Village Bios
Village Staff
Tami Newcomb (she/her)
Executive Director (2024-)
A collaborative leader, Tami brings over three decades of marketing, branding, and communications knowledge and insight with an emphasis on real estate development. Her role as Vice President of the Roxburgh Agency, perfectly aligns with her heart ministry to actively serve and support older adults. A proud resident of San Luis Obispo, Tami lives with the love of her life, Grace, her ragdoll cat. She is also a stepmom to 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who all reside in the Bay Area. Tami is active in the community and served as SLO Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair, Ambassador, Economic Development Committee, the current class of Leadership SLO, and President of her Homeowners Association. She is the author/publisher of “Color Your Way to Calm” a coloring book series from Grownups. In her spare time, she’s an avid walker, reader, and loves to cook and entertain.
Executive Director (2024-)
A collaborative leader, Tami brings over three decades of marketing, branding, and communications knowledge and insight with an emphasis on real estate development. Her role as Vice President of the Roxburgh Agency, perfectly aligns with her heart ministry to actively serve and support older adults. A proud resident of San Luis Obispo, Tami lives with the love of her life, Grace, her ragdoll cat. She is also a stepmom to 3 adult children and 4 grandchildren who all reside in the Bay Area. Tami is active in the community and served as SLO Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Chair, Ambassador, Economic Development Committee, the current class of Leadership SLO, and President of her Homeowners Association. She is the author/publisher of “Color Your Way to Calm” a coloring book series from Grownups. In her spare time, she’s an avid walker, reader, and loves to cook and entertain.
Corene Canaan (she/her)
Operations Manager (2021-)
Corene (she/her) was born and raised on the Central Coast and loves the SLO lifestyle like going to the local farmers' markets and walking the beautiful trails with her dog. She maintains the day-to-day behind-the-scenes of SLO Village. Outside of her role as operations manager, Corene is pursuing her Master’s Degree in Public Health through CSU Northridge and is a patient advocate for rare diseases. In addition to work and school, she loves reading various book genres.
Village Board of Directors
Nicki Edwards (she/her)
Board President (2025-) Retired Director of Nursing
Nicki has lived in SLO for over 20 years, after being transferred here by Tenet Health in 2001 to work as the Chief Nursing Officer at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. She has been involved with several SLO not-for-profits including the Community Foundation, Cuesta College Nursing Community Advisory Board, Vocal Arts Ensemble Board, SLO Master Chorale, SLO Workforce Development Board, and Canzona Women's Ensemble. She grew up in Southern California, and received her BA from Pomona College, BSN and MSN from Cal State Long Beach, and a PhD in nursing from UC San Francisco. She has 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them. Nicki also serves as a dedicated volunteer for SLO Village with her board member duties.
Board President (2025-) Retired Director of Nursing
Nicki has lived in SLO for over 20 years, after being transferred here by Tenet Health in 2001 to work as the Chief Nursing Officer at Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center. She has been involved with several SLO not-for-profits including the Community Foundation, Cuesta College Nursing Community Advisory Board, Vocal Arts Ensemble Board, SLO Master Chorale, SLO Workforce Development Board, and Canzona Women's Ensemble. She grew up in Southern California, and received her BA from Pomona College, BSN and MSN from Cal State Long Beach, and a PhD in nursing from UC San Francisco. She has 2 daughters, 5 grandchildren and enjoys spending time with them. Nicki also serves as a dedicated volunteer for SLO Village with her board member duties.
Will Triplett (he/him),
Board Treasurer (2025-), Retired Financial Consultant
Will is a 41-year resident of San Luis Obispo. After growing up in Southern California and graduating from USC with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with a finance emphasis, he spent 10 years in manufacturing as an engineer and eventually evolved into managing warehouses and logistics facilities. He also spent two years as a consultant with an international accounting firm.
Board Treasurer (2025-), Retired Financial Consultant
Will is a 41-year resident of San Luis Obispo. After growing up in Southern California and graduating from USC with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA with a finance emphasis, he spent 10 years in manufacturing as an engineer and eventually evolved into managing warehouses and logistics facilities. He also spent two years as a consultant with an international accounting firm.
Seeking a less complicated life and better environment in which to raise his two sons, he and his family moved to San Luis Obispo where for 30 years he ran his own mechanical service, design, and installation business. He is currently retired and serves on the board of his HOA. He loves to be outdoors and enjoys listening to his collection of jazz-based vinyl records.
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Dave Kuykendall (he/him)
Board Secretary (2021-), Retired Hewlett Packard Business Planner
Before retirement from Hewlett Packard, Dave served as a hardware designer, program manager, and business planner. Locally, Dave has served as an Elder for First Presbyterian Church, as Moderator of the United Church of Christ (Congregational), and as an active volunteer. For the last six years, he has been actively working to establish and expand SLO Village. He served as Vice President of the Board from January 2020 to November 2021. Dave also served on the Village Movement California Board. Dave serves as a volunteer and specializes in the IT needs of SLO Village.
Board Secretary (2021-), Retired Hewlett Packard Business Planner
Before retirement from Hewlett Packard, Dave served as a hardware designer, program manager, and business planner. Locally, Dave has served as an Elder for First Presbyterian Church, as Moderator of the United Church of Christ (Congregational), and as an active volunteer. For the last six years, he has been actively working to establish and expand SLO Village. He served as Vice President of the Board from January 2020 to November 2021. Dave also served on the Village Movement California Board. Dave serves as a volunteer and specializes in the IT needs of SLO Village.
Sally Kruger (she/her)
Member (2016-), Retired Medical Researcher, Owner, Bed & Breakfast
Sally spent most of her adult life doing medical research in immunology at Harbor UCLA. During the last 15 years, she ran a clinical trial unit that performed drug trials for HIV/AIDS patients. She retired in 2000, moved to SLO and opened a bed and breakfast, meeting interesting people and drinking good wine. Since closing the B&B in 2013, she has been an active volunteer and is a founding member of SLO Village. She loves to walk, read, and go out to dinner. Sally is a volunteer and coordinates activities for the SLO Village community.
Member (2016-), Retired Medical Researcher, Owner, Bed & Breakfast
Sally spent most of her adult life doing medical research in immunology at Harbor UCLA. During the last 15 years, she ran a clinical trial unit that performed drug trials for HIV/AIDS patients. She retired in 2000, moved to SLO and opened a bed and breakfast, meeting interesting people and drinking good wine. Since closing the B&B in 2013, she has been an active volunteer and is a founding member of SLO Village. She loves to walk, read, and go out to dinner. Sally is a volunteer and coordinates activities for the SLO Village community.
Bette Kulp (she/her),
Member (2023-), Community Advocate and Volunteer
Bette Kulp came to SLO in 1988 when she and her husband retired. She immediately became involved in AAUW as well as volunteering – delivering meals, providing information to arrivals at the train station, serving on the Grand Jury, working as aide to Supervisor Evelyn Delaney, helping young readers at Hawthorne School develop and improve their reading skills. Her interests include support for the preservation of our pristine lands, women’s rights, birdwatching, and bridge. She is passionate about the SLO Repertory Theatre’s building plans and is anxious for construction to begin. In addition, Bette is a full member who receives support which provides a unique perspective from our board.
Member (2023-), Community Advocate and Volunteer
Bette Kulp came to SLO in 1988 when she and her husband retired. She immediately became involved in AAUW as well as volunteering – delivering meals, providing information to arrivals at the train station, serving on the Grand Jury, working as aide to Supervisor Evelyn Delaney, helping young readers at Hawthorne School develop and improve their reading skills. Her interests include support for the preservation of our pristine lands, women’s rights, birdwatching, and bridge. She is passionate about the SLO Repertory Theatre’s building plans and is anxious for construction to begin. In addition, Bette is a full member who receives support which provides a unique perspective from our board.
Sue Roberts (she/her),
Member (2025-), Community Engagement Manager
Member (2025-), Community Engagement Manager
Sue has been a SLO resident since 1991, moving here to attend Cal Poly SLO. She graduated with a major in Nutrition and a minor in Gerontology, and soon after received her Registered Dietitian license to work locally. She has been an active participant in the community working in the healthcare field for 25 years as a Pharmaceutical Sales professional and a Physician Relationship Manager for Tenet Health Care.
She now acts as the Community Engagement Manager for SESLOC Credit Union on the Central Coast. She is a single mom of two adult daughters (18 and 20) and has the pleasure of her 85-year-young mom living with her. She has a very happy and full life with her wonderful family. She is a graduate of Leadership San Luis Obispo Class 22, a SLO Chamber Ambassador of 14 years, a past board member of both the SLO United Way and Alliance for Pharmaceutical Access and currently acts as the incoming Board President for The San Luis Obispo Children’s Museum for 2025. In her free time, she loves spending time with her friends, family, her sweet and patient boyfriend. She loves to hike, cook and be social!
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John Ashbough (he/him)
Advisory Board Member, Community Access
John retired from teaching US and California history at Hancock College in 2021, following a career that included 20 years in this century as a member of academia (Hancock College and Cal Poly) and over 20 years in the 20th century as a planning consultant for local governments throughout the Central Coast. His experience in local government also includes two campaigns as the Democratic candidate for State Assembly in the early 1990s and over a decade serving the City of San Luis Obispo on the Planning Commission (4 years), City Council (8 years), and currently on the Cultural Heritage Committee. He's also involved in non-profit work primarily as a volunteer Board member with Transitions Mental Health Association, CAPSLO, History Center, Old Mission Docents Association, and SLO Morning Kiwanis Club. John is also a volunteer with SLO Village providing support to members.
Advisory Board Member, Community Access
John retired from teaching US and California history at Hancock College in 2021, following a career that included 20 years in this century as a member of academia (Hancock College and Cal Poly) and over 20 years in the 20th century as a planning consultant for local governments throughout the Central Coast. His experience in local government also includes two campaigns as the Democratic candidate for State Assembly in the early 1990s and over a decade serving the City of San Luis Obispo on the Planning Commission (4 years), City Council (8 years), and currently on the Cultural Heritage Committee. He's also involved in non-profit work primarily as a volunteer Board member with Transitions Mental Health Association, CAPSLO, History Center, Old Mission Docents Association, and SLO Morning Kiwanis Club. John is also a volunteer with SLO Village providing support to members.
Maggie Cox (she/her)
Advisory Board Member, Public Relations
Maggie's 40+ year career produced many different work assignments, but with a common focus: communications. Working at television stations in San Francisco, Sacramento and Salinas post-college helped Maggie refine her communications skills, and a five-year post with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce enabled her to get to know the people and businesses of the county. A Bay Area native and graduate of UC Davis, Maggie has always been happiest when engaging with people. She has served on many local boards, including United Way of SLO County, the Central Coast Economic Forecast, the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Community Board, and was a founding board member of the SLO Children’s Museum. She has been honored as Citizen of the Year by the SLO Chamber of Commerce, a Cuesta College Woman of Distinction, and as a Pacific Coast Business Times Woman-Owned Business honoree.
Advisory Board Member, Public Relations
Maggie's 40+ year career produced many different work assignments, but with a common focus: communications. Working at television stations in San Francisco, Sacramento and Salinas post-college helped Maggie refine her communications skills, and a five-year post with the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce enabled her to get to know the people and businesses of the county. A Bay Area native and graduate of UC Davis, Maggie has always been happiest when engaging with people. She has served on many local boards, including United Way of SLO County, the Central Coast Economic Forecast, the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Community Board, and was a founding board member of the SLO Children’s Museum. She has been honored as Citizen of the Year by the SLO Chamber of Commerce, a Cuesta College Woman of Distinction, and as a Pacific Coast Business Times Woman-Owned Business honoree.