We're looking to expand our Board of Directors. Play a role in your community by volunteering your time to our governance board. More information is below and here.
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Conrad Moore - Board Chair
 Owner, MAiUS Learning What makes Mariposa Kids special? Mariposa Kids feels like the embodiment of the African proverb "It takes a village to raise a child." That communal energy mixed with the play-based philosophy makes it one of the few places in each child's day where they can explore themselves beyond the demands of academic rigor while never losing sight that they are part of an interconnected web of relationships that they are accountable to and contributing to as well. Why do you serve on the Board of MK? Social and Emotional Learning is so vital to our development and Mariposa Kids is a perfect place for that process to thrive. I want to see this place grow so we can offer the opportunity to just be a kid in a safe, welcoming community to as many families as possible. |
Katharine Berg - Vice Chair
 Community Partnerships & Philanthropy Director, La Casa de las Madres What makes Mariposa Kids special? It’s a community-driven, kid-centered program that allows kids to be kids, learn through play, and explore different talents in a safe environment. Why do you serve on the Board of MK? With two children who have loved being a part of Mariposa Kids across several years, I serve on the board to help build and sustain a robust and resilient child-centered program meeting the needs and adding value to our community. |
Ena Ladi - Treasurer
Scientist, Genentech
What makes Mariposa Kids special? What makes Mariposa Kids special is its commitment to giving kids the space to be kids. Why do you serve on the Board of MK? I wanted to get involved in this program that my kids can't stop talking about! They had very little to say about school, but Mariposa Kids was often the highlight of their day, so I wanted to give back to this program that brought so much joy into my kids' lives. |
Jasmine Nettiksimmons - Secretary
Principal Data Scientist, Two Chairs
What makes Mariposa Kids special? Mariposa Kids is hands-down my child's favorite place. He will hardly consider any other camp and even looks forward to Mondays when he can go back to Mariposa. I think what makes Mariposa Kids special is the mix of fun activities and unstructured play in a mixed-age environment with a change of scenery from school (the walk creating some built-in physical activity). Why do you serve on the Board of MK? I wanted to provide impactful support to an organization that is an important part of our family's well-being and ensure that it continues to thrive for the benefit of our family and other families. |
Bryan Alcorn - Board Member
Associate, David Baker Architects
What makes Mariposa Kids special? I love the focus on free play toward the development of social emotional learning. Free play was a big part of my (unprogrammed) after-school life. Why do I serve on the Board of MK? I serve on the Board of MK to invest in and engage with care spaces in the community. They are crucial part of our city and everyone that can should contribute to their success. |
Munira Kheraj - Board Member
Managerial Consultant, Kaiser Permanente
What makes Mariposa Kids special? Mariposa Kids allows kids to learn by exploring and playing, which are two areas that are difficult to find in today's educational environments. Why do I serve on the Board of MK? I serve to help enhance social emotional learning development and to help foster the principles of play in a safe, nurturing, community environment |
Daniel Rollingher - Board Member
General Counsel, Fabrica
What makes Mariposa Kids special? The learning opportunities of free play provide a well rounded environment for kids, while promoting local community. Mariposa Kids supports a dynamic and fun space that is not easy to come by in a busy city. Why do I serve on the Board of MK? I'm here to help foster and grow the principles of free play, and to support each individual child as a vital and burgeoning member of their community. |
Interested in joining our Board of Directors?
We're looking for community minded individuals with professional backgrounds in fields like law, finance, government, education, nonprofit, health, and a list of life experiences, skills, and talents that can help our organization be the best it can be.
Our Board of Directors meets for 90 minutes on a monthly basis with additional time required to review board materials before the meeting. Board Members are asked to attend family events and may be asked to join meetings with community partners and funders.
Read the full job description for Board Members here.
If you would like to apply to join our governing Board of Directors, send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in joining our board to the Executive Director, Ryan Hazelton at ryan@sfmariposakids.com.
We're looking for community minded individuals with professional backgrounds in fields like law, finance, government, education, nonprofit, health, and a list of life experiences, skills, and talents that can help our organization be the best it can be.
Our Board of Directors meets for 90 minutes on a monthly basis with additional time required to review board materials before the meeting. Board Members are asked to attend family events and may be asked to join meetings with community partners and funders.
Read the full job description for Board Members here.
If you would like to apply to join our governing Board of Directors, send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining why you are interested in joining our board to the Executive Director, Ryan Hazelton at ryan@sfmariposakids.com.