The CSP Board
Jess Booth
Bio Coming Soon
Board Member
Jennifer Byers
Board Member
Jennifer is former "Theater Kid," and enjoys working with the stage crew, creating props, and helping with production. She studied music and communication arts at Loyola Marymount University. She works as an elementary school teacher and enjoys figure skating and home projects.
Amy Cowden
Board Member
Amy is a proud parent of a CSP actor since 2014 and joined the board in 2021. During this time, she has enjoyed working with the stage right crew and recently took on being a script supervisor. She also enjoys assisting the fundraising committee by building baskets of goodies for our opportunity drawings. Amy has been an adjunct professor at San Diego State University in the Hospitality & Tourism Management department since 2017. Prior to that, she worked in the Meetings & Events industry for over 25 years. Her other board experience includes VP of Memberships for Professional Convention Management Association, and VP of Education as well as President for the Meeting Professionals International association.
Rachel Dunford
Board Member
Rachel became involved with CSP when her daughter began performing in shows. She started with CSP working on the creation of props and working backstage for every show, and has added to that the role of Executive Board member. She assists in many aspects of running this non-profit and finds it to be such a valuable asset to our community providing such a professional experience to the youth in our area. Her background is in real estate and business in general, which helps when it comes to understanding the financial side of this organization. Working with CSP is a priority not just an option and she will always treasure what this organization has given our family and every family that enters through the doors.
Mark Johnson
Board Member
Mark joined CSP in 2022 as a parent volunteer after looking for an inclusive theater group for their foster child. He joined the board in 2023 and currently serves on Fundraising and Marketing subcommittees. He advocates for inclusivity, safety, and support of all children, regardless of social or economic background. Mark has over 20 years of project leadership and business analysis experience in the software development industry. Mark and his husband can be found building sets with the technical director or working backstage during performances.
Jean Granger
Board Member
Bio Coming Soon
Amanda Keenan
Board Member
Amanda is a proud parent of three CSP performers. She started her journey with theater in 2017 with Broadway Theatre Arts Academy. She began working with Center Stage Productions in 2021 and became a board member in 2022. Amanda loves the hard work of bringing characters to life through costume design. Amanda also enjoys reading, crocheting, and doing laundry. Just kidding about the laundry. She hates doing laundry
Jill Perez
Board Member
Jill has been a volunteer with CSP since 2016 working Front of House and during rehearsals. She joined the board in 2020 and is currently in charge of the front of house sales. Jill has been a teacher with the Escondido Union School District for 20 years where she has taught the Gifted and Talented Students. For the last 15 years, she has been producing musicals for 1-5 graders at Juniper Elementary. She has also been either President or Treasurer of the Juniper PTA for the last 6 years. Juniper Elementary Teacher of the Year 2018.
Farah Rahman
Board Member
Farah Rahman has been a part of the advisory board member since 2022. Farah has seen firsthand how theater can change a child’s life by giving them confidence and voice. Farah was a parent volunteer at CSP. Farah has been part of CSP since 2018 since her daughter has been a theater kid and has performed in several shows at CSP. Farah has more than 10 years of experience in nonprofits and for-profit organizations. Farah is an electrical engineer with a black belt in lean six sigma. She is currently a manager at ResMed working in Cybersecurity space. She is passionate about developing leadership skills in others. She is a distinguished toastmaster and have been a part of Toastmasters community since 2011. She has held various leadership positions serving toastmasters members. She enjoys music, arts, and hiking.
Mary Smiljkovich
Board Member
Mary joined CSP as a parent volunteer in 2014 and became an advisory board member in 2021. She currently serves on the Fundraising Subcommittee and helps manage the front-of-house sales. Two of her four children have been CSP performers. Mary has over 25 years of experience in childhood education between her past employment and volunteer work. She advocates for child safety and providing a safe environment for all students. In May, she will be completing her bachelor's degree in Human Development from California State University-San Marcos.
Claire Wilson
Board Member
Bio Coming Soon
Tony Wood
Board Member
Tony has been involved with CSP since 2005 and became a board member in 2006. He is responsible for lighting, set, and stage management for our shows. A tech theater enthusiast since junior high school he has worked with several community theater groups in San Diego. Now retired, he directed the Academic Computing Services department at UCSD.