Jennifer Senecal
Executive Director
Jennifer Senecal is a seasoned nonprofit leader with over two decades of experience championing services and expanding opportunities for individuals with intellectual and
Introducing Our Team:
Meet the talented individuals leading the day-to-day operations of the Big Wave Center and bringing the Big Wave vision to life. Their expertise, dedication, and commitment help create a vibrant, inclusive community where people can live, learn, and thrive.
Big Wave Group Staff
Susan Chapman de Leon
Executive Chef
Susan brings more than 30 years of culinary leadership, hospitality management, and nutrition-focused food service experience to Big Wave Center as Executive Chef.
Kimberly Rivera
Enrichment Coordinator
Kimberly is a dedicated non-profit professional with a passion for creating meaningful opportunities for connection, growth, and community engagement for adults with intellectual
Introducing Our Board of Directors:
This dedicated volunteer group of leaders and community members bring expertise across a wide range of fields. Working closely with staff, they provide strategic guidance, governance, and oversight to help advance the Big Wave mission and vision.
Leslie Nordin
Big Wave Group Board President and Membership Chair
Leslie Nordin is an attorney and mother to Sawyer, who will be a future resident of Big
Dayton Nordin
Big Wave Group Board Director & Finance Committee Chair
Dayton Nordin is a senior partner for Ernst & Young, one of the largest professional consulting
Kim Gainza
Big Wave Group Board Director & Farm Committee Chair
Kim Gainza has been involved in the Special Olympics since 2007 as a team parent and
Stephen St. Marie
Big Wave Group Board Director & Secretary
Stephen St. Marie is an Economist, Regulatory Analyst, and Policy Advisor focused on energy, water, and environmental issues.
Jack Easterbrook
Big Wave Group Board Director & Finance Committee Member
Jack Easterbrook is an attorney and partner in the law firm Strategy Law, LLP in San
John P. Hinton
Big Wave Group Board Director & Construction Lead
John Hinton is the retired Chief Financial Officer of DeMattei Construction, bringing 45+ years of experience in
Eric Anderson
Big Wave Group Treasurer and Board Director
Eric Anderson is the retired Chief Financial Officer of Crosspoint Realty Services and has extensive experience leading finance,
Julie Shenkman
Big Wave Group Board Director & Marketing Communications Lead
Julie Shenkman is a marketing professional with over 30 years of experience in consumer and business