The WBEC-West Board of Directors includes dedicated professionals drawn from our network of corporate partners and community agencies. Our board members are committed to the WBEC-West vision and bring a vast range of experience and expertise to their work for us.
Chairman of the Board
Karen Blackwell
Manager-Supplier Diversity and Development
Board Member
Kathleen Trimble
Director, Office of Diversity
Board Member
Lisa Castillo
Senior Supplier Diversity Manager
Board Treasurer
Patricia A. Pyle
Manager-Supplier Diversity
Board Member
Dr. Giovanna Brasfield, CCA
Outreach & Diversity Manager – Southern California
Board Member
Priscilla Chavez
Manager, Diversity & Inclusion
Board Secretary
Ken Ashford
Business Outreach Program
Board Member
Jessica Rosman
Director-Supplier Diversity & Sustainability
Board Member
Ankit Brahmkshatri
Manager, Supplier Diversity
Board Member
Lorelei Carobolante
Board Member WBENC National Forum Representative, President and CEO
Board Member
Yolanda Padilla
Diverse Business Enterprises Program Manager
Board Member
Melinda Slupinski
Supplier Diversity Specialist
