About the SCPA Board of Directors
The Board is responsible for oversight of the SCPA site including its operations, programming, fundraising, community outreach, and community relations as they relate to our mission. As such, our members represent a diversity of interests such as residents of different parts of the canyon and LA and riders of different disciplines. Our members also intentionally possess a wide variety of skill sets including legal, financial, and non-profit backgrounds. Because of the diversity of backgrounds and perspectives, we commonly have lively conversations, but what holds us together is a common passion for the future of the SCPA equestrian site.
The board meets every 4-6 weeks to review finances, the SCPA site’s needs including personnel issues, project proposals, and to review any concerns from stakeholders including members, trainers, affiliated programs, and neighbors.
The term length for board members is two years for a maximum of 3 consecutive terms totaling six years. New members are sought by board members when there is a need for a particular skill set or to replace a member who is leaving. If you believe you or someone you know should be considered for a future board post, please feel free to send a letter explaining this to us.
For confidential communication with our Board of Directors, please email: scpaboard@sullivancanyon.org
David Ravins, President
David has previously served several terms on our board yet decided he still has much to give to the SCPA and we are thrilled to welcome him back. He moved to the canyon at just six years old and watched his father along with past Board members and neighbors develop the very site we call the SCPA today. David was instrumental in originally implementing the school field trips to the site and is going to champion our outreach programs once again. He keeps his connection to horses operating Ravins Equine Transport.
Brenda Miller, Treasurer
Brenda is a resident of Sullivan Canyon along with her husband, 2 horses and their assortment of English labs and rescue puppies. She is a hunter/jumper rider and enjoys sharing the camaraderie of the sport with fellow horse lovers and neighbors. Having donated her time to organizations serving underprivileged communities around the world, she is convinced of the unifying nature of her two biggest passions - horses and jazz - to break down barriers and bring people together!