Board of Directors

Dave Barthmuss

Dave Barthmuss
President, Advotocracy
805.660.1914
Email Dave: dave@advotocracy.com

Dave Barthmuss is an independent public relations practitioner known for designing strategic communications programs that improves image and reputation, builds brands, engages influential stakeholders, and delivers a company’s or organization’s messages in a variety of settings. Dave possesses a keen ability to build the kinds of engaging bridges that have turned the most determined of detractors into proactive third-party advocates, a subtle art he calls “Advotocracy,” the act of leading through advocacy, and the name of his independent public relations practice.

Prior to starting Advotocracy, Dave led all General Motors’ public relations activities in Los Angeles and the west, and a diverse team of PR specialists through some of the most turbulent times in the automotive industry’s history. Dave also served as a key storyteller for the company conducting numerous interviews and participating in several public speaking events related to consumer engagement, alternative fuels, communication best practices and other business topics. His work has earned several industry awards, including being recognized by the Public Relations Society of America as its PR Professional of the Year in Los Angeles. He was also named Volunteer of the Year by the Los Angeles Regional Chamber of Commerce for his continued contributions to the Southern California Leadership Network, for which he serves as its 2017 Board Chair.

Dave earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism and Political Science from Michigan State University. When not on the road or advocating for clients, you’ll find him spending time with his family, enjoying concerts and music festivals (he’s a reformed Deadhead), and cheering on his favorite sports teams. Dave is active on social media networks and welcomes new friends and followers: Dave is on LinkedIn and on Twitter.

Darin Chidsey

Derek Cotton

David Eads

Diana Halper

Terri Hernandez Rosales

Karen Hill

Karen D. Hill
CEO, Professional Savvy Consulting
310.663.3123
Email Karen: karenhillhr@gmail.com

As the leader of Professional Savvy Consulting, Karen adds value to organizations by providing employee engagement, talent management, executive coaching and diversity & inclusion services.  She has worked with clients such as Fox Networks Group, USC, Magic Johnson Entertainment, Web Wise Kids and the National Human Resources Association

Karen has served in a number of leadership positions for organizations such as Transamerica, Sony Pictures Entertainment, British Petroleum, and American Express.  She has a passion around cultural transformation and business-aligned talent strategies. Karen holds an MBA from the Anderson Graduate School of Management, University of California, Los Angeles in Marketing, and a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources Management from California State University, Long Beach.  She also holds a Senior Professional Human Resources (SPHR) designation and has completed the Center for Creative Leadership executive program.  In addition, she has a certification in Strategic Human Resources Leadership from Cornell University.

Hyepin Im

Marilyn McCullough

Jim McDonnell

Shani Moore Weatherby

Shani A. Moore Weatherby
Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs, NBC & Universal Television
Email Shani: smoore@alumni.princeton.edu

Shani A. Moore Weatherby is an entertainment lawyer, nonprofit education executive, and award-winning writer.

Shani is Senior Counsel of Legal Affairs for NBC and Universal Television. Her responsibilities include crafting TV contracts, handling negotiations with talent agents, and providing timely production advice for on-set and on-location TV shows.  She is also Director of the Riordan Initiative, a nonprofit program aimed at helping minority, low-income, and first generation college students gain access to a high-quality education. Finally, she is a writer. Her journalism work has been published in diverse outlets ranging from Sports Illustrated for Kids to the International Judicial Monitor, and her TV scripts have won recognition in international competitions.  

Previously, she served as a law clerk to the Honorable Ann Claire Williams of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, and practiced law in the private sector in Intellectual Property and White Collar Criminal Defense.

Shani graduated cum laude from Princeton University and holds a Master’s degree in Journalism from the University of California, Berkeley.  She earned her Juris Doctorate degree from Stanford Law School, where she graduated with Pro Bono Distinction.

Trisha Muse

Scott Pansky

Timothy Reimers

Tim Reimers
Principal
310.203.5316
treimers@polsinelli.com

Tim Reimers is a principal and leader in national law firm Polsinelli’s real estate and public finance practices. He has extensive experience assisting health care systems, airports, ports, utility districts, cities, counties, schools, high-speed rail and other groups acquire, manage and develop their real estate assets, raise capital and finance projects.  In addition to this role, Reimers participates in the National Association of Bond Lawyers, the Airports Council International – North America, and the American Bar Association’s State and Local Government Law Section Public Finance Committee.  He earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of California – Riverside and his J.D. from the University of Connecticut.  Reimers is also a graduate of SCLN’s 2005 Leadership L.A. fellowship.

Janet Schulman

Rob Six

Dan Sy

Gary Toebben

Keri Watson

Margie Wheeler