Hearts Aligned, a nonprofit that supports low-income families with critically ill children, has added Catherine Remak, KLITE 101.7 Radio host, and Tom Fisher of Montecito Bank and Trust to its Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled to welcome Catherine and Tom to our Board,” said Vivian Solodkin, executive director/founder of Hearts Aligned. “Their professional expertise, personal passion and commitment to our mission will help us grow our impact and better serve the families who rely on us.”
Remak, the Morning Show host for Santa Barbara’s KLITE 101.7 for 32 years, has one of the most recognizable voices in Santa Barbara. She is known as a “champion for nonprofits,” collectively volunteering thousands hours as an emcee/moderator and auctioneer at countless events.
Remak has received congressional recognition for Making a Difference in the Community Through Broadcast. In 2020 she was named Woman of the Year by the Santa Barbara Foundation, and is recognized at Santa Barbara High School on the Wall of Fame.
Recently, she and her husband District Attorney John Savrnoch were awarded the Remarkable Life Award from Life Chronicles for making a positive difference together in the community.
Remak was the development director at the Council on Alcoholism for 13 years, and has served on the boards of Friendship Center, Make A Wish, Court Appointed Special Advocates, Trust for Historic Foundation, and Santa Barbara Symphony.
Fisher has deep roots in the banking industry and a passion for exceptional service. He is a distinguished portfolio manager with a focused and knowledgeable approach to providing his clients with objective investment advice and unparalleled results.
Fisher has 35 years of investment management experience, including overseeing assets for individuals, families, private foundations, and charitable organizations.
He holds a MS degree in financial services, is a certified financial planner and chartered financial analyst.
Fisher has served served as past president of the Rotary Club of Montecito and treasurer of the Club Foundation; is a former board member and secretary of CARE4Paws; and has volunteered with the Financial Planning Association to provide pro-bono work for wounded military veterans and their families.
Hearts Aligned said the expanded board will play a key role in guiding the organization as it opens new programs and deepens its advocacy for families navigating pediatric medical crises.
For more about Hearts Aligned and its board, visit www.heartsaligned.org.