Armie Duterte, Treasurer

Armie has been a part of the Palo Alto community since 1999 and is the parent of two Gunn students.  She has worked as a finance professional in various private and public companies across the Bay Area and brings this knowledge and a "heart to serve" to the Gunn Foundation.  Armie is thrilled to be a part of an organization focused on enabling and supporting students achieve their goals of going to college.

Lorenzo Gomez

Lorenzo Gomez has 11 years of high school experience where he has served in roles from instructional aide, community liaison and school registrar. He is going into his second year as a Counselor at Gunn and is excited to make a positive impact on students and help them reach their goals.

Lina Qiu, Donations Officer

Lina is the parent of a Gunn junior and a Gunn class of '23 graduate. Starting her career in public accounting, she has worked in finance, accounting and compliance functions in various organizations. She is inspired by the Gunn Foundation's mission and is excited to help Gunn students achieve their goals and make a positive impact on the community.

Claire Kirner

Claire is the parent of two Gunn students (a rising freshman and a rising junior) as well as a Gunn Class of '22 graduate. She holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, and was a classroom teacher prior to having her own children. Her first two years of teaching were as a Teach for America corps member, which strengthened her beliefs around the importance of educational opportunity and access for all. She has been an active volunteer in her children's schools since preschool, often holding PTA leadership roles. She currently also works as a substitute teacher in PAUSD. Claire looks forward to helping students pursue their college goals by serving on the Gunn Foundation board.

Julie Lin

Julie is the parent of a rising Gunn Junior and a JLS rising 7th grader. Julie has been an active volunteer in the community, including Project Cornerstone reader at Palo Verde Elementary School, the treasurer or auditor for both Palo Verde Elementary PTA, Gunn High School PTSA, and PTAC (Palo Alto Council of PTAs). Julie was also involved as Treasurer for the Palo Alto senior housing Stevenson House. Julie believes in supporting education and giving back to the community. She is very excited to continue to be part of the Gunn PTSA and the Gunn Foundation where she can help the school and be a part of an organization that help students continue their growth and learning beyond high school.

Julie and the family have lived in Palo Alto since 2012. She has worked as a finance professional for over 20 years and enjoy spending time with family and traveling.

Kimberly Eng Lee, Board President

Kimberly is the parent of two Gunn graduates (2019 and 2023). She worked in the financial services industry for 14 years, and has served with Bay Area non-profits for over 20 years. Kimberly has been active in Palo Alto schools, including as Gunn PTSA President and Site Council Liaison, VP Communications at Nixon, Fletcher and Gunn PTAs, and as Chairperson for the Community Advisory Committee for Special Education. Kimberly has assisted numerous committees and organizations, focusing on literacy, mental health, equity, social-emotional learning and transition planning. Kimberly wholeheartedly supports the Gunn Foundation’s mission of providing resources for students to equitably access college and succeed in their post-secondary endeavors.

Jackie Liang

Jackie is the parent of a Gunn graduate of '23, and an 8th grader at JLS. Jackie has been serving in the Gunn PTSA executive board for the past 3 years and enjoys volunteering in the community. Jackie is a Certified Financial Planner™️ and has been working in the financial services industry for over 25 years. She loves hiking, reading and enjoys traveling with her family. Jackie is excited to join the board to help students achieve their goals and dreams.

Miguel Lopez, Chief Scholarship Officer

Miguel is originally from Mexico, where he earned his degree in Industrial Engineering. He is the parent of two boys, one at Gunn and one at JLS. Miguel has a career in tech and has been part of our community since 2018. Most recently Miguel’s family lived in New York City and before that Arizona, where he met his wife Helen while attending the University of Arizona. He is an avid runner and reader of history books. Miguel is really excited about helping students find a path to success.

Derek Truesdale

Derek is the proud parent of a Gunn Sophomore. He holds a Doctoral Degree in Organizational Leadership, a Masters of Occupational Education and has over 25 years of non-profit management in both government and higher education. A native of South Carolina - Derek moved to Palo Alto in the 2000 to continue his graduate work - followed by a move to Chicago in 2003 where he did his research and writing. In 2017 he and his family returned to Stanford. In addition to much experience in fundraising work throughout his career, Derek is also a photographer and painter. 

Wendy Stratton, Gunn High School Principal 

As our high school’s Principal, Wendy has a standing seat on Gunn Foundation's board.  She arrives at Gunn after a year at Paly having spent a long educational career as an Assistant Principal, Athletic Director, and award-winning teacher in Marin County.

Stephannie Lobell

Stephannie, a parent of a rising sophomore and a 2024 Gunn graduate, has extensive experience in education. She taught Science and AVID at a local high school, integrating social justice into the curriculum and promoting equitable access for all students. For the past 12 years, she mentored graduate students in the Stanford Teacher Education Program. Stephannie has also volunteered extensively, contributing to 10 Books A Home, Foundation for a College Education, Community Service Agency, Nixon Elementary School Site Council and PTA, and served as a JLS Connections Board Member, as well as volunteered at JLS, Fletcher, and Gunn. She is passionate about ensuring every student has access to higher education opportunities and is eager to support students as a Gunn Foundation board member.

Padmini Krishnan

Padmini is the parent of a rising junior and a 2021 Gunn graduate. 

She has been involved in educational causes in the area including at Ravenswood Classsroom Partners. She has volunteered in her children's schools in Palo Alto in different capacities. She believes that all students should have the opportunity to pursue their educational goals beyond high school. Padmini looks forward to working for the Gunn Foundation and helping students achieve their dreams.