Leadership

Dianne Dubois, B.B.A  CFO/COO

Dianne is new to NBCC and brings over 35 years of experience in financial and operational leadership in both non-profit and for-profit organizations.  Dianne works closely with all parts of the NBCC organization, leading all financial processes and involved with all administrative parts of the organization. Originally from Wisconsin, Dianne has a BBA in Accounting from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has been a CFO for a number of organizations and companies in the Bay Area. She also serves on several Boards, including chairing the Board at the Foundation for Student Success in Boulder, CO, and serves on the advisory board for the accounting department at UW- Madison.

e: ddubois@nbcc.net t: 415.883.6222

Kristina Sisseck, M.A.  VP of Programs

Kristina works closely with NBCC’s Site Supervisors on all aspects of program operations, which include: processing enrollment, state reporting, curriculum development, program evaluations, staff development, and parent engagement. She also works closely with NBCC’s elementary school partners and program enhancement specialists on curriculum alignment and implementing school readiness strategies. Kristina received her Master of Arts in Education with a focus in Leadership in Early Childhood Education from Chapman University and a Bachelors of Art in Family and Consumer Science with a focus in Child Development and Family Studies from California State University, Long Beach. She holds a Program Directors permit from the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing and has been in the field of Early Childhood Education for the past 12 years.

e: ksisseck@nbcc.net  t: 415.883.6222

Lori Mogan, MNA  VP of Development & Communications

Lori works closely with the Board of Directors and Executive Team to support the organization in all aspects of fund development, marketing, and communications. She has more than 20 years nonprofit experience in fundraising and program administration.  Lori holds an undergraduate degree in marketing and a Master’s degree in Nonprofit Administration from the University of San Francisco.   Prior to joining NBCC’s Executive Team, Lori served as the Managing Director for Marin Girls Chorus and as the Corporate and Foundation Relations Officer for the nationally recognized Guide Dogs for the Blind.  Lori is a past Board President for Marin County’s San Rafael Host Lions club and volunteers for several nonprofits. Lori lives in Novato with her husband and two children.

e: lmogan@nbcc.net  t: 415.883.6222

 Teresa Fogolini  Garden of Eatin’ Director

Ralph O’Rear  Facilities & Operations Director

Ralph O’Rear is a legendary “Facilities” figure and has three decades of experience in large scale building and operation management, strategic planning and project management.  The children call him “Fix It” Ralph.  Ralph’s career in Marin County was spent at Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company, the Lucas companies (Lucasfilm Ltd., Industrial Light & Magic, LucasArts Entertainment Company) and the Buck Institute for Research on Aging. Even in his early years Ralph was very aware of the pressing need to develop affordable early child care options that serve working families. He led onsite initiatives for child care services at the Lucas Companies and the Buck Institute.

Coming out of semi-retirement, Ralph joined NBCC in 2018 with the new role of Facilities & Operations Director. Ralph oversees all aspects of facilities management, capital and construction projects, and information technology. Ralph leads NBCC’s Bright Futures Task Force and is overseeing the capital construction project to replace and expand NBCC’s main campus facility in Novato.

e: rorear@nbcc.net  t: 415.883.6222