Girls Inc. of Carpinteria has added three trustees to its Board of Directors — Das Williams, Ashley Smith Fraser, and Danielle Bordenave.
Williams currently serves as director of Government and Community Relations at Central Coast Community Energy (3CE).
He brings a background in public service and policy leadership, having previously served as a Santa Barbara County supervisor; 37th District representative in the California State Assembly, and Santa Barbara City Council member.
Williams holds a master’s degree in environmental science and management from UC Santa Barbara.
As a Girls Inc. parent and Carpinteria resident, he is familiar with the impact of Girls Inc. programs at both the family and community level.
Smith Fraser is a pediatric dermatology nurse practitioner, working in Ventura and Oxnard. She currently serves on the Society of Dermatology Nurse Practitioners Board.
She earned her degree at John Hopkins University.
In her professional practice, Smith Fraser said she is passionate about providing family-centered care that supports the whole child and their family and believes Girls Inc. of Carpinteria embodies a similar philosophy.
Smith Fraser, who lives with her family in Carpinteria, is the parent of a Girls Inc. participant.
Bordenave is the owner of SPARK45, a small business through which she channels her passion for inspiring others to live their healthiest lives through physical therapy, Lagree Fitness, Stay Strong Senior classes, and indoor cycling.
Since moving to Carpinteria, she has been active in C-DOG as a founding board member. During COVID-19, she discovered rock painting, which helped grow the CARP Rocks group and the Carp Rock Caterpillar.
She supports Girls Inc. of Carpinteria’s Eureka! program which promotes girls’ college and career readiness, and has served as an extern host, providing girls with opportunities to gain hands-on work experience.
“We are so pleased to welcome Das, Ashley and Danielle to our board,” said Jamie Collins, executive director. “Each brings with them a unique perspective that deepens our leadership’s understanding of how to best serve youth in our community and strengthen our mission of inspiring all girls to be strong, smart, and bold.”
Girls Inc. of Carpinteria thanks its board members who will be leaving this year, including past president Angelina Lane, Bianca Vega, and Caroline Alarcon.
“Their commitment to our mission has left a lasting mark on the families we serve, and we look forward to building upon the foundation they helped establish as Girls Inc. embarks on the next chapter,” organization directors said.
For more about Girls Inc. of Carpinteria or open advisory and committee positions, email Collins at jamie@girlsinc-carp.org, or visit www.girlsinc-carp.org.