Vicki Moore, President
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Vicki Moore is the Founder of Living Classroom and has been in the environmental education field for nearly two decades. As a parent of young children in the Los Altos School District, Vicki realized that a structured, educational program was needed to take advantage of all the learning opportunities that school gardens can provide.
Prior to starting Living Classroom, Vicki was the Policy Director for Greenbelt Alliance. Vicki was the Founder and first director of the San Jose Beautiful Program, a community-based urban beautification program.
Vicki is a long-time community volunteer and has served many local school and educational organizations. Recently, she has been a consultant working on policy and legislation to further environmental literacy programs. Vicki also sits on the Santa Clara County Planning Commission.
Vicki received her B.A. degree in Human Biology from Stanford University. Vicki lives in Los Altos with her son and dog, Kona, and keeps the memory of her husband, Scott Chan, and her daughter, Kendra Chan, close to her heart.
Don Arnold, Secretary
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Don Arnold is a retired biologist with experience coordinating teams to achieve their best. Don has worked on local biological conservation issues for over three decades protecting native habitat and landscapes for future generations. He initiated the Santa Clara County Wildlife Corridor Technical Workgroup and continues to lead their efforts.
Now he is joining the effort to bring environmental literacy to every child. Don has a B.S in Natural Resources, University of Michigan and graduate studies in Marine Science at Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, San Jose State University.
As a parent of three, he served as PTA president at the parent participation Village School, in the Campbell Union School District (CUSD) and served on its Science Committee.
Cindy Chow, Vice President
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Cindy joined the Living Classroom board in 2025, with the goal of helping raise community awareness of this special garden-based education nonprofit.
Cindy first learned about Living Classroom in 2014 when her daughter started kindergarten at Bubb Elementary. Participating in Living Classroom lessons was among Cindy's favorite ways to volunteer. She enjoyed seeing children dig in soil, hold their first earthworm or pillbug, plant seedlings, learn about plant parts and taste garden grown vegetables. Her volunteering with Living Classroom spanned 7 years, including her son's 6th grade ancient civilizations garden lesson at Graham Middle School.
Now a Family Engagement Coordinator at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, Cindy continues her passion for creating family connections and for inspiring volunteerism. She is excited to apply these skills to help Living Classroom engage more volunteers of all ages.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Cindy and her family visit "home" at least twice a year. Her children now attend Mountain View High School where she volunteers with Spartans PAUSE.
Cindy first learned about Living Classroom in 2014 when her daughter started kindergarten at Bubb Elementary. Participating in Living Classroom lessons was among Cindy's favorite ways to volunteer. She enjoyed seeing children dig in soil, hold their first earthworm or pillbug, plant seedlings, learn about plant parts and taste garden grown vegetables. Her volunteering with Living Classroom spanned 7 years, including her son's 6th grade ancient civilizations garden lesson at Graham Middle School.
Now a Family Engagement Coordinator at the Oshman Family JCC in Palo Alto, Cindy continues her passion for creating family connections and for inspiring volunteerism. She is excited to apply these skills to help Living Classroom engage more volunteers of all ages.
A native of Ontario, Canada, Cindy and her family visit "home" at least twice a year. Her children now attend Mountain View High School where she volunteers with Spartans PAUSE.
James Kim, Treasurer
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Mallory Matthews, Member
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Mallory Matthews worked as Program Director and Instructor for Living Classroom for 8 years. She has been integral to the cultivation of lesson plans and implementation throughout the organization's history. She has also worked as Planting Leader at the Friends of the Urban Forest, and currently works as Campus Manager at La Scuola International School in San Francisco.
Natalie Lake, Member
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Natalie Lake is the program manager for the Packard Fellowships for Science and Engineering, where she supports early-career scientists and helps advance groundbreaking research through strategic grantmaking and program oversight. Prior to joining the Packard Foundation. She worked at WildAid, an international NGO focused on climate, marine, and wildlife conservation. Natalie also served as a Peace Corps environmental volunteer in Pacasmayo, Peru, where she led renewable energy installations, launched a community recycling program, and created a network of eco-schools.
Natalie holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University and brings a strong background in sustainability, nonprofit operations, and program development. She is passionate about environmental education and connecting youth with hands-on science experiences. A resident of the Bay Area, Natalie enjoys volunteering locally and exploring the outdoors with her family.
Natalie holds a B.S. in Environmental Engineering from Northwestern University and brings a strong background in sustainability, nonprofit operations, and program development. She is passionate about environmental education and connecting youth with hands-on science experiences. A resident of the Bay Area, Natalie enjoys volunteering locally and exploring the outdoors with her family.
Advisory Board
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Ronit Bryant
Former Mountain View City Council Laura Casas Foothill DeAnza Board of Trustees Justin Gorman Teacher, Mountain View Whisman School District Margot Harrigan Former Executive Director, Living Classroom Kammy Lo Board Member, Canopy |
Alrie Middlebrook
President, California Native Garden Foundation Katrina Morkner Educational consultant, Chef Susan Price-Jang Community Volunteer Carol Olson Principal, Basecamp Strategies and Board Member, MEarth Jan Pepper Former Los Altos City Council |
Serving on Living Classroom’s Board of Directors is an extraordinary opportunity for individuals who are passionate about having our children know about nature and our environment and where their food comes from through hands-on learning.
The Board is seeking new members with the vision and skills needed to address Living Classroom’s regional growth and long-term financial sustainability. Click here for information on the position and how you can apply.
The Board is seeking new members with the vision and skills needed to address Living Classroom’s regional growth and long-term financial sustainability. Click here for information on the position and how you can apply.