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
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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.
VICE PRESIDENT
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.
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
Ted Demeritte
Owner/Managing Director
St. Martin Reservation Center LLC
Board Member Since 2025
Ted has owned several small businesses for the past 40 years, and has served in key management and marketing positions, including Vice President, at Equitable Life Insurance Company. He has served as a Board member of the Council of Independent Colleges, was the founder and board member of Minority Interchange, and is active in the Men’s Ministry of his church. He’s married and has three children and 5 grandchildren. His hobbies include traveling, snorkeling and deep sea fishing.
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.
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.
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CHIEF PRAYER AGENT
Pastor Veronica Chester
Retired, Pastor Emeritus
River of Life Tabernacle
Committee Member Since 2025
Pastor V. has served in many ministry positions for over 35 years, including Children’s Ministry Pastor, Altar & Prayer Ministry Pastor, Outreach to Seniors Ministry Lead, and Vice-Chairman of her Church Board of Directors. She also had a successful career in Retail as Store Manager of several retail chains, such as Bath and Body Works. She’s the founder and leader of an international daily online “Global Daily Prayer” group. She has been married for over 50 years, has two daughters and three grandsons and loves to mentor and teach women how to pray effectually.
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.
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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
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
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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
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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 TO PRESIDENT
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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