Lisa Avilla-Weston was born in Santa Clara, California, the home of the Santa Clara Vanguard. Lisa was one of the neighborhood kids whose families were instrumental in helping to start the Corps. Her first year in the “B” Corps was 1971 and she moved on to the “A”...
Carol Abohatab brings more than forty years of experience as a performer, teacher, choreographer and designer to the pageantry arts community. She began working with the Vanguard A Corps in 1996 and remained involved through 2018, contributing in a wide range of roles...
Shannon McGhee is an Executive Coach and Team Facilitator with EngagedLeadership, based out of Lewes, Delaware. She brings over 30 years of experience including a successful track record as a former head of Human Resources in the defense industry where she oversaw...
Eddie Montoya has been a designer and marketing specialist for over 20 years, with experience spanning tech startups, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. Since joining Vanguard Music and Performing Arts in late 2021, he has led a full website overhaul,...