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Board of Directors 2026-2027

Children’s Benefit League is guided by a dedicated volunteer Board of Directors committed to advancing our mission and honoring our legacy of service. Board members generously give their time, leadership, and expertise without compensation to help support medically vulnerable children and families in the Long Beach community. Through thoughtful stewardship and compassionate service, they help ensure CBL continues putting hope into action.

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Jona Howe

President

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Desiree Eakin, MD

Vice President

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Andrea La Vela

Recording Secretary, Board

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Michelle Nygard

Recording Secretary, General

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Lauren Garcia

Corresponding Secretary

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Judy Nichols

Financial Secretary

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Connie Stewart

Fund Development

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Sharon Young

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Susan Livesay

Treasurer

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Sylvia Desmond

Co-Treasurer

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Lorie Franck

Philanthropy

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Debbie Welding

Philanthropy

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Nancy Perkins

Historian

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Susan Laffiche

Community Laison

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Elaine McKay

Community Laison

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Desiree Eakin MD

Social Media/Webmaster

Children's Benefit League

6285 E. Spring St, #468

Long Beach, CA 90808

info@cbllb.org

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