STEPHANIE POWELL
Board Chair, Representative of the Private Sector
Stephanie Powell, is in Product Development at Klean Kanteen. Ms. Powell has been in the sustainability industry since 2008. Prior to this job title, she worked for ten years in the nonprofit industry across Northern California, helping low-income families pay their energy bills, making their homes more energy efficient, managing the VITA program- (which provides free tax assistance), and managing the outreach for nonprofit services/programs to the low-income community.
Ms. Powell attended California State University at Chico, majoring in Instructional Design and Technology with an emphasis in Environmental Issues.
Ms. Powell has served on the Board since 2020 as a board member and now as Chair of the Board and Program Committee.
CARL WILKINSON
Board Treasurer, Representative of the Low-Income Sector
Carl has enjoyed a career in the Finance Industry with over fifteen years of experience. As a local Northern Californian, Carl enjoys helping out members who live in the region. He is passionate about the outdoors, enjoys hiking, exploring Northern California's many lakes and rivers, and spending time with his family.
ADAM FEDELI
Board Vice-Chair, Representative of the Public Sector
Adam Fedeli represents the Public Sector. Adam attended and graduated from California State University. After graduation, he spent many years in the Construction Industry. Adam took and passed the California Real Estate licensing exam in 1999. He's been a Realtor for 23 years serving Butte, Glenn, and occasionally Tehama County. Adam is passionate about local politics, the great outdoors, and being involved in his neighborhood in South West Chico.
John meyer
Representative of the Public Sector
John Meyer is a senior leader with an international technology company specializing in state and local government transformation projects. His work has included projects with nearly every US State, Canada, Mexico, and the United Nations. For several decades, he has been involved in creating technology solutions that materially advance how citizens engage with government agencies.
John also serves, in a voluntary capacity, as the Stake President for the local church congregations (about 3,500 members) of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In this capacity, John has guided our financial support towards providing substantial food and other material needs to our local non-profit friends. This service is directed to our local communities impacted by the Camp Fire, and those challenged with self-sufficiency.
He is a local resident of Chico. Attending CSU, Chico for undergraduate in Community Services (Criminal Justice focus), Graduate School for Public Administration, and Cal-Northern School of Law.
Robert Morton
Board Secretary, Representative of the Low-Income Sector
Pastor Robert A. Morton Sr. is a visionary leader, social advocate, and community builder whose work is rooted in faith, equity, and transformative action. A Cincinnati native, Robert earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Central State University and studied Divinity and Ethics at Emory University, shaping a theology centered on social justice and compassion. As Pastor of Oro Vista Baptist Church and a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Coach, he dedicates his life to fostering understanding, resilience, and systemic change in marginalized communities.
In his role as Senior Program Specialist at United Way of Northern California, Robert leverages his expertise to address the needs of underserved populations, bridging cultural divides and navigating complex community resources. A devoted husband to Rachel and father of six, Robert finds inspiration in Matthew 25:40 and Dr. Benjamin Elijah Mays’ call to seize every moment for meaningful change. His leadership on the Board of the Community Action Agency of Butte County underscores his commitment to building a brighter, more inclusive future.
Community Action Agencies are required to have governing boards to gain & retain designation as eligible entities & to receive CSBG funding. Effective tripartite boards reflect & promote the unique anti-poverty leadership, action, and mobilization responsibilities assigned by law to CAAs. Boards are responsible for assuring that agencies continue to assess & respond to the causes & conditions of poverty in their community, achieve anticipated family & community outcomes, and remain administratively & fiscally sound.