Learn more about the people that are making California Family Institute such a successful non-profit:
Kwame Dow is a highly sought after human resources executive with a reputation for transforming organizational culture and maximizing the efficiency of their workforce. He is also Chief Executive of ARTICULATE U a company focused on getting America back to work. Kwame has worked with DreamWorks, NBCU, City of Los Angeles, METRO, LAUSD, State of California and many more.
Kwame is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania where he met his wife (18years) Nicole. Together they have an amazing 12 year old daugter Jazz. Kwame’s personal philosophy is: “In everything you do you have to first be of service.”
Kwame is a graduate of Lincoln University, Pennsylvania where he met his wife (18years) Nicole. Together they have an amazing 12 year old daugter Jazz. Kwame’s personal philosophy is: “In everything you do you have to first be of service.”
Brian Beelner, CPA, Assistant General Manager – Finance and Administration, joined the Anaheim Public Utilities Department in May 2005. Anaheim Public Utilities is a not for profit water and electric utility that provides water and electricity to the 350,000 residents and 15,000 businesses in the City of Anaheim. APU employs 400 people and has an annual budget of $500 million with approximately $1.7 billion in assets. Mr. Beelner has 14 years of experience in utility finance and accounting. He is responsible for all financial aspects of the Department including: accounting, budget development, strategic planning, rate design, long-term forecasting, debt administration, human resources, safety, and billing and collection services. Mr. Beelner graduated from University of California-Riverside with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Business Economics and currently holds an active Certified Public Accountant license in the State of California. Prior to joining Anaheim, Mr. Beelner worked for Gursey, Schneider & Co., LLP as a municipal utility accounting and finance consultant. Mr. Beelner is also a member of the SCPPA Finance Committee and a member of the Finance Committee for the Intermountain Power Project (“IPP”).
Michele Hoff, Vice President, Epson America, Michele Hoff has over 25 years of Human Resources experience. She is currently the Vice President of Human Resources for Epson America, Inc., a leader and innovator in the robotics, projector, scanner, printer, and system device product categories. She originally joined Epson in 1997 and today is responsible for the overall Human Resources strategic direction in North and Latin America. She oversees all aspects of organizational development, talent acquisition, compensation, and benefits for the region. Prior to joining Epson, Michele received her master's degree in Organizational Psychology from California State University, Bakersfield, and a bachelor's degree in Psychology from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Michele also serves on the Human Resources Management Advisory Board for the College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach.
Michele also serves on the Human Resources Management Advisory Board for the College of Business Administration at California State University, Long Beach.