Jerry Clebanoff

President
Jerry Clebanoff is a resident of Oak Park since 1979. Jerry holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation, and is a Senior Partner of West Oak Capital, LLC in Westlake Village. Previous professional positions include Senior Vice President and Chief Investment Officer of City National Bank, and Senior Vice President of U.S. Trust Company, N.A. He has managed investment portfolios for institutional clients including foundations, endowments, retirement plans and high net worth individuals throughout his career. Jerry has served as an adjunct assistant professor of business at Pierce College in Woodland Hills, and has taught several courses in business and finance. His two children graduated Oak Park schools. His daughter Jennifer is a physician having graduated from Boston University Medical School. His son Marc graduated USC film school and is active in the motion picture business as a producer and director.

Aprylle Beck

Vice President
Aprylle Beck is a dedicated Oak Park parent, community leader, and business professional with a longstanding commitment to public education and community service. She has served on the Board of the Community Foundation for Oak Park since 2020 and currently serves as Vice President. Aprylle has been actively involved in the Oak Park Unified School District for several years, serving as PTA President at Brookside Elementary School, PFA President at Medea Creek Middle School, a member of the Brookside School Site Council, and a member of the district's Citizens' Bond Oversight Committee. Professionally, Aprylle is the Managing Director of JAG Interiors, Inc., an interior design firm specializing in affordable and supportive housing. She oversees business operations, organizational strategy, and team development. She is also pursuing a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership at California Lutheran University. As a parent of three children attending Oak Park schools, Aprylle is passionate about strengthening community connections, supporting local initiatives, and helping Oak Park remain a vibrant and welcoming place for families and residents.

Jay Kapitz

Treasurer
Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Jay moved to Oak Park in 2001 for the high quality schools, great hiking, and open space. Jay is a CPA and a retired Ventura County healthcare executive / business owner. Jay was an elected member of Oak Park Municipal Council and chaired two successful funding measures for the Oak Park School District. Jay has worked for over 2 decades on Ventura County's SOAR Initiatives - Save Open Space & Agricultural Resources. Jay has been married for 45 years to Linda. Their daughter Sarah and son AJ attended Oak Park Schools.

Talya Drescher

Trustee
Originally from the San Fernando Valley, Talya Drescher and her family moved to Oak Park in 2019, drawn by the community and its high-quality schools. She and her family have made Oak Park their home, and her two children attend Oak Park schools. Talya works in higher education in Ventura County, where she prepares the next generation of educators. Her professional work reflects a commitment to education, collaboration, and building strong, inclusive communities. As a member of the Oak Park Community Foundation Board, Talya is pleased to give back to the community her family calls home and to support efforts that enhance the quality of life for Oak Park residents.

Ragini Aggarwal

Trustee
Ragini Aggarwal has longstanding ties to Oak Park, where she and her husband, Naresh, raised their two children, both of whom attended Oak Park schools. She serves as the Chief Communications Officer for Oak Park Unified School District, bringing extensive experience in strategic communications, education policy, media relations, crisis management, and information technology. A trustee of the Community Foundation for Oak Park since 2015, Ragini is committed to supporting community-led programs and helping local organizations and volunteers bring their ideas and initiatives to life.

Trustees act as voting members of the Board with full authority and responsibility to develop policies, procedures and regulations for the operation of the Foundation, and to monitor the Foundation’s financial health, programs and overall performance.

Responsibilities

  • Attend quarterly Board meetings and special meetings, as scheduled;
  • Develop, modify, and approve the policies under which the Foundation and its committees operate;
  • Periodically review compliance by the Foundation and trustees with its policies and procedures and any applicable laws and regulations;
  • Actively participate in strategic planning to set Foundation objectives;
  • Participate in periodic processes to evaluate the Foundation’s performance in achieving its mission and objectives;
  • Authorize new Activity Committees by approving their bylaws, approve modifications to bylaws for existing Committees, and dissolve Committees that fail to function;
  • Serve as a resource and liaison of the Foundation for one or more Activity Committees, including attending Activity Committee meetings as necessary;
  • Serve on ad-hoc and other committees of the Foundation as requested by the President or Board of Trustees;
  • Review grant requests and vote on grant approvals;
  • Represent the Foundation at public meetings, community gatherings, issue-specific meetings, or other events as requested by the President or Board of Trustees;
  • Provide oversight of fiscal activity of the Foundation and its committees, including review of expenditures, the spending policy, and the investment policy;
  • Appoint new trustees;
  • Annually elect the executive officers of the Foundation from among members of the Board of Trustees;

Desired Attributes

  • Shall be a resident of Oak Park at the time of appointment;
  • Understand and accept the responsibilities of a Trustee as shown above;
  • Be willing to devote time and effort to the Foundation;
  • Demonstrate independent judgment;
  • Demonstrate a commitment to volunteer service for the community;
  • Demonstrate honesty and integrity;
  • Have the ability to work as a member of a team;
  • Be able to lead discussions, focus on key issues, and provide guidance on a variety of topics.

Interested in Joining

  • The Foundation is always looking for new volunteers to join our Board.  If you are interested, please email us.