Mandelyn is originally from Grand Junction Colorado. She moved with her husband Jim
to Solana Beach in 2013, a few months before they welcomed their daughter McKinley. McKinley is part of the global program at Skyline Elementary. Mandelyn and Jim are both active within the Solana Beach Community.  

Bringing a wealth of knowledge with over 20 years development experience, her
background is in College Athletics. Moving to San Diego in 2010 for opportunity to
worth with San Diego State Athletics, where she most recently severed as the Senior
Associate Athletic Director for Development. Prior to that Mandy was the Associate
Athletic Director Development at the University of North Texas. In her current role she’s
the Director of Development for Mountain Shadows Foundation. Her mission is to raise resources and assets for the support of persons with intellectual disabilities. Her passion lives in hospitality and played a major role in her helping to open Alce101
Kitchen & Tequileria.