“This highway, if you just think about it, is peppered with hope, it is peppered with tears.”

ANGEL DELGADILLO
American barber and business owner dubbed the “guardian angel” of Route 66

Organization

Officers

Our Officers provide volunteer support in a million ways that help us further our mission. They bring their specific talents and time to our organization and we are so thankful for their tireless enthusiasm and support. 

• ​Melissa Beasley-Lee, President
• Nam Tran, Vice-President
• Treasurer
• Sharidynn Denetchiley, Secretary

Board of Directors

Our Board of Directors bring their specific talents and time to our organization and we are so thankful for their tireless enthusiasm ​and support.  

• ​Melissa Beasley-Lee
• ​Anna Cordova
• Donatella Davanzo
• Sharidynn Denetchiley
• Elizabeth (Betty) DeSoto
• David Nidel, Former President
• ​Nam Tran​
• Summer Willis

Association Advisors

Our Board of Advisors offer advice and assistance in addressing the activities, programs, projects and policies of the association.

• ​​Alan Carlson
• Sharmin Dharas
  

Meet Our Team

This board brings a wealth of diversity to the association. It’s so exciting, especially as we approach the Route 66 Centennial. Over the past 20 years, the Mother Road has become more diverse as more information has been shared about Native Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, Mexican Americans, and Hispanic Americans part in the history of Route 66.

MELISSA BEASLEY-LEE

PRESIDENT

ANNA CORDOVA

DIRECTOR

DONATELLA DAVANZO

DIRECTOR

SHARIDYNN DENETCHILEY

SECRETARY

ELIZABETH (BETTY) DESOTO

DIRECTOR

DAVID NIDEL, FORMER PRESIDENT

DIRECTOR

 NAM TRAM

VICE-PRESIDENT

SUMMER WILLIS

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DIRECTOR