Board of Directors
Joanna Robinson
President
Retired bookseller, editor
I became involved in the work at Hospitality House, and have remained so over the years, only feeling my commitment more and more deeply, because, for some reason I don’t know, my heart is drawn to suffering people, especially the poor. I want to be with them, know them, hold them in my heart, and feel that I am held in their hearts. If the poor are blessed, as it’s said, I believe it’s because they touch us in this way, softening us, awakening us to what matters, and showing us without meaning to that life, in all its rights and wrongs, is intensely precious.
Doug Lautzenhiser
Vice President
Technical Support Services, Telestream
I became involved with Hospitality House through my work at FREED Center for Independent Living years ago. I was deeply struck by the idea of creating a compassionate program that involved the community at large and considered the homeless as guests. The circumstance of friendship, kindness, generosity, and hope thrive daily at Hospitality House and is a remarkable example of what can be accomplished when a community genuinely cares about each other.
Dick Kuhwarth
Treasurer
Tammie Hamilton
Fund Development Chair
Manager TriContinent Scientific
My volunteering at Hospitality House was initiated by wanting to work directly with the guests to provide compassion, food, clothing and any other services they may need. It turned out that I have received much more from the guests than I could ever provide for them. They have shown me such great spirit and hope in a situation where many of us would find utter desolation. Being a board member allows me to take my passion for the guests to another level.
Vee Proietti
Event Chair
It was important to me to feel that my volunteering would actually make a difference in people’s lives. At Hospitality House, so much is being accomplished to assist the homeless and I wanted to be a part of that. Every community is experiencing homelessness and our community is taking compassionate and caring steps to feed and house our homeless that gives everyone a sense of dignity.
Frank Lang Jr., M.D.
HH Volunteer Medical Clinic Coordinator
Medical Director, Western Sierra Medical Clinic
Ben Emery
Building Committee
If you’re interested in serving on the Hospitality House Board of Directors, please contact us.
