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Taste of Hope Board Members

Kathleen Reish
President

Kathleen Reish is a founding member of Taste of Hope, business entrepreneur, mother of 5 and grandmother of 2.  In addition to the work she does with Taste of Hope, Kathleen is a Life/Wellness Coach. She has traveled to Africa twice, once to South Africa with Bridges of Hope for an orphan outreach and another to Ethiopia with Taste of Hope.  She has been an active leader of small groups with Ocean Hills Covenant Church.

Brenda Felkner
Board Member and Sponsorship Coordinator
Brenda Felkner is a homemaker, wife and mother of 2. She has been active in PTA and is a leader of Women's Small Groups at Ocean Hills Covenant Church. Brenda has been to Africa three times.  Her most recent trip took her to Ethiopia in May 2009 to learn more about the needs and help develop ways for TOH to continue work there. She enjoys traveling with her husband and sons, loves to cook and enjoys volunteering her time and talents for Taste of Hope.

Jeanne David
Board Member

Jeanne is a devoted wife and mother of 4 boys.  Ms. David is the Executive Director of the Arthritis Foundation – Santa Barbara Branch.  She joins the board of Taste of Hope out of her love of and friendship with Saba and her deep belief in the mission of Taste of Hope.  Her hobbies include: marathon running, hiking, cycling, skiing, cooking and reading
Jillian Davis
Board Member

JillianJillian has always had a love for Africa and is thankful to serve on the Board of Taste of Hope.  She is currently a Client Relationship Manager at Business First Bank and is Vice President of the Board of Casa Serena, serving woman with substance abuse issues in Santa Barbara.  She enjoys spending time with friends and family, being in the outdoors, playing guitar and writing.  She is a woman of faith and trusts God will use her for his good works in the lives of others. 

Saba Tewolde
Founder/Spokeswoman/Chef
Saba Tewolde is the founding member of Taste of Hope. She is an accomplished Ethiopian chef and is the owner of Lalibela Catering. She is a refugee from Ethiopia and has found political refuge here in the USA.

 

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