Board of Directors
Tara Addeo
President, Serving Since 2015
Tara is a 30 year resident of the Carson Valley and raised three daughters here with her husband of 43 years, Ed. They also have two granddaughters aged 15 and 2 years old. She’s immeasurably connected to this valley and shows her support of its resident in many ways. In addition to serving as FSC Board President, she’s the board chair for Carson Valley Medical Center Foundation, former president of Families for Effective Austism Treatment, and former president of Main Street Gardnerville. Our organization is so fortunate to have such a passionate and committed woman at the helm.
Brittany Johansen
Vice President, Serving Since 2020
With over a decade of demonstrable success leading mission driven teams for nonprofit organizations, Brittany brings to the board competency serving diverse populations, efficacy in programming, and effective strategies for inspiring direct service teams. Raised here in the Carson Valley, Brittany joined FSC to give back to the community she grew up in. She has become a true champion of the individuals serving our worthwhile mission.
Sharon O’Keefe
Treasurer, Serving Since 2020
Sharon comes to us with a degree in Tax Accounting and Business, ready and fit to serve as our Treasurer. She has devoted over two decades of her life to education and begins her final year of teaching at Coleville High School. Following the height of the pandemic and a shift in agency culture, she brings excitement and a fresh perspective that our agency is perfectly primed for.
Gina Zink
Secretary, Serving Since 2017
Gina is the director of the outpatient clinic division at Carson Valley Medical Center and oversees primary care practices in the Carson Valley along with CVMC specialty clinic services. Since CVMC provides care to patients regardless of their insurance status, Gina is no stranger to service. Not only does she coordinate needed medical connections for clients of FSC, but she’s been passionately serving the board since 2017.
Joe Duffy
Serving since 2023
We are so grateful for our law enforcement officers in Douglas County! It is an honor and pleasure to welcome Joe Duffy aboard the Family Support Council team.
Melissa Blosser
Serving since 2019
As an Autism Mom, and a domestic violence survivor, she joined the board to serve the community and create awareness for those with developmental disabilities and domestic violence survivors. Melissa brings to the board professional experience in communication, publicity, fundraising, and marketing. We are inspired by her story of strength and resilience and appreciate all that she contributes to our board.