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Our Volunteers
SBA is an organization driven by volunteers who are passionate about strengthening our local economy in the East Bay. If you are interested in sharing your time, passion, and expertise with SBA, please contact Mark McCleod for more information.
After studying at Parsons School of Design in New York, I moved to the Bay Area and opened my own studio over twenty years ago. I have designed for many different markets including consumer products, financial services and non-profits.
The work that makes most proud of course is that which makes a difference in some way: not just moving a widget off the shelf, but advancing an ideal I share. From gay rights to sustainability issues, along the way I have built a broad foundation of expertise in numerous graphic design techniques and styles, including website development.
So whether you’re
I’m pleased to help SBA with their online needs!
The work that makes most proud of course is that which makes a difference in some way: not just moving a widget off the shelf, but advancing an ideal I share. From gay rights to sustainability issues, along the way I have built a broad foundation of expertise in numerous graphic design techniques and styles, including website development.
So whether you’re
- a designer who has a great concept but needs help realizing it on the web,
- a small business that wants a compelling web presence but isn't sure where to turn,
- or someone who's looking for a design firm that still understands how to use good ol’ fashioned print to “interface” with your customers,
I’m pleased to help SBA with their online needs!
Steve Caramia
Ralph Lastuka has been the accountant for SBA since 2009 and is the owner of Armstrong Taxation & Accounting. Practice areas include taxation for non- profits, sole proprietorships, partnerships, LLC’s and corporations. He also provides monthly accounting, business start-up, and forecast/budget preparation services. Prior to moving to the East Bay in 2008, Ralph had a tax-accounting firm in Ferndale WA for 11 years where he also was a volunteer board member/accountant for the Ferndale Food Bank. He has also served as treasurer for the San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club. Ralph has extensive experience in non-profit/fund accounting and assists nonprofit organizations in achieving their mission driven goals. He also has been a controller in automobile dealerships, employed in CPA firms, and the health care industry as well.
Ralph holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, B.C.) and presently enrolled in the IRS Enrolled Agent’s course.
He has lived in France for 1 ½ years teaching English and volunteers at the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program.
Ralph holds a Bachelor’s degree in Finance from the University of British Columbia (Vancouver, B.C.) and presently enrolled in the IRS Enrolled Agent’s course.
He has lived in France for 1 ½ years teaching English and volunteers at the Greater Richmond Interfaith Program.
Ralph Lastuka
Karen joined SBA in early 2011 as an individual wanting to support a sustainable localized business environment. Her SBA Marketing Committee work has included projects supporting SBA ‘s new website and improved membership benefits and visibility, and researching potential foundation grant support.
After a career managing university student services, Karen has been doing extensive volunteer work and new career exploration in non-profits focused on environmental and economic sustainability, community and workforce development, and equitable food systems. Karen holds a B.A. in Human Relations (Magna Cum Laude) from Golden Gate University, and completed all coursework and practica for an M.S. in Counseling at Cal State East Bay.
Karen is a long-time animal rescuer/volunteer, sharing her home with a motley and much-loved “family” of eight rabbits and two cockatiels. A lifelong textile arts and crafting “addict,” she’s newly parlaying her passion into an ETSY business selling unique fabric accessories and home décor items, jewelry she handcrafts from high-end beads, and handcrafted soap. (In)famous for her twisted humor, Karen is a Bay Area native, an urban explorer, a lover of music and the arts, an avid re-purposer, a knitting fool, and a wicked cook who loves to feed people.
After a career managing university student services, Karen has been doing extensive volunteer work and new career exploration in non-profits focused on environmental and economic sustainability, community and workforce development, and equitable food systems. Karen holds a B.A. in Human Relations (Magna Cum Laude) from Golden Gate University, and completed all coursework and practica for an M.S. in Counseling at Cal State East Bay.
Karen is a long-time animal rescuer/volunteer, sharing her home with a motley and much-loved “family” of eight rabbits and two cockatiels. A lifelong textile arts and crafting “addict,” she’s newly parlaying her passion into an ETSY business selling unique fabric accessories and home décor items, jewelry she handcrafts from high-end beads, and handcrafted soap. (In)famous for her twisted humor, Karen is a Bay Area native, an urban explorer, a lover of music and the arts, an avid re-purposer, a knitting fool, and a wicked cook who loves to feed people.
Karen Siverson
Contact Karen
Contact Karen
PO Box 11944, Berkeley, CA 94712 | 620 3rd St. Oakland, CA, 94607
Sustainable Business Alliance 2011
Sustainable Business Alliance 2011
