Board of Directors
Peggy Goldsmith-Gastaldo
President, Co-Founder
Peggy has been an Executive Administrator in San Diego’s Biotech industry for over two decades. She has supported three companies from inception through public offering and has helped out at every level, including capital fundraising.
For almost three decades Peggy has volunteered for San Diego County foster children, and co-founded San Diego Foster Angels in 2018. Peggy supports foster children with mentorship and fundraising throughout the year, with a big emphasis on generous gift-giving.
Lena Goldberg, CMP
Board Member, Co-Founder
Lena’s talents currently lie in the culinary profession working as a private chef in Rancho Santa Fe, CA. Prior to that Lena has many years of experience in the hospitality industry, working her way up in restaurant, beverage and banquet management, before moving to catering & sales as a convention and events manager. Lena earned her designation as a Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) by the Events Industry Council in 2003. This makes her a natural as the Program Director of the inaugural Chef Angels Culinary Program.
Jason Piske
Treasurer
Jason found his way to the SDFA board in 2022 through his work with Chef Works, who awarded SDFA with a substantial grant to pilot a culinary program.
Jason’s early career took off in the music industry of Nashville, TN. His award winning talents were sought after by many artists in country music. When he had achieved all he could want, he pivoted his career back to the corporate world to have a better work-life balance with his family.
Tracey Barker
Tracey began volunteering with San Diego Foster Angels in 2021 and joined the Board in 2022. She acts as the liaison between SDFA and the National Charity League Moonlight Chapter. Utilizing the strengths of both organizations, she can coordinate over 300 volunteers who are able to help with SDFA efforts. Tracey is a career philanthropist, creating and supporting programs with a focus on children and food insecurity.
Jason has volunteered with San Diego Foster Angels for 18 years and recently joined the Board of Directors post retirement from the United States Coast Guard. Jason currently serves as the Service to the Armed Forces Director for the American Red Cross Southern California Region. Jason leads the department in providing Red Cross assistance to service members, veterans and their families.