Canine Companions For Independence
Profile Not Current (Last updated:
Jan 09, 2026
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Board Chair
| First Name | Last Name | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joe | Celentano | November 4, 2022 | November 3, 2023 |
Board Members
| First Name | Last Name | Company Affiliation |
|---|---|---|
| Barb | Bieir | |
| Alison | Gilmore | |
| Kim | Haydel | Pacific Life Insurance Company |
| Leslie | Hennessy, Ph.D. | |
| Sheryl | Ishizaki | Ritz Carlton |
| Nick | Kemp | Vogo Cabinets, LLC |
| Susan | Ryan, M.D. | |
| Sondra | Thiederman, Ph. D. | |
| Cynthia | Yankovich | Azenta Life Sciences |
Board Demographics – Ethnicity
| Ethnicity | Count |
|---|---|
| Other | 0 |
| Caucasian | 8 |
| Hispanic/Latino | 1 |
| African American/Black | 0 |
| Native American/American Indian | 0 |
| Asian Americans/Pacific Islander | 1 |
Board Demographics – Gender
| Gender | Count |
|---|---|
| Male | 2 |
| Female | 8 |
| Not Specified | 0 |
Board Stats
Number of times full board meets in a year: 4
Percentage of Board Members Making Monetary Contributions: 100%
CONTACT
Canine Companions For Independence
124 Rancho Del Oro Drive
Oceanside, CA 92057
Phone: 760-901-4396