Our Team
Christine Robertson
Executive Director
Christine Robertson works with foundation board, school district and school board to align and advance fundraising, grant-making and innovation priorities. Christine started her career as a public high school teacher and later went on to serve as a Chief of Staff in the California State Senate and Assembly. In 2013, she co-founded and led the Institute for Advanced Technology & Public Policy at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, a nonprofit multidisciplinary applied research Institute that invested in faculty and student led innovation projects. Christine has two school-aged children.
Board of Directors
The San Luis Coastal Education Foundation Board of Directors include SLCUSD parents, alumni, current and retired SLCUSD employees, and a diverse array of local community leaders, business owners, and professionals.
Molly Attala
Diane Clausen
Erik Gomez
Sarah Hegg
Ronald Holcombe
Melissa James
Steven Jobst
Bryan Krill
Susie Lerner
Joey Leslie
Beth Marino
Lyle Meek
David Mitchell
Marty Moroski
Dan Neff
Zheila Pouraghabagher
Ann Robinson
Andrea Soderin
Bill Thoma
Stacey White
Matthew Woods
Lisa Yamashita
Dr. Eric Prater, Superintendent (Liaison)
Brian Clausen, School Board (Liaison)
Ellen Sheffer, School Board (Liaison)
“This foundation was launched in recognition of the growing opportunities and challenges ahead for our students and teachers. Our community is stepping up and declaring our shared commitment to invest in the next generation of civic leaders, inventors, creators and entrepreneurs.”