Our Team & Board

  • Leticia Bernal

    Leticia Bernal

    Executive Director, La Fonda Foundation

    Leticia oversees the Foundation’s mission, drawing on 15+ years of experience in the hospitality industry as a former business owner.

  • Jenny Kimball

    Jenny Kimball

    Co-Founder, La Fonda Foundation

    Jenny’s dedication to supporting hospitality workers drives the Foundation’s mission. Her vision ensures programs that foster upward mobility and community impact.

  • John F. Rizzo

    John F. Rizzo

    Co-Founder, La Fonda Foundation

    John champions the upward mobility of families through entrepreneurial pursuits, education, and out-of-box creative thinking applied to solving difficult problems.

  • Carol Anglin

    Carol Anglin

    Advisory Board Member
    Retired La Plazuela Dining Room Manager,
    La Fonda on the Plaza

    A dedicated hospitality leader, Carol provides a frontline perspective on the needs and challenges of hourly workers.

  • Ross Chaney

    Ross Chaney

    Advisory Board Member
    Community Advocate

    Ross champions equity and opportunity for underserved communities, bringing a wealth of advocacy experience to the Board.

  • Christopher Goett

    Christopher Goett

    Advisory Board Member
    President and CEO,
    Santa Fe Community Foundation

    Christopher’s leadership in philanthropy and community development strengthens the Foundation’s partnerships and impact.

  • Hervey Juris

    Hervey Juris

    Advisory Board Member
    Professor Emeritus,
    Kellogg School, Northwestern University

    A seasoned educator and researcher, Hervey provides critical insights into workforce development and economic mobility strategies.

  • Angel Mariscal

    Angel Mariscal

    Advisory Board Member
    Server at La Plazuela and Atrisco

    Angel continues to enjoy working in the hospitality industry, which he has found rewarding over the past 21 years.

  • RJ Martinez

    RJ Martinez

    Advisory Board Member
    LANL Foundation Early Childhood Program Manager and Santa Clara Pueblo Tribal Councilman

    RJ’s work in early childhood education and tribal leadership brings a unique and essential perspective to the Board.

  • Jen Schroer

    Jen Schroer

    Advisory Board Member
    Principal Strategist of JJS and Associates

    Jen is a strategic leader with a proven track record of advancing organizations toward their long-term objectives.

  • Marla Thompson

    Marla Thompson

    Advisory Board Member
    Vice President, Constructive Assets, Inc.

    Certified Public Accountant, Fractional CFO & Financial Consultant.  Marla is an accomplished financial leader with extensive experience in both for-profit and non-profit sectors.