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As the Care Partner for his wife, Jeanette, Whitney is a passionate advocate for families with a member with dementia. He is a dedicated community volunteer, playing a role in the success of many nonprofit organizations in the valley to include the Sonoma Valley Fund, he is President emeritus, Village of Sonoma Valley, he is a founding board member emeritus, Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Club and the Education Foundation. In 2012 he was selected as the Alcalde, honorary mayor, by Sonoma City Council in recognition of his nonprofit leadership.

Rev. Thomas is Priest-in-charge, Trinity Episcopal Church. He has a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, has worked as a psychologist for 48 years, and was an Air Force Officer. His book, Seven Steps to Personal Power addressed strengthening family member’s personal power and ability to cope with their family care challenges. Families living with a member with dementia are among the most challenged. His involvement included seminars for judges, attorneys, police groups and teachers.

Working as caregiver for his wife, Dorothy, in early stage Alzheimer’s he has networked with many other caregivers of spouses and family members challenged with dementia. He is passionate in helping others with knowledge and support to care for a loved one as well as oneself. He brings extensive experience as a training specialist in various industries and is recognized as a born teacher and networker.
He values caregiver help available from Alzheimer’s Association, Council on Aging, and other resources and wants to make all that and more available to many others. He also knows that we must identify and reach out to many more in our community who need support and help.

Dr. Brooks has practiced as a psychotherapist in traditional and integrative medical settings for over 35 years. Her practice in Sonoma includes individuals and family members who are coping with symptoms of cognitive decline.

Madolyn has been a community leader in Sonoma for the past 15 years. Serving on Boards and as President or Board Chair of many to include Sonoma Overnight Support, Sonoma Valley Women’s Club, Sonoma Community Center, and Sonoma Valley Health Care District. Her public service has included Mayor, City of Sonoma, 2018, Council member 2014 to 2022 and Legislative Aide to State Senator Foran and U.S. Senator Cranston. She received the Star Volunteer Award from the Health Care District and the Compassionate Service Award from Sonoma Overnight Support.

Tom and his wife, Kathrina, are caregivers for his mother-in-law who is suffering from dementia.

His background includes being a public school teacher and administrator, as well as multi-leadership positions in business, focusing on leadership training and personnel development.

He completed his undergraduate and master’s degrees in Education from the University of Nebraska. He attained his Ph.D in Education with an emphasis in Leadership Training from Claremont Graduate University, in conjunction with the Peter F. Drucker and Matsutoshi Ito Graduate School of Management.

Tom is an Advisory Board Member for the Connective Leadership Institute (CLI), Pasadena, CA and is also a CLI Certified Practitioner and Member of the International Leadership Association (ILA).