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Board of Directors - Biographies

Teresa M. Beck, Chair
Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos
225 Broadway, Suite 2000
San Diego, CA 92118

Teresa Beck was born in Santa Ana, California and received her B.S. from San Diego State University and her J.D. from the University of San Diego. She is a member of the San Diego County Bar Association, the American Bar Association, San Diego Defense Lawyers and the Lawyers Club of San Diego. She is currently a partner at the law firm of Lincoln, Gustafson & Cercos and is counsel for the Zoological Society of San Diego, Sea World of California, LEGOLAND CALIFORNIA, and numerous other California businesses in all aspects of business and litigation. Ms. Beck also serves on the board of directors of the Balboa Park House of Hospitality, and the Traveler's Aid Society, where she is the Board Chair.
Barbara A. Burnett
4944 Cass St. #909
Pacific Beach, CA 92109

Born in Oklahoma City and a resident of Kansas beginning at the age of 5, Barbara graduated from the University of Kansas with a BA in Liberal Arts and then entered New York University School of Law, graduating with a JD degree in 1972. She practiced in New York at Davis Polk and Wardwell, taught at NYU and retired from teaching after over 20 years as a Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law. She is the chair of the KU Alumni Assn, San Diego Chapter, a docent at the Maritime Museum, a member of the Lawyer's Club and grandmother of three small fans of puppet theater.
Mary Dominy, Director
3310 Bevis Street
San Diego, CA 92111

Mary has an extensive background in education, counseling, service and motherhood. Mary graduated from Hastings College in 1950 with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Sociology and Religious Studies, with a minor in Literature. She attended Mesa Junior College, and San Diego State University, where she received a multi-subject teaching credential, a learning handicapped teaching credential and a severely handicapped teaching credential. Mary also earned two Master’s degrees at San Diego State University, one in Education and one in Counseling. At the Riley School, Mary taught for fifteen years. She also taught special education classes at Kearny High School for three years, as well as Humanities courses at Twain Alternative Education High School for three years, before retiring from full time teaching after twenty-two years. Currently, she is a substitute teacher at O’Farrell Community Middle School where her oldest son is a teacher.
Anne Salazar-Dunbar, Vice President
1052 Lincoln Avenue
San Diego, CA 92103

Anne has been involved in professional theatre as a stage-manager for many years. Most of her work has been locally with the Old Globe Theatre where she was trained. She is currently raising and homeschooling three children. In addition, she runs a business out of her home. Icarus Puppet Co. has been a part of her family’s homeschooling life since it’s inception.
Deborah Garvin - Director
McCormick & Mitchell
625 Broadway, 14th Floor
San Diego, CA 92101

Deborah Garvin is an attorney with the law offices of McCormick & Mitchell. Deborah received her Bachelor of Science degree in Radiation Technology from Lawton University and earned a certification in Nuclear Medicine Technology from the University of Oklahoma. Continuing her education, Deborah then obtained her Doctorate of Jurisprudence from the University of San Diego and her Masters in International Business Law at King’s College, University of London. She is a member of the American Bar Association, the San Diego County Bar Association, and the Lawyers’ Club of San Diego.
Martin Grunburg
Home2Office
9320 Chesapeake Drive, Suite 104
San Diego, CA 92123

A founding partner of Home2Office Computing Solutions Inc. (H2O), Martin Grunburg is a computer specialist with a long history of service to the San Diego community. Martin is a graduate of SDSU with a bachelor’s degree in graphic design. In 1994, his entrepreneurial spirit led him to start Kreative Kids Computer Camp in Poway, CA--an after-school computer-training center for children. That business ultimately gave way to H2O, a computer network consulting company that provides affordable, high-quality, outsourced technical support to businesses. Martin has worked with many leading local businesses, including SENTRE Partners, McMillin Realty, Jenny Craig Intl. and Sempra. With H2O, he has been proud to assist many San Diego non-profit organizations, including the San Diego Repertory Theatre, Center for Community Solutions, and Big Brothers & Sisters of America. Personally, Martin has been a hands-on Big Brother volunteer since 1999, and has actively supported the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) with fundraising ventures. Martin and his wife, Gretchen, have been married four years and have two daughters, Mia (2) and Eva (4 months).
Junie Quicho - Director
764 River Rock Road
Chula Vista, CA. 91914
E-mail : primary: jnquicho@solarturbines.com
secondary:jnquicho@cox.net

Junie is a project manager in the IT department at Solar Turbines and a mother of two. She holds a B.S. degree in Information Systems from University of Redlands. Junie has experience in both grant writing and fund-raising in her role a committee member for the Bonita Country Day School Computer Technology committee where she was instrumental in the implementation of computers and network infrastructure at the school.
Jason Sweeney
The Law Office of Jason P Sweeney
1551 Fourth Ave, Suite 304
San Diego, CA 92101
jasonps@lojps.com

Jason Sweeney practices law in downtown San Diego. He graduated with a B.A. in business administration from Western State College in Gunnison, Colorado. Jason earned both an M.B.A. and J.D. from the University of San Diego. Jason is a member of the Supply Chain Management Association and a member of the Institute of Supply Management. He has worked for California Senator Martha Escutia of the 30th Senate district as a research aid, and has counseled businesses on business model development. Jason has a passion for philosophy, is a budding Roman history aficionado, and has a long-standing affection for performing and musical arts.
Ric Todd, Director
Chula Vista Library
365 ‘F’ Street
Chula Vista, CA 91910

Ric Todd is the Public and Cultural Arts Coordinator for the City of Chula Vista. Ric is the Chair of the Southern California organization of the California Assembly of Local Arts Agencies who also serves on the boards of the San Diego International Black Film Festival and the Arts and Culture Coalition. He is past president of the African American Museum of Fine Arts, and has advised the California Ballet. Ric is an accomplished artist with 28 years experience as an arts educator. He holds an AA from Mort Community College in Flint, Michigan; and a B.A. and MA from Western Michigan University; and is a CORO fellow.
Rosemary Tyrrell, Executive Director
4445 35th Street
San Diego, CA 92116
619-563-5252

Co-founder and executive director Rosemary Tyrrell performs in Icarus Puppet Company. She teaches at the Fashion Institute of Design and Management, participated in the CORO Arts Leadership program and the State Board of Education's California Arts Project. In 1998 Women Together honored Rosemary at a tribute to outstanding women from the arts and culture community. After receiving a BA in psychology from Youngstown State University in Ohio, Rosemary earned her MA in Theater from the University of Kansas. She has directed at the Public Theatre and Marquis Public Gallery, and co-founded the Saturday Play Company. Rosemary has taught acting and improvisation techniques at UCSD Extension.