Our Board of Directors |
| Andrea Krohn CPO® Andrea Krohn, founder and owner of LA Move Consultants, has been helping her clients organize, de-clutter, manage and move their homes for over a decade. Andrea’s career started as a business manager at an Advertising Agency in Chicago, where she oversaw and managed TV, radio, and print campaigns helping clients stay focused, on time, and on budget. Originally from NY, Andrea moved across the country 4 times before settling in Southern California. Andrea has leveraged her education in Fine Arts and her experience in organizational media management to help plan, design and build three homes. These personal experiences and multiple relocations helped her turn her strengths into a new career helping others organize their lives and “re-move” the stress in moving. Andrea raised her children in the South Bay and served on local school boards and the PTA, as well as numerous local and national charities. Andrea is a proud member of NAPO and is honored to serve as the Los Angeles chapter President. Also, a member of NASMM – National Association of Specialty and Senior Move Management, Andrea stays up to date with current trends and client’s needs through continuing education. She has earned her Specialist Certificate in Life Transitions as well as Move Management & Home Staging from the NationalAssociation of Productivity and Organizing. Andrea is also a Certified Virtual Organizing Professional. |
| Vice President Scott McCafferty Closet Solutions Scott McCafferty is the owner of Closet Solutions. Closet Solutions specializes in custom closets, garage cabinets, home offices, and home organization cabinets for nearly any area within the home. The company has been in business for over 20 years, and they emphasize high quality construction and customer satisfaction in everything they do. Closet Solutions serves the greater Los Angeles metropolitan area, and is an independent, family-owned, veteran-operated small business. Prior to Closet Solutions, Scott earned an MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and then had a long corporate executive career, working for companies like The Boston Consulting Group and PepsiCo. Aside from work, Scott enjoys traveling, music, craft beer and spending time with his family—wife Jennifer, son Emerson, and dog Chewbacca. |
| Member At-Large Stacy Thomes, CPO® Stacy Thomes is a residential organizer based in the Calabasas, California area. Born and raised in LA, Stacy knows the challenges of managing a home and the need to appear as if we have it all together. As a busy mother of two, Stacy felt a calling towards simplifying. She wanted to move away from accumulating more and found we all could do better with a little less. With the desire to help others, Stacy launched Strive to Organize in 2009. With a growing list of clients from working professionals, stay-at-home moms, first-time home buyers, realtors, and celebrities, Stacy continues to pour her heart and soul into inspiring others to simplify their lives and take back control of their homes. Stacy is a graduate of Antioch University where she received a BA in Liberal Studies with a focus on Child Development. In her final year at Antioch, she received an internship at The Jim Henson Company and fell in love with the creative world of television. While working in television development and production at Saban, Fox Family and The Fox Health Network she kept executives, producers, writers, and entire departments organized. |
| Secretary After countless moves, various relocations and 13 years in the Kitchen/Bath Design industry, it was the right time to make a change and launch a Home Organizing business. Mike Mawhinney, the owner and lead organizer from The Neat Freak L.A., is originally from New York, and made one last move to Los Angeles in 2014 where he finally found home.
His passion for organizational systems, routine and order are shown in every aspect of his life- both professionally and personally. Mike is an active, member of N.A.P.O. (National Association of Productivity and Organizing professionals) and regularly participates in ongoing education, bringing his clients the latest and greatest in resources, products, and information.
Mike’s personal philosophy is to “live with less” and feels energized and recharged by the organizational process. In his free time, Mike enjoys travel, art, architecture and quality time with family and friends. He currently lives in the Pasadena area with his loving partner, Adrian.
Mike has turned a lifetime of being called a Neat Freak into a lifestyle. |
| Treasurer Nicole Boudakian-Mahmood has been organizing professionally since 2010 after earning her B.A. in Psychology from the University of California, San Diego. In 2018 she earned her CPO, and in 2022 she founded Homefront Organizing where she works closely with her clients to find solutions for each of their unique challenges. Whether it be a home office, kitchen, or email inbox, each client’s particular needs are addressed and their vision executed all while keeping a sense of humor to also have a bit of fun! Nicole lives in Leimert Park and her hobbies include baking, volleyball, watching baseball, travel with her husband, and game nights with friends. |
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Director of Administration
Shena Moore Shena Moore Professional Organizer Shena Moore was born in Brazil and lived in Portugal, England, New Zealand, Pennsylvania and Florida before landing in the SoCal. She happened to meet my American husband on a trip to Portugal while enjoying the beach. Traveling is my biggest passion, but she loves coming back to her own home. For her, there is no better feeling than walking into a space that is inviting and cozy. A place that brings joy just by looking at it. Most of her work experience has been in the luxury hospitality industry and she finds great fulfillment in helping others, accommodating their personal needs and committing to exceed their expectations. Shena became a Professional Organizer to provide you with tools to create more balance to your home and flow to your life. |
| Director of Business Partners The Styled Stories Hi! I am Alia, owner of The Styled Stories, a professional home organizing business. Think of The Styled Stories as a one stop service that takes your mind off your everyday stressors, giving you more free time and peace of mind. My job is to help you feel better about yourself, your closet and your home. It’s not just an organizing service, it’s a total life transformation. Every home has a story hiding behind the clutter. I'm here to help you reorganize your home and elevate your space. |  |
Director of Marketing
Katie Ortiz Categorized by Katie Katie Ortiz is a Los Angeles born professional organizer and owner of her business, Categorized by Katie. After receiving a B.A. in Communications Studies at the University of Michigan, she began pursuing a public relations career, but as time went on, she realized it wasn’t for her. With the pandemic, Katie finally had the opportunity to explore other skills - one of which stood out tremendously. Being a natural born planner, professional organizing just made sense. And that’s when Categorized by Katie was born! By combining her passion for organization, with the desire to teach people the skills that come naturally to her, Katie created a comfortable space where her clients can achieve their dream organization goals and be proud of the spaces they have created together. |
| Director of Membership Tara Khoshbin and her sister, Tali are the co-owners and lead organizers of Aesthetics & Edits Organizing. They use sustainable & practical methods to organize, edit, and beautify spaces. Tara has always been passionate about organizing and editing homes. For the last ten years, she has worked at various nonprofits in the Los Angeles area specializing in communications and still sits on the board of various nonprofits. Tara has an MBA in Nonprofit Management from American Jewish University and a BA in Political Science from Pepperdine University. |
| Director of Professional Development Christel Ferguson was born and raised on Long Island. After moving to Manhattan, she lived in multiple close-quartered spaces throughout NYC giving her the opportunity to engineer creative storage and organizational solutions. The small, city apartments introduced her to the necessity of letting go of items she didn’t truly need. Multiple moves, including her relocation to Los Angeles, allowed Christel to devise and implement efficient packing/unpacking and moving plans. In 2013, her sister’s cancer came out of remission. She moved to Savannah to be a caregiver for her sister, Charitie. Upon arrival, her sister gave Christel a great gift. Charitie told her, “Christel, I don’t need a babysitter. Go back to L.A. and live out your dream of starting your own organizing company.” Christel says, “Sometimes you just need permission to do what you love; my sister did it for me, and I hope I can do it for you.” The permission she was given, combined with the liberating feeling of “letting go” of unnecessary things, and the pride born from creative ingenuity, inspired Christel to channel her energies into the talent and skill she had been honing for years. She created Space to Love to help people like you lead happier, healthier lives. |
| Director of Technology & Communications Drew Price Organizing Drew Price is an organization and logistics specialist, and the founder of Drew Price Organizing. Organizing has been his passion his entire life and he loves helping others love their spaces, too. Prior to starting his business, Drew worked for NAAEE, an environmental education nonprofit; ChemStewards, an environmental, health, and safety program; and as a Sustainability Assistant for the City of Sioux Falls in South Dakota, all of which have influenced his sustainability-focused approach to organizing. He has a bachelor's degree in Political Science, with a minor in biology, from the University of South Dakota. When he's not rearranging other people’s cabinets, he's probably playing with his dogs, getting in a workout, figuring out how to “de-plasticize” his life, or testing out a new recipe in the kitchen. |
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Brief Descriptions of Board Positions
For full, detailed descriptions of Board position duties and responsibilities, click here.
President
(12-25 hours/month) Organizes and presides over all Chapter Board meetings and retreats, introduces Chapter meetings, approves all expenditures, communications, and forms representing the Chapter. The President is responsible for facilitating the Ann Gambrell Conference Reimbursement program & the ORG Chart Conference Reimbursement Lottery. The President is the liaison between NAPO-LA and NAPO National and participates in NAPO National monthly teleconferences. The President is the face of NAPO-LA in all media communication during the term. Vice President(12 hours/month) Duties include working with the President, standing in for the President during absences, attending monthly BOD meetings, coordinating GO Month activities, coordinating Prospective Organizer Events, planning special events, overseeing venue contracts, participating in NAPO National quarterly VP calls, attending Board Retreat, preparing slide show for in-person meetings. Immediate Past President(2 - 10 hours/month) Participates in all Board and Chapter meetings and events (as possible). Serves as an advisor to the Board. Coordinates awards and recognition including Volunteer/Committee of the Quarter and annual awards. Votes on the recipient of the President’s Leading Edge Award along with the President and the most recent active Past President. Responsible for developing the Annual Leadership Forum, forming and chairing the Nomination Committee, facilitating Chapter elections, and overseeing the Committee on Diversity and Golden Circle group.Secretary(6 hours/month) Duties include recording Board meeting minutes and submitting them to NAPO National, compiling and distributing monthly Board reports from all Chapter Board members. Treasurer(14 hours/month) Responsible for Chapter budget, paying Chapter bills, receiving all income, maintaining Chapter financial books (currently in QuickBooks Online), and handling all expense reimbursements, as well as any other financial needs of the Chapter. Responsible for filing CA taxes, group Federal return, and maintaining NAPO-LA’s nonprofit status with the state. Responsible for Chapter PO Box. Runs the registration table at all Chapter meetings with the Director of Membership, and attends all Board meetings. Oversees the Silent Auction Coordinator. Director of Administration
(10 - 15 hours/month) Updates the Policy and Procedures manuals annually, monitors the Chapter phone line, oversees the Volunteer Coordinator, handles all aspects of the Volunteer and Committee of the month awards and updates organizational chart monthly. Takes meeting minutes when the Secretary is absent. Oversees the following committees/positions: Historian, Photographer, and Volunteer Coordinator. Oversees Neighborhood Group Coordinator. | Director of Marketing(10 hours/month) Oversees all social media and marketing efforts of the Chapter including meetings and special events. Responsible for all social media postings and engagement. Oversees the following committees/positions: Social Media Managers and Marketing Assistants. Director of Business Partners
(10 hours) Duties include all activities relating to associate membership, including participation in the processing of associate membership applications and renewals, recruiting appropriate associate members to the Chapter, helping these members to create relationships with other members to all members’ mutual benefit, and coordinating events featuring the services of the Chapter’s associate members. Creates and maintains the written information regarding associate membership, including benefits for associate members. Participates in editing the Associate Member Newsletter. Oversees the following committees/positions (if filled): Business Partner Liaison and Business Partner Volunteer Assistants. Director of Communications & Technology (DCT)(10 - 15 hours/month) Using content provided by the PDD, develops and schedules monthly chapter meeting email blast announcements and associated website postings. Works with POLA Coordinator to send email blast announcements for POLA quarterly events. Updates new content to the website as needed for new Board Members, Business Partners, and promptly addresses content or access-related issues on the website. Serves as webmaster and reaches out to website host vendor for support as needed to learn how to make advanced website changes or address issues. Responsible for linking the website to digital archiving of Chapter documents and photos. Responds to or redirects emails coming through the contact page or auto-email responses. Assists in the on-boarding of new Board member account logons. Director of Membership(10 hours/month) Directs all activities relating to Chapter membership. This includes processing of all membership applications, conducting annual membership renewals, coordinating chapter-wide membership survey every other year, conducting exit interviews when members do not renew, handling registration at Chapter meetings and events, and approving all Chapter membership information. Oversees the following committees/positions: Greeter Coordinator, Member Spotlight Coordinator, New Member Orientation, Registration, Visitor Liaison.Director of Professional Development (PDD)(10 - 20 hours/month) Coordinates monthly Chapter speakers, which provide continuing education and professional growth for members, and gathers information for communications team related to the speaker. Chapter meeting responsibilities include setting up the meeting room (including any audio/visual needs), conducting/facilitating the professional development portion of the meeting (introducing speakers), and handling evaluation forms. Oversees the following committees/positions: POLA, PDD Committee. Participates in quarterly teleconferences with PD colleagues within NAPO National. |
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