Executive Board of Trustees
The Executive Board of JJ’s Legacy provides leadership, vision, and guidance in support of the organization’s mission to educate the community about the importance of organ, eye, and tissue donation while supporting donor and recipient families throughout Kern County.
Through their dedication, leadership, and passion for service, the Executive Board helps strengthen the impact of JJ’s Legacy programs, fundraising initiatives, community outreach, and long-term organizational growth. Their commitment plays a vital role in helping us continue to inspire hope, healing, and the Gift of Life throughout our community.
Natalee Garrett
Kern Medical
Vice President, Strategic Development
Paul Anspach
Pandol Brothers
Chief Financial Officer
JJ's Legacy Finance Management
Sean Tieu
Citizens Business Bank
Board Chairman VP
Relationship Manager
Lori Malkin
JJ's Legacy Founder / Secretary
Mother of Jeffrey Johns
Board of Trustees
The JJ’s Legacy Board of Trustees is made up of passionate community leaders, healthcare professionals, donor families, recipients, and advocates who are committed to advancing the mission of donation awareness and family support.
Together, the Board provides strategic guidance, community engagement, fundraising support, and leadership to help further the impact of JJ’s Legacy programs and events throughout Kern County.
Dr. Nimisha Amin
Southwest Pediatrics
Pediatrician and Pediatric Nephrologist
Kevin Burton
Klein DeNatale Goldner ~ Attorneys At Law
Chief Business Officer
Lisa Carbajal
Cen-Cal Business Finance Group
Vice President / Loan Officer
Melissa Frank
The Wonderful Company
Vice President
Sr. Associate General Counsel
Karen Heisinger
Mission Bank
Regional President
Robert Landis
Kern Family Health Care
Chief Financial Officer
Bob Malkin
Emerge Real Estate Realtor
Jeffrey Johns Stepfather
Tiffany Manning
The Garlic Company
Sales & Philanthropy Manager
Leigh Pozas
Trainer
Past Chairperson
LuCyndi Ramirez
External Partnerships
Senior Vice President
Gala & Golf Committee
The JJ’s Legacy Executive Gala & Golf Committee is a dedicated group of community leaders, volunteers, sponsors, and supporters who help bring our premier fundraising events to life each year. From event planning and sponsorship outreach to auction coordination, golf tournament logistics, guest experience, décor, entertainment, and fundraising initiatives, the committee plays a vital role in creating unforgettable experiences that celebrate the Gift of Life while supporting local donor and recipient families throughout Kern County.
Through their passion, creativity, and commitment, the Gala & Golf Committee helps raise critical funds that support JJ’s Legacy programs, donor awareness education, student leadership initiatives, and compassionate family support services.
Grillin’ & Brewin’ Committee
The Executive Grillin’ & Brewin’ Committee helps lead one of JJ’s Legacy’s most anticipated annual fundraising events. This passionate group works together to coordinate event planning, sponsorships, entertainment, silent auction support, marketing outreach, and guest engagement for the fall community fundraiser.
Funds raised through Grillin’ & Brewin’ support JJ’s Legacy programs, including the Got The Dot High School Leadership Program and donor awareness education initiatives throughout Kern County.
