Amy Adams
Amy is passionate about empowering people and organizations for growth. Her prior experience in event planning, fundraising, and career development at Pepperdine University uniquely positions her to support the moms and babies of Harvest Home through strategic leadership. As a mom of two young girls, she is eager to walk alongside the mothers of Harvest Home as they develop the mindset, skills, and confidence that will transform their own lives and those of their children. She loves helping others embrace their potential and imagine future possibilities. Amy and her husband Jeremy live with their girls in Santa Monica.
Destiny Prescott
As a Harvest Home Alumni herself, Destiny has firsthand experience with the positive impact the program provides to women taking on the role of motherhood while overcoming the challenge of homelessness. She is excited to utilize her background in affordable housing to continue to serve and bring awareness to the Harvest Home mission. Destiny is passionate about using her voice to amplify the stories of others and share her own past experiences to encourage women who are currently working towards their goals, that breaking the cycle is possible. Destiny lives in Long Beach, CA with her daughter Toni.
Tom McGuinness, Treasurer
As a father of two young girls in West LA, Tom has a deep appreciation for the impact Harvest Home has on serving new mothers and children in this city. He brings experience in finance, entrepreneurship, and investment management to the Board, and is honored to play a role in furthering the reach and effectiveness of Harvest Home’s mission. An LA native, Tom studied at UC Berkeley (BA) and the University of Chicago (MBA), and lives in Santa Monica with his wife, Ashley, and two kids. They enjoy making various foods together and planning adventures in the great outdoors.
Kirsten Bosch
Kirsten has been a passionate supporter of Harvest Home for many years and is honored to be serving on the board. She loves the holistic approach the organization takes to provide a safe shelter to at-risk women and their children by meeting their physical, emotional and spiritual needs. More importantly, the women’s stories of perseverance, redemption and second chances are inspiring to her. Kirsten has worked in the Financial Services industry for 10+ years and is excited to apply her skillset in project management, organization, problem resolution, relationship building and team management to the development and growth of Harvest Home’s mission.
Emily Bost-Baxter
Emily is a psychiatrist with nearly 20 years of experience in community mental health including the Alcott Center for Mental Health Services and a private practice in Santa Monica. Emily has a particular interest in working with women with mood and anxiety disorders during pregnancy and the postpartum period. Her expertise and experience in treating mental illness in women during pregnancy has made her aware of how important a supportive, nurturing environment is in pregnancy. As a native of Santa Monica, she also is excited to continue to invest in Los Angeles- a vibrant city which she loves.
Merle Dandridge
Merle Dandridge was born in Japan, raised in Nebraska, schooled in Chicago, and forged on the New York City Broadway stage. She loves variety in her work as an artist. Being of Black and Korean descent, she has a passion for championing inclusivity. Merle is passionate about Harvest Home and its “boots on the ground” approach to protecting and empowering vulnerable women. She is proud to have served at Harvest Home as a supporter, gala host, and one-on-one mentor to the inspiring residents.
Christy Fanous, Chair
Christy Fanous is an executive with more than 25 years of experience in the utility industry. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Pepperdine University and an MBA from the University of Southern California. Harvest Home combines her passion for helping women and children with her desire to play a role in combating homelessness in Los Angeles. Christy is a native of Southern California and currently lives in Santa Monica.
Amber Gooden
Amber, a Los Angeles native, has over 12 years of experience as a Nursing Home Administrator in South LA. She holds a BA in Communication Studies from Cal State Northridge. Currently, she works as an asset manager in her husband's real estate development business. Amber's expertise in creating operational systems and fostering inclusive work cultures has been key to her success in residential care. Impressed by Harvest Home's mission to empower women and break cycles of instability, she joined their board to share her knowledge and passion for serving others. Amber lives in South LA with her husband and two children.
Anna Park McGowen, Secretary
Anna is an attorney with over twelve years of prior legal experience, including at two large international law firms where she represented clients in various business, finance and healthcare transactions. She has also represented pro bono clients in guardianship and adoption proceedings. She holds a B.A. from UCLA, a M.A. from Fuller Theological Seminary, and a J.D. from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law. Anna was drawn to Harvest Home by seeing what an integral role it plays in the lives of some of the most vulnerable women and children by providing them with a safe place to live and a crucial support network. Anna is a native of Southern California and lives with her family in Los Angeles.
Anthony Wang
As a father of four and a pediatric neurosurgeon at UCLA, Anthony finds joy in helping kids get a running start in life. He and his wife, Page, were immediately drawn to Harvest Home by the personal, practical, longitudinal way it supports women and children in need. Anthony and his family live in Westchester, and love spending weekend afternoons cooking together.