Board of Directors

Background : Mr. Blaine worked in the commercial real estate services industry in the 1980's and was a vice president for Coldwell Banker Commercial Real Estate Services in Los Angeles. Later he supervised all property management operations in the Midwest and East Coast for Glenborough Corporation.

Mr. Blaine is a Commissioner on San Francisco's Assessment Appeals Board, and he is on the Board of Governors of the USF School of Law. He received his B.A. from Stanford University in 1981 and his J.D. from USF in 1991. He is a member of the State Bar of California and the Institute of Real Estate Management. He is married to Cheryl Blaine and has two daughters, Laura and Mia.

Business Affiliation : Judy Bretschneider has been Executive Director of PPAF and Producer of Presidio Dance Theatre since 2003.

Background : Judy is a native San Franciscan. She received the 2006 Jefferson Award from the American Institute for Public Service, presented by Sam Beard of Washington DC for her volunteer work with PPAF. The Jefferson Award is considered the Nobel Prize for Community Service, initiated by Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. Judy has been a member of the California Heritage Council; and has held board/board committee positions with the Peninsula French-American School, Castilleja School Association; Children As Peacemaker's and Bay Area Parents Coalition. Supporting performing arts groups and schools for enrichment opportunities, Judy has raised more than $1 million dollars for the San Francisco Ballet School Student Scholarship Fund and Dance-In-Schools Program, the Woodside School Arts Enrichment Fund, Peninsula French-American School, Castilleja School, and Town School for Boys. Judy holds a master's degree in developmental psychology and early childhood education and also studied piano and music technique at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. She has been a guest on local, national (60 Minutes, Hour Magazine, Phil Donahue, etc.) and international radio, television and was featured in a documentary by academy award winning producers for her research in the field. Judy was the first student to receive the City of San Francisco’s Human Relations Award in 1969 (presented by Mayor Joseph Alioto) for outstanding achievement in the field of human relations, as the creator of International Nations Day - a day to celebrate and learn about different ethnic groups within San Francisco. After extensive travel in Russia, Germany, France, and the United States, studying highly regarded performing arts programs, Judy co-founded the PPAF in 1998. She has designed the award-winning DANCE OUT! program, matching University of San Francisco performing arts and social justice students with professional artists, working together at underserved schools to teach and preserve cultural authenticity in dance productions.

Judy Bretschneider, Founder
Jefferson Award Winner: cbs5.com - Judy Bretschneider: Teaching Children To Dance

Dr. Michael Dillingham, co-founder and originator of the Sports Orthopedic and Rehabilitation ( S.O.A.R.) medical practice is Board Certified in Orthopedic Surgery and in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His undergraduate, medical school and residence training were all completed at Stanford. He was Assistant Chief of Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Services at the former Children’s Hospital at Stanford.

Since starting the SOAR medical practice in 1981, Dr. Dillingham has provided state of the art medicine to numerous Professional, Olympic and collegiate athletes. He and his surgical, physiatric and rheumatologic colleagues at SOAR have developed a unique model of musculoskeletal care. In 1983, was appointed the team physician for the San Francisco Forty-Niners and for Santa Clara University. In1993, he was named the Director of Orthopedics for Stanford Athletics and in 1996, he was named Executive Director of Sports Medicine for Stanford Health Services, overseeing the musculoskeltal medical care of all the Stanford sports teams. He left Stanford and the Forty Niner positions in 2006. He continues as the Santa Clara Team Physician and as a consultant to the San Francisco Giants.

Dr. Dillingham has pioneered surgical and rehabilitative care for knee ligament injuries and the development of laser and radiofrequency surgical technology. The laser and radiofrequency instrumentations he helped develop is being used worldwide in orthopedic surgery and sports medicine. Dr. Dillingham is a member and past president of the National Football League Team Physician Society and currently serves on its Executive Board. He continues as Managing Partner of S.O.A.R. He is an Adjunct Clinical Professor at Stanford in the Department of Orthopedics.

Business Affiliation : Todd has worked in the field of real estate before moving on to investments. He is currently self-employed.

Background : Born in Hawaii, Todd Shigekane was influenced by the rich Japanese, Hawaiian and Pacific island cultures. He grew up in a family with a patronage for the arts and with a particular emphasis on dance. Working in New York, he was involved with real estate development and worked with world class architects. Splitting his time between New York and Paris. He studied sculpture in Paris. In 2007, Todd moved to San Francisco, a mid-point between Hawaii and New York, and has become involved with Presidio Performing Arts Foundation, through his daughter Alana's involvement with Presidio Dance Theatre. Todd's strong business skills, serving on the Finance Committee, puts him in a leadership position to guide PPAF into the next decade of bringing the world of dance into the lives of children. Todd is married to Lori Shigekane and has one daughter. He graduated from Cornell University and Punahou School.

Business Affiliation : Ada Kwan is a Merchandise Planner with Benefit Cosmetics in downtown San Francisco. She is also an active member of Lung Kong Tin Yee Association, a Chinese-American business and community group in San Francisco (also a destination stop for Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao during her visits to San Francisco).

Background : Ada received her B.S. from San Francisco State University in 1990. As a native San Franciscan, Ada has held various Merchandising/Buying positions with local Bay Area retailers, including Macys West, where she completed a 6 month training program in buying, planning, and managing. Since Macys, Ada has worked for other local retailers in their corporate offices, including The Gap, Inc, Gymboree, DFS, and most recently Benefit Cosmetics. All three of Ada’s daughters are current students at the Presidio Dance Theater and Academy. The girls have been with Presidio Dance Theater since 2003. All three have been recipients of the Robert LeeFeldt scholarship awards.

Business Affiliation : Mary Beth’s background is in finance and business operations and she is a Certified Public Accountant in the State of California. After working in the field of venture capital, Mary Beth spent several years in the development and sale of a technology start-up company, holding a range of positions including Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer, and Vice President of Sales.

Background : Mary Beth is a bay area native and graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a degree in Economics from UC Berkeley and a Masters in Business Administration from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. Mary Beth is committed to helping PPAF bring the passion of dance and theatre to the lives of young dancers and audiences who may not otherwise be afforded the opportunity. Her aughter, Alison, has discovered her passion in performing arts through her involvement in Presidio Dance Theatre and sparked in Mary Beth, a particular interest in volunteer activities which benefit underserved youth. Besides PPAF, Mary Beth currently serves as Treasurer and Executive Committee Member of the Auxiliary to The Edgewood Center for Children and Families in San Francisco. She is also active in fundraising and event planning at her children’s schools, The Hamlin School and Town School for Boys. Mary Beth is married to David Shimmon and has a daughter and son.