Tom & Lori Gilder are fully
engaged Mar Vista residents and heroes.
Tom Gilder is an accomplished
leader and visionary whose more than 25 years as Head of School at Windward
have been characterized by academic innovation and community involvement. Under
Tom’s leadership, Windward School has become one of the premier independent
schools in California and a committed neighbor and partner to the Mar Vista
community.
Tom was instrumental in establishing
the LA Parks Foundation with major annual contributions by Windward School that
are directed toward Mar Vista Recreation Center paying for important upgrades
including a new children's playground.
Tom’s leadership and experience
extend beyond Windward to advocacy of the broader independent school community
through professional affiliations. He serves as President of the California
Association of Independent Schools (CAIS), Chair of the Secondary Board of
Standards for CAIS and serves on the Steering Committee of Los Angeles School
Heads (LASH).
Lori Gilder has served on the
Westdale Board of Directors for over eight years. Lori’s role on the Board includes school
liaison and spearheading programs to promote progressive health and human
services and programs to enhance healthy aging. She initiated the Westdale
Homeowners Association research on the WISE and Healthy Aging program. She's a
member of the MVCC Aging In Place committee and has worked to establish a
senior village concept in Mar Vista for many years.
Tom and Lori are a great team making
Mar Vista a better place to live.
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