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Linda is an alumni parent and former Admissions and Marketing Director at WSOC. She arrived in 2004 with her two daughters in Playgroup and was overjoyed to watch them graduate from WSOCHS. Linda brings extensive professional experience in event production, planning, and budgeting, as well as team management and customer service. For more than twenty years, Linda produced live professional performances as Deputy Director of the UCLA Center for the Art of Performance.

Kim Sava is a Payroll Analyst at the Coast Community College District, which includes Orange Coast, Golden West, and Coastline Community Colleges, and has over twenty years of experience in non-profit accounting. She is also the proud parent of three Waldorf alumni students. Additionally, Kim served as the Business Manager at WSOC from 2007-2016.

With a deep commitment to Waldorf education and service to the school community, Sara Rodelo brings a wealth of pedagogical expertise and institutional knowledge to the Board. A fully trained Waldorf teacher, she successfully guided a class through the grades, cultivating strong relationships with students, families, and colleagues while upholding the heart of the Waldorf curriculum. Throughout her tenure, Sara played a vital role in school governance and leadership, serving for many years on the College of Teachers, Leadership Circle, and the Board of Trustees, helping to steward the pedagogical direction of the school and support faculty development. With her

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Nona McConville has been a treasured member of the WSOC community for decades, offering steady leadership, creativity, and care through her long service as Store Manager and Buyer for The Company of Angels. Joining the store in its early years, Nona played a central role in shaping it into a warm and welcoming space that reflects the spirit and values of our school. Under her stewardship, The Company of Angels became not only a beloved gathering place for families but also an important source of support for the school, contributing to key programs and initiatives over the years. Known for

Andrea Hubert is the main lesson teacher for the class of 2031. She was born in Austria and raised in Germany, where she earned a master’s degree in business management before moving to the United States in 1992. Her two sons are both WSOC Alumni, having graduated in 2015 and 2016, respectively. Andrea worked in the early childhood department and handwork program, served as a Board member and on Parent Association leadership, and completed Anthroposophical Foundation Studies in 2006. Her deep appreciation for the gifts of a Waldorf education led her to re-enroll in the WSOC Advanced Studies program, which

Kati brings extensive experience in finance, investments, strategic planning, and risk management to her role on the Board of Trustees. She is a Partner and serves as Chief Investment Officer at Penserra Global Investors, an institutional asset manager focused on international equity investing. She has previously served on the boards of two other Waldorf schools, giving her strong insight into Waldorf governance practices. Kati is committed to building trust, supporting clear governance structures, and ensuring the school’s long-term sustainability. She is the mother of four children—three Waldorf alums and one current student at WSOC—giving her a deep and personal connection

Kim Eijpen teaches earth science and biology in grades 9-12. She is a native of Scotland and moved to California in 2007. Kim graduated with a B.Sc. in Physical Geography from the University of Glasgow and continued on to graduate studies at the University of Alberta, Canada, and the University of St. Andrews in Scotland. Kim is passionate about geology, geography, nature, and the environment, and loves to share that enthusiasm with students both in the classroom and out in the field. She has spent many years studying glaciers and glacial environments in High Arctic Canada, Iceland, Nepal, the Canadian

Sharon Diaz is a WSOC parent and commercial artist. She is a seasoned commercial artist with 29 years of experience. As a business owner for 17 years, she has directed teams of artists on projects for Disney, Hyundai, and Honda. Currently, she holds a position as a Flame Artist for Swing Set Productions. In her current position, she is responsible for the finishing editorial on commercials for clients such as Hyundai, Genesis, Kia, and El Pollo Loco. Since 2017, Sharon has been a WSOC parent. She has held the position of room rep. for her child’s Pre-K, K, and 1st

Ben Bohr is a WSOC alumnus, having attended the school from Kindergarten through 8th grade, and is now a proud parent of two students in the Second Grade and Kindergarten classes. He joined the Board of Trustees in 2023, served as Treasurer from 2024–2025, and is currently the Vice Chair for the 2025–2026 school year. Ben brings a broad, mission-aligned business background to his work on the board, drawing on experience in economic consulting, e-commerce operations, product management, learning and talent development, and, most recently, leading operations for an AI-healthcare company.

Belinda de la Libertad joined the WSOC community in 2016 as the parent of 2 new students. A Costa Mesa resident and business owner, Belinda was invited to join the Board of Trustees in 2021. During her tenure, she has dutifully served in the roles of Secretary, Co-Chair, and Chair.