Meet the Board
Members of the Board of Directors of The Episcopal Foundation of Northern California are acknowledged leaders and have an understanding of stewardship, an interest in planned giving, a willingness to give active support to this ministry, and a commitment to attend necessary meetings and events. Board Members represent all areas of our Diocese and bring a wealth of professional and volunteer expertise to this ministry.
The Rt. Rev. Megan M. Traquair
Ex-Officio Chair
The Rt. Rev. Megan M. Traquair was ordained and consecrated the eighth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Northern California on June 29, 2019 at the Mondavi Center in Davis, CA.
Barbara Jewell
Ex-Officio Chancellor
Barbara Duval Jewell has served as Chancellor since June, 2020, having previously served as Vice-Chancellor and Church Attorney. She has practiced law in Danville, California, since November, 1982, with the Gagen McCoy law firm.
Tony Yang
President
Tony Yang, MPA, PhD, is a Program Analyst for the University of California’s Student Health and Counseling Centers at the UC Office of the President. He is a member of Epiphany Episcopal Church in Vacaville.
The Very Rev. Perry Polk
Vice President
The Very Rev. Perry Polk is also the Dean of the Wingfield deanery, a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Fairfield, and a member of the Diocesan Commission on Canons and Constitution, while also serving as the Squadron Commander of the Civil Air Patrol squadron at Travis AFB.
Kathe Charter
Secretary/Treasurer
Kathe Charters has been a member of St. Michael and All Angels Church in Fort Bragg since 1978, and is currently the Senior Warden. She is also a choir member, a licensed Eucharistic Minister, Lay Reader, and Lay Ministry scheduler.
Peter Juvé
Member
Peter Juvé is a retired business professional. He is a member of St. Mary’s Episcopal Church in Napa, and a member of the diocesan Investment Fund Committee.
The Rev. Nancy Streufert
Member
The Rev. Nancy Streufert is a member of Christ Church in Eureka, and EFNC’s newest Board member.
The Rev. Canon Julie Wakelee
Member
The Rev. Canon Julie Wakelee is Canon to the Ordinary. She is a native of Ventura, CA., and, other than five exciting years in Washington, D.C., has lived all her life in various corners of this beautiful state.
Gregg Wickham
Member
Gregg Wickham is a self-employed general contractor. He has been a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Fairfield since the 1980’s. He has served on the Vestry as a Junior Warden and Senior Warden.
DonnaJo Woollen
Member
DonnaJo Woollen is a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Grass Valley, and a member of EFNC.