Meet Our Board

Alyse Cronin - Founder and CEO

Alyse is the Founder and CEO of Running With Love. She gradutated from Villanova University in May 2016 with a BA in Economics concentrating on the Political Economy and minors in Business and Spanish. Alyse has been recognized on both a local and national level for her work with Running With Love receiving the Regional Jefferson Award for Public Service and was a Finalist for the National Award. She is now based in New York City as a Consultant for IBM, while remaining involved with Running With Love and other philanthropic efforts through her sorority Kappa Kappa Gamma.

Patt Cronin - COO

Patt is the Chief Operating Officer for Running With Love. Patt is a San Francisco native and graduated from Santa Clara University where she was exposed to non profits. In addition to Running with Love, Patt's has served on other boards including Junior Achievement and Great Minds in STEM. Patt strongly believes that giving back to the community is an important pillar in her life. She is proud to be part of an all volunteer based organization that has opened doors to its constituents. In her spare time Patt enjoys traveling and making memories with her family.

Sarah Karger - Board Secretary and Director of Corporate Outreach

Sarah joined Running With Love in early 2019 after retiring from a 30+ year career in technology with IBM Corporation. As part of her post retirement life she wants to give back by using the many skills developed and honed in the corporate world. She was struck by the mission of Running With Love and the energy and commitment of the small but mighty team! As a mother of two college graduates, she knows the opportunities that can be available to kids that stay committed to their education.

Angie Cordero - Director of Fundraising

Angie Cordero is a retired Fire Department 911 Supervisor. She serves as Co-Director of Fundraising with her daughter, Gina. She has three children, all of whom share her passion for volunteering. Angie and her husband, Rich, a retired Fireman, live in Danville, and are perfecting their roles as "empty nesters".

Gina Cordero - Director of Fundraising

Gina is a Director of Fundraising for Running With Love. Gina is currently working at St. Luke's Hospital fulfilling her dreams working as an Athletic Trainer in the Orthopedic Department. Gina went to Boise State University where she studied Athletic Training, American Sign Language, and Leadership. Gina grew up giving back to her community and the communities around her. She wants to leave her mark for the better on this earth and she believes this can be done helping one kid at a time. In Gina's free time she enjoys being with family and friends, playing in pick up soccer games, and going on adventures.

Briana Clifford - Chief Marketing Officer

Briana is the CMO for Running With Love. After completing her undergraduate studies at Boston College, where she earned a BS in Management, she moved back to California to pursue her career. She has since earned her MBA and held several positions on nonprofit boards, focusing her philanthropic efforts on children's education. She was previously Co-Chair of the Junior Achievement of Northern California Young Professionals Board. She is currently a Product Manager for CSAA Insurance Group.

Emma Colburn - Publicity and Public Relations

Emma is the Director of Public Relations for Running with Love. While finishing her senior year at Purdue and studying for a BA in Political Science, Emma assists with fundraising events and trips to Camp Corda when she is back in California. She will be graduating from in May and furthering her education at New England Law School in the fall 2020.

Lois Colburn - Director of Volunteers and Outreach

Lois is the Director of Volunteers and Outreach for Running With Love in addition to the Vice president of Sales for Don Francisco’s Coffee where she has work for the past 20+ years. Lois moved to the Bay area from Long Island in 1986. Today Lois and her husband Ron live in Danville and are adjusting to the empty nesting phase. They have three daughters Gillian, Emma and Geena who are beginning their life’s journey. Lois was a volunteer for 4 years with RWL via the National Charity League before joining the board in 2016. Lois is part of a mentoring committee for the Network of Executive Women. Lois’s degree in Secondary Education from SUNY Albany, gives her the ability to help children and young adults within our community. Paying it forward is her passion!

Annelies Ramirez - Junior Board Member

Annelies joins the board as a Junior Board Member after years of volunteering for Running With Love. She loves the strong connection built between the volunteers and children of Gonzales, and says it feels great to help others.