Board of Directors

Michael McCormick has served as Superintendent of Val Verde USD since 2016. With over 24 years in education, he is known for driving student success and equity. Under his leadership, VVUSD earned AP District of the Year and praise from Education Trust–West and the National Center on Educational Outcomes. Named Administrator of the Year in 2012, he’s active with March of Dimes, United Way, and presents nationally on leadership and instructional technology.

Kareem, a lifelong Fontana resident, has dedicated his career to supporting underserved communities. He worked in education, coordinating after-school programs for at-risk youth, and later led the VITA/EITC programs at Community Action Partnership, focusing on family asset-building. As an analyst at Riverside County DPSS, he oversaw nutrition education and launched a $1.4M Medi-Cal outreach initiative to reach hard-to-serve populations.

Emy Shibukawa, parent of an ONH Class of 2015 alumnus, has served on the ONH Board for nearly two years. With 26 years of experience as an Independent Representative at Primerica, she brings strong networking and sales skills to support ONH’s community partnerships. Emy is passionate about encouraging students to engage in academics and extracurriculars, believing in their power to grow, thrive, and positively impact their communities.

Gracie Torres, a longtime Riverside resident, is the first Latina elected to Western Municipal Water District’s Board, focusing on transparency, water quality, and conservation. She also serves as Board President for the Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice. A CSUSB alum with degrees in Chemistry and Environmental Science, Gracie teaches chemistry and works as a planner for Riverside County Flood Control.