New Foundation Leaders

The mission of the Foundation is to provide philanthropic support for the health care programs and services of Marian Regional Medical Center. The Board of Trustees plays a vital leadership role in guiding the work of the Foundation. The Board is comprised of a diverse array of community members who are committed to furthering the mission of Marian, advocating for Marian’s patients and families, and employing their unique talents, skills, and experience to accomplish the important work of caring for our community.

Please welcome the new Foundation board members for 2011 through 2012.

Rob Buchanan

Rob is the Senior Vice President for HUB International Insurance Services. Now in his initial term as a Foundation board member, Rob has extensive experience with and commitment to numerous community organizations. He is involved with Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, Santa Maria Elks, Breakfast Rotary Club of Santa Maria, and the Boys and Girls Club Foundation. Rob is also currently serving as a Trustee for the Orcutt Union School District.

Barbara Johnson

Barbara has worked for 13 years as an engineer at Vandenberg Air Force Base. Barbara has a wealth of volunteer service experience through her son’s school. She also has several community connections throughout Santa Maria and Lompoc that she will bring to her first term as a Board member. Before serving on the Foundation Board, Barbara showed great interest in Marian’s programs and services, and her enthusiasm and commitment to Marian has only continued to grow during her first term.

Sofia Lariz

Sofia is the current Sales Manager for Emerald Wave Media, her most-recent position in a career spanning 20 years in both English and Spanish radio and television. Because of her professional experience, she brings a unique perspective and invaluable knowledge to reaching all members of our community. Sofia has also been involved in a wide variety of community organizations, including First Five of Santa Barbara County, American Red Cross, Boys and Girls Club, and the Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access.

“THE TASK OF LEADERSHIP IS NOT TO “THE TASK OF LEADERSHIP IS NOT TO PUT GREATNESS INTO PEOPLE, BUT TO PUT GREATNESS INTO PEOPLE, BUT TO ELICIT IT, FOR THE GREATNESS IS THERE ELICIT IT, FOR THE GREATNESS IS THERE ALREADY.” —JOHN BUCHAN ALREADY.” —JOHN BUCHAN

Anne Rigali

Anne works as a special education teacher for Orcutt Union School District. She has a strong history of commitment to education, demonstrated by her service as a volunteer at St. Louis de Monfort Grade School and Parish along with St. Joseph High School. Anne has always been a friend to Marian and brings a renewed commitment to the programs and services of Marian through her service on the Foundation Board.

Jeff York

Jeff is the CEO and President of CoastHills Federal Credit Union. He brings not only an extensive understanding of banking and finance to his initial term as a Foundation Board member, but also a long history of service on other local foundation boards, including Allan Hancock College Foundation, Lompoc Valley Hospital Foundation, and Lompoc Community Development Foundation. Jeff’s interest and involvement with Marian has made him a great addition to the Board.