Board of Directors
Trim Tab is guided by a working Board of Directors whose experience spans entrepreneurship, business leadership, education, nonprofit development, and community engagement. Beyond governance, our board members bring practical expertise, relationships, and perspective to help shape strategy, strengthen the organization, and ensure Trim Tab continues creating meaningful opportunities for young people.
Board Chair
Brian Acord
Brian Acord is an entrepreneur, educator, and strategist whose career has spanned technology, startups, higher education, and community leadership. As founder and Executive Director of Trim Tab, he brings those experiences together to help young people explore possibilities, build real capability, and connect to opportunities that can shape what comes next.
Board Secretary
Salisha Allard-Blaisdell, Ph.D
Salisha Allard-Blaisdell is a nonprofit leader, educator, and community advocate whose work spans organizational leadership, community development, and expanding access to opportunity. As Trim Tab’s Board Secretary, she brings a community-centered perspective and a strong commitment to building the partnerships and systems that help young people grow, contribute, and thrive.
Board Treasurer
Barney Boynton
Barney Boynton is a longtime entrepreneur and business leader whose career has centered on building companies, solving practical problems, and creating strong foundations for growth. As Trim Tab’s Treasurer, he brings decades of operating experience, community leadership, and a belief that the right support at the right moment can change a young person’s trajectory.
Advisory Board
Trim Tab’s Advisory Board brings deep experience across innovation, entrepreneurship, education, workforce development, industry, and community leadership. Our advisors provide strategic insight, challenge our thinking, open doors to new relationships and opportunities, and help ensure Trim Tab’s programs remain relevant to the changing world young people are preparing to enter.
Advisor
Dinesh Patel, Ph.D
Dinesh Patel is a scientist, entrepreneur, and investor whose career has focused on turning promising ideas into companies, products, and opportunities. As a Trim Tab Advisor, he brings decades of experience in innovation, mentoring, and helping entrepreneurs connect with the resources, relationships, and support needed to grow.
Advisor
Dr. Tulinda Larsen
Tulinda Larsen is an economist, aviation and advanced-manufacturing leader, and workforce strategist whose career has connected industry growth with education and opportunity. As a Trim Tab Advisor, she brings deep experience across technology, workforce development, and cross-sector partnerships, helping Trim Tab connect young people with emerging industries and real-world pathways.
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