Meet the Board of Directors
Alpha Phi Foundation is governed by the Board of Directors, a group of hardworking, knowledgeable volunteers who guide us as we strive to fulfill the mission of Alpha Phi Foundation to the fullest.
Janis Coughlin-Piester
(Theta Kappa-Rochester), Chair
Janis Coughlin-Piester (Theta Kappa–Rochester) serves as Foundation Board Chair for the 2026–2028 biennium. A dedicated volunteer at local through international levels, Janis joined the Foundation Board in 2022 after serving in key leadership roles, including the Development and Leadership Grant Advisory Groups, Executive Committee member, and Ambassador for the Leading with Heart Campaign.
With over 25 years of executive experience leading business, financial, and management operations, Janis brings a wealth of strategic expertise to her role. Her leadership focuses on strengthening organizational infrastructure, fostering collective partnerships across staff, Fraternity, and donors, and advancing the Foundation’s mission to empower Alpha Phis through leadership and philanthropy.
Janelle Del Carlo
(Beta Delta-UCLA), Vice Chair, Development
Janelle serves as a member of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors, bringing nearly 30 years of executive fundraising, development, and strategic leadership experience to the organization. Over her distinguished career, most recently as Vice President of Development for the National MS Society, Janelle spearheaded high-impact philanthropic initiatives, driving mission-critical growth and donor engagement across complex organizational frameworks. Now retired, she continues to dedicate her time and strategic acumen to advancing philanthropic causes and strengthening community impact.
Janelle’s deep-rooted commitment to Alpha Phi spans decades of dedicated service at both the collegiate and international levels. A former Educational Leadership Consultant and member of the Committee on Leadership, she joined the Foundation Board of Directors in 2020. Her extensive background in non-profit leadership, governance, and volunteer stewardship continues to play a vital role in advancing the Foundation’s mission to empower women through leadership and philanthropy.
Jackee Schools
(Eta Lambda - George Mason), Vice Chair, Funding Priorities
Jackee brings decades of executive leadership and a deep passion for mission-driven engagement to the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors. In her professional career, she serves as Executive Director of the Bureau of Diplomatic Security with the U.S. Department of State, directing complex operations and strategic management on a global scale.
Her distinguished volunteer service to Alpha Phi spans over two decades of high-level leadership. Jackee served as International Executive Board (IEB) President and an ex-officio member of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors from 2019 to 2022. Today, in addition to her work on the Awards Advisory Group, Jackee spearheads the reimagined Grant Impact Advisory Group, where she guides the Foundation’s vision to deep-dive into the “why” behind its grantmaking, transforming numbers into compelling storytelling that highlights the real-world impact on sisters and communities.
Shana Goss Smith
(Chi-Montana), Secretary
Shana joined the Alpha Phi Foundation Board in 2020, bringing nearly three decades of dedicated volunteer leadership and deep expertise in financial and organizational management. Professionally, she serves as Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Upper Crust Food Service.
Her extensive service to the fraternity includes previous leadership as an International Executive Board member, as well as current roles as Beta Mu House Corporation Board President, 1872 Properties Board Member, Chair of the Heart to Heart Committee, and member of the Foundation’s Campaign Steering Committee.
Barbara Chappell Tingley
(Beta Pi-USC), Treasurer
A member of the Alpha Phi Foundation Board since 2022, Barbara brings a strong background in financial governance and non-profit leadership. She joined the board following a distinguished 25-plus year career as a Senior Vice President and Wealth Management executive.
Her extensive service to Alpha Phi includes six years on the Fraternity’s Finance and Audit Standing Committee. In addition to her fraternity leadership, Barbara has dedicated over three decades to board governance, serving on the Board of Trustees and Directors for multiple arts organizations, an educational foundation, and a United Way agency.
Jennifer Johnston
(Zeta Gamma - Santa Clara), Assistant Treasurer
Jennifer joined the Alpha Phi Foundation Board, bringing more than 30 years of executive financial expertise and extensive nonprofit leadership. Professionally, she serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Municipal Bond Research at Franklin Templeton, where she began her distinguished career in financial analysis.
Her commitment to board governance and community impact spans nearly three decades. A past President of the Junior League of San Francisco, Jennifer has directed non-profit fundraising and strategic planning for 27 years. She also serves on the Advisory Board for the College of Arts & Sciences at Santa Clara University, where she has provided eight years of leadership, including a term as Board Chair.
Rebecca Andrew Zanatta
(Beta Rho-Washington State), Director
Rebecca serves as a Director on the Alpha Phi Foundation Board following the completion of her term as Board Chair. She brings over 25 years of expertise in building and stewarding strategic donor partnerships, including 15 years in fundraising consulting where she has advised more than 150 clients. Professionally, she has held senior development roles with organizations such as the Pacific Science Center and the Washington State University Foundation.
Her long-standing dedication to Alpha Phi includes broad volunteer leadership across both the Fraternity and Foundation, having served as a Recruitment Advisor, Extension Team Lead, International Governor, Strategic Planning Committee member, and member of the International Executive Board.
Sheryl Barden
(Delta Tau - LSU, Gamma Rho - Penn State), Director
Sheryl brings decades of executive leadership and civic engagement to the Alpha Phi Foundation Board. She has served as President & CEO of Aviation Personnel International since 2001, guiding the firm’s strategic vision and operations within the aviation sector.
Beyond her corporate leadership, Sheryl has a strong tradition of board governance and philanthropic service. Her non-profit impact includes serving as President of the International Women’s Forum of Northern California, Chair and Board Member of the National Business Aviation Association Advisory Council, and leading various fundraising initiatives for the Junior League of San Francisco.
Lisa Dahl Dwyer
(Tau-Oregon), Director
Lisa is a seasoned fundraiser, operations executive, and non-profit leader. At present she leads Georgia Early Education Alliance for Ready Students (GEEARS), which advocates for quality early childhood education and health. She has a professional background in health systems consulting and project leadership. She is also the Chapter Advisor at Kappa Epsilon-University of Georgia. Lisa has a rich volunteer background including Junior League of Atlanta, United Way, and multiple Atlanta area educational non-profits. She is a University of Oregon journalism/English graduate with an MBA from the Owen School at Vanderbilt University.
Dara Goldsmith
(Epsilon Upsilon - CSU Northridge), Director
Dara brings over 30 years of legal expertise and extensive board governance to the Alpha Phi Foundation Board of Directors. An attorney specializing in estate and business planning and litigation, she is licensed to practice in Nevada, California, Arizona, and Hawaii, and is a shareholder in Nevada’s largest and oldest 100% female-owned law firm.
Her leadership extends across multiple legal and philanthropic foundations. Dara is a former Chairperson and former Board Director for the Nevada Law Foundation, Nevada Community Foundation, and Clark County Bar Association, and completed an eight-year tenure on the Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada.
Cathleen Marine
(Zeta Theta-Tufts), Director
Cathleen Marine recently retired from a career in the insurance industry, where she served as Vice President of Financial Planning and Analysis at global insurance leader Aon and led IT projects at CNA Insurance. In her volunteer life, she has served on non-profit Boards and conducted fundraising for Chicago’s Merit School of Music, Alpha Phi Lake Shore Alumnae, and more. Cathleen is a longstanding Alpha Phi volunteer at Beta – Northwestern where she is currently Chapter Advisor and formerly Finance Advisor, as well as a recently concluded term on the Board of 1872 Properties. A graduate of Tufts University, Cathleen also completed an MBA at the Kellogg School of Management (Marketing and Finance concentration) at Northwestern University.
