Executive Board

Daynabelle Santos, President & Director of Education
Having lost her dear sister, Daylani, Daynabelle has become the driving force behind the Foundation. By utilizing her academic and professional experiences as an Oncology Certified Nurse, she is able to serve the Foundation as its President, as well as part of the Advisory Board and as the Director of BDF’s Educational Program. If you would like more information about the foundation or its Educational Program, please contact Daynabelle at Daynabelle [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Ayako Lopez, Vice President
Ayako’s life has been affected by breast cancer as both her mom and her best friend, Daylani, battled this disease. Because it hits so close to home, it has become her passion to raise awareness in young women. As BDF’s Vice President, she strives to ensure BDF gets its message across so that other young women will not have to go through what her mom and dear friend went through. For sponsorship inquiries, please contact Ayako at Ayako [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Fanny Santos, CFO
Daylani’s mother Fanny realized the issues brought on by this disease. She became keenly aware of the difficulties a young woman can face due to gaps in resources and information available specifically for young adults diagnosed with breast cancer. By becoming a member of the Beautiful Day Foundation and serving as its Chief Financial Officer, Fanny strives to provide these necessary resources for young women. If you would like to become a donor and/or sponsor, please contact Fanny at Fanny [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Rebecca Montanez, Secretary
Rebecca Montanez is a Registered Nurse at the Keck Hospital of USC.  She works in the Hematology/Oncology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit as a chemotherapy-certified nurse.  Her educational background includes a degree from the University of Southern California in Health Promotion and Disease Prevention studies, as well as a Masters in Nursing degree from the University of San Francisco.  Rebecca is passionate about her work with cancer patients and aims to enhance her contribution to the fight against breast cancer through her participation in this great organization.  For any questions regarding our work, please feel free to contact Rebecca at Rebecca [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Directors

Vienna Flores, Director of Fundraising and Special Events
Vienna has seen family members, as well as a best friend, courageously fight cancer. Tragically, some have lost their battles because they were unaware of tests and treatments that are helping to save lives every day. It's this personal connection, plus a commitment to educating women of all ages, that inspires her to lead our fundraising efforts, and the development of special events. She helps work on partnerships with local charities, businesses, large and small, as well as organizing other valuable opportunities to raise awareness and funds. To learn more about BDF’s upcoming events or if you are interested in teaming up with BDF for a fundraising event, please contact Vienna at: Vienna [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Raihana F. Ali, Director of Volunteers
Take for granted not each day we live to see, for tomorrow cannot be foreseen. Sparked by the multitude of cancer diagnoses in her family, Raihana is motivated to donate her time and efforts in the fight against this life threatening disease. Nonetheless, she strives to give back to the community in a myriad of ways; always giving generously, without seeking to receive something in return. Her initial involvement in BDF began when she served as the primary coordinator who assisted in organizing a cultural showcase to raise funds on behalf of this prospering non-profit organization.  As the Director of Volunteers, she aims to instill in others the passion and desire for serving the community that burns strongly in her heart.  For more information about our Volunteer Program, please contact Raihana at Raihana [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Marlene Morales, Director of Philanthropy
Marlene is a Registered Nurse at USC University Hospital in the Oncology/Hematology/Bone Marrow Transplant Unit. She is a chemo-certified nurse who received her degree from Mt. Saint Mary’s College. As a daughter of a breast cancer survivor, Marlene brings her academic and professional experiences, along with her strong ties to the community and passion to help breast cancer patients, to BDF as the Director of Philanthropy. For information about our Philanthropy Program (“A Beautiful Day On Us” and “Live Beautiful in The New Year!”), please contact Marlene at Marlene [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Melanie Santos, Director of Products and Materials Management
When her cousin Daylani passed away from breast cancer, Melanie realized that younger women should be more educated and be aware of the effects of breast cancer.  From its inception, she has spread the message of the Beautiful Day Foundation and continues to do so with even more vigor.  With a Bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Group Relations and Interaction, and years of experience as a Human Resources Administrator and Account Manager at an aerospace staffing agency, Melanie brings her expertise in human relations and her multitude of experiences doing volunteer work in different countries to the Foundation, serving the Board as the Director of Products and Materials Management in order to take a stand against breast cancer in her cousin’s name and in the names of all who are afflicted. For questions or comments regarding our products and merchandise, please contact Melanie at Melanie [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org

Jynette Querubin, Director of Social Media
Receiving her bachelors in nursing at Mount St. Mary’s College, Jynette currently dedicates her life as a Registered Nurse at Keck Hospital of USC in the Hematology/Oncology Unit. Inspired by the battles of her sister and patients with cancer, she strives to serve as an advocate to bring health awareness to the community. As the Director of Social Media, Jynette plans to bring breast cancer awareness and education to the masses as we fight for an end to breast cancer.  For more information about bringing awareness through Beautiful Day Foundation’s Social Media, please contact Jynette at Jynette [at] BeautifulDayFoundation.org