RCNV Staff
Silvia Morales, JD
Executive Director
Silvia Morales, Executive Director of the Resource Center for Nonviolence (RCNV) in Santa Cruz, stands as a force for impactful leadership in the nonviolence movement. With a rich foundation in public interest law and a passionate commitment to civil rights, Morales has significantly advanced the cause of social justice, especially within the Latinx community. Holding a Juris Doctorate from New College of California School of Law and an interdisciplinary bachelor’s degree in Leadership & Social Change, Morales has expertly melded her rigorous academic training with an unyielding commitment to community advocacy.
Since assuming leadership at RCNV in 2020, Morales has not only managed the daily operations but has also revolutionized the organization’s approach to nonviolence and antiracism programming. Her innovative strategies have significantly broadened RCNV’s impact, deepening engagements in Santa Cruz County and beyond, and expanding its digital presence to connect with a wider audience. Her work champions the integration of nonviolence into community practices, emphasizing racial healing and systemic change.
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Beyond her executive duties, Morales actively contributes to various boards and committees, emphasizing her role as a community builder and strategic thinker. Her leadership extends to influencing public policy and educational reforms, reflecting her vision of a community rooted in justice and mutual respect. Morales’s unwavering dedication not only highlights her as a key figure in the nonviolent movement but also as a trailblazer creating sustainable pathways for future generations.
RCNV Board
The Board of Directors of RCNV/Eschaton Foundation is responsible for directing:
Mission | Overall Program | Personnel | Finances | Fundraising | Property
| Community Relations | Policies
Dr. Ilene Feinman
President
Dr. Ilene Feinman is emerita professor of democratic cultures and retired dean of the College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences at CSU Monterey Bay. She has published a book, Citizenship Rites, and widely in collections examining the racially gendered constructions of power and militarism. Dr. Feinman interviewed at NPR, the Washington Post, and Air America regarding Abu Ghraib. She currently teaches for community organizations and universities on social movement theory, history, and practice. She volunteers for the Santa Cruz Resource Center for Nonviolence as the board president, and is a commissioner on the Santa Cruz City Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.
Joe Williams
Vice President
A resident of Santa Cruz since 2000, Joe has been involved with the Santa Cruz Peace Coalition, Santa Cruz Indymedia, and Santa Cruz Art & Revolution. A longtime volunteer with RCNV (DAMIT – Draft and Military Information Team; GI Rights Network), he has counseled conscientious objectors and done counter-recruitment work in local schools. Joe is a steward for SEIU-UHW at Dominican Hospital and a voting delegate on the Monterey Bay Central Labor Council. He has twice run for US Congress for the Peace & Freedom Party.
Peter Klotz-Chamberlin
Secretary
Peter is a co-founder of RCNV, and serves as a volunteer and Secretary of the Board of Directors. He is a self-identified slow, lifelong learner and learns social accountability from; LGBTQ, Black, Latinx, Palestinian, Asian, Indigenous, and Jewish mentors. Gender and environmental accountability from his marriage partner Liz. As well as nonviolence possibility from so many companions, mentor’s examples, and antiracism from current RCNV companions.
Peter learned questioning authority and community organizing from Scott Kennedy and accountability in work during his years in electrical construction and from his Dad Jim. His mother Ruth led him to seek. More recently, Peter learns presence and humor from two pre-school aged grandkids. Black Gospel music and Bob Dylan music/poetry feed his soul.
Gabriela Trigueiro, MPP
Treasurer
Gabriela is the Executive Director of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Santa Cruz County, leading its rebuilding and expansion. A fourth-generation Californian, Gabriela has dedicated her career to promoting equity and access in education, healthcare, and public transportation. She has long advocated for immigration rights and mixed-status families. She earned her Masters of Public Policy from Mills College and holds a degree in Spanish Literature and Dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Gabriela has a history in youth programming, health and human services, and performing arts, including roles with Ballet Hispánico and the National Institute of Flamenco. Currently, she also serves on Santa Cruz’s Commission for the Prevention of Violence Against Women.
NormaAlicia Pino
Board Member
Darrell Darling
Board Member
Presente! We miss our beloved Board Member and constant supporter. Read more about Darrell Darling.
Suzanne Stone
Vice-President
Suzanne has been a social service nonprofit administrator in Santa Cruz County for over 25
years. She co-founded a nonprofit in Ghana which provided support for members of the Ewe
tribe in developing sustainable cottage industries. She has served as an officer of the Sonoma County NAACP and is currently the executive director of Advocacy Inc., a nonprofit that advocates for the rights of seniors in long-term care facilities and for mental health clients in residential programs. She is honored to be on the Board of the RCNV and looks forward to supporting the agency’s mission and vision.
Contract Support:
Muna AlSheikh, Antiracism Education
Kate Doyle, Bookkeeping
Joe Bonanno, Website