Santa Barbara – Local substance abuse and counseling organization Zona Seca, Inc., announced today the addition of Sylvia Muñoz Schnopp, owner and president of Oxnard-based Schnopp Consulting Group, to its board of directors.
In addition to working as a consultant, Schnopp has also volunteered for eight years with City Impact, an Oxnard-based program similar to Zona Seca. Having been responsible for the Santa Barbara region during her time as Marketing and Public Relations Manager for AT&T Wireless Services, she was already familiar with Zona Seca and the work it did in the community.
Sylvia is also actively involved with the Ventura County Economic Develop Association (VCEDA), where she has held positions on the board of directors, executive committee, and the Economic and Environmental Policy Leadership Committee (EPLC).
“Sylvia will be a great addition to the board,” Zona Seca Board Chair Lin Graf said. “She brings an extensive amount of experience from different communities and her insight will prove to be invaluable to build on the success Zona Seca has had.”
“We are happy to have Ms. Schnopp join the board of directors,” Zona Seca Executive Director Frank Banales said. “Her presence will ensure Zona Seca continues its tradition for having excellent community leaders.”
Schnopp’s community involvement includes: College Trustee Candidate for office, City Impact, Gold Coast Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Interface, Ventura County Community Foundation, The Museum of Ventura County, Oxnard College, United Way, and Lied Children’s Discovery Museum (Las Vegas, NV). Sylvia was also featured as a guest writer for Mi Estrella, a bilingual newspaper produced by the Ventura County Star. She currently lives in Port Hueneme with her two sons.
Zona Seca, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing professional and cost-effective substance abuse counseling intervention and prevention services to the local community. Programs address youth offenders, driving under the influence, family violence, and drug diversion. The agency is also home to the nationally-recognized Youth CineMedia program, which teaches local at-risk youth marketable media skills, while providing a positive alternative to gangs, violence, and substance abuse.
Zona Seca has been serving the community for over 37 years with offices in downtown Santa Barbara and Lompoc, and is often referred to as “the best-kept secret in Santa Barbara.”