Board of Directors
Lindsay Brown
Lindsay has lived in Yakima for much of her life. She currently serves as the Communications and Events Director and the Central Washington Home Builders Association. Since earning her undergraduate degree from Central Washington University in 2008 (Education), she has continued her formal education in both Communication (MA, 2018) and Organizational Management (MA, 2014). Her broad portfolio demonstrates her commitment to excellence and the ability to capitalize on opportunities and lean on her strengths.
In 2018, Lindsay established her own consulting business to build her experience in marketing and design projects. As a licensed skydiver and coach, Lindsay is enthusiastic about seeking adventure, traveling, and connecting with people from diverse backgrounds. She is an excellent communicator who is committed to creating a positive and lasting impact within her scope of influence.
Cali Saldana
Secretary
Cali has lived and worked in the Yakima Valley since 2006 and feels deeply grateful to call it home. Working for the City of Yakima and serving the community has been a pleasure, a passion, and the best kind of challenge. Now, she is honored to have another opportunity to serve through a position on the Board of the Community Peace Center.
On a more personal note, those who know Cali know her love for food and animals. While occasionally proving that being “hangry” is real, she believes that sharing a meal is one of life’s most meaningful experiences. It requires time and intentionality. Over the years, she’s learned that sitting down to eat with others is not only a luxury, but also a powerful way to begin, build, and strengthen relationships. She hopes to continue sharing many more meals with both friends and strangers alike.
Michele Moore
Originally from North Carolina, Michele is proud to call Washington home. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and her Juris Doctor degree from Gonzaga University School of Law, where she fell in love with Washington. While attending Gonzaga, Michele served as President of the Women’s Law Caucus and was an Associate Editor of two legal publications: Gonzaga Law Review and Gonzaga Journal of International Law. In addition, she worked as a legal intern at University Legal Assistance, a school-sponsored clinic for low-income clients who might not otherwise have access to legal representation.
Michele is dedicated to serving the community and improving people’s lives. Toward that end, she opened her own firm, Guardian Community Law, in 2019. Guardian’s mission is to be a strong representative for clients and to provide clients with the kind of attention and dedication they deserve. Guardian’s primary areas of practice are family law, guardianships, and protection orders. Michele partners with Aspen Victim Advocacy Services to provide pro bono services to Aspen clients, teaching at Central Washington University as an adjunct professor in the Law and Justice Department, and serving as a guardian ad litem, court visitor, judge pro tempore, and WSBA hearings officer.
She is a member of Domestic Relations Attorneys of Washington, the Kittitas and Yakima County bar associations, the Washington State Bar Association, Washington Women Lawyers, and the League of Women Voters. Michele believes that access to justice is an issue that crosses all boundaries and joined WSBA’s Small Town and Rural Council in an effort to bring awareness to and resolve these issues.
Meghan Blueberry McCarthy
Meghan is a population health ambassador, human wellness guinea pig, change agent, servant leader, consummate volunteer & above all, a connector of ideas and people.
Dr. Blueberry, MPH, MBA, FACHE is dedicated to making the world a healthier place, one human at a time. Along her diverse 20-year career, she has worked for the largest public hospital in the US, the military, nonprofits, and universities. Her combination of public health and business skills are invaluable to the development and management of population health management programs. In 2014, she was recognized as one of the top 100 wellness professionals in the country by the Wellness Council of America.
As she describes it, her life and work is based on the quote, “Social justice is love applied to systems, policies and cultures”.
