Carin Canale-Theakston is a senior life science executive with over 25 years of experience helping companies navigate a myriad of complex business strategies. As a seasoned life science executive, she has had a strategic seat at the table in over 500 life science companies, having helped shape countless strategies – and often business models – over the two plus decades she’s been working in the sector. Carin is the founder and CEO of Evoke Canale, one of the largest life science strategic communication firms in the US. Previously Canale Communications, Carin founded the company in 2010 after serving as president of the life sciences division of international public relations firm Porter Novelli. In addition to running Evoke Canale, Carin is actively involved in public and nonprofit boards. Carin is a director for Cidara Therapeutics; a director for Peel Therapeutics; vice chair of the board of directors for Biocom California and chair of its nominating-governance committee; a member of the executive committee of the board of directors for Connect/San Diego Venture Group; and is the chair of the Horizon’s at Francis Parker board of Trustees. Carin and her wife, Hillary, have two daughters at Parker: Piper, Class of 2028; and Ella, Class of 2031.

Estela de Llanos serves as Vice President of Energy Procurement and Sustainability at San Diego Gas & Electric Company (SDG&E), a Sempra utility. In this role, Estela oversees energy supply and is the Chief Environmental Officer and Chief Sustainability Officer. Prior to joining Sempra in 2007, Estela was a Senior Associate in the Los Angeles office of Latham & Watkins LLP. Estela holds a law degree from the University of Pennsylvania and a bachelor’s degree in psychology with a second major in international studies from Yale University. Estela currently serves on the board of the California Environmental Voters Education Fund and the Coalition for Clean Air. At Parker, Estela serves as chair of the Board’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Committee. Estela and her husband, Lars, have three children: Maia ’21; James ’23; and Nora, Class of 2026.

Peggy Duncan worked for many years as an attorney, specializing in health care law, at the law firm of Foley & Lardner. She subsequently served as a judge pro tem in San Diego County Juvenile Court, handling delinquency matters. Peggy attended the University of New Mexico on a full scholarship, graduating Magna Cum Laude with degrees in Journalism and Spanish. She received her Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law. Peggy currently works as co-owner of Terra Desert, LLC, a family-owned real estate investment group. She serves on the National Board of Teen Volunteers In Action (TVIA), after having served six years on the board of TVIA Chapter SD4. Peggy has volunteered in many capacities within the Francis Parker Parents Association, including several terms on the PA Executive Board, recently as PA President. Peggy and her husband John have four Parker children: Connor ’20; and triplets Emma, Tara, and Colin, Class of 2024.

Sarah Goth is a retired certified public accountant with a bachelor’s degree from UCLA. She worked as an auditor in public accounting and then as a CFO in private industry. Sarah now spends her time volunteering at the lower school, as a CASA with Voices for Children, and shuttling her kids to and from their various extracurricular activities.

Sarah and her husband, Andrew, have two children at Parker: Sadie, Class of 2030; and Jack, Class of 2033.

Carter Meiselman is President of Eastern Federal Corporation, a family investment office based in San Diego and Charlotte, NC. Before founding the family office in 2005, Mr. Meiselman ran EFC’s movie theater company, doubling its cash flow, before selling it to Regal Entertainment Group after 70+ years of continuous operation. Prior to EFC, Mr. Meiselman was an Associate at Quadrangle Group, a private equity fund focused on media and telecom; an Associate in the mergers and acquisitions department at Citigroup; and a Financial Analyst at J.P. Morgan & Co. Inc. Mr. Meiselman has an MBA from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University and a B.S. in Economics from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. He lives in Del Mar, CA with his wife, Dana, and two daughters: Avery, Class of 2025; and Ellis.

Jackie Reed is CEO of TS Restaurants, a family-owned, privately held company with 13 restaurants in Hawaii and California, the most popular brand being Duke’s. Jackie is on the board of directors for Sports San Diego, San Diego’s sports commission; an Executive Board member of the Hawaii Lodging and Tourism Association (HLTA); a mentor for the Fowler Scholars at San Diego State University and a member of Young President’s Association (YPO) where she serves on the board for the Pacific West chapter. Her most cherished board service is for Just Remember Corporation, a non-profit started in honor of her late grandson that provides support for families who have lost young children and resources for youth athletes in underserved communities. Jackie splits her time between California and Hawaii, which allows her the opportunity to regularly connect with her many family members who reside in Hawaii. Proud of her Samoan heritage, she is a former Polynesian dancer and instructor. Jackie and her husband, John, are parents to four sons, including their youngest, Zane, Class of 2025.

Kate Deely Smith spent over a decade working in media and communications, including a stint as a writer and researcher for Parenting magazine. She also served as a Public Affairs Representative for UCSD Health Sciences and School of Medicine. Kate graduated from Arizona State University with a B.A. in Communications. Kate's community involvement includes Rady Children’s Hospital and UCSD Health Sciences Auxiliaries. Active with the Parker Parent’s Association since 2007, she served as PA president from 2015 to 2016 and Lower School PA VP from 2011 to 2013. She has served as a room parent and Upper School grade level rep and has co-chaired the Lower School Halloween Carnival. Currently, Kate serves on the Board Governance Committee. Kate has four children who currently attend, or have attended, Parker: Avalon ’20; Jesse ’22; Eden, Class of 2024; and Cambria, Class of 2027.

Meghan Spieker represented public companies and business leaders for over 15 years in private practice as a litigator at the law firms of Cooley LLP and Shearman & Sterling. Meghan received her undergraduate degree from UC Berkeley and her law degree with honors from Georgetown University. She formerly chaired and currently serves on the board of Free to Thrive, which provides direct legal services to survivors of human trafficking. She also serves on the board of the California Wildlife Officers Foundation. Previously, she co-chaired the San Diego Lawyers Club Human Trafficking Task Force, an organization committed to combating domestic trafficking, particularly of minors. At Parker, Meghan chairs the Board Governance Committee. Meghan and her husband, Warren, have four sons: Wes; Quinn ’23; Liam, Class of 2025; and Rogan, Class of 2027.

Kevin Yaley was named Head of Francis Parker School in 2010. He is the 12th person to fill the position since the school’s founding in 1912 and is now leading Parker into its second century with great energy and vision. Prior to stepping into the top leadership role, Kevin enjoyed 13 years of teaching history, ethics, and philosophy, first at the University of San Diego High School and later at Parker. He also coached cross country, track and field, and soccer during that time. Kevin served as Parker’s Director of Admissions for a year before serving as Associate Head of School for five years. He earned a bachelor's and master's degree from the University of Notre Dame and a master's degree from San Diego State University. Kevin is the parent of three Parker graduates—Solia ’13, Indiana ’16, and Ansel ’17.