Board of Directors

Merritt Richmond is an elementary school teacher with 30 years of experience in the field of education. She is a professional development designer and facilitator who helps to bring engaging, hands-on learning to schools throughout the Bay Area, and she was a founding team member of the Center for Childhood Creativity at the Bay Area Discovery Museum. Merritt has served on the Board of Directors of several nonprofits and schools in San Francisco, including 18 Reasons Community Cooking School and Juma Ventures. Merritt earned her BA in Art History and Elementary Teaching Credential from Duke University and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Mills College. She discovered SCRAP as a classroom teacher working at the Creative Arts Charter School in the 1990’s, and has returned to the Depot often as the mother of three burgeoning artists.

Karen Donovan is an Attorney at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission.  Donovan’s work includes developing strategic and programmatic changes to the Bay Conservation and Development Commission’s (BCDC) enforcement program and advising on enforcement cases.  Prior to joining BCDC, Donovan has had an extensive 25-year career supporting local and federal government legal matters as an attorney for: the US Department of the Interior, the East Bay Municipal Utility District, and the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.   Donovan served as a Deputy City Attorney for the City and County of San Francisco in the 1990s.

Mindy Kershner is a Realtor at Tower Properties and the President of Resourceful Systems, LTD, a nonprofit consulting firm.  Over her lengthy and impactful career, Kershner has been a founding Board Member for the following five nonprofits: San Francisco Friends of the Urban Forest, The Aids Memorial Grove, The Neighborhood Parks Council President, the National Recycling Association Board, and the California Recycling Association.  Kershner has been an integral player in founding these San Francisco nonprofits that galvanize communities to take ownership of solutions, primarily in the environmental justice space.

Varun Bhatia is a global human resources professional who is passionate about growth and transformation.  He has been in various Chief People Officer and senior Human Resources roles in some of the world's most admired Fortune 500 companies, as well as worked in startups/mid stage technology firms, working across multiple cultures and industries. Has also been an Advisor and Board member for-Profit and nonProfit organizations; Senior HR Executive working with the Nomination & Remuneration Committees for Public and Private company Boards; Been an Angel investor supporting HRTech startups; an Instructor at Berkeley Extension School, and also supports non profits related to Cancer and Environment, Sustainability and Governance(ESG). His interest in SCRAP is building on the environmental and sustainable mission we have & supporting arts & artists.

Kayte Reagan-Randive is an avid quilter and operations professional with over 10 years of experience in program management, operations, and cross-functional team leadership. Driven by a passion for empowering communities and increasing access to resources, Kayte has a proven ability to streamline processes, optimize resources, and drive strategic initiatives in fast-paced environments. Her academic background includes a Bachelors of Arts Degree in Art History and an MPA with an emphasis in Nonprofit Management, providing her with expertise in governance, program development, and sustainable organizational growth. Kayte is seeking to leverage this expertise, along with her demonstrated commitment to social impact exemplified by her work with Days for Girls International, to contribute to SCRAP's mission of democratizing access to art and creative reuse. She is particularly passionate about SCRAP’s focus on education and creative reuse, believing that creativity manifests in many forms and should be accessible to everyone. Having witnessed firsthand the resourcefulness and ingenuity that can be unlocked through creative reuse, Kayte is excited to support SCRAP in maximizing its impact. Kayte is also drawn to SCRAP's commitment to sustainability, recognizing the importance of optimizing resources and streamlining operations to ensure long-term organizational health. She first learned about SCRAP through her brother, a long-time admirer of the organization’s unique intersection of creativity and sustainability, who introduced her to its work over a decade ago.

Stephen Lambright is the Owner and Manager of Bargeddie LLC, based in San Francisco, CA. He has gained extensive experience through roles at AEye, Inc., Production Resource Group (PRG), XOJET, and Savi Technology. Lambright holds a degree from the University of California, Berkeley, and possesses a diverse skill set that includes expertise in product marketing, strategic partnerships, marketing, product management, and start-ups.

Katie Lee is a sustainability consultant and fiber arts enthusiast who is passionate about the intersection of environmental stewardship, creativity, and community. As a Consulting Manager at Nutter Consulting, she partners with cities, nonprofits, and foundations to advance climate action, community resilience, and environmental justice. 

She first discovered SCRAP while searching for sustainable sources of yarn and fabric and quickly became a regular visitor and advocate. Katie brings expertise in strategic planning, community engagement, and grant writing, and is excited to support SCRAP’s mission and impact.