Accounting, Business, and Management Advisory Board

Name: Rick Aguayo

Title: Career Pathways Program Manager

Organization: Strength Based Community Change (SBCC)

Years in the field: 3

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Biography:

Rick Aguayo is the Career Pathways Program Manager at Strength Based Community Change (SBCC) in Wilmington, CA, where he has dedicated the past three years to empowering underrepresented and low-income community members. With a strong foundation in science, holding a BS in Biology from California State University, Long Beach, and an MS in Environmental Science from California State University, Dominguez Hills, Rick brings a unique perspective to his role. He oversees the long-standing Energy Pathway Program, initiated in 2006, along with the organization's Entrepreneurship, Supply Chain, and Digital Media Design pathways.

Name: Katherine Amoukhteh

Title: Founder, Esports College and Career Pathways

Organization: Esports College and Career Pathways

LinkedIn: Katherine Amoukhteh

Years in the field: 5 in esports, 20 in business

Biography:

Katherine has had over 20 years in STEM where she spent majority of her engineering career in manufacturing. Then transitioned to teaching when she joined the ROP staff. During her tenure she was awarded the Teacher of Year in part due to her work as a team manager for the high school esports program. She then went on to be the VP of operations with Esport-Management, a global online platform dedicated to helping gamers improve their game. She is currently the founder of Esports College and Career Pathways where the mission is to provide a safe and supportive environment for gamers to improve. Her most recent work includes projects with Collegiate Combine where gamers have the opportunity to be recruited by a college or university for a substantial scholarship, women in gaming (the Hive), high school & collegiate esports consulting, and launching Esports Playground in Orange County California.

Recent Workshops & Panel Discussions
• Weekly Hive Stream - supporting women gamers in college and high schools
• Developing pathways for high school and community college gamers to universities
Past
• Artist Spotlight - Esports in Community Colleges
• Nigeria International Esports Panel - Education and Curriculum Development
• Coastline Community College Esports Parent Panel
• Coastline Community College Summer Workshops (Topics: Streaming & College Recruitment)
• City of Mission Viejo Esports Parent Panel
• CEX Boston - Esports Session / Community Engagement
• Laguna Hills HS Innovation Showcase
• University of Texas Arlington Battle 4 Texas at Esports Stadium Arlington - Host Parent Panel
• Capistrano Unified Innovation Showcase - career panel speaker
• Cal Poly Pomona College of Engineering E-Girl - keynote speaker
• Cinema Esports Alliance Workshop - panel moderator & speaker (community engagement)

Name: Shatarka Calhoun

Title: Recruiting Manager

Organization: Reece USA

Years in the field: 8 years

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Biography:

Shatarka serves as the Recruiting Manager at Reece USA, bringing over a decade of experience in Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Campus Recruiting, University Relations, Mentoring, and Career Coaching. With a Master’s degree in Human Resource Development from the University of Texas at Tyler and a certification in Organizational Leadership and Development, Shatarka has built a career focused on shaping the future workforce.

Passionate about creating a candidate experience that balances efficiency with empathy, Shatarka is dedicated to building diverse, high-performing teams that drive business growth. Her expertise in both strategy and people development makes her a trusted advisor in cultivating strong talent pipelines and fostering inclusive workplace cultures.

Name: Humza Chohan

Title: Attorney

Organization: Epilogue Law

Years in the field: 5

Biography:

Humza Chohan is an attorney and the founder of Epilogue Law, a California-based firm specializing in estate planning and tax law. He provides pragmatic legal solutions for individuals and closely held businesses.

Before founding Epilogue Law, Humza worked at an international law firm, advising entrepreneurs on complex business transactions, regulatory matters, and litigation/dispute resolution. Prior to becoming an attorney, he worked as a tax consultant at a major accounting firm, gaining a strong foundation in taxation and financial analysis. His expertise in both law and finance uniquely positions him to develop strategic business-driven solutions for clients.

Humza began his education at Coastline College before earning a Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration/Accounting from California State University with highest honors. He subsequently earned a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Michigan Law School, where he served as Managing Editor of the Journal of Law and Mobility. Humza also holds a CIPP/US privacy designation from the International Association of Privacy Professionals.

Outside of work, Humza enjoys watching the Lakers and practicing his swing at the driving range.

Name: Ryan Entis

Title: Director of Process Improvement/Project Management, Odyssey Logistics

LinkedIn: Ryan Entis

Years in the field: 10

Biography:

Ryan Entis is a logistics professional with successive experience in the Third-Party Logistics Industry. Ryan graduated from California State University, Long Beach in 2016 and received an MBA from the University of California Irvine in 2023. Ryan has professional experience in procurement, project management, continuous improvement/quality, and sales/account management. In addition to the Coastline Advisory Board, Ryan has previously held advisory board roles for the Southern California Roundtable at CSCMP and the Student Center for Professional Development at California State University, Long Beach.

Name: Amy Grat

Title: In transition

Organization: In transition

Years in the field:20+

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Biography:

Amy Grat is a seasoned executive and advisor with more than 20 years of experience at the intersection of education, workforce development, and organizational leadership. She brings a practical, outcomes-oriented perspective to advisory board service, informed by deep experience in strategy, governance, finance, and cross-sector partnership building.

Amy most recently served as Chief Executive Officer of Fulfillment Fund, where she led organizational strategy, fundraising, and programmatic innovation to support college access, persistence, and career readiness for students from under-resourced communities. Previously, she was CEO of EXP – The Opportunity Engine, where she expanded services to more than 8,200 students annually and achieved a 350% increase in revenue through employer engagement and diversified funding strategies.

Throughout her career, Amy has focused on aligning education pathways with labor-market needs, emphasizing applied learning, career navigation, and economic mobility, priorities that closely align with Coastline College’s mission to prepare students for successful careers and continued education.
Amy holds an MBA from University of Southern California, an MA from The George Washington University, and a BA in English from San Diego State University.

Name: Sandra Hague

Title: Staff Recruiter, Action Property Management

LinkedIn: Sandra Hague

Years in the field: 15

Biography:

As a result of her passion and dedication to helping young professionals and college students achieve career success, Sandra brings a decade of prior experience and leadership in talent acquisition, campus recruiting, university relations, career coaching, mentoring and event marketing and management.

Currently employed as a staff recruiter for a regional property management company in Irvine, CA, Sandra helps individuals secure entry-level hospitality jobs. Prior to the pandemic, Sandra held the role as talent acquisition and brand manager for a large, regional CPA firm in Irvine, CA where she successfully developed an annual two-day leadership conference, to qualify and identify early talent while strengthening diversity, and increasing the firm's visibility, reputation, and brand on targeted campuses. Previously, Sandra spent most of her career at Chapman University in Orange, CA where she helped prepare students for their future beyond the classroom and built a highly successful accounting recruiting program where she played an integral role in effectively matching business and accounting students with local and national firms, resulting in student placement for internships and full-time employment.

A native of Orange County, CA., Sandra has also been dedicated to her local community serving a variety of non-profit organizations in both volunteer and appointed leadership capacities. With the highest degree of integrity and professionalism, Sandra continues to build success through innovative collaboration and the building of strategic alliances. She also remains committed to helping others reach their fullest potential through her ability to connect, her emotional intelligence, encouragement, and support.

Sandra earned a M.A., Organizational Leadership from Chapman University, Orange, CA with specialized studies in non-profit leadership and organizational development. She has a B.A., Psychology from California State University, Long Beach, CA. For more information about Sandra and her work, please check out her professional profile on LinkedIn.

Name: Vic Lamberty

Title: Regional Vice President

Organization: Reece USA

Years in the field: 14+ years

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Biography:

Vic Lamberty serves as Regional Vice President at Reece USA, based in Irvine, California. A graduate of Deakin University, he brings extensive leadership experience in plumbing, HVAC, and building solutions. Through his role, Vic supports workforce and industry partnerships that strengthen the connection between education and the skilled trades.

Name: Eric Lane

Title: Founder/President, Bloemsma & Lane, Inc.

LinkedIn: Eric V. Lane

Years in the field: 28

Biography:

Mr. Lane is a Certified Public Accountant and Consultant. He has remained actively involved in the management and performance of audits, reviews, business valuations, litigation, and consulting engagements throughout his career in public accounting and consulting. In 1996, he completed the examination and experience requirements to become a Certified Public Accountant in the state of California. In 2004, he completed the training and testing required obtaining the designation of Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), an accreditation that recognizes special training and qualifications in business valuation and adherence to the standards established by the National Association of Certified Valuation Analysts (NACVA).

Mr. Lane has performed the following types of assignments: numerous audits and reviews of manufacturing, distribution, construction, healthcare and SEC clients; merger and acquisition consultation; business and stock valuations; economic damage calculations; post-acquisition purchase price allocation appraisals; goodwill and intangible impairment assessments; forensic accounting analyses; as well as accounting systems consulting.

In addition, Mr. Lane has acquired manufacturing operations in his capacity as a Chief Financial Officer in privately held companies and supporting the prospective sale of a company in his capacity as a Controller.

Name: Maxwell Monese

Title: Site Supply Chain Leader (DL)

Organization: Parker Hannifin

Years in the field: 18 years

Biography:

Director of Supply Chain – Safran Inc, Leach International Corp
Director of Materials – Leach International Corp
Planning Manager – Leach International Corp
Strategic Sourcing – Parker Hannifin
Rockwell – Materials Planning & Inventory Control, Manufacturing Quality Engineer

Name: Donna Romero

Title: Group Claim Manager, Automobile Club of Southern California

LinkedIn: Donna Romero

Years in the field: 38

Biography:

Donna came to the Auto Club of Southern California with over 35 years of industry experience, most of which was in casualty and litigation. She has multi-state experience in Personal Auto, Homeowner, Commercial Auto and Commercial General Liability. She managed the Midwest and Eastern Regions at 21st Century/AIG, along with nationwide responsibilities at Farmers Insurance. In 2010, she was integral in building the National Commercial Auto Center of Excellence based in Arizona, where she managed people, process and files with large injury exposures and complex coverage issues. In 2012, Donna transitioned to Commercial General Liability and was one of three Commercial Zone Managers for the United States. During that time, she was responsible for a national coverage team and Southern California mid and large loss teams.

Her current roll is overseeing over 350 people in Southern California’s Casualty, Mobile and Litigation units as well as a nationwide SIU department. In addition to her technical responsibilities, she has coordinated efforts with agents and underwriting regarding risk analysis, claim trends and new customer value propositions. Donna graduated from the University of California at Irvine, majoring in psychology. With respect to industry education, she is pursuing her CPCU designation through the Institutes. Additionally, Donna attended a Presidential Leadership program through the Ronald Reagan Library and attended a year-long Accelerator Program through Pro-Sim to enhance her leadership skills and business acumen. Donna resides in Mission Viejo with her husband Rene. They have one son, Chris, who is practicing employment law. Donna loves spending time with her family and their dog Zoe. For entertainment, she loves to hike, travel, and head to the beach. Donna is very involved with philanthropic activities, focusing on literacy and cancer awareness.

Name: Erica Solis

Title: CEO & Founder

Organization: Poppy Life Care

Years in the field:10+ years in Chronic pain and Behavioral health

Biography:

Erica Solis is an entrepreneurial, results-driven executive, behavioral health leader, and healthcare systems architect with over 15 years of experience founding, scaling, and leading mission-driven organizations across healthcare, real estate, technology, and behavioral health. She specializes in building high-performing teams, strengthening operational and financial infrastructure, and driving strategic growth in startup and expansion-stage environments.

Beginning her career as a facilitator and director of organizational systems, Solis helped launch startups into multimillion-dollar and publicly traded organizations. She has served as founder, CEO, COO, VP, and operations leader for companies including SAVAS Health, MovoCash, and NWHM, applying her expertise in systems design, operational scaling, and strategic development to increase revenue, reduce costs, and lead successful fundraising initiatives.

She has overseen organizational growth from 10 to 130+ employees, expanded operations from two to eight healthcare locations, and supported a company’s expansion to IPO with $200M in revenue.

In 2018, Solis founded Poppy Life Care to expand access to holistic wellness and integrative behavioral healthcare for underserved, chronic pain, and neurodivergent populations. Under her leadership, the organization has grown over 2,400% and is now a leading holistic and integrative health provider in Newport Beach, California. She has been recognized by the LA Times, Orange County Business Journal, Red Herring, California Business Journal, and IFAH for leadership and innovation in healthcare.