Our board of directors

Michael Glasser

President and Founder

Michael was born and raised in Marin County. He is a proud alumnus of Terra Linda High School and UC Davis, where he graduated with honors in Economics and Spanish. Michael is the current CEO of Summit Financial Advisors and boasts over 30 years of diverse business experience. His career began as a Financial Manager at Andersen Consulting, culminating in his recent role as CEO of a product and service organization, which he led and sold in 2023, achieving $50M in annual revenue.

At YES, Michael combines his strategic vision, financial acumen, and operational expertise with a lifelong commitment to community service. Having been involved in local sports organizations for over 20 years as a coach, mentor, and volunteer, he is deeply passionate about enriching the lives of youth. His leadership is driven by a dedication to empowering future generations, positioning YES to make significant impacts in our local communities.

Tricia Anderson

Tricia is a director in Hood & Strong LLP’s Not-for-Profit Client Accounting Service Group. She brings over 25 years of experience in both private and public accounting with an emphasis on financial reporting, management, audit, tax and compliance. She is an achievement-oriented financial professional with excellent communication, organization and problem-solving skills. Tricia works effectively and collaboratively with all organizational stakeholders to ensure that management, audit and compliance objectives are met. She is a member of the American Institute of CPAs and holds a B.S. in Finance from Sonoma State University and an MBA from Golden Gate University. She has been a licensed CPA in California since 1997 and has been working exclusively with Not-for-Profit organizations since 2013.

Rebecca Vineyard Glasser

Rebecca, a native of Washington state, has made Northern California her home for over thirty years. After graduating from UC Davis and an early career in environmental and clinical research, she spent many years as a classroom teacher and volunteer for Novato schools. She has held numerous volunteer positions in the community, with a focus on youth arts and athletics.

Rafael Velez

A San Francisco Bay Area native, Raf is an alumnus of Serra High School (San Mateo), holds a B.S. from Menlo College (Atherton), and the Accredited Investment Fiduciary® designation.

Before co-founding Summit Financial Advisors (San Mateo) in 1998 as an independent wealth management firm, his career in financial services has taken him to renowned institutions like Bateman Eichler Hill Richards (Los Angeles), Kidder Peabody (Palo Alto), American Express and Citicorp.

Raf was the Chair of the Board of Regents for the St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools (Petaluma | 2016-2023) and our founding benefactor in 2024.

Gabrielle Velez

Gabby is an alumna of Petaluma High School. After retiring as a corporate officer of a local construction company, she began her philanthropic and volunteer endeavors with Girls Scouts of America and the Fabulous Women of Petaluma. She has held leadership roles within the Sonoma County nonprofit organizations at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Schools, Cinnabar Theater and Sonoma Family Meal.

They have four children and live in Petaluma, California.

Our team

Bill Cullison

Giving and Growth Coordinator

Bill, originally from Indiana, relocated to San Rafael in 1993 and brings over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. His career includes key roles at respected organizations such as the California State Parks Foundation, Guide Dogs for the Blind, and most recently,Vivalon, where he served as Development Operations Director. Bill joined YES in December 2024. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana University.

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