ community.
Daniel O’Connell, Board member
Daniel O’Connell is Executive Director of the Central Valley Partnership, a regional progressive network spanning the San Joaquin Valley of California with a mission to achieve social, racial, environmental and economic justice in California.
Emilio Huerta
Legal counsel for the Dolores Huerta Foundation and construction manager for the Dolores Huerta Peace and Social Justice Center in Bakersfield.