Honoring Our Past State Council Officers

The history of the California State Columbiettes began with a dedicated group of Catholic women who came together with a shared desire to serve God, their communities, and the Church. These pioneering women became our Charter Council, establishing the foundation upon which the California State Columbiettes would grow.

From that first State Council forward, generations of Columbiettes have stepped forward to serve in leadership, giving their time, talents, and energy to strengthen our organization and support its mission. Through community outreach, spiritual growth, fundraising, and service to others, these women have helped shape the California Columbiettes and build a tradition of faith, friendship, and sisterhood.

A vital part of our legacy has always been the belief that women of faith can accomplish more when they work together. Through leadership, collaboration, encouragement, and a willingness to serve, our State Council officers have helped foster unity among our auxiliaries and inspired women to become active participants in their communities and the Church.

This page honors those who have served before us — beginning with our Charter Council and continuing through the many State Councils that followed. Their dedication and service are an important part of our history, and the legacy they created continues to guide the California Columbiettes today.

Charter Council Team 2016 - 2018

Fran Kennealy

President

Judi Fari

Vice President

Betty Teresi

Secretary,  2016-2017

Patricia Ann Everman

Secretary,  2017-2018

Becky Trombley

Financial Secretary

Denise Brennan

Treasurer

Patricia Miller

Advocate

Katt Embody

Sentinel

Council Team 2018-2020

Becky Trombley

President

Fran Kennealy

Immediate Past President

Denise Brennan

Vice President

Patricia Ann Everman

Secretary

Katt Embody

Financial Secretary

Maureen Giracello

Treasurer

Marian Feeley

Advocate

Linda Ruiz

Sentinel

Council Team 2020-2022

Denise Brennan

President

Becky Trombley

Immediate Past President

Patricia Ann Everman

Vice President

Delana Romero

Secretary*

Maureen Giracello

Financial Secretary

Linda Ruiz

Treasurer

Diane Lucido

Advocate**

Marian Sapien

Sentinel***

*Second Year- Lisa Worthington, Secretary     **Second Year - Librada Davis, Advocate       ***Second Year - Maria Sapien, Sentinel

Council Team 2022-2023

Patricia Ann Everman

President

Denise Brennan

Immediate Past President

Delana Romero

Vice President

Diana Seixas

Secretary

Librada Davis

Financial Secretary

Lucia Amerson

Treasurer

Maria Sapien

Advocate

Helen Seagull

Sentinel

President served one year term 

Council Team 2023-2025

Delana Romero

President

Patricia Ann Everman

Immediate Past President

Diana Seixas

Vice President

Sue Higgins

Secretary*

Lucia Amerson

Financial Secretary, 2024-25

Treasurer, 2023-24

Linda Hewett

Treasurer, 2024-25

Sandee Woodham

Advocate

Dianne Plaisted

Sentinel

*Second Year - Colleen Sanchez

Council Team 2025-2026

Diana Seixas

President

Delana Romero

Immediate Past President

Sandee Woodham

Vice President

Dianne Plaisted

Secretary

Lucia Amerson

Financial Secretary

Linda Hewett

Treasurer

Nancy Garcia

Advocate

Colleen Sanchez

Sentinel

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