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BOARD  OF DIRECTORS

We are thankful to our Board of Directors for the time, passion, expertise, support and guidance they provide in overseeing the work of God’s Secret Service Agents.

 

Board members can be reached at

GSSAHQ@gssagents.org

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS

FOUNDER/BOARD PRESIDENT

Dr. Vivien Lattibeaudiere

Retired, Employee & Business Development Administrator 

Arizona Department of Transportation

Board  Member Since 2015



Dr. Lattibeaudiere is an innovative nonprofit, education and government leader with more than 35 years of experience working to improve organizations and help people in need. She actively collaborates with various nonprofit organizations, including developing and leading a “Kindness Koalition” of nonprofit organizations that focuses on amplifying the impact of kindness within communities. She is married, has one grown child and loves to read, travel, and sew.

"In Living Memory"

Kimberlee Swanson

Former Small Business Development Officer 

Arizona Department of Transportation

Board Member Since 2022



Kimberlee is a highly competent business administrator and small business owner who has successfully assisted small and minority owned businesses to win contract work with government and private industry. She and her husband run a successful real estate business and give back to the community. She is married and has one daughter, who is the joy of her life.

BOARD SECRETARY

Kerry Schleappe

Human Resources Manager

Arizona Department of Administration

Board Member Since 2022

Kerry has an extensive background in human resources management and leading organizations. She has extensive experience working with various ministries in her church and actively participates in community charitable events. She is a wife and mother of three grown children and loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

TREASURER

Derrick Lattibeaudiere

Retired, Senior Software Manager

Microchip Corporation

Board Member Since 2015 

 

Derrick was a highly successful software engineer who managed, mentored and helped a lot of young engineers throughout his 35+ year career. He is active in his church and serves as a guest preacher, Men’s Ministry leader, and in the Urban Outreach Street Ministry feeding the Homeless. He’s married, has one grown daughter and loves to travel, fly his drone, photography and writing poetry.

CHARITABLE GIVING CHAIRPERSON

Deborah Bates

Retired, Paralegal and Substitute School Teacher

Board Member Since 2015

 

Deborah owned her own business as an Esthetician/Manicurist, as well as being a Substitute Teacher. She is also a successful paralegal helping people with a variety of socially conscious legal issues including, evictions, bankruptcy, child custody issues and divorce/family law. Deborah is active in her church in Women’s Ministry, Bible Studies and Small Groups. She has one son and a granddaughter and loves to cook, travel and afternoon high tea.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIRPERSON

Mya L. Casteel

Medical Dosimetrist

Varian Medical Systems 

Board Member Since 2015 

 

Mya is a successful medical Dosimetrist/Radiation Oncology Specialist who has a strong heart for people in need. She provides a fresh and young point of view to the Board. As a young wife and mother, she participates in charitable community activities through her job and GSSA. She has been involved with her church in the technology ministry and Bible studies and loves music, wineries and going to the beach.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CHAIRPERSON

Heather Franek

Continuous Improvement/Lean Coach

Arizona Department of Transportation 

Board Member Since 2022

 

Heather has 20+ years of experience leading and training private sector and government agencies in the implementation and application of Lean and Six Sigma principles. She has experience working with children as a co-owner of several Mathnasiums, a math learning center for children, which she also uses to bless children in need. She volunteers through her church and community organizations that serve the homeless and less fortunate people in her community.

EXECUTIVE ASSITANT 

Carole Hadlock

Dee's Admin Services-Owner/Operator

Volunteer/Contractor Since 2022

 

Carole has over 15 years administrative experience and has worked in many industries in many parts of the country. She has worked in many industries including, Legal, Financial, Real Estate and Non-Profit. Carole is also an Artist and Writer. She enjoys volunteering for nonprofit organizations, including GSSA. She’s married and enjoys the outdoors, the beach and spending time with family and friends.

We are thankful to our Board of Directors for the time, passion, expertise, support and guidance they provide in overseeing the work of God’s Secret Service Agents.

 

Board members can be reached at

GSSAHQ@gssagents.org

FOUNDER/BOARD PRESIDENT

Dr. Vivien Lattibeaudiere

Founder/Board President

Dr. Vivien Lattibeaudiere

Retired, Former Employee & Business Development Administrator 

Arizona Department of Transportation

Board member since 2015

Dr. Lattibeaudiere is an innovative nonprofit, education and government leader with more than 35 years of experience working to improve organizations and help people in need. She is actively involved with other nonprofit organizations including forming a  “Kindness Koalition” of nonprofit organizations that focuses on amplifying the impact of kindness within communities. She is married, has one grown child and loves to read, travel, and sew.

VICE-PRESIDENT

Kimberlee Swanson

Vice-President

Kimberlee Swanson

Human Resources Manager

Arizona Department of Administration

Board member since 2022



Kimberlee is a highly competent business administrator and small business owner who has successfully assisted small and minority owned businesses to win contract work with government and private industry. She and her husband run a successful real estate business and give back to the community. She is married and has one daughter, who is the joy of her life.

BOARD SECRETARY

Kerry Schleappe

Board Secretary

Kerry Schleappe

Human Resources Manager

Arizona Department of Administration

Board member since 2022

Kerry has an extensive background in human resources management and leading organizations. She has extensive experience working with various ministries in her church and actively participates in community charitable events. She is a wife and mother of three grown children and loves to travel and spend time with family and friends.

Tresurer

Derrick Lattibeaudiere

Treasurer

Derrick Lattibeaudiere

Retired, Former Senior Software Manager

Microchip Corporation

Board member since 2015 

 

Derrick is a highly successful software engineer who managed, mentored and helped a lot of young engineers throughout his 35+ year career. He is active in his church and serves as a guest preacher, Men’s Ministry leader, and in the Urban Outreach Street Ministry feeding the Homeless. He’s married, has one grown daughter and loves to travel, fly his drone, photography and writing poetry.

CHARITABLE GIVING CHAIRPERSON

Deborah Bates

Charitable Giving Chairperson

Deborah Bates

Retired, Paralegal and Substitute School Teacher

Board member since 2015

 

Deborah owned her own business as an Esthetician/Manicurist, as well as being a Substitute Teacher. She is also a successful paralegal helping people with a variety of socially conscious legal issues including, evictions, bankruptcy, child custody issues and divorce/family law. Deborah is active in her church in Women’s Ministry, Bible Studies and Small Groups. She has one son and a granddaughter and loves to cook, travel and afternoon high tea.

SOCIAL MEDIA CHAIRPERSON

Mya L. Casteel

Social Media Chairperson

Mya L. Casteel

Medical Dosimetrist

Varian Medical Systems 

Board member since 2015 

 

Mya is a successful medical Dosimetrist/Radiation Oncology Specialist who has a strong heart for people in need. She provides a fresh and young point of view to the Board. As a young wife and mother, she participates in charitable community activities through her job and GSSA. She has been involved with her church in the technology ministry and Bible studies and loves music, wineries and going to the beach.

PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT CHAIRPERSON

Heather Franek

Program Development Chairperson

Heather Franek

Continuous Improvement/Lean Coach

Arizona Department of Transportation 

Board member since 2022

 

Heather has 20+ years of experience leading and training private sector and government agencies in the implementation and application of Lean and Six Sigma principles. She has experience working with children as a co-owner of several Mathnasiums, a math learning center for children, which she also uses to bless children in need. She volunteers through her church and community organizations that serve the homeless and less fortunate people in her community.

EXECUTIVE ASSITANT TPRESIDENT

Carole Hadlock

Executive Assistant

Carole Hadlock

Dee's Admin Services-Owner/Operator

Volunteer since 2022

 

Carole has over 15 years administrative experience and has worked in many industries in many parts of the country. She has worked in many industries including, Legal, Financial, Real Estate and Non-Profit. Carole is also an Artist and Writer. She enjoys volunteering for nonprofit organizations, including GSSA. She’s married and enjoys the outdoors, the beach and spending time with family and friends.

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