Hillary Niblo - Executive Director Hillary stepped into the role as NCL’s first Executive Director in mid 2006 and has thrived on the opportunity to shape the next 50 years of the NCL - its image and impact in communities from coast to coast - and to help NCL achieve its goal to be in all 50 states. Hillary attributes the ultimate direction of her personal and professional life to her experience as an NCL Ticktocker in the Newport Chapter in Southern California in the 1980’s. Hillary has a multi-faceted professional background. She has over 20 years experience in business administration and management, marketing, public relations, event planning, design and fundraising. She began her career at the world renowned auction house, Christie’s, first in the Trust and Estates department in New York, then as the Regional Administrator of Business Development in the Beverly Hills office. She then moved back to her home town in Orange County, CA and joined the Taco Bell Corporation, where she held multiple positions in development and design until her final position there, Executive Director of the Taco Bell Foundation, which she held for four years training herself to jump full force into the world of non-profit. Just prior to reconnecting to NCL, she held the position of Development Director for a local Orange County non-profit, Project Access, which provides education and social services to low income residents of affordable housing. Among her many community affiliations, she has served as Community Director on the Board of Directors of the Junior League of Orange County. Additional JLOCC leadership positions held were Public Relations Chair, and Project Director for both the “Free Arts for Abused Children” and the Orangewood “On My Own” initiative which served teens emancipating from the county foster care system. She has been honored with the Junior League’s Spirit of the League and its Board of Directors award as well as by Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow. Additional local volunteer work includes the America Cancer Society, Pacific Symphony Orchestra and American Parkinson Disease Association. Hillary received a BFA in Art History from the University of Colorado at Boulder, and a Certificate in Financial Management for Non-Profit Organizations from Cal State University Fullerton. She now oversees the small NCL, Inc. Headquarters staff of four in Orange County, California which is fully dedicated to supporting the organizations 154 Chapters nationwide.

Iris Swinea - Chapter Support Manager - Member Programs Iris Swinea has worked in the healthcare industry for over nine years, serving in key leadership roles that put her in a position to make a difference in local Orange County, CA communities. As Director of Marketing and Community Services for a local Tenet hospital, she was responsible for advertising and public relations efforts, program development, community board development, philanthropic activity and she managed the hospital's senior and junior volunteer program. Iris has a passion for helping women discover their potential. She created the "Beauty of Hope" project in 2007. This program enriches the lives of women in need through leadership development training that helps women re-create their identity, giving them the courage to lead their lives and care for their families with confidence. Iris' motto is "Share your P.I.E." - passion, inspiration and encouragement. Iris is a native of Memphis, TN and has lived in California with her husband for over 18 years. She has a 10-year old son.

Erin Journigan - Chapter Support Coordinator - Membership & Expansion A native of Southern California, Erin attended the University of Southern California where she earned a degree in Communications with a minor in Business. While at USC, Erin joined the Delta Gamma sorority, enjoyed a semester abroad in London and was member of Pepsters, serving as an ambassador to the University. Prior to joining the NCL staff, Erin worked in marketing for a mortgage company , her family's office furniture manufacturing business and as the Marketing Manager for a start-up company. In her youth Erin was a member of Assisteens, an Auxiliary of Assistance League of Orange, where she is now active as a founding member of Orange Blossoms, a new Assistance League sustaining group for 18-35 year-old women. Through her volunteer work, Erin became familiar with Orangewood Children's Foundation where she later held an internship in Special Events. In her spare time, Erin enjoys running, practicing yoga, traveling, working with children, reading at the beach and hanging out with friends.

Esther Rapposelli - Staff Accountant/Bookkeeper Esther has extensive experience in the corporate world, most recently as Accounting Manager at Ready Pack Produce, Inc. and Controller at Gallo Wine Company. While this is her first venture into a non-profit environment as staff, she has been an active volunteer for various charities and organizations over the years including LA Chamber Orchestra, Diamond Bar Friends of the Library, Casa Bella HOA, Avon Breast Cancer Walk, American Cancer Society, and Leukemia Team-in-training. Originally from Philadelphia, Esther resides in Costa Mesa, CA with her husband and 2 loving dogs, Meatball & Molly.