Board

Rob Sherman: Chair, Executive Committee, Musical Event Chair

Rob Sherman is the founder and chief strategist at Sherman Marketing, specializing in SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Content Marketing, and website improvements that increase relevant visitors. With 20+ years of brand building experience and an extensive background in emerging technology and interactive marketing, Rob is expert at helping clients exceed their online goals. He has led new digital product and web initiatives for Disney, BBC and Apple. Prior to founding Sherman Marketing, he was Vice President Business Development at Getty Images where he launched a series of digital products into the global marketplace. He also opened several Getty international offices and was content director of the first Getty film website. When he’s not in the office, Rob enjoys composing music and performing with The Beatles Yoga group and others.

Anastasia Foster: Board Development Committee, Governmental Relations Committee

Anastasia Foster is an elected member of the Santa Monica Rent Control Board.  She credits her 11 years of driving Meals on Wheels in Santa Monica with helping her to build, develop and operate her very own Assisted Living Community, both of which give her a unique perspective into the daily living needs of seniors.  Anastasia is also a Committee Co-Chair at the CA Democratic Party, sits on the steering committee of Communities for Excellent Public Schools and is a volunteer for Santa Monicans’ for Renters’ Rights.  She’s been an actress and broadcaster for over 20 years and lives in Santa Monica with her son.

Sara Cannon: Secretary

Sara Cannon graduated from UCLA and earned a combined Master’s degree in Museum Studies and Art History from USC. Her distinguished career began at the Getty Villa and continued with the City of Los Angeles’ Cultural Affairs Department, where she served as Director of the Museum Education and Tours Program at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery and Hollyhock House. Sara developed the tour guide program for the Watts Towers and led numerous art and architecture education initiatives for students. She received multiple grants, including from the National Endowment for the Arts, to support arts education and film projects. Throughout her career, she curated exhibitions across Los Angeles, served as President of the Museum Educators of Southern California, and participated in numerous professional arts education panels. Since retiring, Sara has continued to curate exhibitions and dedicate her time to community service. She has volunteered with Meals on Wheels West for over a decade and proudly serves on its Board of Directors.

Penny M Deihl: Attorney at Clark Hill

Penny Deihl is an effective litigator and negotiator with more than 25 years of experience representing individuals, corporations and other entities in a range of commercial and civil disputes. Focused on developing and pursuing legal strategies that work, Penny’s extensive trial experience is unique among her peers. On behalf of her clients, she has argued and won numerous jury awards and judicial decisions in open court.

Kevin Khalili: CEO & Partner

Kevin Khalili is the Chief Executive Officer and co-founder of multiple hospitality concepts: Kevin’s goals are to have a positive impact on the food industry through offering quality cuisine in a variety of atmospheres, and has done just that through various concepts that he and his partners have created and implemented over the past decade. Prior to getting involved within the hospitality industry, Kevin had practiced law for over eight years; he remains an active member of the California State Bar Association.

Jason Brown: Startup HR Leader & Advisor

After beginning his career in strategy consulting, Jason has held a number of HR leadership positions at high-growth technology companies, most recently as Head of People at a late-stage consumer startup. He serves as both an advisor and in-house expert to startups on growing a talent function and scaling efficient business operations. However, Jason most enjoys opportunities to coach leaders on how to build cultures that foster high-performing organizations. Jason and his partner moved to Santa Monica after meeting at Harvard Business School; the two are actively involved in their community and can frequently be found at the beach.

Tim DeFuria

Aaron Ganz