DGF is managed by a Board of Directors who serve as volunteer officers. Day to day activities of DGF are handled by the Board members in conjunction with our Program Director. Like most charities, we rely upon a large number of volunteers to assist us in carrying out our Mission.
Board of Directors
James Miser, MD, President and Chairman
Ileana Geestman, Treasurer - Program Director
Shari Shattuck, Secretary
Clarke Anderson , MD, Director
Nancy Jo Flint, Director
Advisory Board
Christopher Aristo, Director
Tami Case, Director
Paula Devine, Director
Rick Dinger, Director
Peter Kim , Director
Jeff Seabold, Director
Joseph Stachura, Director
Josie Vitale, Director
Nicole Wilder Shattuck, Director
Office Staff
Jodie Brittain , Administrative Assistant
Vanessa Geestman, Volunteer Coordinator
Lina Vitale, Event Coordinator
Medical Advisor
Judith Sato, MD
Acting Chair, Division of Pediatrics
City of Hope Medical Center
