Table of Plenty Leadership

Program Director

Kerri Beffa Conlon, Program Director

Kerri took on the role of Program Director at Table of Plenty in February 2023. A Half Moon Bay native, she has been actively involved with the organization in various capacities since its founding in 2012 by her father, Clyde Beffa Jr. Kerri holds a degree in Hospitality Management from Northern Arizona University. After several years in Scottsdale, where she founded her own business, Type A Events, she returned to Half Moon Bay to take on the role of Event Director at K&L Wine Merchants. Drawing on her expertise, she played a key role in organizing the first and many subsequent Wine Tasting Fundraisers for Table of Plenty. As Program Director, Kerri oversees the planning and execution of Table of Plenty’s mission—serving a restaurant-style dinner every Thursday evening to over 150 guests in need. She leads a diverse team of dedicated volunteers, ranging in age from 12 to 80+, who handle everything from setting up and decorating the dining room to cooking, serving, and cleaning up. Additionally, she collaborates with community partners and food donation organizations to support the program’s ongoing success.

Board of Directors

Laura Leber Kammeyer, President

Laura became President of the Board of Table of Plenty in January 2023. As a resident of HMB for more than 25 years, Laura long admired the work of Table of Plenty. After she retired from her corporate job, Laura started volunteering, first during the pandemic packing meals for delivery to our guests who couldn’t come to dinner in person, and afterwards as a server with her husband each week. She is inspired by the kindness and camaraderie that takes place every Thursday in our Table of Plenty community among guests, dedicated volunteers, community partners, and donors. As president, Laura is honored to lend her experience and passion to ensuring that TOP continues to fulfill its unique mission into the future. Laura is a communications consultant and has spent her career in corporate communications for leading biotechnology and cancer diagnostics companies. She has a bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Missouri-Columbia.

Kevin Cool

Kevin recently retired as senior editor at Stanford Graduate School of Business and he continues to host the GSB’s podcast, If/Then. Prior to his current role, Kevin served for 20 years as editor of Stanford Magazine, and he brings his expertise and passion for communications to the Board and community of Table of Plenty. During his 40-year career as a writer and editor, he has lived and worked in six states but has been a resident of the Bay Area since 1999. He moved to Half Moon Bay in 2018. His civic involvement has included 10 years as a coach and board member with Palo Alto Little League, a mentor with Big Brothers, and a fundraiser for Habitat for Humanity. He and his longtime partner, Cindy, are both avid hikers and especially enjoy the many outdoor opportunities on the Coastside. Kevin earned a bachelor’s degree in communications from Central College in Pella, Iowa.

Betsy Cuisinot

Betsy and her husband, Albert, moved from the Peninsula where she was born and raised to Half Moon Bay in 2020 to be closer to their daughter, son-in-law and two grandchildren. Their younger daughter and their son both reside in California as well. After 38 years at Stanford University Career Education as director of finance and operation, Betsy retired and began volunteering at Table of Plenty in March of 2022. She finds great fulfillment at Table of Plenty as a server and overseeing the packaging of meals to be delivered to community members. In addition to Table of Plenty, Betsy also volunteers at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital in one of their Playrooms and as a Trained Cuddler, cuddling the babies in need of nurturing and a caring touch. As a board member, Betsy enjoys contributing to the growth of the Table of Plenty community and the mission to give every guest the experience of dignity, respect, and a loving community. Betsy earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from San Luis Obispo Polytechnic State University.

Terri DuFore

Terri has lived in HMB for 30+ years and loves the feeling of connectedness and community the coast is known for. You can find her at the Table of Plenty greeting guests and serving meals. Terri has spent her career acting as a trusted advisor to her global clients in sales, sales leadership, and sales enablement roles. With her consulting practice, she coaches companies on effective leadership and how to act as trusted advisors for their clients. TOP feeds her passion for bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and providing a sense of community and belonging. As a board member, Terri is dedicated to ensuring that our volunteer and fundraising efforts reflect the mission of community and inclusion that TOP is known for. She holds a degree in organizational behavior from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

Marty Estkowski, Treasurer

Marty has been a resident of HMB for a total of 20 years, currently residing with his wife in El Granada. Marty has a heart for serving others and has previously donated his time and energy as a children’s ministry band leader at Menlo Church as well as with Mariners Church here on the coast. He has been serving as a musician with Table of Plenty for the past few years, and through this opportunity has seen his heart become more lovingly connected with coastside people from all walks of life. As a board member, Marty contributes his talents toward advancing the good works of TOP. Marty spent 40 years as a finance and accounting leader in Silicon Valley, primarily in the high-tech industry, and holds a degree in accounting from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo.

Sulema Villalobos

Sulema was born and raised in Half Moon Bay, the daughter of migrant fieldworkers from Mexico. She and her husband, Jose, have volunteered with the Table of Plenty for several years helping with fundraising events and serving at the weekly meals, often with their three children. Sulema has been a local teacher to children from all over the coastside for more than 30 years. She ran her own preschool and is currently a teacher at a local K-8 school. She brings her knowledge and enthusiasm for serving Half Moon Bay and the coastal community to the work of the TOP Board.

Connie Wilson – Secretary

Connie has lived in Half Moon Bay for 15 years and has recently found a new adventure in community service. Volunteering with the Table of Plenty organization since 2023 as a server, the feeling of connection with all the guests she serves is very rewarding. She is now serving as their Board Secretary, contributing her leadership skills and dedication to Table of Plenty’s mission of serving and building a vibrant community. Connie is an adventurer at heart, with a passion for using her skills and experience to make a positive impact. After 40 years as an Executive Assistant and retired from Google after 16 years, she continues her personal mission, fueled by her desire to help others thrive. As a Certified Co-Active Professional Coach for 20+ years, she’s empowered individuals and teams to unlock their full potential. Her coaching journey has been deeply fulfilling, guiding clients towards achieving their goals and navigating personal and professional challenges. She believes in the power of connection and collaboration. As a board member, Connie uses her diverse experience and collaborative spirit to support the Table of Plenty’s impactful work.

Emeritus Board Members

Clyde Beffa, Jr.

Co-Founder

Clyde Beffa, Jr. and Fr. Charlie Fermeglia founded the Table of Plenty in 2012. Clyde is a long-time resident of Half Moon Bay with deep family roots in the area. He co-founded and co-owned K & L Wine Merchants for 48 years and hosted the first Table of Plenty Wine Tasting Fall Fundraiser. Together with his daughter, Kerri Beffa Conlon, they worked with the TOP team in producing numerous successful Wine Tasting fundraisers that have helped fund our weekly dinners since 2012. Clyde was named to TOP’s Board of Directors in 2015 and is currently an active Emeritus Board member. In 2022, Clyde and Sister Jeanette received the Jefferson Award for Public Service.

Jeanette Braun, SNDdeN

Founding Director and Founding President of the Board

Sister Jeanette Braun is the founding director and founding president of the board of Table of Plenty, leading the organization for a decade. Under her leadership, Table of Plenty served its first Thursday night supper in January 2013. Since then, TOP has served over 115,000 meals to struggling families, seniors, and people without homes on the Coastside. She developed TOP’s all-volunteer team, which has provided the weekly community suppers nurturing respect and love for one another. Sister received the Service Above Self award from the Half Moon Bay Rotary Club in 2018 and, along with Clyde Beffa, Jr., received the Jefferson Award for Public Service in 2022. Sister Jeanette has been a member of the Sisters of Notre Dame de Namur for over 60 years.

Father Charlie Fermeglia

Co-Founder

Fr. Charlie and Clyde Beffa, Jr. founded the Table of Plenty in 2012. He formerly served as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Pillar church in Half Moon Bay. Under Fr. Charlie’s leadership, the enduring foundation for TOP’s success was established, creatively raising “the seed money” and engaging people across generations and cultures. He has been a valued leadership advisor in TOP’s formative years. In 2015, he was named to TOP’s Board of Directors and now serves as an Emeritus Board member.

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