Board of Directors

Linda Garvey

President

Board Member Since 2022

I moved to San Carlos in 1987 when my husband, Mike, was appointed City Manager. We never thought we’d remain in town for so long, but professional opportunities and personal connections kept us rooted to this place. Over the years I have volunteered in the classrooms of my three children, served on PTA, and written grants for local schools.

In 1999 I led a project with Central Middle School 8th graders to interview long-time residents. The project resulted in an oral history of the town entitled San Carlos Stories. In 2000 I began my second career as a history teacher at Carlmont High School, where I remained until retirement in 2018. I have a deep appreciation for the unique qualities of San Carlos and hope I can offer my knowledge of the city to support and further the goals and vision of the Foundation.

Julie Wynn

Vice President

Board Member Since 2024

I’ve been a proud resident of San Carlos for over 20 years and a lifelong volunteer dedicated to making a positive impact through service. With more than two decades of experience in philanthropy, community engagement, and strategic partnerships, I’ve witnessed firsthand how collaboration, commitment, and amplification can drive meaningful change.

Previously, I’ve served on the Board of the Crossroads YMCA and the Mid-Peninsula Boys and Girls Club, where I also contributed as a member of the Fundraising Committee. These experiences deepened my belief in the power of community-led initiatives and the importance of creating opportunities for all.

I’m excited to bring both experience and compassion to the Community Foundation’s mission—working toward a more inclusive, just, and healthy future for everyone in San Carlos.

Lena Silberman

Secretary

Board Member Since 2023

I grew up in San Carlos, having moved here with my family at four years old. Together we spent time enjoying the beautiful environment and the warmth of the community. I played soccer for San Carlos teams and worked at a local business on Laurel. San Carlos will always be home. After graduating in 2020 from CalPoly SLO with a degree in Sociology and Ethnic Studies, I returned home and began a career in public service. I first served as a legislative aide for (then) San Mateo County District 3 Supervisor Don Horsley. This work allowed me to learn more about the complexities and challenges of the broader local community, see what quality leadership could achieve and ignited a passion for helping people through local action. I now work for the County’s Chief Executive Mike Callagy on special projects including: Homelessness, Poverty, and Domestic Violence, issues that I care deeply about. I see service to the Community Foundation as a further outlet for my passion and am grateful for the opportunity to help San Carlos in any way I can.

Randy Rae

Treasurer

Board Member Since 2025

My wife and I moved to San Carlos in 1994 and we feel blessed to be part of the community here.  When our daughters were younger, we enjoyed volunteering in many of the youth organizations that they participated in, especially Girl Scouts, and their soccer, softball and basketball teams.  We continue to be active members in our church and have volunteered in many roles over the years. 

Although San Carlos has changed in many ways over the years, we appreciate that it has been able to keep a lot of the small town feeling that we love.  I was motivated to join the Community Foundation Board because of a desire to do what I can to help all the people who live and work in San Carlos.  As a member of the Board, I look forward to using my time and talents to build on what makes San Carlos a great place to live, and make it even better for everyone. 

Joy Baker Peacock

Board Member Since 2025

Joy Baker Peacock is proud to call San Carlos her home for over twenty years. She is deeply committed to building stronger, healthier communities in the Bay Area and beyond. 

Joy’s career has spanned law, higher education, innovation and banking, always with a focus on creating opportunities for others. As Client and Community Relations Director for PNC Bank in Northern California, she leads partnerships, sponsorships, and community engagement strategies. 

Her community service includes leadership and advisory roles with The Tech Interactive, the Junior League of Palo Alto–Mid Peninsula, the California Lawyers Association and Berkeley Repertory Theater. She has also taught and mentored students at Santa Clara University’s School of Law and School of Business, guiding young professionals as they shape meaningful careers and lives.  Through each of these commitments, Joy has worked to uplift those in need, empower women and families, and strengthen civic leadership.

Joy treasures time with her family, especially her two daughters, both graduates of Carlmont High School, and their mini Australian Shepherd. She enjoys hiking the local hills, and experiencing art, music and culture, locally and around the world.

Nadya Chuprina

Board Member Since 2025

Nadya Chuprina has called San Carlos home for 14 years, where she and her partner are raising their daughter and embracing the city’s vibrant, welcoming community. With over a decade of experience in arts policy and management, she serves as Public Art Program Coordinator for the City of Palo Alto, where she oversees public art commissions, festivals, and special events, while also caring for a collection of more than 300 artworks. She is deeply committed to creating meaningful opportunities for local artists and believes in the power of art to connect people, foster inclusivity, and enrich community life—values she is honored to support as a board member of the Community Foundation of San Carlos.

Nadya holds a Master’s Degree in Arts Policy and Management from Birkbeck College, University of London, her second graduate degree. Having lived in Moscow, Montenegro, and London before settling in the Bay Area, she draws on these international experiences to guide her belief in the transformative role of the arts in building resilient, connected, and thriving communities.

Patricia Love

Board Member Since 2021

I have lived in San Carlos since 1999. Contrary to the extremes that have sometimes characterized Silicon Valley over the years, San Carlos has been a solid rock - a great community, residents focused on the right things, and a wonderful place to raise a family. After benefiting from the city’s many gifts, participating on the Foundation's Board gives me the opportunity to serve the San Carlos community and gain a new perspective on the city.