Board of Trustees

Dana McMillan has served on the Board of Trustees since 2022. She is the current Board Chair, sits on the Development Committee and is the Assistant Director of the GHS elementary and middles school plays. Dana is a current parent at GHS, with two sons.

Dana holds a Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology from the University of California, Santa Barbara.

Dana formerly worked in pharmaceutical and cardiac rhythm management healthcare and is now a co-owner of American River Healthcare with her husband. The organization provides a full spectrum of post-acute in-home care for patients.

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My heart belongs to dogs! About three years ago we rescued three dachshunds. We did not know much about this quirky little breed, but they have grown to be the best companions. 

They have brought a lot of joy to our lives and have taught us a great deal about patience – we had no idea dachshunds were such enthusiastic barkers!

I am working on behalf of Golden Hills School because I feel a deep connection to the individuals who make up the school community. The faculty and staff, students and families inspire me to contribute my time and efforts to enhance the school experience for all. GHS has been a safe haven for my children and I want to share this special place with as many young minds as possible!

Hello! My name is Soojin Kim and I have served as a trustee since 2023. I am the current Secretary and I sit on the Executive Committee and the Risk Management and Audit Committee. I am a current parent at GHS. 

I have a B.A. in Political Science and Sociology from the University of California at Davis and a J.D. from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento.

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I have been practicing as a solo practitioner in Trusts & Estates for 11 years. 

In law school, someone referred to Trusts & Estates as the armpit of law. While the words “trust” and “probate” may cause eyes to roll into the back of one’s head—I love what I do and am insanely passionate about trusts and probate. Outside of work, I am a mom to a darling daughter and we have a guard dog stuck in a mini-schnauzer’s body. My guard dog’s piercing bark alerts me of delivery trucks, raindrops, and falling leaves.

My daughter, Allie, has attended GHS since she was 4. The teachers at GHS have been an integral part of Allie’s life and growth and I want to leave this school better than it is now--for more families and students to enjoy for years to come. 

Karen Johnson is a trustee and community member who has served since March 2025 and serves as the Treasurer and sits on the Finance Committee.

Karen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration, specializing in accounting, from St. Louis University. She is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA).

Karen has nearly four decades of experience in public service, holding executive roles under Governors Schwarzenegger and Brown. She has served in leadership positions at the Department of Health Care Services, Covered California (State of California’s State Based Marketplace), State Board of Equalization, and the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Her focus on modernizing significant systems under her purview, coupled with her role as COO where she led a vast workforce and managed budgets exceeding $100 billion, underscores her status as a transformative leader—a fact validated by numerous awards and recognitions. Her primary mission to boost organizational effectiveness involved shaping, driving, and evaluating operational policies and procedures. Johnson excelled in coordinating day-to-day operations, leading cross-divisional project plans, and addressing issues impacting both operational and financial health, thereby ensuring Covered California’s seamless operation. In addition to her public service career, Karen is a consulting partner at Pinnacle Advocacy in Sacramento, where she leverages her extensive experience to help clients navigate complex government systems. 

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I've learned to appreciate the art of compromise and creative problem-solving after managing budgets exceeding $100 billion. It's a skill that comes in handy whether you're at the negotiating table or deciding what to have for dinner with a teenager. And, after nearly four decades in public service, I've mastered the art of listening intently, nodding sagely, and then asking, "But what does the data say?" It's a skill I now use when my family tries to convince me to get a new puppy.

As a new community member on the Golden Hills School Board, I am excited to bring my extensive experience in operational effectiveness, strategic leadership, and rigorous fiscal discipline. My goal is to help support the school's mission, ensure its continued success, and build sustainable financial reserves for the future.

Karen Miyashiro is currently serving as past Board Chair and has been on the GHS Board of Trustees since 2019. She is also chair of the GHS Development Committee. Karen is a parent to a GHS graduate (Class of 2021) and a GHS 6th grader.

Karen earned her Bachelor of Arts in Costume Technology from SUNY Purchase.

Karen previously worked in television, film, theater and opera in New York, California, Michigan and Hawaii. She added mom, house CEO and chauffeur to her career path. Karen became a bookkeeper, office assistant and electronics technician in her husband's first tech company and she currently serves as a consultant to his third company, focusing on internal system audits.

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In 2019, our Head of School asked me if I was interested in joining the Board of Trustees. I'd never served on a board before, but GHS had been wonderful for our family, and I wanted to give back in a meaningful way. Little did I know I would still be on the Board several years later, and serving as past Board Chair. I've loved every minute of this work, even through the most difficult moments, because I believe GHS has given my kids the best start in life. I can never fully repay how our school has prepared, nurtured and challenged my kids into being the best human beings they can be. If I can leave GHS in a better state than when we first enrolled, I'll feel like I've done my duty to a community I love and am eternally grateful for.

Jason joined the Board of Trustees in 2025 and serves as a trustee. He sits on the Facilities Committee and is a current parent at GHS.

Jason received his undergraduate degree from California State University at Long Beach and his graduate degree from Harvard University.

With over 28 years in civil service, Jason has spent the last 15 years in a management role.

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My claim to fame was an appearance in a single episode of a television show called The New Detectives. It was a non-speaking role, but it was a lot of fun.

I joined the Board of Trustees because I believe in GHS and I want to do all that I can to help ensure the future is bright for all our students.

Seema Rathod Naveen served as a Trustee from 2019 to 2023 and rejoined the board in 2025 as an alumni parent.

Seema holds a BA in Psychology with a specialization in Child Development.

Seema is an Educator and a Paralegal.

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Both my boys attended GHS from JK through 8th grade. The challenging academic environment, personalized attention from fantastic teachers and access to specialized programs and sports has played a key role in their continued success as they navigate through high school and college. As an alumni parent, serving on the board provides me an opportunity to contribute toward the betterment of our community.