Foundation Board of Directors
Meet our Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board of Directors!
Serving as a Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation board member is a great way to develop relationships with other business professionals and contribute to the success of the Greater Sacramento region and its business community.
Rainbow Chamber Foundation board positions are appointed and voluntary. Each board member is required to lead or serve on a committee and attend monthly board meetings.
For more information about serving on the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce board of directors, please contact us.
Executive Team
About Tyler
Tyler (He/Him/His) Moved to Sacramento in the fall of 2021 and immediately joined the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board. Shortly after joining the board, Tyler was appointed as Vice President. In January 2023 Tyler was voted in as President of the Foundation and continues to serve as President.
Before moving to Sacramento Tyler founded and ran his own e-commerce business, allowing him to live all over Northern California. Following the sale of his company, he moved to Sacramento where he has built a successful career. in October 2023 Tyler Joined Insperity as a Business Performance Advisor and works with small-medium sized businesses all over Northern California. He works with all kinds of businesses, but his specialty is with non-profit organizations.
Tyler has his Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Chico State and his associate degree in Communication Studies from Butte Community College. Tyler accredits his degrees to the organizations within our communities that offer scholarships. Tyler is passionate about scholarships and making sure that they are easily accessible to students on all educational journeys.
In his free time, Tyler enjoys traveling internationally or spending the weekend up in Amador County wine tasting. He is a foodie and wine enthusiast which lead him to create a website for new and seasoned wine enthusiasts who want to learn more about the Sierra Foothill Wine Country.
Tyler Thompson
(He/His/Him)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation President
Business Performance Advisor – Insperity
About Annie
Annie (she/her) is an out and proud staff administrator at UC Davis Health and throughout her 17+ years of service has been an active advocate, leader and co-conspirator in the areas of diversity, equity, inclusion. She actively supports career and education programs, health equity, as well as community engagement with local organizations to build lasting collaborations. Over the past 8 years she has participated in the annual UC Davis Health Improving OUTcomes Conference that is focused on providing education to health professionals in an effort to improve the quality of and access to health care for LGBTQ+ patients. Annie’s mission is to promote, advocate and advance organizational culture and climate change for equitable access to career opportunities, career advancement, and health care for LGBTQ+, women and other historically marginalized communities.
Annie and her wife, Belinda, enjoy spontaneous road trips to the nearby coasts and the redwoods. Annie loves to cook and attempts healthier versions of traditional family recipes – which are sometimes a fail, but usually still edible.
Annie J. Caruso
(She/Her/Hers)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Vice President
Chief Administrative Officer at UC Davis Health, Office for Health Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
About Angelica
Angelica graduated from California State University Sacramento with a degree in political science. She is now the Senior Director of Government Affairs and Compliance at Perfect Union, a Sacramento-based cannabis company that has grown to become one of the largest cannabis operators in California.
Angelica developed a strong desire to help others while volunteering at various organizations and non-profits throughout the Sacramento region. This led to her interest in becoming even more involved in helping others via her new position at the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation.
With the Chamber’s stated goal of supporting and advocating for diversity and inclusion for all in the seven-county Sacramento region, Angelica sees this as an opportunity to do work she is passionate about.
Angelica Sanchez
(She/Her/Hers)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Secretary
Sr. Director, Government Affairs & Compliance Perfect Union
About Ashley
Ashley is an enthusiastic professional dedicated to making a positive impact on the Sacramento community. Having navigated various roles in retail and sales, she discovered her true passion in Human Resources. Currently serving as a Human Resources Coordinator for Momentum, a Clean Tech Consulting Firm, Ashley is committed to enhancing the work experiences of employees while aligning with Momentum’s mission of transformative technologies and equity for all.
After Ashley’s volunteering experience for chamber events highlighted the invaluable support and sense of belonging the organization provides, her goal is to contribute to the community’s vibrancy by championing inclusivity and support.
In her free time, Ashley indulges in a love for baking, cooking, and immersing herself in the Sacramento Theater community. Excited about leveraging her skills, experiences, and passion for equity, Ashley looks forward to supporting and representing the Chamber.
Ashley Skeets
(She/Her/Hers)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
Human Resources Coordinator, Build Momentum
Executive Director
About Fred
Fred is the founder and Publisher of Outword Media Marketing and Events Inc. Now in its 26th year, Outword Magazine is an award-winning LGBT publication and publishes on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, providing news and entertainment for the LGBT community, as well as image consulting, logo design, fundraising, and alternative distribution channels to its clients.
Fred is one of the original founding members of the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce and the Rainbow Chamber Foundation and has served several terms as President on each board.
He has worked with many community organizations, doing special events and fundraisers including PFLAG, Davis Pride, SIGLFF, and Sac LGBT Wedding Expo, helping to raise awareness for LGBT issues and to bring in necessary funding. Fred and his team also created Sacramento Drag Queen Bingo, which to date, has raised over $350,000 for local charities and is now managed by the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber of Commerce.
Fred has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Organizational Communications, with an emphasis in Marketing and Business Management, from San Francisco State University.
Fred Palmer
(He/His/Him)
Executive Director
Board Members
About Romer
Romer Cristobal (He/Him/His) worked for the State of California for 30 years and was part of their management team. Prior to working with the state, he has a luggage store in the Bay Area for several years. He retired from state service in August of 2022. Three years before retiring, he formed the Hamptons Community Foundation (HCF) and is the current president. HCF is dedicated to empowering, transforming, and improving the lives of people in our diverse communities. HCF focuses on enabling community resiliency, advocating for diversity and inclusion for all abilities. HCF supports children’s education in underserved communities, healthy lifestyles, and environmental sustainability for more livable communities for ll ages and bring about real and lasting improvements.
Romer has been a board member of the Hamptons Community for five years and is the chair of the Community Engagement Committee. Romer was appointed as an ambassador for the City of Sacramento in January 2023 and is the Vice President and Communications Director for the Asian Pacific Islander American Public Affairs (APAPA), Sacramento, which has over 50 chapters nationally. For the last several years, you have been seeing Romer at Joey’s Food Locker every Thursday or Friday afternoon. Romer Also volunteers for several community organizations which keeps him busy.
Romer has a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology. After graduating, he used his degree and volunteers his time for several years as a bilingual crisis counselor for the San Francisco Aids Foundation.
Romer Cristobal
(He/His/Him)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
President, The Hamptons Community Foundation
About Jesse
Jesse (He/Him/His) empowers diverse leaders to communicate with authenticity and authority. He is a seasoned expert in guiding diverse founders, partners, and entrepreneurs to present their best selves and drive toward their mission with confidence and purpose. With a holistic approach encompassing effective communication, brand identity development, and relationship building, Jesse equips individuals with the tools and strategies necessary to thrive in today’s competitive landscape.
Understanding the importance of every aspect of communication, Jesse helps clients master not only what they say, but also how they present themselves physically and audibly. By paying attention to details such as body language, vocal tone, and overall demeanor, clients learn to command attention and convey credibility in any situation.
Whether it’s securing funding, captivating an audience, or simply exuding confidence and authenticity, Jesse empowers clients to achieve their goals and make a lasting impression. With an arsenal of communication tools at their disposal, clients emerge more powerful, interesting, and self-assured, ready to navigate the complexities of the business world with ease and grace.
Jesse Beck
(He/Him/His)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
CEO J. Beck Strategies
About Tranh
Tranh (they/them) is a proud past recipient of the Rainbow Foundation Scholarship (2019) and Stonewall Foundation (2020) and brings to the board a plethora of skills for first-generation students in higher education. From summer 202 of 2021 through December 2022, Tranh served as the PRIDE Center Program Coordinator at Sacramento State. In that role, coordinated the center’s programs, initiatives, services, and activities to serve LGBTQ+ students and allies who seek authentic expression, connection, belonging, and meaning while at Sac State.
Tranh’s mission on the board is to use their counselor education background, their commitment to student achievement and educational equity; and their collaboration with community partners to empower the next generation of Lavender Leaders.
Tranh holds a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Design from the University of California, Davis, and a Master of Science in Counseling from California State University, Sacramento. Currently, Tranh enjoys their sabbatical with coffee, California backroads, and studying for the LSAT.
Tranh Pham
(They,Them, Their)
About Kristen
As the driving force behind Uptown Studios’ event space, public activations, and leading Uptown Studios’ delivery of community partnerships; serving on the board of the Sacramento Rainbow Chamber Foundation as an ally to equality and equity in the LGBTQ+ community is highly important to Kristen. She is great at working with everyone and loves creating events and partnerships that are mutually beneficial to multiple organizations in creative ways. With 25+ years in print production and publication, 5+ years managing and creating events and activations with Uptown Studios, she looks forward to bringing the knowledge and personal connections back in person. With 2 years in video/animation production management, 5+ years as a Human-Centered Design developer/facilitator trained in Community Based Social Marketing, Kristen has a full toolbox of understanding, skill and connection to the community to build from.
Kristen Stauss
(She/Her/Hers)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
About Paul
Paul brings to the Rainbow Foundation nearly 30 years of experience working with non-profit associations in varied board roles. He has served as the Rainbow Chamber of Commerce President, and as International President of Agriventure, where he developed a number of programs for both organizations that had led to long-term success. He has served on the Rainbow Foundation as Secretary/Treasurer and currently as President. He is a Professional Property Manager for both commercial and multi-family investment properties in the Sacramento Region. He and his husband R.Pauli have been involved in the Rainbow Chamber and St. Francis Church for a number of years. Paul is an avid cyclist and enjoys traveling, especially the outdoors of Northern California.
Paul Villaluz Weubbe
(He/His/Him)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
Broker and Property Manager
About Johnathan
Johnathan (He/Him/His) brings to the Rainbow Foundation nearly 15 years of leadership and development experience within financial services and higher education. He is looking forward to continuing to contribute to the Foundations dedication to the LGBTQ+ community and allies by encouraging an inclusive business environment and highlighting Sacramento as a city leading the way for diverse and equitable businesses.
Johnathan is contagiously optimistic, a natural collaborator, and strongly inclined towards empathy and relationship building. He considers himself lucky to live an authentic life with his partner of nearly 18 years and their two small Shih Tzu’s, Kooka and Gisella. But it wasn’t always that way. Being different in the small town he grew up in was not always easy. Through life experiences at work, home, and everywhere in between, he has learned that DEI work is not passive; it’s not a moment in time or simply a phrase you use. To truly embrace DEI, it must be lived and actionable. You must be able to see and hear the actions. DEI is a part of the culture, and the culture must view diversity as valuable and value-adding. It does not detract or cause harm. He believes these statements wholly and feels lucky to feel the way he does. He attributes his differences to have shaped the way he views the world and his passionate approach to DEI partnership and work. In his free time, he likes to exercise, write, eat good food, dance like nobody is watching, hike and spend time with his family and friends.
Johnathan was recently the Senior Manager of Talent Development at the Foundation for California Community Colleges and is an Organizational Change and Leadership Consultant.
Johnathan has a doctoral degree in Organizational Change and Leadership from USC, an MBA from Hawaii Pacific University, and a bachelor’s degree in Physiology from CSU Chico. He is also a licensed Realtor with Express Realty and Investments, located out of Elk Grove.
Johnathan Williams, EdD
(He/Him/His)
Rainbow Chamber Foundation Board Member
Extended Learning Program Coordinator – Fortune School of Education