Our Board

Jen Richardson is an executive coach and strategic advisor who works with senior leaders and family offices navigating growth, transition, and complex leadership challenges. She partners with executives on strategy, governance, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness, bringing a practical and human centered approach to leadership. Her career spans audit, finance, marketing, and business development roles with organizations including Hewlett Packard, Carlson Companies, and WebMD. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of Southern California and an MBA from UCLA, and is a Certified Professional Coach through iPEC and the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

Jen is deeply committed to nonprofit leadership and the special needs community. She serves as President of the Board of Miracle League North Bay and is one of the founders of the Down Syndrome Association North Bay, which provides support, education, and advocacy for individuals with Down Syndrome and their families.

Jen’s son, Liam, who has Down Syndrome, inspired her to help bring the Miracle League to the North Bay so children of all abilities could experience the joy of baseball and community. Her blend of professional leadership experience, community building, and personal commitment continues to guide the organization’s growth and long term impact.

Phoebe is working full time in her family business, Lace House Linen, which has been operating in Petaluma for over 110 years.  She spent nearly ten years working for the City and County of San Francisco in the City Attorney’s Office, working in code enforcement and then representing the Department of Human Services in family law cases.  She received her undergraduate degree from Boston College and her combined JD/MSW degree from Loyola University of Chicago.

Phoebe serves on the Petaluma Health Center Board of Directors and is involved in other local community-based organizations.  She first saw a Miracle League field in Wisconsin in 2014 and is so proud to be a founding member of The Miracle League North Bay Team!  The organization brings so much joy to players, families, and volunteers and provides an awesome setting for baseball, friendships, community, and fun!

Kathleen has been a practicing certified public accountant since 1984. She owned and operated an accounting firm for most of her career. For twenty years, she had a CPA firm in Petaluma.

When Kathleen’s twin sisters and their families migrated to South Dakota in 2005, she sold her practice to Torkelson & Associates, retired, and joined them. It took only a few months for her to realize that retirement was not for her. Subsequently, she began working part time as an independent contractor with an accounting firm headquartered in Yankton, South Dakota.

In 2013, Kathleen, tired of the terrible weather in the Midwest, returned to her roots, settling back into Petaluma. In 2016, life came full circle, and she began to work with Torkelson & Associates. Kathleen has a broad industry focus, and her areas of expertise include tax and strategic business consulting.

Over the years, Kathleen has participated in many community activities in Petaluma and Sonoma County, including board positions of the Petaluma Chamber of Commerce, the Petaluma Educational Foundation, Petaluma Rotary, and Petaluma Lions Clubs. She served on the Sonoma County Civil Service Commission for ten years. In addition, she served on the Santa Rosa Junior College Board of Trustees for 12 years. Kathleen currently serves on the SRJC Friends of Petaluma Campus Trust board and as a board member of the Mentor Me organization.

Audrey is an avid photographer, SF Giants fan, and Petaluma native born with a rare disability that makes it difficult for her to speak.  With the help of many dedicated teachers and aides, Audrey successfully finished high school and went on to graduate from the College to Careers Program at SRJC in 2018.  While at the JC, she studied Adobe Photoshop and InDesign to further her photography skills.  

Audrey has been a student mentor and a volunteer at Alchemia Gallery in Petaluma, a non-profit organization that supports artists with disabilities.  She has also been volunteering at the Miracle League games.  

Audrey is very honored to be on the board and to support the wonderful community of the Miracle League.

Maureen’s career in special education has spanned more than 3.5 decades.  She received her Multiple Subjects and Moderate-Severe Disabilities Specialist Credential from San Francisco State University while working as a mobility and augmentative communication support provider for students in San Francisco.  As a part time instructor at California State University East Bay for 30 years, she supervised student teachers working toward their credentials in the area of moderate-severe disabilities across East Bay and San Francisco public schools.  She retired from teaching part time in Petaluma City Schools as an inclusion teacher with students in kindergarten through high school classrooms.  Throughout her career, Maureen has worked to enhance inclusive opportunities for all students.  

Maureen and her husband, Darren Sciford, raised their three sons in Petaluma and now spend as much time as possible with their six grandchildren, who live in Southern California and Petaluma.  

She enjoys being part of The Miracle League North Bay because she gets to see former students and new friends enjoying baseball with their buddies and families.  She especially appreciates the magic of the games, which celebrate the power of our supportive, inclusive community.  

Austin, the owner of Petaluma Kids Dental Care and a staff pediatric dentist at the Pediatric Dental Initiative Surgery Center, grew up in Reno, NV. It was there that he attended the University of Nevada, Reno, where he studied organic chemistry, followed by Creighton University School of Dentistry, where he received his Doctor of Dental Surgery.

After finishing his time for the National Health Service Corps, he realized his true passion for caring for children and people with special needs, and completed a pediatric residency at UCLA, concurrently earning his Master’s Degree in Public Health from UCLA’s Fielding School of Public Health.

Austin has lived in Petaluma with his wife, Jennifer, and daughter Olivia since completing his residency in 2016, and they are now proud Sonoma County resource “foster” parents. He is passionate about sports, children, and inclusivity, making The Miracle League something is absolutely thrilled to be a part of.

Jill is a Personal Trainer and Fitness Nutrition Coach specializing in Corrective Exercise and Functional Training. She has previously worked with various youth sports groups, providing individual and group instruction and serving as a youth swim coach/instructor. She spent many years in Truckee, CA, where she worked in Construction Management and Real Estate.

After her second son was born with a severe congenital anomaly, Jill became a representative for CHERUBS – The Association of Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia Research, Advocacy and Support, which provides much needed assistance and education to families affected by Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.

Jill and her husband, Rodrigo, moved to Petaluma in 2019, and both recently began volunteering with The Miracle League. She has found the program incredibly rewarding and is very excited about the opportunity to serve on the board. She looks forward to a bright future with The Miracle League North Bay!

Rodrigo is Operations Director at Lace House Linen in Petaluma. He brings more than 15 years of Laundry Operations and Management experience to LHL. He has exemplary operational skills and a firm understanding of Production Management and Customer Relations. Given his on-the-job experience with large scale Laundry providers in Las Vegas and California, and as a graduate from the Production Management Institute (an Industry leading education program for Laundry Executives) he has first rate analytical abilities, a flair for problem solving, a passion for customer service. He also has a Bachelor’s Degree in International Relations from Iberoamericana University in Mexico City.

Rodrigo and his wife, Jill, moved to Petaluma in 2019 and began volunteering with The Miracle League recently. The joy and enthusiasm the kids bring to each game is infectious, and it quickly became the best part of every weekend! Rodrigo feels honored to be a part of this very special program and looks forward to serving as a board member.

Cassie works as a Clinical Advisor for UCSF School of Medicine.  After earning her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, she realized she gets lightheaded at the sight of blood and needed a new career path. She earned her master’s degree in Counseling and Guidance for Higher Education at Cal Poly. She found her love of education After many years in academic advising, she’s enjoyed the transition to the corporate education world and seeing people invest in themselves by changing their careers to the technology disciplines.

Cassie began coaching Special Olympics in San Luis Obispo County back in 2014, when she learned a friend’s cousin wouldn’t have a soccer team to play on because they didn’t have a coach. After one practice, she was hooked and has been involved ever since!

She thinks the joyous atmosphere of places like Special Olympics and Miracle League is unmatched and wishes the world could be as inclusive as these organizations!

 Hi My name is Liam Richardson I Play on the Miracle League NorthBay Team I Love To Play Baseball  I Like Events Like Winter Wonderland Last year, 2022 and I Love The Rip City Riders Homer is Our Mascott and I love Honk And Cheer in the past year for 2020 Durning Covid 19 and Doing Bingo On Zoom  I Love all Events and my favorite Color is Blue My favorite Animal is Lion is the Short L For my Name My Favorite Food is Bagel Dogs Pizza Mexican and more  My Favorite Sports are Karate Swimming Wake Surfing Surfing  and My Favorite Show Is Family Guy And Young Sheldon  and Watching Fishes  On Youtube with my Program  I went to PHS and PJHS and my Grade School  Grant School is Right Near My House and my Program is Petaluma Transition Program on Vallejo Street Petaluma  I’m Trying to Make Friends I Go on Community Outings we Go to In N Out Target and More and Events Like Petaluma Pumpkin Patch and More and Holiday Craft Sale at Petaluma District to sale Plants and Blankets  It is fun  I love  Listening to music   I love traveling with friends and family – we are going to Costa Rica For 12 Days I love taking photos of the sunsets  and going to a new places We are going to France and  Spain to go see family I’m so excited to see them this Summer and go on a Cruise Boat with my family For my grandma’s  birthday on my dad’s side I love going Grocery shopping with my family  When we go to Fun Places it is fun  I love My Bedrooom and I Had a Birthday On the Super Bowl Sunday February 12th, 2023 I turned 19 –  I Love my age

Meg Swift is the Chief Operating Officer at MAP Digital Inc., an events company that provides technology and operational support to conferences and live events. She oversees day-to-day operations, strategic planning, and team development, bringing deep experience in creating engaging, well-executed event experiences at scale.

Meg has served on the Miracle League North Bay Board since 2020. Inspired by her son Owen, who has Down syndrome, she uses her background in event planning to help expand the Miracle League experience beyond baseball—fostering inclusive, ability-focused opportunities that build community, confidence, and a true sense of belonging for players and families on and off the field.

Alicia is a partner in Kibby Road LLC, a real estate investment and property management firm, where she oversees construction and development for the firm through California, the Pacific Northwest, Nevada and Texas. Well versed in managing relations with local municipalities and overseeing construction crews, she is an expert in project management and strategic development. Alicia has a bachelor’s degree in Rhetoric from the University of California, Berkeley.
An All American water polo player and Team Captain of the California Golden Bears, Alicia is passionate about athletics and creating opportunities for America’s youth to participate. Recognizing the influence athletics played in defining her character, Alicia has spent the last twenty years giving back to the institution of sport that has given so much to her. Her contributions range from coaching at the high school, junior college and university levels to volunteering behind the scenes.