Staff

Russ has years of business leadership in the Central Coast region. He founded IT Firm TekTegrity in 2005, growing it into a company twice recognized on the Inc. 5000 fastest growing companies list. He oversaw the sale of TekTegrity to CIO Solutions in 2018, staying on as President and successfully integrating the companies before making a big move to work at REACH a little over a year ago. Russ has served as board chair at the SLO Chamber of Commerce and the Central Coast Software and Technology Association, and currently serves on the board of the Housing Trust Fund of SLO. He is the Chair of the Board for InnovativeIT, a company specializing in large scale WiFi & security projects. Russ has been named in the Pacific Coast Business Times’ Who’s Who in Business Leadership, Top 40 under 40 and the San Luis Obispo Tribune’s Top 20 under 40.

Julie brings more than 20 years of public- and private-sector project management and consulting experience, the last 12 advising philanthropic organizations on strategic planning, organizational development and structural assessments, and implementing multi-year learning collaboratives. She helped launch a women’s fertility preservation start-up that received national press, led development of web and print publications for Fortune 500 clients and worked in human capital consulting at Arthur Andersen. She holds a BA from Stanford University and an MBA from Vanderbilt University.

Joshua has worked at the nexus of government of business for more than a decade, mostly recently as director at C&M International, a global government relations, public affairs, and public policy consulting firm in Washington, D.C. There, he advised the world’s top companies on investment, workforce, supply chain and partnership decisions and on navigating the complexities of government policy, global markets and multi-stakeholder initiatives. Co-author of How Washington Actually Works for Dummies, Boswell is a graduate of Georgetown University’s School of Foreign Service.

Sally brings sharp communication skills honed over many years as a newsroom leader and journalist on the East and West Coasts. Since leaving the newsroom behind, she’s led the SLO Chamber’s highly popular Good Morning SLO program, devised content strategy for enterprise-level clients, ghostwritten for publications including Forbes and written about beer and wine on the Central Coast. She’s also an adjunct lecturer in journalism and public relations at Cal Poly and occasional freelance writer. She holds a master’s in journalism from Columbia University.

Heather brings a rich background in marketing, communications and public relations to her role, including membership director for the SLO Chamber and heading national marketing efforts for Lindamood-Bell Learning Centers. For more than a decade, Heather has been a promoter and advocate for the local wine industry as both a historian for the Wine History Project and executive director for SLO Coast Wine Collective, where she led the charge in strategic marketing efforts and rebranding campaigns and laid the framework for the future SLO Coast AVA. She holds a BA from San Diego State.

Michael comes to the team with a background in management and stakeholder engagement serving for over a decade as a branch manager at SESLOC and most recently as a Community Engagement Coordinator for Habitat for Humanity. He is a recent graduate of Cal Poly’s Masters in Public Policy Program and has dove deep into policy related to community planning in the areas of housing and homelessness.

Kaley comes to REACH with a variety of administrative experience, most recently in healthcare management. She has worked closely on uplifting the team members of organizations, including transforming organizational culture and increasing employee engagement. She holds her master’s degree in Healthcare Administration from Liberty University and her BA from Biola University.

Born and raised in San Luis Obispo, Annelise brings a deep-rooted passion for the Central Coast and a strong appreciation for its people and potential. She earned a BS in Chemistry with a minor in Studio Art from Westmont College in Santa Barbara, blending analytical precision with creative thinking to support REACH’s mission. She’s inspired by the opportunity to contribute to meaningful work that strengthens the region and helps build a vibrant future for communities across the Central Coast.

Romina brings a lifelong connection to the Central Coast and a strong commitment to supporting its future. Raised in Arroyo Grande, she earned a BS in Journalism and Public Relations from Cal Poly, building a foundation in strategic communications and storytelling. She began her career at the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce, strengthening her dedication to community-focused work and economic development. Romina is driven by the opportunity to contribute to the long-term success of the region she calls home.

Quinn has extensive community organizing experience, including as co-chair of a successful $349 million school bond effort, founding board member of SLO County UndocuSupport, and work with the SLO Climate Coalition, RACE Matters and other community groups. Quinn has a passion for uplifting disinvested communities and fostering belonging.