Board of Directors & Staff
National Board 2026-27
National Board Purpose Statement
Assistance League is governed by a national Board of Directors made up of volunteer leaders drawn from across our chapter network and from outside our membership. Together they set strategy, steward resources, and hold the organization accountable to its mission.
Catherine Rose
Board Chair
Pat Reinier
Vice Chair
Kathy Reese
Treasurer
Sally Ann Palcovich
Secretary
Monica Bacon Proctor
Director
Shelly Barbre
Director
Shirley Eichhorn
Director
Nancy Fiedler
Director
Cherie Kassinger
Director
Claire Kocek
Director
Ruth Ann Koepsel
Director
Kathy Lordo
Director
Paul Rodriguez
Director
National Staff
A small, focused team based in Burbank, California supports the entire national network. Reach out to any of us. We respond.
Judy Zulfiqar, MBA, Executive Director
- Leads the national organization and partners with the Board and chapter network on strategy, sustainability, and growth.
Veronika Pitross, Director of Operations
- Oversees the day-to-day functions that keep the national office and chapter services running.
Becky Gimple, MS, MLIS, CVA, Manager of Member Engagement and Development
- Supports chapter leaders with training, resources, and engagement programming.
Brandon Severs, Operations Coordinator
- Front line for chapter and visitor inquiries; coordinates office operations.