Barnaby (she/her) joined Extraordinary Families in 2016 as the Director of Philanthropy and Community Relations. Supporting missions that promote empowerment and improve the quality of life for children and families has been the cornerstone of her work for over two decades, serving such organizations as The Music Center, The Colburn School, LA Plaza de Cultura y Artes, and the Los Angeles Neighborhood Land Trust. Barnaby’s background guiding institutional advancement focuses on building strong and lasting relationships with constituents, stakeholders, partners, and the community, as well as expertise in board development and communications. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Art History from the American University of Paris.

Bonnie (she/her) is a dedicated and compassionate leader at the core of Extraordinary Families. With an extensive background in child welfare and social services, she brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the team. Bonnie has been an integral part of the organization since 2014, during which she has consistently demonstrated exceptional dedication and tireless passion for making a positive impact on the lives of children and youth in foster care. She holds a BA in Psychology and a Master’s in Social Work from California State University, Chico.

Before his retirement in 2021, Mark was responsible for directing the day-to-day administrative, financial, and human resource operations of Extraordinary Families.  With 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector, 18 of which were spent directing Travelers Aid Society of Los Angeles, he also worked in the wholesale seafood industry, the U.S. State Dept., George Washington University, The J. Paul Getty Trust, the Internal Revenue Service, the New York Friends Group, and Simon & Schuster Publishers.  Before Child Welfare Initiative (CWI) merged with Southern California Foster Family Agency (resulting in Extraordinary Families), Mark was a member of the Strategic Restructuring Committee which brought about the merger.  He received his B.A. in English from Queens College/City University of New York and has published short stories in nearly a dozen magazines; his novel, The Long Habit of Living, was published by Createspace in 2010.