Our Board Members

  • Katie Howard - President

    Katie is in her 4th year on the SEED board, and her third as President.  She has 25 years of experience in the public and non-profit sectors is pleased to be able serve in support of Lafayette kids with disabilities, their educators and families.  Katie has two children at Lafayette Elementary and is a proud graduate of both Stanley and Acalanes.

  • Hillary Stucker - Vice President

    Hillary is excited for her third year on the Board, and her second as Vice President. Hillary has a background as a visual arts teacher. In addition to being on the SEED Board, she also serves on the Lafayette School District’s Arts Steering Committee and BVE’s DEIB Committee. Hillary has one kiddo at BVE and one at home. She is passionate about discovering new recreational activities within the lens of physical disabilities.

  • Lindsey Abarca-Jones - Secretary

    Lindsey is in her third year serving on the Board and currently holds the position of Secretary. She has built her career in HR and Operations, currently working for UC Berkeley Law. She is a proud parent of a 5 year old daughter in Kindergarten at St. Perpetua. This year, her goal is to strengthen engagement opportunities and to drive initiatives that deepen our impact in the community.

  • Hillary Benham-Baker - Treasurer

    Hillary is proud to serve as SEED's Treasurer. Hillary is a civil rights lawyer based in Lafayette and the mother of two daughters who attend Lafayette Elementary School. Hillary is passionate about SEED’s commitment to equal access and creating an inclusive, affirming learning environment for all students.

  • Jen Ripley - Board Member

    Jen lives in Lafayette with her husband and two kids. Jen is a speech-language pathologist, a board certified behavior analyst, and is passionate about working with and supporting students with disabilities. Jen is also a parent to a child who is on a 504, so has experience as both an educator and a parent with the school system. Jen has been attending SEED events since 2013, but joined the Board in 2025. Jen is really excited about her new role on the Board and connecting with more members of the community.

  • YOU - Future Board Member

    We are always looking for new members to our board. Come to an event and get in contact with us.