Our People
Andrew Tanner, President - Andrew's professional career has included being a financial advisor and also a U.S. Secret Service agent. His education includes a B.A. from St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN and a J.D. from Hamline University School of Law in St. Paul, MN. Andrew's professional background as well as his education give him the experience, flexibility and insight into leading a successful non-profit organization. His personal experience of dealing with Natalie's cancer makes it possible for Andrew to relate to families on a personal level. Before kids came along, Andrew enjoyed reading, golf, travel and wine tasting. His dream is to be able to continue watching his baby girl live her life. Once Natalie is in college, Andrew is looking forward to enjoying his hobbies more often. andrew@nataliesfoundation.org
Kristen Tanner, Vice President - Kristen is Natalie's mother. Before Natalie was diagnosed with cancer, she didn't even know that there was an awareness ribbon for pediatric cancer. Once her family's life became intertwined with pediatric cancer, it was shocking and frustrating to her to learn that the financial support and public awareness of pediatric cancer was lacking. Kristen decided to channel that frustration into doing something positive to make a change. Her own personal experience with pediatric cancer as well as her everyday role as a mother to two children offers valuable insight into exactly what a pediatric cancer family needs, feels and experiences. Kristen also works as a preop and recovery room registered nurse for an outpatient orthopedic surgery center. kristen@nataliesfoundation.org
Sarai McMahan, Board Member - Sarai is currently employed as an Instructional Designer with MBE, a UPS Company. As an original board member of the Natalie Tanner Foundation, Sarai has been able to positively impact the foundation through fundraising and community service efforts. She is committed to the community in which she lives and has extensive volunteer experience including being a volunteer mission coordinator for the Gift of Sight Foundation, volunteer for Kaiser Permanente's Hospice Program and has organized various community service events for residents of the San Diego Ronald McDonald House. Sarai is a native San Diegan and is readily available to families in need in this area. She decided to become a board member with the Natalie Tanner Foundation to offer her varied volunteerism experience in assisting families afflicted by pediatric cancer. sarai@nataliesfoundation.org
Bernie Jimenez, Board Member - Bernie is currently employed as a Speech Language Pathology Assistant in Irvine, California. As a newly appointed board member of the Natalie Tanner Foundation, he has brought new ideas and opportunities to the foundation and has been instrumental in grass roots fundraising efforts. He has also created community awareness regarding pediatric cancer in the Orange County area. He is committed to continuing to serve and involve his community and has inspired others to volunteer their resources and time to assisting families afflicted by pediatric cancer. bernie@nataliesfoundation.org
Shonna Marshall, Board Member - Shonna is currently employed as an Underpayment Review Manager with Rady Children's Hospital and is pursuing her MBA from the University of Redlands. As an original board member of the Natalie Tanner Foundation, Shonna is able to positively impact the foundation through fundraising and community service efforts. She has assisted her fellow board member Sarai McMahan with organizing various community service events for residents of the San Diego Ronald McDonald House. Shonna became a resident of San Diego in 2002 and is readily available to families in need in this area. She decided to become a board member in order to assist families afflicted by pediatric cancer by offering her strong analytical and business experience. shonna@nataliesfoundation.org
Stephanie Otero, Treasurer - Stephanie Otero is a Certified Public Accountant and the owner of an accounting firm in Palm Desert, CA. She received her Bachelor of Science Degree from San Diego State University in 1998. She worked in both the private and public sectors of accounting for over 13 years before starting her own CPA firm where she specializes in non-profit organizations. She currently serves as Treasurer for The Natalie Tanner Foundation and is actively involved in other local and national non-profit organizations including The Girlfriend Factor and The Girl Scouts. She currently resides in Palm Desert with her husband and two children. stephanie@nataliesfoundation.org