Board Members

Viera Whye, Temporary Acting Board Chair, Artistic Director of all SJMAG’s Programs.

Viera is a Business HR Diversity and Inclusion Specialist at Intel in Santa Clara. She holds a BA in Theatre Arts and Sociology from Towson University and a Masters in Theatre from San Jose State University. San Jose resident. (On the board since 1990).

Janice Charles, Secretary

Janice is an entrepreneur, and small Business Owner. She is the President of the Board of Trustees at Maranatha Christian Center She is the President of the Board of Trustees at Maranatha Christian Center and VP of Membership for the National Coalition of 100 Black Women, Silicon Valley Chapter. San Jose resident. (On the board since 2019)

Michael Cunningham, Treasurer

A retired engineer of Defense Contract Management Agency with Lockheed MSC. San Jose resident. (On the board since 2007).

Angelo Harris, Member-at-Large

Travel and Vacations industry Sales Executive and Real Estate Investor.  BA in Broadcast Communications Arts from S.F.S.U. Member SVBCC, PCDSI Sales and Marketing Group. San Jose resident. (On the board since 2021)

Arturo Gomez, Member-at-Large,

Has a Bachelor degree in Art from the University of Mexico and studied theater at the National School of Drama-Mexico. He began his theater work with El Teatro Campesino in the 70’s. Arturo is an actor, writer, graphic artist, director and producer. He has worked with at-risk youth in the Sacred Heart, Alma and Gardner communities of San Jose. Arturo worked for more than 10 years with the residents of Somos Mayfair. He received the James P. McEntee Lifetime Achievement Award in 2012 from the Santa Clara Office of Human Relations. Lives in San Jose. (On the board since 2016).

Kim Warren Martin, Member-at-Large

Is an entrepreneur and Motivational Speaker. Creator/Lead Consultant @ Reignite Her Light; Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Expert; International Speaker; Best-Selling Author. San Jose resident. (On the board since 2010)

Brenda Swann, Member-at-Large

Brenda is a multi-talented communications professional. Her diverse background includes human resources and training, technical writing and editing, technical publications management, and workshop facilitation. She received a B.A. degree in Sociology from Pacific University and a Technical Writing and Communications certification from San Jose State University. San Jose resident. (On the board since 2009)

Susan McKuhen, Member-at-Large

Susan is a Relator. Susan serves on the Citizen’s Advisory Council to the Santa Clara County Open Space Authority and the board of the SCC League of Conservation Voters. She received her AA degree from Riverside City College. San Jose resident. (On the board since 1996)

Toni R. Brown, Member-at-Large

A Partner Operations Manager with a Bachelor of Science degree in Medical Technology from Mount Saint Mary’s University, Los Angeles. An active member of The Link’s, Incorporated San Jose (CA) Chapter and a recording secretary residing in San Jose. (On the board since 2021)