BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chairperson

CLINT OSORIO

Clint Osorio is the City of Gardena’s City Manager and serves Chair of our organization. He has over 20 years of financial management experience. Clint received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles and his master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.

Clint Osorio is the City of Gardena’s City Manager and serves Chair of our organization. He has over 20 years of financial management experience. Clint received his bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from California State University, Los Angeles and his master’s degree in Public Administration from California State University, Northridge. During his free time he enjoys spending time with his family and traveling.
Treasurer

STEPHANY SANTIN

Stephany Santin is the City of Gardena’s Recreation and Human Services Director and serves as the organization’s treasurer. She was born and raised in the South Bay and is a University of California of Los Angeles graduate. Stephany has worked for the City of Gardena since 2010 and has been a resident of the City since 2015.

Stephany Santin is the City of Gardena’s Recreation and Human Services Director and serves as the organization’s treasurer. She was born and raised in the South Bay and is a University of California of Los Angeles graduate. Stephany has worked for the City of Gardena since 2010 and has been a resident of the City since 2015.
Board Member

BARBARA PHILLIPS

Barbara serves as our District 1 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & El Segundo to Rosecrans) board member. She was born in Selma, Alabama, and lived in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, before settling in Gardena over 35 years ago. Barbara retired from the Downey Reginal Medical Center. She is an active member of the Second Time Around Club and an avid volunteer for the City of Gardena and the 74th St. Elementary school.

Barbara serves as our District 1 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & El Segundo to Rosecrans) board member. She was born in Selma, Alabama, and lived in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, before settling in Gardena over 35 years ago. Barbara retired from the Downey Reginal Medical Center. She is an active member of the Second Time Around Club and an avid volunteer for the City of Gardena and the 74th St. Elementary school.
Board Member

STEPHEN GEORGE KOCH

Stephen serves as our District 2 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & Rosecrans to Redondo Beach Blvd) board member. He was born in Paris, France. He has been a dedicated Gardena resident for the last 20 years and is a graduate of Pepperdine University. Stephen currently works as a supply chain manager and is a parent representative of Chapman Elementary School Site Council. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, sports, and concerts.

Stephen serves as our District 2 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & Rosecrans to Redondo Beach Blvd board member. He was born in Paris, France. He has been a dedicated Gardena resident for the last 20 years and is a graduate of Pepperdine University. Stephen currently works as a supply chain manager and is a parent representative of Chapman Elementary School Site Council. In his spare time, he enjoys traveling, sports, and concerts.
Board Member

CHRIS VLAHOS

Chris serves as our District 3 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & Redondo Beach to 182nd st) board member. He was born in the Bay area and has been a Gardena resident since 1971. Chris is currently a member of the Chief of Police Citizen Advisory Panel (COPCAP), a volunteer group, designed to facilitate communication between the Police Department and members of the Community. He has a fondness for all kinds of food, music, and photography.

Chris serves as our District 3 - (Crenshaw to Vermont & Redondo Beach to 182nd st) board member. He was born in the Bay area and has been a Gardena resident since 1971. Chris is currently a member of the Chief of Police Citizen Advisory Panel (COPCAP), a volunteer group, designed to facilitate communication between the Police Department and members of the Community. He has a fondness for all kinds of food, music, and photography.