Board of Directors

Ellysa Marino has found a place she has called home in Dana Point. Ellysa loves the community she works and lives in and you will often find her out in the community either participating in a beach cleanup or a community improvement project as well as supporting local business events. She believes in giving back to her community and making a positive impact on people’s lives. As a local Re/Max Dana Point realtor, you can also find Ellysa at her office on Del Prado. Her motto is “Love where you live” and she does!

For nearly three decades, Molly Flores has called Southern California home, working as a devoted Mortgage Loan Officer at U.S. Bank. Alongside her husband of 28 years, Edgar Flores, a notable local business owner, they’ve raised two sons who are currently pursuing higher education after graduating from San Clemente High School. Beyond her professional role, Molly has dedicated over 25 years to community service, actively engaging with local nonprofits to support youth, seniors, and disadvantaged families. Her steadfast commitment to family, community, and career defines her as a compassionate advocate for others.

Grant leads organizations to achieve more through technology.  For more than 10 years, Grant has been a technical evangelist for Microsoft collaboration technologies.   In 2014, Grant and his wife Lauren moved to Dana Point.  Grant leads the LVA’s technology efforts and his wife volunteers her time for the LVA’s branding and design.  Among other charitable activities, Grant also serves on the board of the Dana Point Historical Society.

Robin Valles moved to the Lantern Village when she retired from education 15 years ago.  She has been a member of the LVA for 10 years as well as a volunteer for other community organizations. Living in the Lantern Village is the best of all worlds as she can get her exercise walking throughout our lovely community.

John and his wife Laura were married in 2017 and have 2 young boys.  They
have lived in Dana Point for almost three years, on Calle Primavera, El
Encanto and just recently purchased a house on Robles Drive. They look
forward to raising their family in this beautiful town.  John practices law at a personal injury firm in Irvine.

Gaetano has been a resident of Dana Point since 2003. He is passionate about the beautification of the Lantern Village area of Dana Point. He spends most of his time selling homes in Dana Point and has an real estate office in downtown Lantern District on Del Prado. His free time is spent enjoying the Dana Point lifestyle with his wife Jenny which includes riding electric bikes and taking long beach and harbor walks. Gaetano also enjoys deep sea sportfishing, traveling and snow skiing in Mammoth Lakes, CA.

Enzo and his wife Jill raised their two children in Dana Point where they work together in several business ventures. He holds a degree in Restaurant & Hotel Management from Avellino College in Napoli, Italy. In a challenging 2020 Enzo became the president of the Lantern Village Association in Dana Point. He is dedicated to work closely with the city and the city council to improve this historical core of Dana Point.  

Georgia has lived in Dana Point a little over 20 years but she’s spent summers & weekends here since her parents bought a vacation home here in 1963. So she remembers Vic’s, Conners Department Store, and Sherri’s Bakery. Besides the LVA, Georgia’s served on the Board of Directors for the Dana Point Chamber of Commerce & the Dana Point Earth/Ocean Society and also on the Town Center Subcommittee. She thinks Dana Point is a little slice of paradise.

Mike is currently on hiatus while serving in the local government.