Kathleen Quintas designed and managed the local, national and international fundraising programs of over 100 nonprofits through her work with two of the largest marketing/communications and fundraising agencies in North America. She has served in nonprofit fundraising, marketing and communications since 2000.

Kathleen is also a mother and wife who has been through life-threatening medical events. Both her son and husband were diagnosed with cancer six months apart; her son with Stage 4 non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma and her husband with leukemia. This personal crisis allowed Kathleen to experience the physical, spiritual, intellectual and emotional toll it takes.

Adeel Khan is recognized for his expertise in commercial real estate, initial public offerings, mergers and acquisitions, financial & operational strategies, acquisitions and development, capital and debt markets, enterprise risk management, and leadership development.

Adeel's goal is to extend the mission by further developing the organization's structure and to help elevate every facet of the organization ultimately leading to support for additional families. Hopefully this will allow the organization to go from a best-kept secret to a household name.

Throughout her career, she's helped brand new companies, made legacy brands relevant, and helped to turn businesses around through insights-driven strategy, multichannel marketing campaigns including paid, owned, shared, and earned media, and product innovation.

When I was younger, I wanted to become a pediatric oncologist, because no child deserves to go through cancer without an ally. My goal is to bring broader awareness to the needs that families have, encouraging and securing more widespread support.

Denise Palermo is a strategic product and transformation executive with a proven track record of guiding large-scale initiatives in health technology. She specializes in shaping enterprise product strategies, driving digital and operational transformations, and delivering measurable value across complex healthcare ecosystems. Denise translates insights into actionable roadmaps, designs persona-based experiences, and leads cross-functional teams to achieve ambitious outcomes.

Her leadership spans strategic product direction holding roles as Vice President of Product Strategy at Vizient and Managing Director at Accenture. In these roles Denise led go-to-market execution, and healthcare technology innovation, underpinned by expertise in operational scaling, executive stakeholder engagement, organizational design, and data-driven decision making. She routinely aligns innovation, interoperability, and analytics with financial, clinical, and operational objectives while maintaining efficiency and capital discipline. Denise is adept at navigating saturated markets, building high-performing teams, and incubating new offerings that enhance enterprise value and industry positioning. What drives Denise towards Here to Serve is the opportunity to shift the care model to one where a care continuum is informed, empowered, and outcomes are data driven. She thrives in environments where innovation meets practicality, where visionary leadership is needed to connect strategy with execution, and where information is harnessed to improve both care delivery and at home outcomes.

Jane Butler is a seasoned technology executive, strategic advisor, and board member with over three decades of experience driving digital transformation at Fortune 500 companies. Her career, deeply rooted in the evolution of technology, spans the rise of the internet, the smartphone, and artificial intelligence.

Following foundational roles at The New York Times Company and DoubleClick, Jane has spent the past 23 years at Google, architecting and scaling multi-billion dollar advertising businesses across key sectors like retail, apps, and travel. She possesses deep expertise in e-commerce, digital marketing, user experience, and leveraging data for AI solutions.

Jane’s personal connection to the mission of Here To Serve stems from her own experience navigating her son’s multi-year journey with a brain tumor. Well-acquainted with the disruptive effect a serious health diagnosis has on all aspects of family life, she is passionate about expanding awareness and support for Here To Serve families.

Benny is a communications, public relations, and marketing professional with more than 35 years of experience spanning the advertising, nonprofit, healthcare, and community engagement sectors. Throughout his career, he has specialized in strategic communications, media relations, multicultural outreach, partnership development, and storytelling that advances mission-driven organizations and strengthens community impact.

Most recently, Benny served as Director of Communications for the non-profit organization National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA), where he led national communications efforts supporting older adults and underserved communities. He received his B.S. from Loma Linda University and M.B.A. from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo.

”I am honored to join the Board of Here To Serve because I believe every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, regardless of their circumstances. I look forward to using my experience in communications, outreach, and community engagement to help raise awareness, strengthen support for the organization's mission, and create a brighter future for children and families in need.”

I am honored to serve on the board of Here To Serve and to support an organization whose mission reflects my lifelong values. Having lived in the Los Angeles community my entire life, I have seen firsthand the power of people coming together to support one another and create positive change. Serving others has always been my number one priority, and I believe that giving back to our community is one of the most meaningful ways we can make a lasting impact.

As Treasurer, I am committed to ensuring responsible financial stewardship, transparency, and accountability so that the foundation can continue to grow its reach and serve those who need it most. I joined the Here To Serve mission because it aligns with my personal belief that every person has the ability and responsibility to uplift others. I am grateful for the opportunity to use my skills in service of a cause that strengthens our communities, empowers individuals, and creates opportunities for a brighter future.

Dr. Paul David White III, DBA, MBA, is a Divisional Controller for an international nonprofit organization and a scholar-practitioner specializing in accounting, finance, and organizational leadership. Dr. White holds a Doctor of Business Administration, Master of Business Administration, and Bachelor of Science in Business Management from the University of Phoenix. Dr White conducts extensive research on human resource management, compensation, organization behavior and leadership. His professional experience spans more than a decade in financial management, strategic planning, internal controls, and nonprofit financial stewardship. His work focuses on bridging academic research and practical application to improve organizational performance and employee outcomes. Dr. White is currently pursuing admission to law school to develop further expertise at the intersection of law, finance, governance, and organizational leadership.

I chose to join the Here to Serve Board of Directors because the mission deeply aligns with my belief that families should not have to face life’s most challenging moments alone. Here to Serve fills a critically important role; supporting families who are struggling with cancer in the home where more than 60% of the cancer journey occurs without any coordinated support. Joining the board gives me the opportunity to contribute my experience in leadership, finance, and organizational strategy. Additionally, as a board member, I look forward to helping Here to Serve's fulfill its mission, providing meaningful impact for real families in need within the community.

Harris Hoang is an accomplished senior technology executive with deep expertise in managing large-scale global enterprise operations, infrastructure orchestration, and digital transformation. Over a career spanning more than 25 years, Harris has served as a global technology leader at Mattel, AT&T, and DIRECTV, where he pioneered multi-cloud strategies, enterprise automation, and complex IT workflows. He specializes in balancing cutting-edge innovation with disciplined capital stewardship—expertly navigating cloud cost optimization, vendor relationships, and the integration of Generative AI solutions to maximize organizational efficiency.

He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) and maintains advanced professional credentials, including AI Practitioner, Six Sigma, FinOps Practitioner, and GCP & AWS Cloud architecture certifications.

Harris is deeply honored to join the Board of Directors at Here to Serve. He looks forward to leveraging his extensive experience in operational strategy, technological scaling, and infrastructure efficiency to elevate the organization's backend capabilities. By doing so, his goal is to ensure the foundation can seamlessly expand its reach, optimize its resources, and deliver meaningful, data-driven support to families navigating their most challenging medical crises.