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Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors

The Restorative Pathways Board of Directors are voted-in members whose responsibility is to oversee and support the Executive Director as well as maintaining the wellbeing of the agency and its financial health.

Co-President

Sophora Acheson

Sophora’s Mission: To be a fiercely passionate, humorous, and adventurous leader who lives with compassion and a quest for growth that shatters glass ceilings and propels others towards authentic joy and freedom.

Treasurer

Alison L.

Allison L. is a Registered Nurse by trade, and has a Master’s Degree in Health Leadership. She is currently the Senior Director of Health Care Services at Alameda Alliance for Health. In her role, she works with community stakeholders, providers, and health systems to support Alameda County’s most vulnerable populations. Her desire to join the Restorative Pathways Board stems from both personal and professional experiences with survivorship; she was certified as a Sexual Assault Counselor with SF Women Against Rape and has been a panel speaker for the National Conference on Health and Domestic Violence (hosted by Futures Without Violence). She is excited to contribute to and further the vision of Restorative Pathways.

Board Member

Kevin A. Sabet

An affiliate of the Institution for Social and Policy Studies and the Medical School at Yale University,
and dubbed by NBC News as the “prodigy of drug politics,” and by Salon as the “quarterback of the new
anti-drug movement,” author, consultant, and advisor to three U.S. presidential administrations, Kevin
A. Sabet, Ph.D., has studied, researched, written about, and implemented drug policy for over 25 years.
He is the only person appointed by Republican and Democrats to work at the White House drug office.
Kevin is currently the President and CEO of the Foundation for Drug Policy Solutions (FDPS) and SAM
(Smart Approaches to Marijuana), two non-profit organizations he founded with Congressman Patrick
Kennedy. His latest book, Smokescreen: What the Marijuana Industry Doesn’t Want You to Know,
distributed by Simon & Schuster, won the Next Generation Indie Book Award in the Social Justice
Category, and has been optioned for a documentary film. His upcoming book, One Nation Under the
Influence, was published by Polity in November 2025. He regularly publishes op-eds and his work has
been seen in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, and other publications; he is
also a regular columnist for Newsweek. He received his doctorate and master’s degrees from Oxford
University and BA from the University of California, Berkeley.

Board Member

Amber Rich

Ambere Rich

Advisory Board Member

Karen Boyd

Karen Boyd is a veteran communications strategist and civic leader with decades of experience guiding government, nonprofit, and corporate organizations through complex and high-stakes challenges. As the former Communications Director for the City of Oakland, she advised top Oakland officials and executive leaders – including five Mayors – on urgent issues including police reform, community safety, homelessness, and public trust.

In 2024, she founded Heart of the Matter, a strategic communications and public affairs firm dedicated to mission-driven work with a focus on equity and justice. She helps nonprofits, government agencies, and other people-serving organizations increase their visibility, attract support, and get the recognition they deserve. Karen brings deep expertise in crisis response, public engagement, and storytelling to her advisory role in support of Restorative Pathways.

Youth Advisory Board

Advisory Board Member

Lupe Angulo

Lupe Angulo is a dedicated community organizer and public servant based in the Bay Area, with a deep-rooted commitment to restorative justice and healing. She currently serves as a Community Services Commissioner for the City of Hayward and on the Commission on the Status of Women in Alameda County. Lupe brings a powerful lived experience to her work, grounding her advocacy in empathy, resilience, and a fierce commitment to uplifting system-impacted populations.

Advisory Board Member

Jesselyn Silos

Jesselyn is passionate about music and recently discovered a love for musicals. She has watched Hamilton, the musical over 30 times. Music makes her happy and she uses it as a tool to keep her grounded. She joined the youth advisory board because youth mental health matters to her.

Advisory Board Member

Deandreya Barnes Gaines

Deandreya is really about teamwork and loves to share her experience with everyone. Deandreya feels that if anyone needs help or needs someone to talk to, they can come to her.

Advisory Board Member

Marco Leimon

Hi, my name is Marco, and I’m from Union City. I’m passionate about baseball and gaming, and I play for my high school team. Spending time with family and listening to music helps ground me. I believe mental health is important to be your authentic self.

Advisory Board Member

Saharra Serrano

Saharra grew up in Fremont, California and loves to draw. She has 4 brothers and is the only girl. She joined the board to gain more self confidence and to meet other youth that care about youth mental health.

Advisory Board Member

Lucy Alarcon

Lucy is from the Bay Area and is passionate about civil rights and the freedom of speech. She joined the board so youth can be heard and have a voice.

“The key to successful leadership today is influence, not authority.”
-Ken Blanchard

Join the Board

We are looking for new individuals to join our Board of Directors who will share their knowledge, skills, and personal experiences further the mission of Restorative Pathways.

Fill Out the Interest Form

Restorative Pathways’ Vision

A world where safety and trust come first. We exist to end interpersonal violence.