Richard Darone – Recovery Advocate & Founder of the 12 Journeys Framework Richard Darone is a dedicated recovery advocate, mentor, and educator with a mission to help individuals overcome addiction and rebuild fulfilling lives. With years of experience supporting people on their healing journeys, Richard developed the 12 Journeys Framework, a holistic approach to recovery … Read more
Unicorn Tattoo A natural problem solver, motivated by challenges we face, Eleanor Brennan represents resilient spirit of small business and creative capital. Her business, Unicorn Tattoo is located in the heart of downtown Sonora. There you can find Eleanor tattooing, painting, or consulting about various visual projects. Celebrating 17 years of tattooing, Eleanor has a … Read more
Public Policy Advocate Blue Zones Tuolumne County Kristi Conforti is the Public Policy Advocate for the Blue Zones Project (BZP) Tuolumne County where she has been collaborating with agencies, organizations, non-profits, and individuals to support initiatives that improve health and wellness for residents in the city and county-wide. Prior to joining the BZP team, she … Read more
Advertising Sales Representative Union Democrat Kevin Burkling is the owner & founder of Mountain Echo Sound, a professional audio company that has provided DJ services, lighting & live sound production in Tuolumne County since 2011. As a community-oriented local business owner, he has worked consistently over the past 13yrs with local organizations such as MYACT, FOAC, WATCH, ATCCA, Habitat … Read more
Executive Director Tuolumne County Arts Alliance Laurie LIvingston has served as the executive director of Tuolumne County Arts Alliance, ((which is supported by the California Arts Council, our state agency for the arts), for 3 1/2 years. A life-long learner and artist, she has worked in the film and media industries in Los Angeles, where … Read more
Marketing Consultant Clarke Broadcasting Corporation Stephene is a lucky mom of 7 grown children and 12 grandchildren. She is blessed to be 4th Generation Tuolumne County native and fortunate enough to have been a part of a local family business that lasted 45 years. Small Business is the backbone to our local economy, having that experience, … Read more
Katie Dunn has been the President of the Sonora Chamber of Commerce since 2019. She prides herself in building strong relationships with the Sonora Chamber membership, sponsors and business community organizations including Tuolumne County Arts, the City of Sonora, and the Tuolumne County Business Council. Katie currently serves as the board chair for Visit Tuolumne … Read more
Robert A. Hawks Jr., CPA Rob has been assisting central California clients in a wide variety of tax, accounting, reporting, and compliance issues since 1988. Rob is authorized to act as an advocate and client representative before the IRS and state authorities. Rob serves as consultant and analyst for clients including individuals, trusts, estates, corporations, … Read more
Programs & Projects Manager Visit Tuolumne County Jen has lived in Sonora and has worked at Visit Tuolumne County since March 2016. Having grown up in the Sacramento River Delta but having spent most of her childhood vacations and weekends in Tuolumne County, this area holds a special place in her heart, and she loves … Read more
