Bruce brings to Star a background is technology and product management. He has a BS in Electrical Engineering from UC Berkeley, and an MBA From UCLA. He began my career designing computer chips in Silicon Valley. For the past twenty years, he has worked in the money management industry creating software tools to help manage risk.
He was born in San Francisco, grew up in Berkeley, and currently lives in Orinda with his family and two cats. His son is in the 12th grade at Star, and our daughter is in Boston pursuing a career in audio journalism.
He spends as much time as possible on the water sailing. He also enjoys hiking, skiing, baking, cooking, and performing magic!
Dr. Stormy Miller is the Director of Student Accessibility and Psychological Services (SAS) at the College of Marin (COM). She earned her Doctorate of Education with a concentration in Postsecondary Education/Community College Leadership from San Diego State University and has a Bachelor's and Master's in Social Work from The University of Alabama. Prior to assuming her role at COM, Stormy worked in Disability Support Programs and Services at the San Diego Community College District and has more than 13 years experience in the field of disability in the community college and non-profit setting. She serves as a California Community College Chancellor’s Office Regional Coordinator of Disability Support Programs and Services, and is a member of the California Association of Postsecondary Education and Disability (CAPED) and American Association of University Women (AAUW). Stormy is the Past Board President and current Board Vice President for Star Academy. Stormy is a huge Alabama fan (roll tide!), foodie at heart, and loves to travel as much as possible.
Ashleigh is currently the Controller for Summit Engineering in Santa Rosa. She earned her MBA from UC Davis in 2019 while working for Sonoma Raceway. She is very excited to be stepping into the Treasurer role this year and becoming more involved with the school.
In her free time, she pursues her hobbies are reading and hiking.
Barry Mohn owns and operates Speak and Write, a corporate-training company providing workshops in communication skills. As a consultant, he leads programs in business and technical writing, presentation skills, and meeting facilitation for his clients in high-tech, financial services, bio-tech, and more. He has traveled the world delivering programs and trained with over 100 Fortune 500 companies.
Barry’s daughter, Ila, is currently an 8th grader at Star Academy. After a long road seeking the right fit for her schooling, Ila began at Star in 6th grade. She immediately connected with her teachers and classmates, and her growth and attitude in school soared. She feels understood and at home at Star. Barry is honored to serve on the Board and does so with gratitude for all the school provides.
With a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from UC Davis, and an extensive background in marketing, Anna knew she would be a great fit for the Star Board. She is knowledgeable and passionate about her work, and brings that expertise to her work with Star.
A native of Marin, she is an Account Executive at a Communications firm in San Francisco, and spends time enjoying all the Bay Area has to offer.
For the past 20 years, Cameron has practiced tax law in the Office of Chief Counsel, IRS. While she has spent most of her legal career working for the federal government, once it became clear she had a child with special needs, she began educating herself to become a legal advocate for her daughter who is now a thriving student at Star Academy. Through her experience as an attorney with a special needs child, she gained invaluable experience and perspective resulting in a clear inner call to support and advocate for children and families with unique needs. She loves making a difference in the lives of families. She looks forward to continuing this experience as a member of the Star Academy board.
When not working or volunteering with various organizations including Sonoma Charter School and her church, she loves spending time with her husband and three daughters. Her hobbies include watching her children dance ballet, gardening, hiking and practicing yoga.
