Kathy Sullivan, Woman of the Year
Kathy Sullivan volunteered as a docent for the Morgan Hill Historical Society, a position
which later evolved into her role as President of its Board of Directors. Her position as
President requires extensive work in overseeing the business of collecting funds and to
preserve, maintain and operate the Landmark while at the same time working with an
inspiring team of all-volunteers to provide educational and recreational programs for the
community. Her enthusiasm, support and energy, along with the efforts of many before
her, have been instrumental in evolving the Historical Museum and Villa Mira Monte
into the organization and landmark that they are today.
Brian Sullivan, Man of the Year
Learning & Loving Center,
Non-Profit of the Year
Founded in 1994, the center has helped more than 3,000 women increase their
literacy, lifestyle skills and employment opportunities and over a 1,000 immigrant
children have been tutored in the English language and preschool skills to better
prepare them for entry into Kindergarten. They offer a variety of educational classes
as well as Enrichment Classes. Currently 150 immigrant women utilize their services
with an average of 10-12 women graduating from the program with a high school
degree every year. Their work has resulted in immigrant women and children
becoming better citizens and contributing members to society.
Coach Jim Green,
Educator of the Year
Coach Green has been an educator
with the Morgan Hill School District
for over 39 years. He is well known
and respected across generations and
throughout the community. He is also
known for telling the BEST stories. He
has been involved in ASB Leadership
and has served as a PE instructor, an
athletic coach and an athletic director.
He founded the South County Basketball
Academy (SCBA) that teaches athletic
skills and sportsmanship to Morgan Hill
youth from l st through 8 th grade.
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Brian “Sully” Sullivan is a true champion/advocate of Morgan Hill. He has served as
Board Chairman for the MH Chamber of Commerce and Board President of the Charter
School of Morgan Hill. Sully’s volunteer and service commitments can be found within the
Silicon Valley Association of Health Underwriters (SVAHU), Nor Cal Associated Builders
and Contractors (ABC Nor Cal), March Vision Care Policy Review Board, Aquatics Center
Review Committee and more. He keeps informed by frequently attending Chamber
Committee Meetings (Education & Economic Development), MHUSD School Board
Meetings, City Council, and City Commission meetings.
This year’s recipient of the Student of the
Year award was presented to Ariana Beru-
men. Ariana is a Live Oak High School
ASB Vice President and the Vice President
of Community Service for the Future
Business Leaders of America (FBLA).
She maintains a 4.34 GPA and was
instrumental in re-establishing the Migrant
Education Consortium for Higher Achieve-
ment Club. Her dedication to school clubs
and education are equally matched to her
service contributions.
Sandra McNeal,
Volunteer of the Year
APRIL/MAY 2018
Ariana Berumen,
Student of the Year
Sandra McNeal opitomizes how volunteers
bring their unique skills, experiences and
passion to in an area of their personal
interest. For Sandra, that area has been
the Chamber's Rock the Mock Program,
which specializes in interview skills training
at MHUSD High Schools. Her extensive
professional background in human resources
and as a Professional Certified Coach made
her well qualified to lead a group of
fellow volunteers in the training of high
school students on how best to represent
themselves.
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