Leadership Team for 2023-2024
Claudia Summers ~ Co-President and Senior Vice President of Operations 2023-2024.
Claudia is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy. She loves playing field hockey and has been a part of CCA Varsity Field Hockey for four years. She also loves reading and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.
Claudia has been part of FAV for 6 years and she’s been an event leader for 3 years. She was Vice President of Philanthropy from 2022-2023 and she is excited to further develop her leadership skills this year.
Her favorite event is Sharia's Closet and she worked closely with them during last year's kickoff event and season!!
Mara Goodman ~ Co-President and Senior Vice President of Membership 2023-2024.
Mara is a Senior at Canyon Crest Academy where she plays tennis and lacrosse. In her free time she enjoys baking and spending time with her friends.
She has been a member of FAV for the past 6 years and has been an event leader for the past 4 years. She was previously the VP of Merchandise from 2021-2022 and the VP of Event Leaders and Social Media from 2022-2023.
Her favorite events include Burrito Boyz, Surfrider Beach Clean Up, and Brother Benno's Thrift Shop!!
Giselle Souza ~ Senior Vice President of Media 2023-2024.
Giselle is a senior at Torrey Pines High School. She loves playing lacrosse and has been a part of Torrey Pines Varsity Lacrosse for three years. She also loves running and spending time with her friends and family in her free time.
Giselle has been part of FAV for 6 years and she’s been an event leader for 3. She was Senior Vice President of Event Leaders from 2021-2022 and Co-President and SVP of Membership from 2022-2023
Her favorite events are the Friendly Children’s Garden School events, especially the Christmas party which she has helped lead the past three years!
Katie Friedman - Vice President of Merchandise 2023-2024
Katie is a junior at Torrey Pines High School. She loves running both cross country and track. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, crocheting, and playing the ukulele.
This will be Katie's third year in FAV, and she has been an event leader for one year.
Her favorite FAV events are Brother Benno's Thrift Shop, 92130 Cares Farmers Market, and the Community Picnic at Powerhouse.
Maddie Tresse - SVP of Event Leaders 2023-2024.
Maddie is a senior at Canyon Crest Academy where she plays field hockey and lacrosse. In her free time she loves to go to the beach, hike, and hangout with her friends.
Mara has been apart of FAV for 6 years and this is her 4th year as an event leader.
Her favorite event is Paws for Purple Hearts!!
Samantha Klaffenbach - Treasurer 2023-2024.
Samantha is a junior at Canyon Crest Academy. In her spare time, she loves to sketch, paint, and spend time with her family and friends.
She has been a member of FAV for 4 years and an event leader for 2 years.
Samantha's favorite events are Sundays in the Soil at Coastal Roots Farm, Friendly Children's Garden Preschool, and Paws for Purple Hearts
Megan Goelitz - Senior Vice President of Philanthropy 2023-2024.
Megan is a Senior at Torrey Pines High School. She loves running track and cross country at TPHS and in her free time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends travelling and/or baking.
She has been a part of FAV for 6 years and has been an event leader for 5 years. Last year she served as VP of Merchandise.
Her favorite event is Burrito Boyz!
Paige Stallings - Vice President of Philanthropy 2023-2024.
Paige is a Sophomore at Torrey Pines High School. She enjoys playing beach & indoor volleyball and dancing with the TPHS dance team. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities such as mountain biking, surfing, and hanging out with her friends and family.
Paige has been a part of FAV for 3 years and a leader for one. This is her first year as a VP!
Her favorite event is Sharia's Closet!
Sara Janis - Vice President of Philanthropy 2023-2024.
Sara is a senior at Torrey Pines High School where she is currently runs cross country and track, as well as previously competing in competitive gymnastics. She loves hiking and going to the beach in her free time.
She has been a part of FAV for 5 years and has been an event leader for 3 year.
Her favorite FAV events are the ones that she leads at a memory home, Summerfield Place!!
Event Leaders
Our Event Leaders are the face of FAV at the various volunteer opportunities. These girls mange the team of FAV girls that are on sight at the event. This is a fantastic opportunity to get more involved in your community and develop your leadership and organization skills.
For more information on event leaders please look at slides 13-17 on this slideshow
FAV 2023-2024 Slideshow
For more information on event leaders please look at slides 13-17 on this slideshow
FAV 2023-2024 Slideshow