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Director), Geoff Brigham (Secretary and General Counsel), Stephen LaPorte (Legal Counsel), Lisa Seitz-Gruwell (Chief Revenue Officer), Trish Silber (retreat facilitator), Ajit Manocha (executive coach)</li></ul> <p>Jan-Bart called to order a special meeting of the Board of Trustees at 12:00 PM PST. 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